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.
Group continues to drive Marriott performance
News / C Corps
Group continues to drive Marriott performance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 4, 2024
Higher G&A creates slight earnings miss but performance continues to beat as the year winds down.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá,  Minor
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá, Minor
By Rob Schneider | November 1, 2024
Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá, Minor false Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá, Minor Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Brought to you by... Read More
Latest news: $691M deal largest for APAC; IHG adds in Indianapolis; $550M Florida refi
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: $691M deal largest for APAC; IHG adds in Indianapolis; $550M Florida refi
By Rob Schneider | November 1, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
KSL sells Davidson to industry newcomer
News / Management
KSL sells Davidson to industry newcomer
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 1, 2024
Nautic Partners takes control of the 86-hotel management company, while KSL will continue to work with Davidson as a manger.... Read More
Slowing RevPAR growth impacts brand selection: CBRE
News / Brands
Slowing RevPAR growth impacts brand selection: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 1, 2024
New report suggests with only 30% of brands examined achieving above-average RevPAR growth over the past five years, brand selection even more critical. ... Read More
La Résidence Phou Vao
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
HMD Asia, KS Hotels acquire La Résidences from Belmond
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 1, 2024
The hotels in Luang Prabang, Laos, and Siem Reap, Cambodia, are now being managed by HMD Asia under Executive Director Anthony Lark.... Read More
Hyatt CEO explains reasons for lowering net room guidance
News / C Corps
Hyatt CEO explains reasons for lowering net room guidance
By Rob Schneider | November 1, 2024
Mark Hoplamazian talked about how brand standards and higher attrition played a role in NUG revision; further analysis of Grupo Piñero and pursuit of an asset-light strategy.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, AHLA, Wyndham, Noble
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, AHLA, Wyndham, Noble
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 31, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from stories of the past week include Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian on their deal with Grupo Piñero.... Read More
Deal activity: October 23-29, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: October 23-29, 2024
By Shawn Turner | October 31, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was David and Simon Reuben’s acquisition of the W South Beach from RFR Holdings and Tricap.... Read More
AHLA names Rosanna Maietta new leader
News / North America
AHLA names Rosanna Maietta new leader
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2024
The former head of the AHLA Foundation and head of communications returns to the fold to drive the association’s mission. ... Read More
Latest news: Lauderdale megadevelopment; Booking earnings; robust LatAm pipeline
News / Owners
Latest news: Lauderdale megadevelopment; Booking earnings; robust LatAm pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt reports solid earnings, adjusts NUG outlook
News / C Corps
Hyatt reports solid earnings, adjusts NUG outlook
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2024
Hyatt 3Q24 beats on RevPAR performance, but excluding the Grupo Piñero deal lowered its full year net rooms growth outlook 150 bps to 4.0 to 4.5%.... Read More
D.C. hotels and vacation rentals are getting Inauguration Day boost
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D.C. hotels and vacation rentals are getting Inauguration Day boost
By Christina Jelski | October 30, 2024
With the next presidential election less than a week away, Washington, D.C., is already showing a spike in hotel and vacation rental bookings for the Jan. 20, 2025, inauguration.... Read More
Latest news: $24M Arizona refinance; Hilton converts in Cancun; Kasa adds in New Orleans
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: $24M Arizona refinance; Hilton converts in Cancun; Kasa adds in New Orleans
By Rob Schneider | October 30, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Exploring the ROI of sustainability
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Exploring the ROI of sustainability
By Tamara Thiessen | October 29, 2024
As the hospitality industry faces growing pressure to lower its carbon footprint, experts say that choosing the most cost-effective method for development depends on the projects.... Read More