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.
Rates will continue to mute new development
News / Owners
Rates will continue to mute new development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 7, 2025
Deals that are getting done built on relationships, track records; stabilizing construction costs aid mid-market, extended-stay developments. ... Read More
Exclusive: KSL Resorts rebrands as Peregrine Hospitality
News / Owners
Exclusive: KSL Resorts rebrands as Peregrine Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 7, 2025
Owner-operator driven by KSL Capital Partners starts with 46 hotels under management and a plan to be more active in the acquisition marketplace. ... Read More
Why experts are optimistic about 2025 refi market
News / Financing
Why experts are optimistic about 2025 refi market
By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2025
Hotel refinance experts expect an uptick in hotel refinances in 2025 and are hearing optimism from their clients about what the new year can bring in terms of financing. ... Read More
New construction starting to pick up
News / Owners
New construction starting to pick up
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 6, 2025
While supply growth is expected to range only between 1% and 2%, some developers are just now starting to see more shovels in the ground. ... Read More
Latest news: Paris Marriott refi; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan
News / Financing
Latest news: Paris Marriott refi; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan
By Rob Schneider | January 6, 2025
Latest news: Paris hotel refinance; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan false Latest news: Paris hotel refinance; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Soft holiday week in US; Travelodge adds in Spain; Rotana to Somalia
News / Asset Management
Latest news: Soft holiday week in US; Travelodge adds in Spain; Rotana to Somalia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why this Mexico developer embraces all-inclusive, shareable villas
News / Owners
Why this Mexico developer embraces all-inclusive, shareable villas
By Rob Schneider | January 3, 2025
Elías Barbosa, managing director of Trobbu Group, discusses the concept behind the Trobbu Tulum, which opens this month and plans to expand to the U.S.... Read More
Designers share 2025 trends to watch
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Designers share 2025 trends to watch
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025
There is a lot of consensus around maximalism and the further immersion into the experiential aspect of today’s stays, but don’t forget the more practical. ... Read More
Inside Ashford Trust’s pivot to growing its portfolio
News / REITs
Inside Ashford Trust’s pivot to growing its portfolio
By Rob Schneider | January 2, 2025
The CEO for Ashford Hospitality Trust talks about moving on from COVID debt, transitioning from selling to acquiring assets and the lessons he’s learned six months into the job.... Read More
Deal activity: December 17-31, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 17-31, 2024
By Shawn Turner | January 2, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past two weeks was Playa Hotels & Resorts’ sale of the Jewel Paradise Cover in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, for $28.5 million.... Read More
2025 development headwinds, tailwinds
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2025 development headwinds, tailwinds
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025
New development remains challenging, but creative financing and unique perspectives provide opportunities. ... Read More
Latest news: Dallas Tru trades; Leonardo grows in Berlin; Accor adds in KSA
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Dallas Tru trades; Leonardo grows in Berlin; Accor adds in KSA
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Slicing, dicing latest trends in F&B profitability
News / Owners
Slicing, dicing latest trends in F&B profitability
By Stefani C. O’Connor | January 2, 2025
Upgrades in technology, strategic partnerships and improving efficiency can help improve or further accelerate food and beverage profitability.... Read More
Latest news: SBM launches brand; Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen; strong extended-stay data
News / Brands
Latest news: SBM launches brand; Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen; strong extended-stay data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 30, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt, Playa enter exclusive merger talks
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt, Playa enter exclusive merger talks
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2024
Already working together in the all-inclusive space, a merger or acquisition would give Hyatt a greater presence in the Caribbean and “add new incremental durable fee streams.”  ... Read More