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.

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Much cheaper to buy than build full-service in US: JLL

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 17, 2024

Spread keeps getting bigger with building costs up 46% from 2019.... Read More

News

CBRE examines why selecting the wrong brand can matter

By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2024

CBRE Hotel Research analyzed 10 years of hotel brand performance for the six largest hotel companies. We take a deeper dive into what it found.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Why 50 is magic number for Scarlett, Everwood merger

By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2024

The merger of Scarlett Hotel Group and Everwood Capital Partners gives the companies a portfolio of 17 hotels with over $500 million in asset value. Here’s why they expect those numbers to grow rapidly.... Read More

News / Brands

Meliá Hotels International's Gerondeau on performance, projects

By Christina Jelski | January 16, 2024

Focus on upper-upscale and luxury hotels leads to higher systemwide ADR; all-inclusive with more wellness still the development play. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Archer targets big-brand operating platform

By Robert Cole | January 15, 2024

London-based PE firm acquires high-profile Hoxton-branded assets in London and suggest it is moving to develop operating capabilities.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Gencom re-acquires Ritz in Florida; PM Hotel Group alliance; Noble adds in Nashville

By Rob Schneider | January 12, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Management

Capital infusion sets up Concord for quality growth

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 11, 2024

Existing real estate partners take big stake in management company; CEO Laport discusses implications, growth plans and why he believe “new wins.” ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Choice Hotels, Standard International

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | January 11, 2024

Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Sir Rocco Forte of Rocco Forte Hotels on why he’s reinvigorated by the fresh capital from a KSA investment fund.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: December 14, 2023-January 9, 2024

By Shawn Turner | January 10, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is JBG Smith’s sale of the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, to Dauntless Capital Partners.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: JRK buys in Puerto Rico; Banyan Tree rebrands; UK deals down

By Rob Schneider | January 10, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Invest in exceptional people for capex success

By Alan Benjamin | January 10, 2024

One of the best ways to control the controllables is to hire the best people to mitigate the downside risk throughout the process. ... Read More

News / Brands

More details on luxe eco-brand expansion from ENVI Lodges

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2024

Management company enters into a strategic partnership with Paris-based developer, Blue Ocean Capital France, to build four high-end sustainable and experiential lodges in France. ... Read More

News / Owners

More leaders join ALIS DESIGN+ agenda

January 8, 2024

Just two weeks away, The BHN Group’s new event will connect investors and the design community adds the likes of Hilton’s global head of architecture and design, Larry Traxler. ... Read More