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.
Langham Hospitality plans major Asia expansion
News / Brands
Langham Hospitality plans major Asia expansion
By Christina Jelski | September 17, 2024
CEO van den Oord details latest plans for the brand family and how the company expects to grow to 50 hotels in China alone.... Read More
Dusit’s third-generation ‘Champ’ steps out of comfort zone
News / Brands
Dusit’s third-generation ‘Champ’ steps out of comfort zone
By Raini H.R. | September 17, 2024
The past can meet the future; the young can meet the old. A Dusit offspring attempts to broaden the company’s traditional brand hierarchy. ... Read More
Latest news: Certares, TMGOC add in Florida; Sage adds Marriott apartment; Ares closes $3.3B fund
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Certares, TMGOC add in Florida; Sage adds Marriott apartment; Ares closes $3.3B fund
By Rob Schneider | September 16, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Nazarian launches preventative medicine brand
News / Brands
Nazarian launches preventative medicine brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2024
Without offering any deal details, sbe and its partners said The Estate boasts a 15-resort/residence pipeline with the first four coming by 2026 in addition to an outlet at the Fairmont Century Plaza in LA.... Read More
Latest news: Omni adds in Texas; vacant STL hotel under contract; Ventive Hospitality IPO
News / Brands
Latest news: Omni adds in Texas; vacant STL hotel under contract; Ventive Hospitality IPO
By Rob Schneider | September 13, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
IHG announces big NYC deal with Extell
News / Brands
IHG announces big NYC deal with Extell
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 13, 2024
Midtown development for third Kimpton-branded hotel in town will feature 529 rooms and is set to open late next year.... Read More
Deal activity: September 4-10, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 4-10, 2024
By Shawn Turner | September 12, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Blackstone’s acquisition of the Hyatt Regency Clearwater in Florida from Westmont Hospitality Group for $137 million.... Read More
Inside Damon Healey's passion for scale in extended-stay
News / Owners
Inside Damon Healey's passion for scale in extended-stay
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024
Damon Healey of Eternal Companies was the first owner in Choice’s reintroduced SOAR program. We talked to him about his company, the first deal and what he represents.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Hyatt, Driftwood Capital, Salter Brothers; and more
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Hyatt, Driftwood Capital, Salter Brothers; and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's stories, including Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian on Taylor Swift impacting GDP growth.... Read More
Latest news: Motel One to Miami; LionGrove's big plan in Puerto Rico; IHG grows Vignette
News / Owners
Latest news: Motel One to Miami; LionGrove's big plan in Puerto Rico; IHG grows Vignette
September 12, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Driftwood’s ‘to infinity and beyond’ portfolio
News / Owners
Driftwood’s ‘to infinity and beyond’ portfolio
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 11, 2024
The Miami-based firm has closed its “Space Coast” fund with a projected return north of 20% and a desire to hold the assets for a very long time.... Read More
Latest news: Flynn Properties $54M refi; Indus secures $26.4M loan; first Spark in Canada
News / Financing
Latest news: Flynn Properties $54M refi; Indus secures $26.4M loan; first Spark in Canada
By Rob Schneider | September 11, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Fuller to receive ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award
News / Insights
Fuller to receive ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 11, 2024
Longtime Marriott executive who for years led international development will be honored at the 2025 conference in Los Angeles. ... Read More
Openings keep growing in Europe: LE
News / EMEA
Openings keep growing in Europe: LE
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2024
With almost half of Europe’s hotel pipeline currently under construction, Lodging Econometrics forecasts an increase in openings in the coming years.... Read More
Latest news: NewcrestImage buys in Ohio; third Le Petit Pali; first Regent standalone residence
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: NewcrestImage buys in Ohio; third Le Petit Pali; first Regent standalone residence
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More