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.
Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
News / Brands
Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2024
Chief business officer discusses growth opportunities and the role AI can play to widen their market. ... Read More
Why RREAF Holdings is beaming about the Sun Belt
News / Owners
Why RREAF Holdings is beaming about the Sun Belt
By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2024
RREAF Holdings’ Greg Perry talks about the company’s drive-to-resort properties, building an extended-stay portfolio and its sizeable investment in RV parks.... Read More
European M&A: Hurdles lower, triggers pulled
News / Mergers and Acquistions
European M&A: Hurdles lower, triggers pulled
By Robert Cole | March 13, 2024
Experts at an HVS-led webinar suggest there is more deal activity at hand with a ‘meeting-in-the-middle’ around values to quench strong investor demand.... Read More
Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market
News / EMEA
Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market
By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024
The HVS 2024 European Hotel Valuation Index report showed that hotel values slightly increased in 2023 but are still below 2019. The consultancy also predicts transaction volume for the continent to increase in 2024.... Read More
Latest news: Aspen Hospitality grows; Czech hotels part of JV; Hilton debuts Tru in NYC
News / Brands
Latest news: Aspen Hospitality grows; Czech hotels part of JV; Hilton debuts Tru in NYC
By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024
The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Virgin, Hyatt, SLS, Ennismor, Accor and CLAS and more.... Read More
Aimbridge targets extended growth in Latin America
News / Management
Aimbridge targets extended growth in Latin America
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 12, 2024
Recent deal adds four properties (three Marriott branded) in Mexico and leadership is turning their attention to resort and lifestyle markets. ... Read More
Could H World be Asia’s first global hotel behemoth?
News / Brands
Could H World be Asia’s first global hotel behemoth?
By Raini H. R. | March 12, 2024
Western chains go beyond their home base and become huge global players. Why not Asian chains? Could H World be first as it ramps up international expansion with brands such as Ji Hotel? ... Read More
Latest news: PEG Companies grows in Utah; Lightstone explores M&A; Aspen refi
News / Owners
Latest news: PEG Companies grows in Utah; Lightstone explores M&A; Aspen refi
By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2024
The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Braemar, AHLA, Ennismore, Investrade and more.... Read More
Aman coming to Dubai beachfront
News / Brands
Aman coming to Dubai beachfront
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 11, 2024
With details to come, developer Bright Start is creating an all-suite beachfront property with residences. ... Read More
Investor perspective on the state of hotel financing
News
Investor perspective on the state of hotel financing
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 8, 2024
After HREC offered takeaways from annual mortgage bankers conference, Hotel Investment Today asked industry investors for their opinions on the current lending environment. ... Read More
Accor's Bailly on how AI can enhance luxury experiences
News / Brands
Accor's Bailly on how AI can enhance luxury experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2024
As opposed believing AI is a risk to luxury hotelkeeping, Bailly called it a "digital enabler” for hotel staff to create an enhanced, more emotional connection with guests.... Read More
Latest news: Starwood creating SPAC; Fosun explores resort sale; LA’s Cecil on market
News / Owners
Latest news: Starwood creating SPAC; Fosun explores resort sale; LA’s Cecil on market
By Rob Schneider | March 8, 2024
The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Accor, Ennismore Pavilion, DHM, Contender and Splendid Hospitality and more.... Read More
Investing in Indonesia’s emerging capital
News / Contributed Perspectives
Investing in Indonesia’s emerging capital
By Pierre Marechal | March 8, 2024
There’s a lot of potential, but what are the risks and opportunities in Kalimantan as the nation elects a new president? ... Read More
Deal activity: February 28-March 5, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 28-March 5, 2024
By Shawn Turner | March 7, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust's sale of the Hilton Boston Back Bay to an undisclosed buyer for $171 million.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Meyer Jabara, Hyatt, Matthews Southwest
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Meyer Jabara, Hyatt, Matthews Southwest
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 7, 2024
Among our top quotes from the past week was new Meyer Jabara CIO Ian McAuley talking about new deal development. ... Read More