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: APA acquires in Seattle; Starwood selling NYC 1?; AHT sells 2 more
By Rob Schneider
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Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH
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Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report
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Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report
By Rob Schneider
Lighthouse’s “State of global hotel pricing” finds that Western consumers are seeking more value while rates are rising in Latin America and traditional APAC destinations.... Read More
On the Money with Philip 'Flip' Maritz
News / Asset Management
On the Money with Philip 'Flip' Maritz
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Here is a transcript of the recent video interview with Philip Maritz, where he discusses his operating philosophy, his Sundance development, his expectations for the M&A market and more.... Read More
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
News / Brands
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
By Rob Schneider
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Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
News / Financing
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
By Rob Schneider
The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, is seeking hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... Read More
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
News / Asset Management
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
By Abby Crotty
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
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
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Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA false Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA member survey. Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA me... Read More
Airbnb to launch hotel interface
News / Brands
Airbnb to launch hotel interface
By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025
CEO Brian Chesky said the company is “getting serious” about hotels and will be adding a hotel interface to its app.... Read More
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
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Certares likes that It’s hard to sell hotels
News / Owners
Certares likes that It’s hard to sell hotels
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Certares’ Nolan Hecht talks about the factors that have created an opportunistic deal environment and what he thinks it will take to get more buyers back in to the market.... Read More
Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
News / Brands
Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
By Rob Schneider | September 16, 2025
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Global Mutual acquires Okami Hospitality
News / Asset Management
Global Mutual acquires Okami Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2025
London-based investor acquires a portfolio with four existing properties and plans to expand into the U.S., Mideast and Asia. ... Read More
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
News / Owners
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
Senior Managing Director Nolan Hecht discussed how a friendship that formed at Cornell has continued into one of the more successful investment collaborations. ... Read More
Latest news: APAC investment off 23%; CIM closes $73.5M in loans; St. Regis to Turkey
News / Financing
Latest news: APAC investment off 23%; CIM closes $73.5M in loans; St. Regis to Turkey
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
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