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.
Getting legal architecture right on luxury mixed-use
News / Contributed Perspectives
Getting legal architecture right on luxury mixed-use
By Teresa Goebel, Jacob Boyer, Mayer Brown LLP | February 4, 2026
Structuring luxury mixed-use projects is complex given the multiple stakeholders involved. Here are ideas on how to structure deals.... Read More
Developers talk deals, value add, capex, brands
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Developers talk deals, value add, capex, brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 4, 2026
ALIS Boardroom panel on dealmaking focuses on, among other things, when to buy and when to walk away.... Read More
Latest news: Big Louisville conversion; Orlando EB-5 deal; $360M loan for Four Seasons
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Latest news: Big Louisville conversion; Orlando EB-5 deal; $360M loan for Four Seasons
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video: EOS Investors likes risk-return of credit
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ALIS video: EOS Investors likes risk-return of credit
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
While the partners are buying into the San Francisco market rebound, it is growing its credit business to differentiate their strategy.... Read More
Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
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Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
During an ALIS panel on evaluating market opportunities, panelists discussed the current value of big boxes and the lure of soft brands.... Read More
Marriott, Hilton sign expansive agreements around the world
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Marriott, Hilton sign expansive agreements around the world
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Marriott signed a five-hotel agreement in Vietnam, while Hilton is adding five hotels in Turkey.... Read More
Canada pipeline shows continued momentum
News / North America
Canada pipeline shows continued momentum
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Construction starts were up 60% year-over-year and reached the highest number of starts since 2023.... Read More
Latest news: Columbia adds in Seattle; Dreamscape to Santa Monica; IHG signs 4 in UK
News / Management
Latest news: Columbia adds in Seattle; Dreamscape to Santa Monica; IHG signs 4 in UK
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video: Starwood’s Leal a year in
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ALIS video: Starwood’s Leal a year in
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2026
Starwood Hotels 2.0 is a year old. CEO Raul Leal talks about what’s ahead in 2026.... Read More
ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
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ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Experts on the first day of the ALIS Design+ conference discussed the appeal of great design, lifestyle hotels and the economic impact of F&B.... Read More
L+R integrates, creates powerhouse
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L+R integrates, creates powerhouse
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2026
The newly launched hybrid capital and operating partner model aims to disrupt the traditional GP operating partner practice.... Read More
ALIS video: RIDA’s Mitzner on building 1,000-room hotels
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ALIS video: RIDA’s Mitzner on building 1,000-room hotels
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
Market dynamics still support the sometimes-arduous processes of building big box convention hotels. RIDA’s Ira Mitzner can explain the upside.... Read More
US hotel transactions up 17.5% last year
News / North America
US hotel transactions up 17.5% last year
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
The JLL study found that debt markets for hotels remain increasingly strong, with private equity leading the way and HNWI and foreign capital picking up as well.... Read More
Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
News / Financing
Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Accor, HHM, Hyatt, Remington
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Hotel executive moves: Accor, HHM, Hyatt, Remington
By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More