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.
How design can help drive ROI in 2025
News / Owners
How design can help drive ROI in 2025
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2024
Thought leaders from the design world talk about what developers need to consider to generate a good return; it often starts with processes.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Choice Hotels, Davidson, Lodging Dynamics, NEWH
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Hotel executive moves: Choice Hotels, Davidson, Lodging Dynamics, NEWH
By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Hyatt to debut Me and All Hotel outside of Germany
News / Brands
Hyatt to debut Me and All Hotel outside of Germany
By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024
Me and All Hotel Flims in Switzerland is the brand’s first property outside Germany and the first to open since Me and All Hotels became a standalone brand within Hyatt’s portfolio.... Read More
Urban will outperform resorts in 2025: CBRE
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Urban will outperform resorts in 2025: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2024
New report about U.S. hotel performance suggests 1.7% RevPAR growth in 2025 with inbound international travel unlikely to recover. ... Read More
Marriott, Delonix deal expands Tribute brand in China
News / Franchising
Marriott, Delonix deal expands Tribute brand in China
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2024
Five more hotels signed under a franchise model, joining three properties signed in May. ... Read More
Latest news: Leyad, Capstone buy in NYC; REIT refis in Austin; Line DC to auction
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Latest news: Leyad, Capstone buy in NYC; REIT refis in Austin; Line DC to auction
By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024
 Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 3-10, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 3-10, 2024
By Shawn Turner | December 13, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust’s sale of the Courtyard Boston Downtown in Boston to an undisclosed seller for $123 million.... Read More
Latest news: Four Seasons to Puerto Rico; Blackstone adds in Japan; Hard Rock collab in KSA
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Latest news: Four Seasons to Puerto Rico; Blackstone adds in Japan; Hard Rock collab in KSA
By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Marriott, Shaner Hotels, Urban Villages
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Quotes of the week: Marriott, Shaner Hotels, Urban Villages
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Shaner Hotels President Plato Ghinos on Shaner’s Italia division’s recently announced partnership with The First Group for hotel management and development.... Read More
Staying power of an iconic hotel, Delano
News / Brands
Staying power of an iconic hotel, Delano
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2024
Ennismore and investment partner unveil first images of Delano Miami Beach with further plans to grow the brand globally. ... Read More
Latest news: Dean Group to Florida; AJ buys in N. Ireland; A-1 partners with Delta Inn
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Latest news: Dean Group to Florida; AJ buys in N. Ireland; A-1 partners with Delta Inn
By Rob Schneider | December 11, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Cleveland NFL project will include two hotels
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Cleveland NFL project will include two hotels
By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2024
The 176-acre mixed-use development, which will be anchored with a new NFL stadium, will ultimately include two upscale hotels, 1,100 apartments and 300,000 sq. ft. in retail space.... Read More
Four Seasons, Extell develop in Park City
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Four Seasons, Extell develop in Park City
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2024
Building on the Four Seasons Mountain Collection, the resort and residences in Utah will be located among ski hills within Deer Valley's East Village. ... Read More
F&B is driving labor cost growth in 2024: STR
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F&B is driving labor cost growth in 2024: STR
By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2024
The research found that while room labor makes up the highest proportion of staffing expenses, an increase in F&B labor costs is driving most of the increase.... Read More
LVMH takes majority stake in French boutique operator
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
LVMH takes majority stake in French boutique operator
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2024
Les Domaines de Fontenille will look to acquire and renovate in Italy and Spain after two investors infuse new capital into the 12-property brand. ... Read More