Hotel Financing
Hilton & Bridge Partner to Help Facilitate Hotel Ownership
Hilton and Bridge business loan marketplace partner to help facilitate hotel ownership for entrepreneurs by helping them find affordable financing.
Hilton launched “Unlocking Doors,” a program designed to facilitate hotel ownership opportunities for new and aspiring hoteliers. This initiative, unprecedented in the hospitality industry, offers educational programs, networking, and access to affordable capital, addressing common barriers to entry. A notable feature of the program is a partnership with Bridge which connecting businesses with over 75 lenders, aimed at providing affordable financing opportunities for potential hotel owners. For more details, read the full release at Hilton.com
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Shivan Perera
Shivan is the founding leader of Bridge’s hotel lending business and its ground-up construction program after a decade in CRE lending and capital markets.
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