Financing

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Leading bull Nassetta loaded with conviction
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Leading bull Nassetta loaded with conviction
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2026
On 4Q25 earnings call, Hilton’s president and CEO cited numerous reasons why he is confident about a strong 2026.... Read More
Download our January deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our January deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | February 11, 2026
Among the highlights: hotel acquisitions in Oakland, Columbus, Cancun, Lisbon and Miami.... Read More
International drives Hilton 4Q25 results
News / C Corps
International drives Hilton 4Q25 results
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2026
 Not unlike its biggest competitor Marriott, strength outside the U.S. gives Hilton a slight beat with strong unit growth predicted for 2026.  ... Read More
How Marriott is ‘attacking’ the franchise model
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How Marriott is ‘attacking’ the franchise model
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2026
During Marriott’s Q4 call, CEO Anthony Capuano discusses driving franchisee returns, RevPAR bright spots and using key money.... Read More
ALIS video: First’s Ballan on deals checking boxes
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ALIS video: First’s Ballan on deals checking boxes
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2026
EVP of investments and capital markets for First Hospitality and First Investors talks about deal discipline and deploying their first fund.... Read More
Latest news: Nashville Edition financing; Ritz-Carlton residence develops; 2025 California deal data
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Latest news: Nashville Edition financing; Ritz-Carlton residence develops; 2025 California deal data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video: AWH’s Cooley talks about first fund
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ALIS video: AWH’s Cooley talks about first fund
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 9, 2026
The long-time distress investor talks at ALIS about deploying their first fund and what they see ahead for M&A and performance.... Read More
Latest news: Bozeman restoration; $50M redo in Atlantic City; NZ conversion
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Latest news: Bozeman restoration; $50M redo in Atlantic City; NZ conversion
By Rob Schneider | February 9, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Davidson preps for luxury division
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Davidson preps for luxury division
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 9, 2026
New vertical dedicated to luxury will launch this year, according to CIO Jason Rabidoux, with international becoming a bigger growth vehicle.  ... Read More
Latin American pipeline surges through 2025
News / Latin America
Latin American pipeline surges through 2025
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
Pipeline projects in Latin America rose 13% in Q4, with Mexico, Brazil and the Dominican Republic leading the way.... Read More
Getting legal architecture right on luxury mixed-use
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Getting legal architecture right on luxury mixed-use
By Teresa Goebel, Jacob Boyer, Mayer Brown LLP | February 4, 2026
Structuring luxury mixed-use projects is complex given the multiple stakeholders involved. Here are ideas on how to structure deals.... Read More
Developers talk deals, value add, capex, brands
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Developers talk deals, value add, capex, brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 4, 2026
ALIS Boardroom panel on dealmaking focuses on, among other things, when to buy and when to walk away.... Read More
Latest news: Big Louisville conversion; Orlando EB-5 deal; $360M loan for Four Seasons
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Latest news: Big Louisville conversion; Orlando EB-5 deal; $360M loan for Four Seasons
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video: EOS Investors likes risk-return of credit
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ALIS video: EOS Investors likes risk-return of credit
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
While the partners are buying into the San Francisco market rebound, it is growing its credit business to differentiate their strategy.... Read More
Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
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Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
During an ALIS panel on evaluating market opportunities, panelists discussed the current value of big boxes and the lure of soft brands.... Read More