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.
Kimpton’s fall debut rides wave of New York City’s comeback
News / Brands
Kimpton’s fall debut rides wave of New York City’s comeback
By Mary Scoviak | May 3, 2023
With its bleisure market pitch, Hotel Theta hopes to steal a march at the top of the market when performance is strong and the pipeline has slowed to a trickle.... Read More
Latest HITs: Record TRevPAR in US; Stoneweg buys in Spain; big Labor Day in China
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Latest HITs: Record TRevPAR in US; Stoneweg buys in Spain; big Labor Day in China
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2023
The latest data, development and M&A news from around the world.... Read More
Marriott big beat in Q1; announcing midscale extended-stay brand
News / C Corps
Marriott big beat in Q1; announcing midscale extended-stay brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2023
Strong RevPAR growth, especially in Asia Pacific, drives results; big beat on fees propels profitability.... Read More
Marriott to prominently display resort fees this month
News / C Corps
Marriott to prominently display resort fees this month
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2023
In response to a court settlement in 2021, by mid-May Marriott will be the first to respond to consumer pressure with upfront full rates on its website and app.... Read More
Latest HITs: Aman grows in KSA; Hyatt buys Mr & Mrs Smith; 2022 European deal recap
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Latest HITs: Aman grows in KSA; Hyatt buys Mr & Mrs Smith; 2022 European deal recap
April 28, 2023
The latest news on global development and M&A activity.... Read More
Minor Hotels stick to asset right as other chains go asset light
News / Owners
Minor Hotels stick to asset right as other chains go asset light
By Raini Hamdi | April 28, 2023
 It’s asset right, not asset light, for Bangkok-based Minor Hotels – at the moment, it looks neither. The chain is asset heavy and Europe heavy. Its new three-year plan addresses that.... Read More
Mullen’s Button talks investment strategy, personal growth
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Mullen’s Button talks investment strategy, personal growth
By Matthew Hall | April 28, 2023
Mullen Real Estate Capital’s Katherine Button talks about investment opportunity and what it’s like to be a female leader in the investment space.... Read More
Wyndham, Accor, Pebblebrook report improved earnings
News / Wall Street
Wyndham, Accor, Pebblebrook report improved earnings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 27, 2023
 Performances continue to exceed expectations and pipelines remain steady in the face of rising interest rates.  ... Read More
4 quotes you need to read
News / Insights
4 quotes you need to read
April 27, 2023
From some harsh realities about M&A to great advice for women getting ahead in hospitality, here are some of our top quotes and story links from the past week.... Read More
Latest HITs: Four Seasons to NEOM; Scandic Go launch; US pipeline update
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Latest HITs: Four Seasons to NEOM; Scandic Go launch; US pipeline update
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 27, 2023
The latest news and data on global hotel development and M&A.... Read More
Deal activity: April  19-25, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 19-25, 2023
By Shawn Turner | April 26, 2023
Among the noteworthy hotel deals of the last week is the $63 million sale by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust of the Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables in Florida to Crescent Real Estate.... Read More
Hilton's big beat reflects no cracks in demand; new brand coming
News / C Corps
Hilton's big beat reflects no cracks in demand; new brand coming
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 26, 2023
Hilton's momentum carries into 1Q23, leading to raise in full-year guidance in RevPAR, net income, adjusted EBITDA. New extended-stay brand about to launch.... Read More
Latest HITs: Banyan Tree debuts in Europe; HAMA bullish; Noble buys in Virginia
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Latest HITs: Banyan Tree debuts in Europe; HAMA bullish; Noble buys in Virginia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 25, 2023
The latest news from the M&A and development world.... Read More
Hay Creek not afraid of leases, or acquisitions
News / Management
Hay Creek not afraid of leases, or acquisitions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2023
 Victory Hotel Partners CEO Greg Mount talks about using a lease to secure a deal and happens to mention a deal that will double Hay Creek’s footprint.  ... Read More
Nine Elms project London
News / Owners
Top European destinations still ripe for development
April 24, 2023
Here is the latest pipeline data from five of Europe's hottest destinations, led by London with 99 projects under development.... Read More