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.
NYC, Maui drive big Q1 beat by Host
News / REITs
NYC, Maui drive big Q1 beat by Host
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2025
The REIT saw RevPAR increase by 7% and guidance was maintained as CEO says it is well positioned to manage through the chop.  ... Read More
Can CALA teach US how to deal with instability?
News
Can CALA teach US how to deal with instability?
By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2025
Top hotel executives talk about why current instability in the US isn’t diminishing CALA’s long-term prospects and why deal volume in the region is “frothy.”... Read More
Latest news: Trinity adds services biz; Sonesta, Aken align; Trump adds Dubia
News / Management
Latest news: Trinity adds services biz; Sonesta, Aken align; Trump adds Dubia
By Rob Schneider | April 30, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS CALA poll shows investor sentiment still positive
News
ALIS CALA poll shows investor sentiment still positive
By Rob Schneider | April 30, 2025
Luxury is the most promising opportunity in the Caribbean and Latin America but debt remains expensive. ... Read More
In uncertain earnings season, Hilton chooses optimism
News / C Corps
In uncertain earnings season, Hilton chooses optimism
By Rob Schneider | April 29, 2025
President and CEO Chris Nassetta said he sees a path to a positive second half of 2025 despite the current noise and economic uncertainty. He also sees new brands in the future.... Read More
Developers address CALA’s biggest challenges
News
Developers address CALA’s biggest challenges
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 29, 2025
Tax structures and exit strategies can be perplexing, while relationship banking remains crucial to sourcing elusive capital. ... Read More
Latest news: KSL buys JW in Venice; Sonesta-GHL deal; IHG MLAC pipeline
News / Brands
Latest news: KSL buys JW in Venice; Sonesta-GHL deal; IHG MLAC pipeline
April 29, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hilton guides lower RevPAR, revenue growth
News / C Corps
Hilton guides lower RevPAR, revenue growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 29, 2025
First quarter results beat the Street, but its outlook reflects ongoing uncertainty about economic conditions.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt extends Playa offer; Raffles to Mexico; Peachtree adds regional centers for EB-5
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Hyatt extends Playa offer; Raffles to Mexico; Peachtree adds regional centers for EB-5
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | April 28, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
US construction pipeline grows 5%: LE
News / Owners
US construction pipeline grows 5%: LE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 28, 2025
Year-over-year growth in 1Q25 also represents 6% increase in rooms; early planning surges 10%.... Read More
Why banks haven’t fully reentered the refi market
News / Financing
Why banks haven’t fully reentered the refi market
By Rob Schneider | April 25, 2025
Experts talk about which entities are most active in the current debt market and why some refinances fail.... Read More
Latest news: EMEA top inbound investor; Canopy adds Tokyo; Villa d’Este buys 2
News / Owners
Latest news: EMEA top inbound investor; Canopy adds Tokyo; Villa d’Este buys 2
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Auberge, Hotel Equities, Hilton, Hyatt
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Auberge, Hotel Equities, Hilton, Hyatt
By Rob Schneider | April 25, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Europe trails in global pipeline report
News / Owners
Europe trails in global pipeline report
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 25, 2025
Germany leads Europe in total rooms in construction (26,117); Asia Pacific pipeline +7.3%.... Read More
Accor says no ‘cracks in demand’ for Q1 earnings
News / C Corps
Accor says no ‘cracks in demand’ for Q1 earnings
By Rob Schneider | April 24, 2025
 Paris-based Accor posted strong revenue, RevPAR, net unit growth and pipeline numbers as part of its first-quarter earnings.... Read More