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 / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Certares buys in NOLA; Colliers’ optimistic report; US RevPAR down last week

By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

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

News / Management

Growing Blue Flag Capital acts on management needs

By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

Collared Martin Hospitality was launched to operate Blue Flag’s $1B portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels in high-barrier-to-entry markets. Both companies have big growth plans. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Apple buys in Tampa; 2 SF hotels file for bankruptcy; Ryman completes deal

By Rob Schneider | June 11, 2025

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

How to drive luxury rates in non-luxury destinations

By hotelAVE | June 11, 2025

PR events, influencer marketing partnerships can create appropriate demand and justify premium pricing.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Are your KPIs evolving or staying the same?

By Judith Cartwright | June 10, 2025

The future belongs to properties that master KPIs that don’t stop at room rates but dive into every revenue stream... Read More

News / On the Money

Maki Bara: ‘Invest in yourself’

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 10, 2025

The co-founder of deal sponsor Chartres Lodging talks about an “aha” moment when she launched the company with Rob Kline and discusses ins and outs of today’s deal market.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Weak dollar, safe haven image attract investors to Australia

By Tamara Thiessen | June 9, 2025

Offshore capital views Australia as a safe haven, analysts say, with sales set to rebound driven by a weak Australian dollar and strong tourism growth.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Asset sales after Hyatt’s Playa deal will be key

By Rob Schneider | June 9, 2025

If everything goes according to plan, Hyatt expects to own Playa next week. But the real estate sales announced after will have everyone’s attention. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Sunstone closes in NOLA; Brand USA in trouble; incentives for DFW's 2nd JW

By Rob Schneider | June 9, 2025

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

News / Brands

Hyatt’s residential growth story

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 9, 2025

New head of branded residential lays out some strategy, identifies emerging trends. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, Langham, Palette, Vision

By Rob Schneider | June 6, 2025

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

News / Asia Pacific

Watch virtual update on APAC investment

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 6, 2025

Hotel Investment Today hosts a one-hour virtual event on June 11 to discuss macro views as well as market specifics in Asia Pacific. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Waldorf Pompano's loan; Avid's 80th; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin

By Rob Schneider | June 6, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Starwood Hotels, STR, Hotel Equities, CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 5, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Starwood Hotels Barry Sternlicht talking about launching a brand via social media.... Read More

News / Owners

Marriott partner, Nepal’s CG Hospitality, eyes IPO

By Raini H.R. | June 5, 2025

Nepal’s CG Hospitality targets a threefold jump in number of hotels to 650 hotels in its investment portfolio by 2030. Overly ambitious? ... Read More

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