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.

News / EMEA

UK hotel investment on the rise

By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2025

The majority of activity in 2024 was driven by portfolio transactions, which returned to pre-COVID levels and accounted for 57% (£3.6 billion) of investment volumes.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Will market optimism lead to more M&A in 2025?

By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2025

Deal and finance experts said 2024 was a slow year for acquisition financing, but many are optimistic that more capital will be ready to deploy this year and bring buyers and sellers back to the market.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

LionGrove acquires Scottsdale resort

By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2025

The Puerto Rico-based company bought the Arizona property, which had a $100 million renovation in 2020 and was sold as a distressed asset last February.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: New president for Coury; TPI refi in Minnesota; Okura adds 2 in Thailand

By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Rates will continue to mute new development

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 7, 2025

Deals that are getting done built on relationships, track records; stabilizing construction costs aid mid-market, extended-stay developments. ... Read More

News / Owners

Exclusive: KSL Resorts rebrands as Peregrine Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 7, 2025

Owner-operator driven by KSL Capital Partners starts with 46 hotels under management and a plan to be more active in the acquisition marketplace. ... Read More

News / Financing

Why experts are optimistic about 2025 refi market

By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2025

Hotel refinance experts expect an uptick in hotel refinances in 2025 and are hearing optimism from their clients about what the new year can bring in terms of financing. ... Read More

News / Owners

New construction starting to pick up

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 6, 2025

While supply growth is expected to range only between 1% and 2%, some developers are just now starting to see more shovels in the ground. ... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Paris Marriott refi; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan

By Rob Schneider | January 6, 2025

Latest news: Paris hotel refinance; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan false Latest news: Paris hotel refinance; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Latest news: Soft holiday week in US; Travelodge adds in Spain; Rotana to Somalia

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 3, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Why this Mexico developer embraces all-inclusive, shareable villas

By Rob Schneider | January 3, 2025

Elías Barbosa, managing director of Trobbu Group, discusses the concept behind the Trobbu Tulum, which opens this month and plans to expand to the U.S.... Read More

News / REITs

Inside Ashford Trust’s pivot to growing its portfolio

By Rob Schneider | January 2, 2025

The CEO for Ashford Hospitality Trust talks about moving on from COVID debt, transitioning from selling to acquiring assets and the lessons he’s learned six months into the job.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: December 17-31, 2024

By Shawn Turner | January 2, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past two weeks was Playa Hotels & Resorts’ sale of the Jewel Paradise Cover in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, for $28.5 million.... Read More