Luxury

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UK debt market ‘stable but selective’
News / EMEA
UK debt market ‘stable but selective’
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 21, 2026
Head of HVS Europe’s debt advisory provides insight into the UK debt market, suggesting refinancing to remain the primary driver.... Read More
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
News / Brands
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
By Rob Schneider | January 20, 2026
After a record year of signings, the Bangkok-based operator is focused on diversification and asset-light growth.... Read More
Latest news: Bain sells in Greece; ESA portfolio refi; sale in California
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bain sells in Greece; ESA portfolio refi; sale in California
By Rob Schneider | January 20, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
A first for US performance since 2020
News / North America
A first for US performance since 2020
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 20, 2026
Occupancy and RevPAR down in 2025; New York and San Francisco shine, while Houston and Vegas struggle.... Read More
Maldives 2.0: Rise of the Township Asset Class
News / Asia Pacific
Maldives 2.0: Rise of the Township Asset Class
By Raini H.R. | January 20, 2026
A new model may draw institutional investors and widen opportunities for hospitality investment.... Read More
Corinthia sells big stake in Lisbon
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Corinthia sells big stake in Lisbon
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 19, 2026
European PE firm Orion takes a 72% in Corinthia Lisbon, marking the first capital deployment from new fund.... Read More
Executive moves: Crestline, IHG, Sonesta, Yotel
News / Owners
Executive moves: Crestline, IHG, Sonesta, Yotel
By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: IHG to triple in India; Atari craps out in Vegas; IHCL acquires Brij
News / Brands
Latest news: IHG to triple in India; Atari craps out in Vegas; IHCL acquires Brij
By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
NYC leads projections for new US hotels in 2026
News
NYC leads projections for new US hotels in 2026
By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2026
Data from CoStar also projects a dramatic increase in the number of hotels opening over the next two years, rising from 749 in 2025 to 1,688 in 2027.... Read More
Advisors weigh in on interest rate direction
News
Advisors weigh in on interest rate direction
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 16, 2026
Most members of Hotel Investment Today’s advisory board see a 50- to 100-bps cut, but lament the unexpected.... Read More
Deal activity: January 7-12, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 7-12, 2026
By Shawn Turner | January 15, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Whitestone Capital’s acquisition of the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel from the Marriott Family Trust.... Read More
Latest news: US hotels down; Mandarin to Amsterdam; new IHG CDO
News / Owners
Latest news: US hotels down; Mandarin to Amsterdam; new IHG CDO
By Rob Schneider | January 15, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Trinity, HE, Kasa, Hilton, Whitestone
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Trinity, HE, Kasa, Hilton, Whitestone
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 15, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Trinity Investments' Sean Hehir talking about anticipated strong growth in 2026 from group and business transient.... Read More
Soho House go-private deal saved
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Soho House go-private deal saved
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 15, 2026
A venture created by MCR Chairman Tyler Morse and Morse's MCR bring $100 million to the table, while debt financing was upsized and rollovers were amended.... Read More
Latest news: Hotel Equities adds 13 in Texas; Florida property sells; AHT extends loan
News / Management
Latest news: Hotel Equities adds 13 in Texas; Florida property sells; AHT extends loan
By Rob Schneider | January 14, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More