Highgate Expands Viceroy With Sun Valley Launch, Branded Residences — Exclusive


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Highgate is pivoting Viceroy away from just creating urban boutique hotels. Viceroy will also now chase the elite at resort destinations. Expect more branded residences, too.

More than two years since acquiring Viceroy Hotel Group, real estate investment firm Highgate is ramping up its investment in the luxury brand with new developments in new markets.

Viceroy plans to open The Harriman at the entrance to Ketchum, part of the Sun Valley region in Idaho, in summer 2026, according to Richard Russo, a principal at Highgate. The property will be the "first true luxury hotel" in the popular ski destination, and an announcement is expected later this week.

“Ketchum and Sun Valley have remained extremely exclusive due to their strict dev