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 / Mergers and Acquisitions

Playa sells Jamaica resort for $28.5M

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025

While negotiating a big deal with Hyatt, Playa Hotels & Resorts sells all-inclusive Jewel Paradise Cove Resort & Spa.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: SBM launches brand; Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen; strong extended-stay data

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 30, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

McSam sells again – this time a former Radisson

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 30, 2024

Former New York City financial district property-turned-shelter sold to Slate Property Group for $94.5 million ($328,720/key). ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyatt again boosts all-inclusive platform

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 30, 2024

Deal with Grupo Piñero to add Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts increases Hyatt’s all-inclusive platform by 22 resorts and some 12,000 rooms.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyatt, Playa enter exclusive merger talks

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2024

Already working together in the all-inclusive space, a merger or acquisition would give Hyatt a greater presence in the Caribbean and “add new incremental durable fee streams.” ... Read More

News / Financing

Highgate hands back keys in San Francisco

By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024

The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa is the latest in a series of large hotels to have lending issues in the city which has lost downtown activity and population since the pandemic. ... Read More

News / Owners

Ohana exec on why he’s bullish for deals in 2025

By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024

Eddie Yu, managing director for investments at Ohana Real Estate Investors, talked about the current market and why lower interest rates could open up the supply of deals in the coming year.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Big CMBS comeback; high-profile US refis; Rockbridge buys 3 ZaZas

By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Covivio acquires Iberostar in Tenerife

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024

The €81 million deal comes after finalizing consolidation of operating and property companies held jointly with AccorInvest. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Trinity busy again buying Fairmont in Seattle

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024

With the ink barely dry on a deal to acquire The Standard in London, the acquisitive PE firm acquires a Seattle stalwart.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Soho House receives another buyout offer

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024

Second offer in a year represents an 83% premium but values the company well below its IPO price in 2021.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Lark Hospitality, Oyo, Hotel Equities

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 19, 2024

Noteworthy quotes from this week's stories include Hilton's luxury brand head Dino Michael talking about his obligation to bring back the Waldorf Astoria New York just right.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Style meets technology in new Lark Hospitality JV

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024

Lark Hotels will take a controlling interest in a new venture with Life House that will have nearly $1 billion in assets under management. ... Read More

News / REITs

Ashford moving on from debt with new revenue initiative

By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024

The “GRO AHT” plan by the Dallas-based REIT aims to drive EBITDA and increase share value by cutting costs through layoffs and pay cuts, streamlining labor costs and adding new revenue streams.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Oyo completes deal for G6, replaces CEO, plans expansion

By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024

The New Delhi-based travel technology company plans to add over 150 hotels to Motel 6 and Studio 6 in 2025 and has completed an extensive corporate restructuring at the Texas-based company.... Read More

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