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.
Hoteliers fight NYC licensing bill
News / Asset Management
Hoteliers fight NYC licensing bill
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 5, 2024
AHLA leader calls Hotel Safety Act ‘damaging,’ while the head of the NYC hotel association said it’s a ‘death knell’ for many small hotels. ... Read More
Where investment opportunities will be 2H24
News / Owners
Where investment opportunities will be 2H24
By Rob Schneider | August 5, 2024
A panel at the ALIS Summer Update event discusses what transactions are happening now and what it will take for the deal flow pipeline to open up.... Read More
Latest news: Soft June in Hawaii; W grows in China; RLJ lowers guidance
News / Brands
Latest news: Soft June in Hawaii; W grows in China; RLJ lowers guidance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 2, 2024
Breaking news on development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Headwinds from Maui, leisure travel guides Host lower
News / REITs
Headwinds from Maui, leisure travel guides Host lower
By Rob Schneider | August 1, 2024
Headwinds from Maui, leisure travel lead Host to lower guidance false Headwinds from Maui, leisure travel lead Host to lower guidance The largest REIT in the U.S. said Maui demand is lower than expected, and leisure travel is slowing. But Host is still optimistic about demand returning. The larges... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Wyndham, Ashford, Omni
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Wyndham, Ashford, Omni
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 1, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from stories of the past week include Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti talking about his confidence in select-service RevPAR bouncing back.... Read More
Latest news: Will Mohari take the Bauer?; RLJ buys in Denver; Frontier buys Cambria in DC
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Will Mohari take the Bauer?; RLJ buys in Denver; Frontier buys Cambria in DC
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 1, 2024
Latest news: Will Mohari take the Bauer?; Frontier buys Cambria in DC; Berlin update false Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News Mohari taking Bauer? Bloomberg has reported that Mohari Hospitali... Read More
Deal activity: July 24-30, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 24-30, 2024
By Shawn Turner | August 1, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Millemont Capital Partner’s acquisition of Yotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, from Starwood Capital Group.... Read More
Best quotes from Marriott’s 2Q earnings call
News / C Corps
Best quotes from Marriott’s 2Q earnings call
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 31, 2024
Marriott lost almost 5% of its stock value following its 2Q24 earnings report on Wednesday. Leadership put results into perspective on the earnings call. ... Read More
Latest news: MHG adds in Boca; HHP acquires in DC; Dallas pipeline leads again
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: MHG adds in Boca; HHP acquires in DC; Dallas pipeline leads again
By Rob Schneider | July 31, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Ashford Hospitality Trust wants to pay off debt by year end
News / REITs
Ashford Hospitality Trust wants to pay off debt by year end
By Rob Schneider | July 31, 2024
The REIT has been selling off assets and handing keys back to lenders as part of a plan to pay off its financing. Now, it says it plans to pay off its debt by the end of 2024.... Read More
China aside, APAC markets shine in 2Q24 for Marriott
News / C Corps
China aside, APAC markets shine in 2Q24 for Marriott
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 31, 2024
Asia Pacific, excluding China, posts 13% RevPAR increase over last year; Marriott maintains 5.5% to 6% full year rooms growth.... Read More
Designing lifestyle hotels with ROI in mind
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Designing lifestyle hotels with ROI in mind
By Rob Schneider | July 30, 2024
At an ALIS Summer Update panel, design experts discuss the importance of flexibility, adding ROI to everything possible and having better budget transparency.... Read More
Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas
News / Brands
Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas
By Rob Schneider | July 30, 2024
Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas false Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas Breaking news about development, deals, data and more. Breaking news about development, deals, data and more. Brought to you... Read More
Record US pipeline with 9% bump
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Record US pipeline with 9% bump
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 30, 2024
For 2026, LE estimates 928 projects/101,796 rooms to open in the U.S. equating to a 1.8% new supply increase.... Read More
Fattal surpasses €1.5 billion in European deals
News / Owners
Fattal surpasses €1.5 billion in European deals
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 30, 2024
Closing 12-hotel Zein Hotel Group deal in the Netherlands and ‘strong pipeline’ keeps the line moving in Europe for the Israeli owner-operator.... Read More