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.
Ohana exec on why he’s bullish for deals in 2025
News / Owners
Ohana exec on why he’s bullish for deals in 2025
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024
Eddie Yu, managing director for investments at Ohana Real Estate Investors, talked about the current market and why lower interest rates could open up the supply of deals in the coming year.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: BWH, Hospitality America, Reside, Teneo
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: BWH, Hospitality America, Reside, Teneo
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Big CMBS comeback; high-profile US refis; Rockbridge buys 3 ZaZas
News / Financing
Latest news: Big CMBS comeback; high-profile US refis; Rockbridge buys 3 ZaZas
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024
 Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 10-17, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 10-17, 2024
By Shawn Turner | December 19, 2024
 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leyad and Capstone Equities’ acquisition of the 226-key Ink48 Hotel in New York City.... Read More
Trinity busy again buying Fairmont in Seattle
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Trinity busy again buying Fairmont in Seattle
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024
With the ink barely dry on a deal to acquire The Standard in London, the acquisitive PE firm acquires a Seattle stalwart.... Read More
Latest news: Whitestone buys in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Whitestone buys in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale
By Rob Schneider | December 19, 2024
Latest news: Whitestone acquires in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale false Latest news: Whitestone acquires in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale Breaking news on deals, development, data and more. Breaking news on deals, development, data and more. Brought to you by... Read More
Soho House receives another buyout offer
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Soho House receives another buyout offer
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024
Second offer in a year represents an 83% premium but values the company well below its IPO price in 2021.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Lark Hospitality, Oyo, Hotel Equities
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Lark Hospitality, Oyo, Hotel Equities
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 19, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from this week's stories include Hilton's luxury brand head Dino Michael talking about his obligation to bring back the Waldorf Astoria New York just right.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone buys 2 in Japan; Hyatt aligns with Venetian; Conrad to Los Cabos
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Blackstone buys 2 in Japan; Hyatt aligns with Venetian; Conrad to Los Cabos
By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Ashford moving on from debt with new revenue initiative
News / REITs
Ashford moving on from debt with new revenue initiative
By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024
The “GRO AHT” plan by the Dallas-based REIT aims to drive EBITDA and increase share value by cutting costs through layoffs and pay cuts, streamlining labor costs and adding new revenue streams.... Read More
Here comes THE Waldorf Astoria
News / Brands
Here comes THE Waldorf Astoria
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 18, 2024
The original Waldorf Astoria in New York City is expected to reopen this spring after seven-plus years. Hilton’s head of luxury brands talks about the meticulous process.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone mulls Grand Wailea sale; $118M refi in Boston; junk fee ban
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Blackstone mulls Grand Wailea sale; $118M refi in Boston; junk fee ban
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Ohana’s latest acquisition is a ‘bullseye’
News / Owners
Why Ohana’s latest acquisition is a ‘bullseye’
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2024
An Ohana executive talks about why the 357-key Hyatt Regency in a Seattle suburb perfectly fits the company’s acquisition strategy.... Read More
Latest news: Minor to delist NH; Kimpton to LATAM's tallest tower; Crowne Plaza in Japan
News / Owners
Latest news: Minor to delist NH; Kimpton to LATAM's tallest tower; Crowne Plaza in Japan
By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
New dimensions in branded residential
News / Contributed Perspectives
New dimensions in branded residential
By Spencer Levine | December 16, 2024
Here’s what’s new, what’s next, and what matters most for design, construction and opportunity.... Read More