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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.
ALIS video: Starwood’s Leal a year in
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ALIS video: Starwood’s Leal a year in
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2026
Starwood Hotels 2.0 is a year old. CEO Raul Leal talks about what’s ahead in 2026.... Read More
ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
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ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Experts on the first day of the ALIS Design+ conference discussed the appeal of great design, lifestyle hotels and the economic impact of F&B.... Read More
L+R integrates, creates powerhouse
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L+R integrates, creates powerhouse
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2026
The newly launched hybrid capital and operating partner model aims to disrupt the traditional GP operating partner practice.... Read More
ALIS video: RIDA’s Mitzner on building 1,000-room hotels
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ALIS video: RIDA’s Mitzner on building 1,000-room hotels
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
Market dynamics still support the sometimes-arduous processes of building big box convention hotels. RIDA’s Ira Mitzner can explain the upside.... Read More
Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
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Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Four Seasons update; Parable launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M
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Latest news: Four Seasons update; Parable launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M
By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2026
Latest news: Four Seasons Jacksonville update; Parable Hospitality launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M false Latest news: Four Seasons Jacksonville update; Parable Hospitality launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, de... Read More
Hilton to leverage franchising for Apartment Collection
News / Brands
Hilton to leverage franchising for Apartment Collection
By Dennis Nessler | January 30, 2026
Strategy will target owners in the multi-family and lodging segments with initial goal upwards of 20,000 units.... Read More
ALIS video: What would hotelAVE’s Russo build now?
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ALIS video: What would hotelAVE’s Russo build now?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 30, 2026
Asset manager talks about relentlessly challenging costs, managing the middle of the P&L and what hotel she would build today.... Read More
Is Host selling 2 Four Seasons?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Is Host selling 2 Four Seasons?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2026
Bloomberg reports Four Seasons in Orlando and Jackson Hole are being dealt to to BDT & MSD Partners for more than $1 billion.... Read More
Latest news: Kempinski US debut; Waldorf in Dubai; US hotels down
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Latest news: Kempinski US debut; Waldorf in Dubai; US hotels down
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, IHG, Schrager, Starwood
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Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, IHG, Schrager, Starwood
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Brookfield's Shai Zelering suggesting pricing today is favorable for long-term investing.... Read More
ALIS video: HE’s Rafter focused on outperformance
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ALIS video: HE’s Rafter focused on outperformance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2026
Despite mostly flat RevPAR growth predictions and escalating costs, Hotel Equities CEO sits in the ‘bull’ camp expecting 2026 to beat forecasts.... Read More
ALIS Deals of the Year awarded
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ALIS Deals of the Year awarded
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2026
Hotels, companies and executives honored for influencing the most noteworthy deals of 2025.... Read More
Southern markets drive US hotel construction
News / North America
Southern markets drive US hotel construction
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
According to Lodging Econometrics, the Dallas pipeline remains the leader, with several familiar Sunbelt cities close behind.... Read More
IREFAC: ‘Boring’ stability, controlling costs, bountiful Bay Area
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IREFAC: ‘Boring’ stability, controlling costs, bountiful Bay Area
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Investors at ALIS are bullish on the industry’s long-term prospects and say the focus should be on costs compared to RevPAR predictions.... Read More
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