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.
Latest news: Big credit fund for Europe; Choice, Radisson integrated; Accor debuts in Iceland
News / Brands
Latest news: Big credit fund for Europe; Choice, Radisson integrated; Accor debuts in Iceland
By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.  ... Read More
Exclusive: Parks Hospitality leader talks 'sweet spots'
News / Owners
Exclusive: Parks Hospitality leader talks 'sweet spots'
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 12, 2023
This Mexico City-based developer just acquired the Boston Park Plaza and sees more opportunity in the U.S. while continuing to dominate upscale development at home.... Read More
Latest news: Plan for SoBe Shelborne; new Holiday Inn Express prototype; Waramaug CEO
News / Brands
Latest news: Plan for SoBe Shelborne; new Holiday Inn Express prototype; Waramaug CEO
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 11, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Hilton marks 10th anniversary of IPO
News / C Corps
Hilton marks 10th anniversary of IPO
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2023
Hilton said it has more than doubled its pipeline since 2013 and reported 330% total shareholder returns.... Read More
ALIS connects design, investment communities at ALIS DESIGN+
News / Asset Management
ALIS connects design, investment communities at ALIS DESIGN+
December 8, 2023
 The new event will emphasize connecting investors and the design community to drive innovation and profitability.  ... Read More
Study shows CapEx spending hits record highs
News / Owners
Study shows CapEx spending hits record highs
By Rob Schneider | December 8, 2023
The 2023 ISHC CapEx study shows the percentage of overall revenue spent reaching 9% and $5,147 per available room.... Read More
The One Million Baht dinner man heads to Napa, beyond
News / Owners
The One Million Baht dinner man heads to Napa, beyond
By Raini Hamdi | December 8, 2023
 When it comes to anchoring revenues on F&B, Deepak Ohri is quite a maestro. Can he make it work outside Thailand with his own company?  ... Read More
Latest news: Kerzner to Antigua; big Hilton deal; Marriott grows in Costa Rica
News / Brands
Latest news: Kerzner to Antigua; big Hilton deal; Marriott grows in Costa Rica
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 8, 2023
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Dearth of luxury hotels in Dallas creates Texas-sized opportunity
News / Owners
Dearth of luxury hotels in Dallas creates Texas-sized opportunity
By Rob Schneider | December 8, 2023
Dallas has led the nation in construction pipeline for most of the year. We explore why the market is so hot and why the high-end segments are leading the way.... Read More
Travel predictions: Breaking down walls, AI and revenue optimization
News / Asset Management
Travel predictions: Breaking down walls, AI and revenue optimization
By Klaus Kohlmayr, IDeaS | December 7, 2023
Expect to see the breakdown of data silos, expansion of revenue management, the rise of generative artificial intelligence, and an ongoing resurgence of meetings and events.... Read More
La Vie breaks through Asia's hard-to-crack HMA iceberg
News / Management
La Vie breaks through Asia's hard-to-crack HMA iceberg
By Raini Hamdi | December 6, 2023
Australia's La Vie Hotels & Resorts journey reaches a tipping point at which growth can only accelerate, illustrating that Asia, too, could produce its own credible third-party operators.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Apple Hospitality, Sands China
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Apple Hospitality, Sands China
December 6, 2023
Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Apple Hospitality's Justin Knight talking about an investment strategy that sticks to limited-service properties.... Read More
Deal activity: November 29 - December 5, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 29 - December 5, 2023
By Shawn Turner | December 6, 2023
 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Blackstone’s acquisition from Goldman Sachs of the 158-room Moxy Kyoto Nijo.  ... Read More
Latest news: Belmond adds in Mexico; group demand drives US profits; Rosewood to Barbuda
News / Brands
Latest news: Belmond adds in Mexico; group demand drives US profits; Rosewood to Barbuda
December 6, 2023
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone buys from Goldman in Japan; voco grows in Australasia; milestone for Hilton
News / Brands
Latest news: Blackstone buys from Goldman in Japan; voco grows in Australasia; milestone for Hilton
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 4, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More