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.
Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC
News / Asset Management
Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC
By D.J. Catron | June 28, 2024
IHG CTO Blanchard preaches ‘let the team work. Let them make it happen.’ That’s where you’ll find value and create ‘really sticky’ customers.... Read More
How the Ferragamo family built a niche in luxury hospitality
News / Owners
How the Ferragamo family built a niche in luxury hospitality
By Christina Jelski | June 28, 2024
CEO Valeriano Antonioli discusses brand strategy, the expanding Portrait brand and performance in Italy. ... Read More
Asset management with a commercial lens
News / Contributed Perspectives
Asset management with a commercial lens
By Judith Cartwright | June 28, 2024
The role of asset management is evolving fast from profit margins to total revenue optimization.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: The Ascott, Hyatt, Trinity Investments
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: The Ascott, Hyatt, Trinity Investments
By Rob Schneider | June 28, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Sbe expands to luxury wellness care
News / Brands
Sbe expands to luxury wellness care
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 27, 2024
With brand details and potential hotel component set for a September launch, the first property will launch at Century Plaza and in partnership with Fountain Life. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 27, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories, including Blackstone's James Seppala talking about his company's acquisition of Village Hotels in the U.K.... Read More
Latest news: Pivot adds in Nebraska; Conrad to Athens; Paris bookings up
News / Management
Latest news: Pivot adds in Nebraska; Conrad to Athens; Paris bookings up
By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024
By Shawn Turner | June 27, 2024
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024 false Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leo Capital Management's acquisition of the Embassy Suites Orlando International Drive ICON Park in Florida. Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leo Capital Managemen... Read More
Thai shrimp exporter sets rate benchmark in Pattaya
News / Owners
Thai shrimp exporter sets rate benchmark in Pattaya
By Raini H.R. | June 27, 2024
First-time hotel investor Narit Chia-Apar shows a differentiated product can always win the price. But exporting seafood may be easier. ... Read More
Aimbridge sues former COO alleging trade secrets theft
News / Asset Management
Aimbridge sues former COO alleging trade secrets theft
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 26, 2024
Third-party giant claims Avion Hospitality gained access to sensitive information and used it to interfere with management agreements and owner relationships. ... Read More
Consequences of Barcelona’s new STR ban
News / Insights
Consequences of Barcelona’s new STR ban
By Morgan Hines | June 26, 2024
Opinions mixed on how the city’s move will impact local hoteliers with some suggesting supply will be insufficient and wondering how and if the ban will be imposed. ... Read More
Latest news: New Marriott in Detroit; Artemis acquires; Dolce debuts in Turkey
News / Brands
Latest news: New Marriott in Detroit; Artemis acquires; Dolce debuts in Turkey
By Rob Schneider | June 26, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
How higher rates have changed SBA lending
News / Financing
How higher rates have changed SBA lending
By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2024
PMC Commercial Trust’s Laurie Ivy talks about the world of SBA 7(a) loans, borrower hesitation and higher loan-to-value ratios.... Read More
Singapore rebounds but investment lags: CBRE
News / Asia Pacific
Singapore rebounds but investment lags: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 25, 2024
Return of Chinese tourists and big events helps drive performance, but a cumulative 25% increase in construction costs is hindering development.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt takes Aces in NOLA; Hoxton to Nordics; budget deal in Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt takes Aces in NOLA; Hoxton to Nordics; budget deal in Japan
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 25, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More