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.
Deal activity: July 28-August 4, 2025
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Deal activity: July 28-August 4, 2025
By Shawn Turner | August 7, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Staypineapple’s sale of Hotel Five in Seattle for $25.5 million.... Read More
Executive moves: Dreamscape, Highside, Stonebridge, Trunk
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Executive moves: Dreamscape, Highside, Stonebridge, Trunk
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: US RevPAR up; Airbnb's weaker forecast; Apple REIT lowers outlook
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Latest news: US RevPAR up; Airbnb's weaker forecast; Apple REIT lowers outlook
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Accor considers US IPO for Ennismore
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Accor considers US IPO for Ennismore
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
The company has over 180 hotels worldwide under 16 lifestyle brands and could be the highest-profile hospitality IPO in years.... Read More
2025-26 US projections downgraded
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2025-26 US projections downgraded
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
Familiar refrain related to economic uncertainty, impact of increased expenses causes CoStar, Tourism Economics to cut GOP expectations.... Read More
IHG reports 1.8% RevPAR gain for first half 2025
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IHG reports 1.8% RevPAR gain for first half 2025
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
The company reported NUG growth of 5.4% and also hit the one million open-room mark early into the third quarter.... Read More
L+R jv fund targets Nordics
News / Owners
L+R jv fund targets Nordics
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
L+R Hotels and Midstar AB launch LR Midstar Holdings AB platform to target Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.... Read More
Luxury leads Hyatt 2Q25 results
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Luxury leads Hyatt 2Q25 results
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
CEO Mark Hoplamazian said he is optimistic about booking trends in 4Q25 and into 2026. ... Read More
How the Dignity Act offers labor relief
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How the Dignity Act offers labor relief
By John Dorer | August 6, 2025
If signed into law, the Dignity Program will offer legal status and work authorization to undocumented immigrants already living in the U.S.... Read More
Ark Capital gains momentum with Regal Partners’ investment
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Ark Capital gains momentum with Regal Partners’ investment
By Raini H.R. | August 6, 2025
Newcomer seizes chance to stamp its presence in Australia’s hotel investment and asset management market.... Read More
Latest news: Galaxy adds 10 to G6; Smyth Tribeca acquired; Arbor adds in Illinois
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Latest news: Galaxy adds 10 to G6; Smyth Tribeca acquired; Arbor adds in Illinois
By Rob Schneider | August 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
$3.3B in US 2Q25 hotel deals
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
$3.3B in US 2Q25 hotel deals
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 6, 2025
LW Hospitality Advisors reports dollar volume up 17% over 1Q25 with deals in California and Florida leading the way.... Read More
Conversions, international fuel Marriott’s NUG
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Conversions, international fuel Marriott’s NUG
By Rob Schneider | August 5, 2025
CEO Capuano and CFO Oberg talked about the strength in conversions, optimism about unit growth and why business transient is down.... Read More
Europe ‘lackluster’ in June
News / EMEA
Europe ‘lackluster’ in June
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 5, 2025
STR cites actual occupancy levels, the weather, and difficult event comparisons for soft performance. ... Read More
Portman shifts to acquisition mode
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Portman shifts to acquisition mode
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 5, 2025
The prolific, big box project developer recognizes the need to acquire assets where their ability to execute complex renovations can drive better returns. ... Read More