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.

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Commonwealth, Envi, JA Resorts, McKibbon

By Rob Schneider | November 7, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: October 29-November 4, 2024

By Shawn Turner | November 7, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Albilad Capital’s acquisition of the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences in Riyadh from an undisclosed seller for approximately SAR 1 billion.... Read More

News / REITs

Latest news: Ashford refi, update on debt payoff; US up last week; RLJ's positive Q3

By Rob Schneider | November 7, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / On the Money

Gilda Perez-Alvarado navigates her 180° career change

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 7, 2024

In her second year as Accor’s chief strategy officer and now head of the emerging ultra-luxury Orient Express hotel brand, the broker-turned-hotelier talks about how her discoveries and what's next.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: PM Hotel Group, JLL, Noble, Davidson

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 7, 2024

Among the more noteworthy quotes of the week was PM Hotel Group's Joseph Bojanowski talking about the rash of management company mergers in the past two weeks.... Read More

News

Will falling interest rates lead to cap rate compression?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 7, 2024

JLL research suggests it should, leading to a narrowing of the bid-ask spread and higher valuations for sellers.... Read More

News / REITs

Host earnings impacted by Florida hurricanes, Maui fire

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2024

Biggest hotel REIT maintains guidance at the midpoint as it bets on continued recovery in Maui and overall steady demand trends.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $50M refi in Savannah; Sofitel to debut in Dublin; adaptive reuse in Georgia

By Rob Schneider | November 6, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Why IHCL said timing was right to acquire Tree of Life

By Rob Schneider | November 6, 2024

India’s largest hotel company, Indian Hotel Co. Ltd., acquired a 55% stake in experiential leisure operator Tree of Life Resorts & Hotels, which wants to expand.... Read More

News / REITs

Latest news: Apple sells 4 for $31M; WorldHotels hard brands; record Ryman result

By Rob Schneider | November 5, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Pontiac Land sees mixed-use opportunities beyond Singapore

By Raini H.R. | November 5, 2024

CEO David Tsang talks about how Pontiac Land is expanding its footprint across continents with its signature blend of luxury, design and sustainability. ... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Davidson expands portfolio; Loews reports loss; Hilton adds in Italy

By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / C Corps

Marriott focusing on enhanced efficiencies

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 4, 2024

On the eve of an impactful election, the third quarter earnings call highlights new initiative to cut G&A expenses, find savings for owners. ... Read More