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.
Realistic, conservative development gets done
News / Owners
Realistic, conservative development gets done
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2026
Three experienced developers talk about what they are developing and where in 2026.... Read More
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
News / Asset Management
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
By Abby Crotty | January 2, 2026
According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand, and more needs to be done to address concerns. ... Read More
Cooling US demand weighs on CALA leaders’ minds
News / Caribbean
Cooling US demand weighs on CALA leaders’ minds
By Rob Schneider | January 2, 2026
CBRE recently hosted a discussion with CALA leaders on the region's challenges and opportunities. Here’s a summary of their thoughts.... Read More
Latest news: AAHOA loves tariff delay; Autograph to Philippines; REIT undervalued
News / Brands
Latest news: AAHOA loves tariff delay; Autograph to Philippines; REIT undervalued
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 22-29, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 22-29, 2025
By Shawn Turner | January 1, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Gencom’s reacquisition of the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami.... Read More
Not a lot of clarity for 2026 new development
News / Owners
Not a lot of clarity for 2026 new development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 1, 2026
Assumed lower interest rates will help, but costs remain high and first-time developers still struggle with financing. ... Read More
Latest news: Angler's trades; Chapter 11 for Boca deal; Mrs. Marriott passes
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Angler's trades; Chapter 11 for Boca deal; Mrs. Marriott passes
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 1, 2026
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why 2025 M&A was a tale of three seasons
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why 2025 M&A was a tale of three seasons
By Rob Schneider | January 1, 2026
Optimism followed market stagnation after Liberation Day, but hospitality experts say the second half of 2025 saw deal flow increase.... Read More
Hyatt closes $2B sale of Playa assets
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt closes $2B sale of Playa assets
By Rob Schneider | December 30, 2025
The completion of the sale of 14 assets to Tortuga means Hyatt achieved an asset-light transaction of its $2.6B acquisition of Playa.... Read More
Doronin’s OKO joins huge Miami deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Doronin’s OKO joins huge Miami deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 24, 2025
Brickell Bay Drive site sells for $520 million and will include a new hotel concept and branded condos.... Read More
Busy Gencom reacquires Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Busy Gencom reacquires Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2025
After selling the property to Hersha in 2017, the acquisitive Miami-based investor sees a value-add opportunity and takes it back.... Read More
Deal activity: December 12-21, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 12-21, 2025
By Shawn Turner | December 23, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Legacy Development & Management’s acquisition of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union in Seattle.... Read More
Latest news: Sale in Fort Worth; new Kimpton; Prism IPO approved
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Sale in Fort Worth; new Kimpton; Prism IPO approved
By Rob Schneider | December 23, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
When does Jamaica expect tourism to fully recover?
News / Asset Management
When does Jamaica expect tourism to fully recover?
By Christina Jelski | December 23, 2025
Jamaica tourism officials said they expect visitor arrivals will rebound to approximately 80% of pre-hurricane levels by the end of 2026.... Read More
Blackstone buys Australia’s Hamilton Island
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Blackstone buys Australia’s Hamilton Island
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2025
Resort destination with five hotels changes hands from Oatley family for a price reported at more than A$1 billion.... Read More