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.
Latest news: Buyer for Selina assets?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sale
News / Debt and Equity
Latest news: Buyer for Selina assets?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sale
By Rob Schneider | August 27, 2024
Latest news: Buyer for Selina Hospitality?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sells false Latest news: Buyer for Selina Hospitality?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sells Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
After demand boom for all-inclusives, signs point to slowdown
News
After demand boom for all-inclusives, signs point to slowdown
By Christina Jelski | August 27, 2024
Some travel agents cite price, while others attribute change in pace to normalization of demand.... Read More
Bunkhouse developer likes upside of Hyatt-Standard deal
News / Owners
Bunkhouse developer likes upside of Hyatt-Standard deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 26, 2024
Mountain Shore Properties plans to keep developing with Hyatt despite the franchise fees and sees a lower interest rate environment as a catalyst for more deals and development. ... Read More
Latest news: Six Senses to Telluride; big Wyndham Thailand project; Star Asia adds 4 in Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: Six Senses to Telluride; big Wyndham Thailand project; Star Asia adds 4 in Japan
By Rob Schneider | August 26, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hospitality construction to be awarded at ALIS DESIGN+
News / Owners
Hospitality construction to be awarded at ALIS DESIGN+
August 26, 2024
 NEWH Inc.’s inaugural Structures of Hospitality Excellence will celebrate achievements in hospitality construction and award two scholarships.  ... Read More
Outrigger CEO Wagoner on Hawaii outlook, plans
News / Brands
Outrigger CEO Wagoner on Hawaii outlook, plans
By Christina Jelski | August 26, 2024
Travel Weekly asked about the rebound in Maui, the broader Hawaii market, and Outrigger’s outlook in Asia Pacific.... Read More
US, China dominate world’s hotel pipeline
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US, China dominate world’s hotel pipeline
By Rob Schneider | August 23, 2024
According to the latest data from Lodging Econometrics, the two countries account for 64% of the hotel construction pipeline.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Crescent, Hyatt, Minor, Sonesta
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Crescent, Hyatt, Minor, Sonesta
By Rob Schneider | August 23, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Acquisitions in Daytona Beach, Tampa; Valencia adding in Texas
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Acquisitions in Daytona Beach, Tampa; Valencia adding in Texas
By Rob Schneider | August 23, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: August 13-20, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 13-20, 2024
By Shawn Turner | August 22, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Dune Drifter’s acquisition of the Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach, California, from Highgate and Morgan Stanley for $80 million.... Read More
Latest news: Bridge loan in Austin; new Universal Loews; $250M debt fund announced
News / Debt and Equity
Latest news: Bridge loan in Austin; new Universal Loews; $250M debt fund announced
By Rob Schneider | August 22, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, Sonder, CBRE, Viva Resorts by Wyndham
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, Sonder, CBRE, Viva Resorts by Wyndham
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 22, 2024
Among the most noteworthy quotes of the week is Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian talking about their deal for Standard International and a Grand Hyatt coming to Orlando.... Read More
Paris ADR grabs gold during Olympics
News / EMEA
Paris ADR grabs gold during Olympics
By Rob Schneider | August 21, 2024
The 2024 Summer Olympics drove Paris ADR to an all-time high, according to CoStar.... Read More
Salter Brothers, Tokyo Century partner to acquire in Japan
News / Owners
Salter Brothers, Tokyo Century partner to acquire in Japan
By Rob Schneider | August 21, 2024
The pair will pursue both new and existing assets and Salter Brothers will begin asset managing a luxury resort in southern Japan.... Read More
CDC Houston acquires Houston City Place Marriott
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
CDC Houston acquires Houston City Place Marriott
By Rob Schneider | August 21, 2024
The acquisition makes CDC Houston the majority owner of all three hospitality assets in the giant North Houston development.... Read More