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.
Hilton sees 30% bump in day pass bookings
News / Asset Management
Hilton sees 30% bump in day pass bookings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
New deal with booking platform aims to further grow ancillary revenue opportunities for owners. ... Read More
Latest news: Ares buys UK portfolio; Marriott grows in Canada; first Meliá in Laos
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Ares buys UK portfolio; Marriott grows in Canada; first Meliá in Laos
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Hilton, IHCL, Marriott and more.... Read More
Webinar: How to appeal hotel property taxes
News / Asset Management
Webinar: How to appeal hotel property taxes
May 8, 2024
Join industry tax experts who offer practical, detailed advice on how to mount a successful property tax appeal.... Read More
Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
News / Asset Management
Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
Great explanation about ‘service from the heart’ approach to business from CHRIS-HOLA Lifetime Achievement Award winner.... Read More
Why Apple REIT is taking a bigger bite of larger deals
News / REITs
Why Apple REIT is taking a bigger bite of larger deals
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
Apple Hospitality CEO Justin Knight said the transaction landscape hasn’t changed radically, which helps the REIT’s ability to compete, especially on larger deals. ... Read More
Jumeirah refreshes identity to drive development
News / Brands
Jumeirah refreshes identity to drive development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 7, 2024
Dubai-based luxury brand attempts to create a new perception to drive growth and meet 2030 expectations.... Read More
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging false Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more Breaking news about M&A, development, data a... Read More
Why franchising is rising in SE Asia: JLL report
News / Franchising
Why franchising is rising in SE Asia: JLL report
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
The report highlights what hotel owners in the region need to assess before franchising with a brand.... Read More
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
News / Mergers and Acquistions
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024
Hotel assets remain in vogue, but investors cite borrowing costs (52%), labor costs (44%), and construction costs (26%) as biggest challenges. ... Read More
Latest news: Extended-stay takes hit; Charlottesville deal; Accor soft brand to SF
News / Owners
Latest news: Extended-stay takes hit; Charlottesville deal; Accor soft brand to SF
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Minor adding 50 in India; Lexington in NYC refinances; first Club Med in Middle East
News / Brands
Latest news: Minor adding 50 in India; Lexington in NYC refinances; first Club Med in Middle East
By Rob Schneider | May 3, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
CHRIS video: Rogerio Basso, IDB Invest
News / Watch Learn Videos
CHRIS video: Rogerio Basso, IDB Invest
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 3, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to the head of tourism for this private sector, ESG-focused investor about opportunities in the CALA region that can change the status quo in communities.... Read More
Gains outside the Americas drive IHG’s growth
News / C Corps
Gains outside the Americas drive IHG’s growth
By Rob Schneider | May 3, 2024
The company said while its global RevPAR increased 2.6% in the first quarter, gains in the Americas were slightly down. But RevPAR growth elsewhere increased at a more robust pace.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: The Lux Collective, HVMG, Peachtree
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: The Lux Collective, HVMG, Peachtree
By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
11 insightful quotes of the week: Marriott, sbe, L+R, CHTA and more
News / Insights
11 insightful quotes of the week: Marriott, sbe, L+R, CHTA and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 2, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from our stories over the past week include a consultant in India discussing how prolonged timelines must be addressed to get deals done in burgeoning India.... Read More