Hotel Management Companies and Equity Contributions: Benefits and Risks

By Todd Isenstadt and Hans Detlefsen

Hotel financing takes different forms based on the capital requirements of the developer and the availability of alternative financing sources. These factors vary with the economic climate. Typically, hotel developers attempt to finance new hotel construction projects with a combination of debt and equity. Within these two general categories of capital, various sources may be required to fund the project.

Hotel financing takes different forms based on the capital requirements of the developer and the availability of alternative financing sources. These factors vary with the economic climate. Typically, hotel developers attempt to finance new hotel construction projects with a combination of debt and equity. Within these two general categories of capital, various sources may be required to fund the project. This article investigates the benefits and risks of seeking equity participation from hotel management companies.

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Hans Detlefsen, MPP, MAI, is Managing Director of HVS Global Hospitality Services in Chicago, which is dedicated to objective and independent hotel appraisals and consulting. His clients include major hotel corporations, investment banks, lenders, equity investors, owners, operators, tourism agencies, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and private developers.

HVS is the world's leading consulting and services organization focused on the hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries. Established in 1980, the company performs more than 2,000 assignments per year for virtually every major industry participant. HVS principals are regarded as the leading professionals in their respective regions of the globe.

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