REITS

Read the latest updates and insights on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) within the hospitality industry on Hotel Investment Today's REITs section. It covers topics such as RevPAR gains, mergers and acquisitions, and financial performance, as well as features detailed analyses, significant transactions, and trends impacting hotel REITs.

News / REITs

Inside Ashford Trust’s pivot to growing its portfolio

By Rob Schneider | January 2, 2025

The CEO for Ashford Hospitality Trust talks about moving on from COVID debt, transitioning from selling to acquiring assets and the lessons he’s learned six months into the job.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Lark Hospitality, Oyo, Hotel Equities

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 19, 2024

Noteworthy quotes from this week's stories include Hilton's luxury brand head Dino Michael talking about his obligation to bring back the Waldorf Astoria New York just right.... Read More

News / REITs

Ashford moving on from debt with new revenue initiative

By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024

The “GRO AHT” plan by the Dallas-based REIT aims to drive EBITDA and increase share value by cutting costs through layoffs and pay cuts, streamlining labor costs and adding new revenue streams.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Minor to delist NH; Kimpton to LATAM's tallest tower; Crowne Plaza in Japan

By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2024

Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

How design can help drive ROI in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2024

Thought leaders from the design world talk about what developers need to consider to generate a good return; it often starts with processes.... Read More

News

Urban will outperform resorts in 2025: CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2024

New report about U.S. hotel performance suggests 1.7% RevPAR growth in 2025 with inbound international travel unlikely to recover. ... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Leyad, Capstone buy in NYC; REIT refis in Austin; Line DC to auction

By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024

Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: December 3-10, 2024

By Shawn Turner | December 13, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust’s sale of the Courtyard Boston Downtown in Boston to an undisclosed seller for $123 million.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Summit acquires two hotels for $96M through JV

By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2024

The Austin, Texas REIT acquired hotels in Boston and the Washington, D.C., suburb of Vienna, Virginia, through its joint venture with GIC for $241,000 per key.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Fontainebleau refi; Brookfield buys in Brisbane; Vegas arena hotel

By Rob Schneider | December 6, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Deals in EMEA, Asia dominate; new CEO for Beaumier

By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: JLL, Dawson Design, Accor, Olive by Embassy

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario reacting to speculation about a potential sale of Sunstone Hotel Investors.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Ashford sells in Boston; new Orlando luxe hotel; Conrad in Portugal sells

By Rob Schneider | December 4, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Trinity makes bid for Sunstone REIT: report

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 3, 2024

While talks reportedly are not ongoing, it could become a catalyst for lodging REIT values to bounce and more deals to surface.... Read More

News / Owners

What hotels designers can’t wait to see in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024

From quirky independents by Liz Lambert to new luxury coming into the hot Mexican market, designers discuss what they want to see in 2025, and why. ... Read More

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