L+R Doubles Down on Hotels as Institutional Capital Shifts Toward Specialists
Real estate investor L+R is reorganizing around hotels, betting that specialist operators can outperform generalist funds as institutional capital becomes more selective.
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Real estate investor L+R is reorganizing around hotels, betting that specialist operators can outperform generalist funds as institutional capital becomes more selective.
Sandals Resorts has introduced its “Suiteheart” Valentine’s Day sale, offering couples significant savings and exclusive perks at select Caribbean resorts through 2027.
Peregrine Hospitality has named Heather Stege as chief operating officer, strengthening its executive team as the company accelerates growth across its hotel portfolio.
Two downtown St. Paul hotels have temporarily suspended operations amid elevated safety and security concerns tied to protests and unrest in the Minneapolis–St. Paul region.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has completed a year-long, $30 million renovation of its luxury suites, introducing a lighter, more modern design inspired by the natural beauty of Mexico’s Pacific coast.
Sonesta International Hotels Corp. will shift to a co-CEO structure following the retirement of CEO John Murray at the end of March.
Bellagio has reopened its Mayfair Supper Club in Las Vegas with a new live show concept and expanded global-inspired dining and cocktail offerings.
Club Med will open a new all-inclusive ski resort in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, in December 2028, marking its second Canadian mountain property.
IHG Hotels & Resorts will bring the InterContinental brand back to Prague in 2029, opening a 137-room luxury hotel in a restored 19th-century Old Town landmark.
Silversea Cruises has postponed the debut of its new hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, shifting the opening to October 2026 to ensure it meets brand standards.
Four Seasons will return to Berlin after 20 years, converting the historic Hotel de Rome into a redesigned luxury property set to open in late 2027.
Hyatt will expand its Portugal footprint in 2026 with two new Lisbon hotels - Andaz Lisbon and The Standard, Lisbon - alongside new Hyatt Regency properties in the Algarve and Cape Verde.