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Fitch: Hotel Owners to Face Lending Challenges in 2016

With a more cautious lending environment ahead in 2016, how must hotel owners set themselves apart to access capital?

Hersha-Cindat $571M Hotel Deal to Involve 1031 Exchanges

Hersha’s sale of seven Manhattan hotels, totaling almost 1,100 rooms, to the Chinese firm is a strategic move for the hospitality company.

Economy Watch: CRE Lending Standards Tighten in 4Q

The Federal Reserve’s latest lending practices survey discusses what’s in store for CRE loans in 2016.

Shoreline Hotel Waikiki

Filament Assumes Management of Two Honolulu Hotels

Filament Hospitality has added Shoreline Hotel Waikiki and Coconut Waikiki Hotel to its growing management portfolio.

Ko'a Kea Hotel & Resort In Kauai

Pacific Hospitality Group Buys Top Hotel in Hawaii

Pacific Hospitality Group is the new owner of an internationally acclaimed oceanfront resort located at Poipu Beach on Kauai.

MBA: Record Year Ahead for Commercial, Multifamily Originations

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest real estate finance forecast predicts commercial and multifamily originations will reach new heights this year.

Hotel Tivoli Oriente in Lisbon

Minor Hotel Group Acquires Portuguese Hospitality Brand for $329M

Minor Hotel Group closed a $329 million deal to acquire Tivoli Hotels & Resorts as part of a series of large international investments by the company.

Paul Fried, executive managing director at The Greystone Bassuk Group

The Greystone Bassuk Group Hires Paul Fried As Executive Managing Director

Paul Fried joins The Greystone Bassuk Group, a joint venture between The Bassuk Organization Inc. and Greystone & Co. Inc., as executive managing director.

Chubb Boosts Coverage for North American Real Estate Clients

The world’s largest property and casualty insurer now offers more coverage to its real estate and hospitality clients in the hopes of mitigating risk in these industries.

New Report Reveals Top 5 Metros for Construction Starts

Which major U.S. city took the top spot for commercial and multifamily construction starts in 2015? And will the momentum last?