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: Four Seasons update; Parable launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M
News / Owners
Latest news: Four Seasons update; Parable launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M
By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2026
Latest news: Four Seasons Jacksonville update; Parable Hospitality launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M false Latest news: Four Seasons Jacksonville update; Parable Hospitality launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, de... Read More
ALIS video: What would hotelAVE’s Russo build now?
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ALIS video: What would hotelAVE’s Russo build now?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 30, 2026
Asset manager talks about relentlessly challenging costs, managing the middle of the P&L and what hotel she would build today.... Read More
Is Host selling 2 Four Seasons?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Is Host selling 2 Four Seasons?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2026
Bloomberg reports Four Seasons in Orlando and Jackson Hole are being dealt to to BDT & MSD Partners for more than $1 billion.... Read More
Latest news: Kempinski US debut; Waldorf in Dubai; US hotels down
News / Financing
Latest news: Kempinski US debut; Waldorf in Dubai; US hotels down
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, IHG, Schrager, Starwood
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, IHG, Schrager, Starwood
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Brookfield's Shai Zelering suggesting pricing today is favorable for long-term investing.... Read More
ALIS video: HE’s Rafter focused on outperformance
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ALIS video: HE’s Rafter focused on outperformance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2026
Despite mostly flat RevPAR growth predictions and escalating costs, Hotel Equities CEO sits in the ‘bull’ camp expecting 2026 to beat forecasts.... Read More
ALIS Deals of the Year awarded
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ALIS Deals of the Year awarded
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2026
Hotels, companies and executives honored for influencing the most noteworthy deals of 2025.... Read More
Deal activity: January 12-27, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 12-27, 2026
By Shawn Turner | January 29, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Orion Capital Managers forming a JV with International Hotel Investments Plc to acquire the Corinthia Hotel Lisbon.... Read More
Southern markets drive US hotel construction
News / North America
Southern markets drive US hotel construction
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
According to Lodging Econometrics, the Dallas pipeline remains the leader, with several familiar Sunbelt cities close behind.... Read More
IREFAC: ‘Boring’ stability, controlling costs, bountiful Bay Area
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IREFAC: ‘Boring’ stability, controlling costs, bountiful Bay Area
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Investors at ALIS are bullish on the industry’s long-term prospects and say the focus should be on costs compared to RevPAR predictions.... Read More
Latest news: New Accor CCO; Dreamscape adds 3; big 4Q for Preferred
News / Brands
Latest news: New Accor CCO; Dreamscape adds 3; big 4Q for Preferred
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 28, 2026
Latest news: New Accor CCO; Dreamscape adds 3; big 4Q for Preferred... Read More
ALIS: Brands v independents — franchising, outperforming
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ALIS: Brands v independents — franchising, outperforming
By Rob Schneider | January 28, 2026
Hotel development experts discuss how the luxury customer has changed, luring independents and focusing on organic growth.... Read More
Latest news: Waldorf adds Deer Valley; Treehouse to Miami Beach; first Minor Reserve
News / Brands
Latest news: Waldorf adds Deer Valley; Treehouse to Miami Beach; first Minor Reserve
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 27, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video: Brookfield's Shai Zelering on deal strategy
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ALIS video: Brookfield's Shai Zelering on deal strategy
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 27, 2026
Brookfield's managing partner and head of Hospitality Investments talks about recent acquisition and how their strategy has evolved.... Read More
ALIS: Conversions, bifurcation, the joy of fuzzy slippers
News / Management
ALIS: Conversions, bifurcation, the joy of fuzzy slippers
By Rob Schneider | January 27, 2026
Top hotel CEOs kicked off Day 1 of ALIS with a lively discussion between big brand companies and owners.... Read More