Luxury

Read the latest trends and developments in the luxury hotel segment through Hotel Investment Today's dedicated section. Our detailed coverage includes market forecasts, development, financing news, strategic growth opportunities, and more that impact this hotel segment.
UK staged second-half comeback in 2025
News / EMEA
UK staged second-half comeback in 2025
By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2026
The rebound was supported by sustained growth in leisure and wellness demand, according to a Knight Frank report. But expectations are muted for 2026.... Read More
Latest news: Brown Palace for sale; $75M refi in California; trade in Texas
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Brown Palace for sale; $75M refi in California; trade in Texas
By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
GCC compression could hit 15% to 20%
News / EMEA
GCC compression could hit 15% to 20%
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2026
HVS President for Middle East and Africa says timing is critical with upcoming peak travel season potentially impacting hotel performance.... Read More
UK launches probe into data sharing
News / EMEA
UK launches probe into data sharing
By Rob Schneider | March 2, 2026
The probe will examine whether hotel chains used the CoStar tool to share sensitive information.... Read More
Latest news: IGO sells final 12; Ben sells in Florida; Peregrine buys in N. California
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: IGO sells final 12; Ben sells in Florida; Peregrine buys in N. California
By Rob Schneider | March 2, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
LARC predicts 0.6% US RevPAR growth in 2026
News
LARC predicts 0.6% US RevPAR growth in 2026
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 2, 2026
Conflict in Iran adds uncertainty to already cloudy outlook with upside and downside scenarios in play.... Read More
Conflict strikes the Middle East
News / EMEA
Conflict strikes the Middle East
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 2, 2026
With ongoing attacks on Iran have come major disruption to travel and tourism. Here is some initial analysis of the impact.... Read More
REITs issue updates on sales and conservative guidance
News / REITs
REITs issue updates on sales and conservative guidance
By Rob Schneider | February 27, 2026
As a bevy of hotel REITs filed their earnings last week, we give updates on Ashford Trust, Braemar, DiamondRock, Pebblebrook, RLJ and Sunstone.... Read More
M&A in 2025 shifts to value: KPMG
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
M&A in 2025 shifts to value: KPMG
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 27, 2026
Report deciphers M&A trends in travel, leisure and hospitality with fewer but higher-value transactions setting the tone.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Crestline, EOS, Park, Sage
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Crestline, EOS, Park, Sage
By Rob Schneider | February 27, 2026
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: US up again last week; refi in Sedona; Waldorf to Goa
News / Asset Management
Latest news: US up again last week; refi in Sedona; Waldorf to Goa
February 27, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
US RevPAR turns positive last month
News / North America
US RevPAR turns positive last month
By Rob Schneider | February 26, 2026
It’s the first time RevPAR in the US has grown in a month since last March.... Read More
Deal activity: February 12-23, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 12-23, 2026
By Shawn Turner | February 26, 2026
Deal activity: February 12-23, 2026 false Deal activity: February 12-23, 2026 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Highline Hospitality Partners’ acquisition of the Pittsburgh Marriott North. Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Highline Hospitality Partners’ acquisition o... Read More
Latest news: Mandarin Residences in Florida; $16.3M refi for Ceres; Chicago redevelopment
News / Brands
Latest news: Mandarin Residences in Florida; $16.3M refi for Ceres; Chicago redevelopment
By Rob Schneider | February 26, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Branded residences: using architecture as a lever
News / Contributed Perspectives
Branded residences: using architecture as a lever
By Sarah Churchill | February 26, 2026
Branded residences succeed when they deliver a lifestyle that is luxurious, functional, and fully integrated.... Read More