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.
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.
Caesars Palace has completed a major redesign of its Presidential Villas and Sky Villas, marking a significant milestone in the resort’s broader transformation as it approaches its 60th anniversary.
Hotel Capstone on the University of Alabama campus will be rebranded as Graduate by Hilton Tuscaloosa, marking a new chapter for the long-standing property.
Global Hotel Alliance delivered a standout year in 2025, with record revenue, rising loyalty engagement, and strong international travel demand reshaping the independent hotel landscape.
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.
IHG Hotels and Resorts is introducing its Vignette Collection brand to India, signaling growing confidence in the country’s luxury travel market and evolving guest expectations.
Hilton is entering the growing short-term and extended-stay apartment market with the launch of Apartment Collection by Hilton, blending residential-style living with hotel-level service.
Soho House has secured last-minute funding to keep its $2.7 billion go-private transaction alive, overcoming a sudden financing gap just weeks before the expected closing.
Four Seasons is set to open a landmark hotel in Cartagena, Colombia, transforming centuries-old historic buildings into a luxury hospitality destination in the heart of Getsemaní.
Marriott International and Al Qimmah Hospitality have signed five new hotel projects in Saudi Arabia, adding more than 2,700 rooms across Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah as tourism demand accelerates.
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.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is opening its first all-inclusive property in the U.S., marking a major milestone for the Voco brand and signaling a new chapter for domestic resort travel.
Lifestyle hospitality group Ennismore is accelerating its growth in the Americas with three new hotel openings planned across Mexico, spanning urban hubs and a major beach destination.