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.
U.S. construction declined for third straight month
News / Owners
U.S. construction declined for third straight month
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2025
The number of hotels under construction is down 103 versus a year ago, meaning most markets are seeing one less hotel in the final phase of the pipeline.... Read More
Deal activity: April 16-22, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 16-22, 2025
By Shawn Turner | April 24, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Moody National REIT II’s sale of the Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt in Tennessee to Reade Hotel Capital $57.5 million.... Read More
Latest news: One&Only next to CIA; GIC-SAMHI deal; Coury expands Vin Collection
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Latest news: One&Only next to CIA; GIC-SAMHI deal; Coury expands Vin Collection
By Rob Schneider | April 24, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Remington, Kalibri Labs, Driftwood Capital, Left Lane
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Remington, Kalibri Labs, Driftwood Capital, Left Lane
April 24, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Remington Hospitality CEO Sloan Dean's talking about his next career move.... Read More
Why hotel refinances are surging this year
News / Financing
Why hotel refinances are surging this year
By Rob Schneider | April 24, 2025
Hotel Investment Today talked to experts about the state of the refinance right now and where they think interest rates will go in the coming months.... Read More
Latest news: KHP closes $300M fund; Dynamic City buys in Scottsdale; Peachtree EB-5 deal
News / Financing
Latest news: KHP closes $300M fund; Dynamic City buys in Scottsdale; Peachtree EB-5 deal
By Rob Schneider | April 23, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Waldorf opens in outperforming Costa Rica
News / Latin America
Waldorf opens in outperforming Costa Rica
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 23, 2025
The 188-key resort and residences are set on the shores of Playa Penca within Punta Cacique, a new luxury community from Revolution Places.... Read More
Bridging the ‘say-do’ gap in sustainable travel
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Bridging the ‘say-do’ gap in sustainable travel
By Marisa Garcia | April 23, 2025
People say sustainability is important to them, but their travel choices don't always reflect these views. How do hoteliers manage?... Read More
Study shows steep decline in federal hotel demand
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Study shows steep decline in federal hotel demand
By Rob Schneider | April 22, 2025
Federal changes are affecting US hotel performance and demand, with 76% of markets showing declines and Washington, D.C., taking the biggest hit.... Read More
Latest news: $68.2M refi in Seattle; Wanda sells management arm; Valor adds two voco
News / Financing
Latest news: $68.2M refi in Seattle; Wanda sells management arm; Valor adds two voco
By Rob Schneider | April 22, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Amex reports solid Q1 consumer spending
News / Wall Street
Amex reports solid Q1 consumer spending
By Business Travel News | April 22, 2025
Total commercial customer spend increased by 2%; T&E also spend up 2%.... Read More
Uncertainty clouds Q1 earnings reports
News / C Corps
Uncertainty clouds Q1 earnings reports
By Rob Schneider | April 21, 2025
With hotel companies announcing their Q1 results in the coming weeks, tariffs, a cloudy economic environment and plummeting consumer confidence have created unfavorable conditions.... Read More
Left Lane knows the office-to-hotel formula
News / Owners
Left Lane knows the office-to-hotel formula
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 21, 2025
With a background in architecture, this group has five secondary market conversion projects on the books and a process they expect will work. ... Read More
Latest news: Gianco adds in Florida; first Hard Rock in Canada; Dreamscape growth
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Latest news: Gianco adds in Florida; first Hard Rock in Canada; Dreamscape growth
By Rob Schneider | April 21, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Populus opening second carbon positive hotel
News / Brands
Populus opening second carbon positive hotel
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 21, 2025
Adaptive reuse in downtown Seattle delivers 120-room property that has deliberate balance of natural beauty and urban edge. ... Read More