Strategic capital structuring and funding solutions connecting hospitality projects with optimal financing partners

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We help shape project financing structures that reduce funding costs and minimise risk

RLA Global delivers specialized project financing advisory services for hospitality developments. We work with clients to explore all viable funding options, ensuring each structure is tailored to benefit the life-cycle stage of the project and meet unique requirements. Our objective is to develop the optimal project finance solution between debt and equity at the lowest total cost and best possible terms. Our project financing advisory encompasses five core services, which can be delivered independently or as part of a comprehensive project financing engagement.

Our project financing services

Successful project financing requires comprehensive analysis and strategic structuring across multiple dimensions. RLA Global's project financing advisory encompasses five core services that work together to secure optimal funding for your hospitality development.

Each service can be delivered independently or as part of a comprehensive project financing engagement.

Feasibility

The feasibility study is the starting point of any project finance engagement and is necessary to prove the financial viability of the project. RLA Global specialise in delivering commercially robust, astute and creative asset development planning. Our services are based on the best financial practice and cutting-edge asset planning methodologies to deliver measurable business impact.

What we deliver

  • Market and demand analysis: supply dynamics, competitive positioning, segmentation and revenue strategies
  • Financial modeling: forecasts, investment returns, scenario planning, sensitivity and risk assessment
  • Strategic development: concept optimization, cost projections, and positioning recommendations
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Return on Investment Analysis

Bringing to bear decades of expertise upon diverse real estate assets.  Our team delivers highly specified, relevant approaches, activities and services that identify best ROI options, and incrementally generate value over the lifecycle of the asset.

What we deliver

  • Profit and Loss Forecast
  • Return on investment analysis, IRR ,and Debt Coverage ratios
  • Business plan
  • Total estimated investment
  • Financing requirements
  • Appraisal and valuation indication
  • Investment scenarios
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Financial Requirement & Capital Raising

RLA Global works with the project sponsors to determine the financing requirements of their projects, based on different funding structures. Furthermore, we can then assist with raising both equity and debt for projects it works on, including negotiating with investors and lenders to bring the financing of projects to a close.

What we deliver

  • Financing scenarios development
  • Identification of suitable partners, investors and lenders
  • Securing financing solutions and financial restructuring
  • Assisting in preparation of documentation and negotiations
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Appraisal & Valuation

RLA Global supports the valuation process by providing specialized industry insights to the various valuation approaches particularly in the hotel industry which includes income capitalization, sales comparison and cost approach.

What we deliver

  • Asset valuation and appraisal
  • Due Diligence
  • Transaction management
  • Capital raising
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Preparation of Investment

The Investment Memorandums developed by RLA Global are based on the information gathered and provided in the preceding feasibility studies, financial models and business plans. They're developed with the aim of enticing lenders and investors while accurately communicating the project's key technical, commercial and financial characteristics.

What we deliver

  • Executive summary and investment highlights
  • Market analysis and competitive positioning
  • Detailed financial projections and returns analysis
  • Technical specifications and development timeline
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Management structure and operational framework
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Project References

Projects where our financial expertise made the difference

InterContinental Hotel, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Middle East

Armani Hotel - UAE

Americas

Sundara Inn & Spa - USA

Asia Pacific

Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad – India

Gigiri Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

Asia Pacific

Hotel Portfolio - India

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