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.
Hong Kong rebounding; private investors drive M&A
News / Asia Pacific
Hong Kong rebounding; private investors drive M&A
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024
CBRE launches a series of Asia Pacific Hotels & Hospitality Market Update with the inaugural issue focused on Hong Kong SAR.... Read More
IHG offers alternative design for all-suite brands
News / Franchising
IHG offers alternative design for all-suite brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024
Alternative prototypes emphasize space optimization and the potential to add to key counts.... Read More
The Big 5 dominate African pipeline
News / Brands
The Big 5 dominate African pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024
W Hospitality releases its annual report on activity in Africa, noting strong growth in both North and sub-Saharan Africa, and increased development in the resort sector.... Read More
Build, buy, sell: How deals are getting done
News / Owners
Build, buy, sell: How deals are getting done
By Rob Schneider | March 22, 2024
An executive panel at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference discusses “win-win” deals, distressed assets and the current construction market.... Read More
Latest news: APAC boost from Taylor Swift; Accor grows in Hamburg; Lemon Tree adds
News / Brands
Latest news: APAC boost from Taylor Swift; Accor grows in Hamburg; Lemon Tree adds
By Rob Schneider | March 22, 2024
The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Accor, Hilton, Ryman and more... Read More
Hilton Investor Day reinforces path to 6-7% NUG
News / Brands
Hilton Investor Day reinforces path to 6-7% NUG
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2024
Analysts weigh in on what they heard at Hilton’s show and came away predicting upside on unit growth and performance expected to match expectations. ... Read More
HICAP Update session covers rebounding markets, M&A trends
News / Asia Pacific
HICAP Update session covers rebounding markets, M&A trends
By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 21, 2024
Panelists offer their take on Hong Kong’s slow rebound and how interest rates are impacting the transaction market.... Read More
Latest news: New TPG HQ; US, Canada data; Iberian jv formed
News / Owners
Latest news: New TPG HQ; US, Canada data; Iberian jv formed
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Hotel Equities, Soho House
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Hotel Equities, Soho House
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 21, 2024
Among our top quotes from the past week is Blackstone's Scott Treblico talking about how the travel ecosystem is evolving and how it could impact the future positioning of hotel brands. ... Read More
The CapEx cliff and the misalignment between brands, owners
News / Owners
The CapEx cliff and the misalignment between brands, owners
By Rob Schneider | March 21, 2024
Executives from Noble Investment Group, Blackstone and Brookfield discussed the current CapEx situation and the evolution of brands on Day 1 at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference.... Read More
London’s Murano Global Investments, SPAC head to NASDAQ
News / Mergers and Acquistions
London’s Murano Global Investments, SPAC head to NASDAQ
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 20, 2024
The combined business will focus on developing HCM tourism development projects across Mexico.... Read More
Deal activity: March 13-18, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 13-18, 2024
By Shawn Turner | March 20, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Bradford Allen Hospitality Investments acquisition of the Aloft Glendale at Westgate in Arizona for $23.75 million. ... Read More
Views from the Boardroom returns at HICAP Update
News / Brands
Views from the Boardroom returns at HICAP Update
By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 20, 2024
More leaders take the stage at HICAP Update; takeaway is opportunity flush in Greater China.... Read More
Latest news: Big deal in Savannah; New Hampton, Sleep Inn prototypes; Delano to Dubai
News / Franchising
Latest news: Big deal in Savannah; New Hampton, Sleep Inn prototypes; Delano to Dubai
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 20, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, franchising and more, including news from Matthews Southwest Hospitality, Margaritaville and Oberoi.... Read More
Hotel Equities aligns with Trust Hospitality for CALA expansion
News / Management
Hotel Equities aligns with Trust Hospitality for CALA expansion
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2024
Initial deals expected to be announced in the second quarter as HE adds new territory and Trust cultivates existing relationships.... Read More