Financing

The go-to source for the latest news and insights on hotel financing trends is Hotel Investment Today's financing section. Our comprehensive coverage includes topics such as mergers and acquisitions, refinancing deals, investment strategies, and updates on significant transactions. You'll also find market analyses, expert opinions, and more on the current state and future outlook of hotel finance.
Accor reiterates 3% to 5% unit growth in 2025
News / C Corps
Accor reiterates 3% to 5% unit growth in 2025
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2025
Full-year and 4Q24 earnings mostly in line with expectations as the Paris-based giant confirmed medium-term outlook. ... Read More
Choice hits upper end of guidance with 2024 numbers
News / C Corps
Choice hits upper end of guidance with 2024 numbers
By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2025
Choice Hotels International reported systemwide net room growth of 3.3% and a net income increase of 16% for 2024 as part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings.... Read More
Hilton signs big deal for Hampton in India
News / Brands
Hilton signs big deal for Hampton in India
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 20, 2025
License agreement for 75 hotels with Nile Hospitality further extends Hilton’s reach in the mid-market. ... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt adds in Cincy; Design Hotels to China; global pipeline surging
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt adds in Cincy; Design Hotels to China; global pipeline surging
By Rob Schneider | February 19, 2025
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Centurion acquires Mandarin Oriental residence in Beverly Hills
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Centurion acquires Mandarin Oriental residence in Beverly Hills
By Rob Schneider | February 19, 2025
The 54-unit project was completed in May but was put up for bulk sale after its developer, Shvo, defaulted on more than $200 million in loans last September.... Read More
Increased investor intent in Asia Pacific
News / Asia Pacific
Increased investor intent in Asia Pacific
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 19, 2025
News CBRE research shows improved performance is buoying appetite for investment with approximately 45% looking to increase their purchasing volume in 2025 by more than 10%. ... Read More
New projects, conversions surging in Europe
News / EMEA
New projects, conversions surging in Europe
By Rob Schneider | February 18, 2025
New project announcements reached a yearly high in the fourth quarter, while conversions also increased by 26%, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
Latest news: Henderson Park buys 5 in France; notable refis in NYC, Seattle
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Henderson Park buys 5 in France; notable refis in NYC, Seattle
By Rob Schneider | February 18, 2025
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IHG acquires 20th brand in Ruby hotels
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
IHG acquires 20th brand in Ruby hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 18, 2025
The seller will continue to operate the hotels and plans call for adding more than 120 hotels in the next 10 years, including a move to the U.S. ... Read More
How owners get the best ROI from renovations
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How owners get the best ROI from renovations
By Rob Schneider | February 14, 2025
At an ALIS DESIGN+ panel, execs discuss best practices for getting ROI from new developments, conversions, or brand-mandated PIPs.... Read More
Latest news: Big fire at Balazs hotel; Gaw Capital's default; Sonder-Marriott deal info
News / Financing
Latest news: Big fire at Balazs hotel; Gaw Capital's default; Sonder-Marriott deal info
By Rob Schneider | February 14, 2025
Latest news: Gaw Capital defaults on loan; US hotel profits grew; Sonder-Marriott deal false Latest news: Gaw Capital defaults on loan; US hotel profits grew; Sonder-Marriott deal Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why M&A will ‘calm down’ for Hyatt after busy year
News / C Corps
Why M&A will ‘calm down’ for Hyatt after busy year
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
During Hyatt’s Q4 earnings call, CEO Mark Hoplamazian discussed the company’s latest acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts and why no property is off-limits as it continues to go asset-light.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Beaumier, Pontiac Land, JLL
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Beaumier, Pontiac Land, JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories of the past week, JLL's Dan Peek talked about equity's conviction to lean into the hotel market.... Read More
Beaumier prepares to make its mark
News / Owners
Beaumier prepares to make its mark
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 13, 2025
New CEO Billy Skelli-Cohen said a platform acquisition in Europe is in play for the ‘soulful’ boutique owner-operator having a good start to 2025.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford pays off financing; Radisson Berlin rebirth; Schroders adds in Milan
News / Financing
Latest news: Ashford pays off financing; Radisson Berlin rebirth; Schroders adds in Milan
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More