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 / REITs

Roundup of REIT earnings from 1Q 2024

By Rob Schneider | May 10, 2024

A deeper dive into the numbers of Ashford, Apple, Chatham, DiamondRock, Host, Parks, Pebblebrook, RLJ, Ryman and Sunstone.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Swan & Dolphin refi; VICI loan for Great Wolf; Ashford refi in Nashville

By Rob Schneider | May 10, 2024

Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Ashford Hospitality Trust, Hyatt, Marriott, IHCL, RIU and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Deal flow expected to improve ‘slightly’: LIIC survey

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 10, 2024

In the coming 12 months, the 2024 LIIC Survey indicates a slightly improving U.S. transaction market with stagnation in many sectors.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Playa, Choice, Jumeirah, Apple REIT

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 9, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes from the past week include Playa Chairman and CEO Bruce Wardinski talking about how they introduced 'love' into their value proposition.... Read More

News / C Corps

Hyatt 1Q24 earnings a mixed bag

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 9, 2024

Hyatt misses expectations on earnings but reports record for gross fees and pipeline, as well as significant progress on asset disposition.... Read More

News / C Corps

Choice CEO on Wyndham merger: ‘Strategic rationale still makes sense’

By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2024

During Choice Hotels International’s earnings call, CEO Patrick Pacious spoke about M&A, the value of new franchises and RevPAR trends.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 1-8, 2024

By Shawn Turner | May 8, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Related Companies selling the W Fort Lauderdale to Blackstone for $97.6 million.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Webinar: How to appeal hotel property taxes

May 8, 2024

Join industry tax experts who offer practical, detailed advice on how to mount a successful property tax appeal.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024

Great explanation about ‘service from the heart’ approach to business from CHRIS-HOLA Lifetime Achievement Award winner.... Read More

News / C Corps

Choice’s earnings mixed bag: RevPAR down, pipeline up

By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2024

In its first earnings since failed Wyndham bid, RevPAR and fees were down but EBITDA and pipeline were up.... Read More

News / REITs

Why Apple REIT is taking a bigger bite of larger deals

By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024

Apple Hospitality CEO Justin Knight said the transaction landscape hasn’t changed radically, which helps the REIT’s ability to compete, especially on larger deals. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges

By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024

Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging false Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more Breaking news about M&A, development, data a... Read More

News / Franchising

Why franchising is rising in SE Asia: JLL report

By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024

The report highlights what hotel owners in the region need to assess before franchising with a brand.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Marriott boosts Japan portfolio with KKR deal

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 7, 2024

KKR acquires 14 hotels out of bankruptcy from Unizo Holdings with plans to convert them to Four Points Express by Sheraton properties. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024

Hotel assets remain in vogue, but investors cite borrowing costs (52%), labor costs (44%), and construction costs (26%) as biggest challenges. ... Read More

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