Lifestyle

Read the latest trends and developments in the lifestyle 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.
Quotes of the Week: HVS, Peachtree, Chatham, Nikki Beach
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: HVS, Peachtree, Chatham, Nikki Beach
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 5, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this is HVS's Hala Matar Choufany suggesting GCC room night compression could hit 15% to 20% if the Iran conflict continues.... Read More
Branded residential boom continues in S. Florida
News / Owners
Branded residential boom continues in S. Florida
By Rob Schneider | March 4, 2026
The project, being developed by Related and BH Group, is the latest standalone branded residential project in the booming region.... Read More
Latest news: Big Nashville project; developer adds 2 in Mesa; GHA adds Tokyu's 40
News / Owners
Latest news: Big Nashville project; developer adds 2 in Mesa; GHA adds Tokyu's 40
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Azora sells stake in 3 Mediterranean resorts
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Azora sells stake in 3 Mediterranean resorts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2026
Deal valued at €300 million gives Grupo Empresas Matutes full control of the transformed assets acquired in 2019.... Read More
Nikki Beach CEO grows brand with feminine touch
News / Brands
Nikki Beach CEO grows brand with feminine touch
By Dennis Nessler | March 4, 2026
Lucia Penrod said the brand is not even half-way complete and hints at a brand extension to come.... Read More
UK staged second-half comeback in 2025
News / EMEA
UK staged second-half comeback in 2025
By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2026
The rebound was supported by sustained growth in leisure and wellness demand, according to a Knight Frank report. But expectations are muted for 2026.... Read More
Latest news: Brown Palace for sale; $75M refi in California; trade in Texas
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Brown Palace for sale; $75M refi in California; trade in Texas
By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
GCC compression could hit 15% to 20%
News / EMEA
GCC compression could hit 15% to 20%
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2026
HVS President for Middle East and Africa says timing is critical with upcoming peak travel season potentially impacting hotel performance.... Read More
Noble buys Renaissance in downtown Reno
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Noble buys Renaissance in downtown Reno
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2026
With big investment from the tech industry, Noble takes over the big, branded property on the riverfront.... Read More
New CFO, CDO North America for Wyndham
News / Franchising
New CFO, CDO North America for Wyndham
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2026
Sripathi moves into CFO role from CDO, North America, while Wilner fills development role.... Read More
UK launches probe into data sharing
News / EMEA
UK launches probe into data sharing
By Rob Schneider | March 2, 2026
The probe will examine whether hotel chains used the CoStar tool to share sensitive information.... Read More
Latest news: IGO sells final 12; Ben sells in Florida; Peregrine buys in N. California
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: IGO sells final 12; Ben sells in Florida; Peregrine buys in N. California
By Rob Schneider | March 2, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
LARC predicts 0.6% US RevPAR growth in 2026
News
LARC predicts 0.6% US RevPAR growth in 2026
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 2, 2026
Conflict in Iran adds uncertainty to already cloudy outlook with upside and downside scenarios in play.... Read More
Conflict strikes the Middle East
News / EMEA
Conflict strikes the Middle East
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 2, 2026
With ongoing attacks on Iran have come major disruption to travel and tourism. Here is some initial analysis of the impact.... Read More
REITs issue updates on sales and conservative guidance
News / REITs
REITs issue updates on sales and conservative guidance
By Rob Schneider | February 27, 2026
As a bevy of hotel REITs filed their earnings last week, we give updates on Ashford Trust, Braemar, DiamondRock, Pebblebrook, RLJ and Sunstone.... Read More