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.
How travel companies can use Generative AI as strategic advantage
News / Insights
How travel companies can use Generative AI as strategic advantage
By Mitra Sorrells | February 19, 2024
NYU’s Conor Grennan shares ideas about how consumer-facing travel brands should be capitalizing on this opportunity.... Read More
CBRE expects steady RevPAR growth in 2024
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CBRE expects steady RevPAR growth in 2024
By Rob Schneider | February 19, 2024
The report says the growth will come from improvements in group business, transient business demand and international inbound.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford sells in Salt Lake; Raffles to NEOM; Tempo for Knoxville?
News / Owners
Latest news: Ashford sells in Salt Lake; Raffles to NEOM; Tempo for Knoxville?
By Rob Schneider | February 16, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Wizman’s Sircle portfolio merges; plans IPO and significant growth
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Wizman’s Sircle portfolio merges; plans IPO and significant growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 16, 2024
Amsterdam-based boutique operator plans to grow by some 100 hotels in Western Europe and the Mediterranean. ... Read More
Quotes of the week: Atlas Hospitality, Marriott, Host, Wyndham
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Quotes of the week: Atlas Hospitality, Marriott, Host, Wyndham
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 15, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Wyndham Hotels & Resorts CEO Geoff Ballotti talking about the “noise” that affected the company’s deal pipeline.... Read More
Implications of F&B department on hotel value
News / Contributed Perspectives
Implications of F&B department on hotel value
By Jeff Dover | February 15, 2024
Many hotels leave a lot of money on the table in the F&B department. Here are some reasons and what you can do to improve the situation.... Read More
Hotel executives moves: Aimbridge, Expedia, Highgate
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Hotel executives moves: Aimbridge, Expedia, Highgate
By Rob Schneider | February 15, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford announces net losses; Super jumps in Vegas; Lore joins GHA
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Latest news: Ashford announces net losses; Super jumps in Vegas; Lore joins GHA
By Rob Schneider | February 15, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: February 6-13, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 6-13, 2024
By Shawn Turner | February 15, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Deka Immobilien acquiring the Ruby Zoe hotel in London for around EUR 62 million.... Read More
Hyatt delays Q4 earnings but delivers some ‘encouraging’ numbers
News / C Corps
Hyatt delays Q4 earnings but delivers some ‘encouraging’ numbers
By Rob Schneider | February 15, 2024
Analysts say the fourth quarter and full-year numbers released so far, while incomplete, look promising for the company’s bottom line.... Read More
Latest news: JV lands Loews Minneapolis; new CapitaLand fund; Hyatt adds in Mexico
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Latest news: JV lands Loews Minneapolis; new CapitaLand fund; Hyatt adds in Mexico
By Rob Schneider | February 14, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Airbnb crackdown is a windfall for New York City hotels
News / Asset Management
Airbnb crackdown is a windfall for New York City hotels
By Christina Jelski | February 14, 2024
The number of short-term rentals in New York went from approximately 13,500 listings in August to under 3,000 in December, according to data from AirDNA... Read More
Here’s the ultimate recap of ALIS, part 2
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Here’s the ultimate recap of ALIS, part 2
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 13, 2024
The Hotel Investment Today team exhaustively covered the America’s Lodging Investment Summit and ALIS DESIGN+ conferences in Los Angeles on Jan. 22-25. Relive the events through our eyes.... Read More
Latest news: Peachtree adds in Denver; record revenue for Minor; ESA's new prototype
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Latest news: Peachtree adds in Denver; record revenue for Minor; ESA's new prototype
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Marriott highlights strong positions in midscale, group
News / C Corps
Marriott highlights strong positions in midscale, group
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 13, 2024
During 4Q23 earnings call, CEO Anthony Capuano points to midscale as a space where deals can get done, and open, and how strong group business will continue to drive performance.... Read More