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.
AI: Service upgrade or system error?
News / Asset Management
AI: Service upgrade or system error?
By Patricia Wee | September 10, 2025
From robots to RPA, hoteliers weigh AI’s promises and pitfalls at Singapore Hotel Association event. ... Read More
Latest news: Noble's 10th StudioRes; first dual-brand in Vegas; sale in Pennsylvania
News / Owners
Latest news: Noble's 10th StudioRes; first dual-brand in Vegas; sale in Pennsylvania
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
News / REITs
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Noble House preps for next moves
News / Owners
Noble House preps for next moves
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 9, 2025
Brand refresh reflects next-generation family leadership identity and increased desire to grow opportunistically and into new markets. ... Read More
LA minimum wage moves forward
News / Asset Management
LA minimum wage moves forward
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 8, 2025
AHLA, AAHOA decries failed referendum that will cause minimum wage to escalate to $30 by 2028. ... Read More
Institutional capital buying into ultraluxury
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Institutional capital buying into ultraluxury
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 8, 2025
Recognizing the value of scarcity, new equity players pursue the creme and lift valuations for potential sellers.... Read More
Club Med's Doyon talks mountain resorts
News / Brands
Club Med's Doyon talks mountain resorts
By Christina Jelski | September 8, 2025
All-inclusive pioneer talks differentiation in the mountain resort space, as well as pipeline.... Read More
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
News / Franchising
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
By Rob Schneider | September 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why the ability to hold rate encourages Marriott CEO
News / Brands
Why the ability to hold rate encourages Marriott CEO
By Rob Schneider | September 5, 2025
Anthony Capuano discussed bifurcation, the current development environment and challenges in China at BofA conference.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Choice, Eight Form, Marriott, PM Hotel Group
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Choice, Eight Form, Marriott, PM Hotel Group
By Rob Schneider | September 5, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: T2 buys in DC; loan for Florida Indigo; OTO goes to Texas
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: T2 buys in DC; loan for Florida Indigo; OTO goes to Texas
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
W brand transformation starts in NYC
News / Brands
W brand transformation starts in NYC
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 5, 2025
Marriott International launches the W New York – Union Square to lead the next chapter for the 24-year-old brand.... Read More
Legendary hotelier Bob Burns dies
News / Insights
Legendary hotelier Bob Burns dies
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 4, 2025
Founder of the Regent brand, Burns was also known for anticipating guests’ needs, respecting staff and advancing global tourism.... Read More
Deal activity: August 26-September 2, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 26-September 2, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust’s sale of the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake in Houston.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include JLL's Lauro Ferroni talking about better deal dynamics ahead.... Read More