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 / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: June 5-13, 2023

By Shawn Turner | June 14, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Summit Hotel Properties' $29 million acquisition of the Residence Inn Scottsdale North. ... Read More

News / Brands

M&A leads to fast growth of Bob W brand in Europe

By Robert Cole | June 14, 2023

In the extended-stay/short-term rental space, this Helsinki-based player has grown to more than 2,500 units via both acquisition and development.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Understanding key money in transactions

By Michael Shindler, Four Corners Advisors | June 13, 2023

More and more frequently, transactions in the hotel industry include some form of key money. This article is an explanation of the origins, growth and mechanics of the use of key money. ... Read More

News / Brands

Soft brand launches diversify Sonesta’s upmarket offers

By Mary Scoviak | June 13, 2023

Factors from financing to franchisee and consumer appeal spur rollout of upper upscale Classico, A Sonesta Collection, and upscale MOD, A Sonesta Collection.... Read More

News / Owners

Middle East development pipeline update

By Lodging Econometrics | June 13, 2023

Lodging Econometrics reports that the hotel development pipeline in the Middle East is up 11% by projects and 7% by rooms year-over-year.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Travelodge for sale; Kirkwood adds in Palm Springs; Auberge to Dallas

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 13, 2023

The latest global news about development, M&A, brand growth and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: InterCon San Antonio underway; Accor grows branded residences; GrubHub, Homewood deal

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 9, 2023

The latest global news on development, M&A and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

US cap rate trends reveal most attractive deal opportunities

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 8, 2023

Opposite ends of the chain scales expected to remain most appealing over the medium term. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: B&B, Meridia partner; Hilton to Croatia; IHG grows in Egypt

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 8, 2023

The latest global news on development, M&A, investment and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Hot Type: Nassetta, Freed, Shivdasani, Dean

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | June 8, 2023

Some of the best quotes of the week from our stories, including coverage from CHRIS-HOLA, NYU and a story about the ultra-luxury Soneva brand.... Read More

News / Owners

Soneva proves it’s a good investment again

By Raini Hamdi | June 7, 2023

Soneva is opening a third resort in the Maldives, but even if its portfolio doubles in years ahead can such small groups swim in big ocean?... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 30 - June 6, 2023

By Shawn Turner | June 7, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ryman Hospitality Properties' $800 million acquisition of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa from Blackstone.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Ryman buys from Blackstone; Park exiting SF; Wyndham in Singapore

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2023

The latest global news on development, M&A, data and executive hires.... Read More

News

CEOs provide rosy outlook at NYU conference

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2023

With a world on the verge of "normalization," demand persistence, supply weakness and strong employment have major U.S. CEOs seeing even more upside to the recovery.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Big plan in Dubai; Tivoli's all-inclusive; Registry Collection to Europe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 2, 2023

The latest news in development, M&A, data and more from around the world.... Read More

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