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: Hyatt House to India; Memorial Day record; Ennismore adds in Greece
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt House to India; Memorial Day record; Ennismore adds in Greece
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 21, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Wyndham CEO thinks they can weather economic storms
News / Franchising
Why Wyndham CEO thinks they can weather economic storms
By Rob Schneider | May 21, 2025
At Wyndham's annual conference, CEO Geoff Ballotti discussed outperforming the industry during previous recessions, mitigating tariffs and still betting big on infrastructure.... Read More
$1B deal for Salter Brothers, IHG in Australia
News / Owners
$1B deal for Salter Brothers, IHG in Australia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 21, 2025
Deal to rebrand and reposition multiple assets includes bringing The Regent brand back to Australia.  ... Read More
Prioritize sustainability to future-proof APAC investment
News
Prioritize sustainability to future-proof APAC investment
By YouRee Park, JLL | May 20, 2025
By incorporating future climate scenarios into governance structures, owners can promote forward-thinking decision-making and address potential risks.... Read More
Why Mexico, Caribbean all-inclusives are thriving
News / Caribbean
Why Mexico, Caribbean all-inclusives are thriving
By Christina Jelski | May 20, 2025
 Amid econmic uncertainty, all-inclusives are outperforming U.S. hotels, according to Hyatt.  ... Read More
Latest news: Wynn pulls out of NYC; Grand Lucayan plans; Tru refresh
News / Brands
Latest news: Wynn pulls out of NYC; Grand Lucayan plans; Tru refresh
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why bank debt deals are taking longer
News / Financing
Why bank debt deals are taking longer
By Rob Schneider | May 20, 2025
Paramount Capital Advisors' John Pascal talks about how bank deals are picking up and why closings are taking much longer.... Read More
Ryman to acquire JW Marriott in Phoenix for $865M
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Ryman to acquire JW Marriott in Phoenix for $865M
By Rob Schneider | May 19, 2025
The REIT will make one of the largest hotel transactions so far in 2025 by acquiring the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort, its first property in the Southwest. ... Read More
Gencom closes $300M refinance of Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
News / Owners
Gencom closes $300M refinance of Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
By Rob Schneider | May 19, 2025
The Miami company also formed a JV to combine the hotel with a beach club next door and create a 22-acre beachfront complex. ... Read More
Latest news: $41M loan for Wisconsin resort; BWH adds in KSA; Santa Barbara growth
News / Financing
Latest news: $41M loan for Wisconsin resort; BWH adds in KSA; Santa Barbara growth
By Rob Schneider | May 19, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Remington names Ben Perelmuter as CEO
News / Management
Remington names Ben Perelmuter as CEO
By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2025
The three-decade industry veteran joins Remington from TPG Hotels & Resorts, where he was president and COO.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: American Hospitality, Dreamscape, Minor, Starwood REIT
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: American Hospitality, Dreamscape, Minor, Starwood REIT
By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
First Hospitality opens investing platform to outside capital
News / Owners
First Hospitality opens investing platform to outside capital
By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2025
The hospitality company with an 18-hotel portfolio also announced a new $400 million fund for acquisitions over the coming years.... Read More
Latest news: Bahamas resort’s $827M redo; new Kimpton in Texas; Marriott adds in Costa Rica
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bahamas resort’s $827M redo; new Kimpton in Texas; Marriott adds in Costa Rica
By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: May 6-13, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 6-13, 2025
By Shawn Turner | May 15, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Nightfood Holdings’ acquisition of the 120-key Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage in California.... Read More