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.
Orient Express hotels prepares to embark on new journey
News / Brands
Orient Express hotels prepares to embark on new journey
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 4, 2024
First hotel in Rome officially announced with Venice coming next as CEO Perez-Alvarado working to grow the ultra-luxe brand’s pipeline. ... Read More
Hotels increasingly managed by third parties
News / Management
Hotels increasingly managed by third parties
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 4, 2024
But JLL reports that no single operator manages more than 3% of 5.9 million rooms not managed by brands, which should lead to further consolidation.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone could lose 4 hotels; Mundi acquires in Vancouver; new CEO for Rosen
News / Financing
Latest news: Blackstone could lose 4 hotels; Mundi acquires in Vancouver; new CEO for Rosen
By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Trinity makes bid for Sunstone REIT: report
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Trinity makes bid for Sunstone REIT: report
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 3, 2024
While talks reportedly are not ongoing, it could become a catalyst for lodging REIT values to bounce and more deals to surface.... Read More
Why this ‘accidental’ hotelier sees a Spark of growth in India
News / Brands
Why this ‘accidental’ hotelier sees a Spark of growth in India
By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024
Olive by Embassy recently signed a deal with Hilton to introduce the Spark brand in India and add 150 hotels in 10 years. Here’s how the deal came together and why it won’t just be for conversions.... Read More
What hotels designers can’t wait to see in 2025
News / Owners
What hotels designers can’t wait to see in 2025
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024
From quirky independents by Liz Lambert to new luxury coming into the hot Mexican market, designers discuss what they want to see in 2025, and why. ... Read More
Is travel moving fast enough with AI?
News / Insights
Is travel moving fast enough with AI?
By Morgan Hines - Phocuswire | December 2, 2024
Travel industry veterans such as Erik Blachford and current executives such as Amex GBT’s Marilyn Markham offer their take on the state of generative AI in travel.  ... Read More
Latest news: Waldorf NYC booking; Amante’s role in KKR deal; Four Seasons Prague sells
News / Owners
Latest news: Waldorf NYC booking; Amante’s role in KKR deal; Four Seasons Prague sells
By Rob Schneider | December 2, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Values to increase 12% over 5 years: LARC
News
Values to increase 12% over 5 years: LARC
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024
Rebounding leisure demand has Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting driving RevPAR increases of 2.7% in 2025. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Central Romana, Dream Capital, Five Star
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Central Romana, Dream Capital, Five Star
By Rob Schneider | December 2, 2024
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Deal activity: October 15-November 26, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: October 15-November 26, 2024
By Shawn Turner | November 27, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Columbia West Properties’ sale of the Watertown Hotel in Seattle to Sohal Hotels for $27.5 million.... Read More
Latest news: Meliá founder dies; $9B loan for Marina Bay Sands; Florida construction loan
News / Financing
Latest news: Meliá founder dies; $9B loan for Marina Bay Sands; Florida construction loan
By Rob Schneider | November 27, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: PwC, Pyramid Global, Shaner, JLL
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: PwC, Pyramid Global, Shaner, JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 27, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Pyramid Global's Chris Devine talking about its move deeper into the U.K. and Europe after its deal with Axiom Hospitality.... Read More
Design Hotels sets sights on 400 properties
News / Brands
Design Hotels sets sights on 400 properties
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 26, 2024
New Managing Director Stijn Oyen said the design-led brand is a great fit for ‘adventurous, young entrepreneurs’ who do things differently.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone completes Athens deal; Gaw sells in Oakland; Criterion refi
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Blackstone completes Athens deal; Gaw sells in Oakland; Criterion refi
By Rob Schneider | November 26, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More