Access Point Financial Commits ~$1.6B in Hospitality Loans by Sept 2025

✨ Meyer Jabara Hotels Takes Over The Abbey Inn & Spa

Meyer Jabara Hotels will manage The Abbey Inn & Spa, a 42-room boutique property in Peekskill, New York. The hotel, originally built as a convent, features a spa, farm-to-table restaurant, and event spaces. This marks MJH’s entry into the Hudson Highlands region. The goal is to balance preserving historic character with elevating guest experience. Read more.

🏢 Skanska to Build Mixed-Use Tower + Hotel in Nashville

Skanska signed a $175 million (≈ SEK 1.7 billion) contract to build a development in downtown Nashville combining residential units and a hotel. The project, dubbed “The Bend,” will include 12 stories of residences (261 units) and a 9-story Moxy hotel with 188 guest rooms. It also includes retail shell space and underground parking. The deal will be reflected in Skanska’s U.S. order bookings in Q4 2025. Read more.

⚖️ Justice Dept Alleges Gross Negligence in Bid for Bankrupt Hotel Chain

The U.S. Department of Justice accused LuxUrban (a bankrupt hotel operator) of “gross negligence” in its attempt to take over operations. The chain is under scrutiny for renting rooms it allegedly didn’t manage, while failing to pay wages, withholding 401(k) funds, and owing taxes. Over 85 lawsuits are pending against the chain. Government attorneys argue these actions endanger public interest and warrant intervention. Read more.

🌟 U.S. Giant Eyes €350M German Luxury Outlet

A major U.S. investor is nearing the acquisition of a luxury outlet center in Germany, valued at approximately €350 million and located near Hamburg, following successful refinancing with Aareal Bank in late 2024. This deal underscores continued international interest in premium European retail assets despite uncertain market conditions, with the asset’s refinanced status enhancing its appeal to cross-border buyers. Read more.

🚀 Sonesta Expands Portfolio into Colombia via AKEN Partnership

Sonesta formed a strategic alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts to expand in Latin America. The first Colombian hotel under this alliance is the Bio Habitat Hotel (AKEN Soul Collection) in Armenia, Quindío. Sonesta’s presence in Colombia now spans eight destinations. The move builds on prior AKEN-Sonesta expansions in Argentina. Read more.

🎯 Access Point Financial Commits ~$1.6B in Hospitality Loans by Sept 2025

Access Point Financial (APF), a $3 billion real estate private credit firm focused on the hospitality sector, announced it has closed and committed about $1.6 billion in hotel financings so far in 2025. The deals cover 51 hotel assets and span various financing structures, including bridge loans, mezzanine loans, construction loans, preferred equity, and hotel-specific SASB CMBS investments. Read more.

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