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.

News / EMEA

Do the big brands have a place among Africa’s Big Five?

By Dorine Reinstein | June 30, 2025

Brands like Marriott and Hilton are expanding big-time into Africa, even into safari destinations. Will it be at the expense of locally owned lodging businesses? ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyatt sells 15 Playa assets for $2 billion

By Rob Schneider | June 30, 2025

The $2 billion sale to Tortuga Resorts will pay for a majority of Hyatt’s $2.6 billion acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts earlier this month. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Goldman scraps Greek plans; LA fights wage deal; $54M refi in Sag Harbor

By Rob Schneider | June 30, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Peachtree, PEG, Sonder, Stonebridge

By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: McKibbon buys in Orlando; Emblems to Canada; Blue Diamond sub-brand

By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: June 18-24, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 26, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was RE Capital’s sale of the Ruby Stella hotel in London to LaSalle Investment Management for £48 million.... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Valor adds in Caribbean; US hotels up last week; voco to debut in Canada

By Rob Schneider | June 26, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: TLTsolutions, Woodmont, Mirbeau

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 26, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include TLTsolution's Tracy Prigmore about taking more risks in her career journey.... Read More

News / Brands

Marriott signs City Express deal in El Salvador

By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2025

The company is partnering with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to debut its City Express brand in El Salvador.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: First US hotels join Marine & Lawn; HRI adds in New Orleans; Macau hotel sells

By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Creative structuring by female founders

By Amanda Staerker | June 25, 2025

Female Founders in Hospitality member talks about the keys for women to earn seats at more deal tables. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: $25M renovation in Alabama; AAA predicts July 4 record; Georgia hotel sells

By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Hyatt LOI for casino project near Javits

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 24, 2025

Development contender for casino-entertainment project choose Hyatt’s Destination by Hyatt soft brand for the 1,000-room hotel component.... Read More