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: Lodging Dynamics adds in Cali; Amangani renovations; IHG’s first Vignette in France
News / Financing
Latest news: Lodging Dynamics adds in Cali; Amangani renovations; IHG’s first Vignette in France
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
JLL’s Peek offers insight into deal dearth
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
JLL’s Peek offers insight into deal dearth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2025
Getting used to the new cost of capital and equity investors trying to pick their lanes has slowed deal flow, but Peek sees light.... Read More
Why Pontiac Land's staff 'living' in the Maldives is prescient
News / Asset Management
Why Pontiac Land's staff 'living' in the Maldives is prescient
By Raini H.R. | February 12, 2025
An on-going battle for staff in Maldives’ luxury segment is getting hotter and Pontiac Land's focus on staff 'living' puts it in pole position. ... Read More
Latest news: Spark’s 100th; Crowne Plaza's refresh; Sonesta adds 23 in Q4
News / Brands
Latest news: Spark’s 100th; Crowne Plaza's refresh; Sonesta adds 23 in Q4
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Marriott off to good start in January
News / C Corps
Marriott off to good start in January
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025
Earnings call touches on results, forecasts and hot topics, ranging from key money and debt capital to the timing on China’s recovery.... Read More
Record for new deals highlights Marriott earnings
News / C Corps
Record for new deals highlights Marriott earnings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025
Global RevPAR increases 5%, driven by 4.1% in U.S. and Canada and 7.2% in international markets. ... Read More
China’s pipeline holds steady at 3,779 projects
News
China’s pipeline holds steady at 3,779 projects
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025
The upper midscale and upscale chain scales account for 70% of China's projects: Lodging Econometrics. ... Read More
Shanghai, London, Dubai will lead in room openings
News
Shanghai, London, Dubai will lead in room openings
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025
Where do EMEA, Asia Pacific and the Americas stand in global hotel pipeline delivery as projects in the final planning stages decline.... Read More
Latest news: Baywood $35.5M refi; Hilton back to Atlantic City; Mint House buys Locale
News / Financing
Latest news: Baywood $35.5M refi; Hilton back to Atlantic City; Mint House buys Locale
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt finalizes deal for Playa Hotels & Resorts
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt finalizes deal for Playa Hotels & Resorts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2025
The $2.6 billion price tag delivers a 40% premium to Playa shareholders, gives Hyatt further all-inclusive dominance.... Read More
NYC will open 5,700-plus rooms this year
News
NYC will open 5,700-plus rooms this year
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2025
 The latest data from CoStar shows the New York City market opening almost double the number of rooms of its nearest competitor. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Marriott, Remington, Raffles, BWH
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Marriott, Remington, Raffles, BWH
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Sandpiper buys in Florida; Marriott’s APEC growth; Shiva £310M London refi
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Sandpiper buys in Florida; Marriott’s APEC growth; Shiva £310M London refi
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Davidson moving into luxury, exploring Europe
News / Management
Davidson moving into luxury, exploring Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2025
At ALIS, CEO Thom Geshay talked about the third-party opportunity in the luxury space and how its new owner is supporting growth.... Read More
Driftwood Capital creates new platform
News / Owners
Driftwood Capital creates new platform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2025
Alinio Azevedo is coming in to lead the luxury and lifestyle division, which seeks to raise at least $300 million of institutional capital to acquire or develop assets.... Read More