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.
Middle East construction pipeline grew 5% through 1Q24
News / EMEA
Middle East construction pipeline grew 5% through 1Q24
By Rob Schneider | June 14, 2024
The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows developers are decelerating their schedules to push openings back in the schedule.... Read More
Upscale by Choice platform gains momentum
News / Brands
Upscale by Choice platform gains momentum
By Stefani C. O'Connor | June 14, 2024
Choice Hotels’ upper-tier brand leaders discuss their moves to consolidate appropriate brands under the recently debuted Upscale by Choice platform.... Read More
LVMH invests in Accor’s Orient Express brand
News / Brands
LVMH invests in Accor’s Orient Express brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 13, 2024
LVMH investing in the entity that will own two sailing ships and in the company that will operate future hotels and trains, though the groups didn't disclose financial details.... Read More
Latest news: NYC Edition for sale; Plamondon adds in PA; Virgin's debut in London
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: NYC Edition for sale; Plamondon adds in PA; Virgin's debut in London
By Rob Schneider | June 13, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the week: José Andrés Group, Leonardo Hotels, HEI Hotels & Resorts
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: José Andrés Group, Leonardo Hotels, HEI Hotels & Resorts
June 13, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories, including José Andrés Group's new CEO talking about their planned move into the hotel space via license deals.... Read More
José Andrés-led hotel brand in the making
News / Brands
José Andrés-led hotel brand in the making
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 13, 2024
The group’s new CEO Sam Bakhshandehpour is working on license deals for Bazaar-branded hotels as he also expands its hotel F&B management business. ... Read More
Deal activity: June 4-11, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 4-11, 2024
By Shawn Turner | June 13, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Whitestone Companies and Shaner Hotels’ acquisition of the Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter from Starwood Capital.... Read More
New capital sources emerge for smaller hotel deals
News / Financing
New capital sources emerge for smaller hotel deals
By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2024
Arriba Capital’s Ryan Bosch said while bank lending has slowed down, private lending, debt funds and even life insurance funds are filling in the gap.... Read More
Latest news: The Leela set for IPO; Hyatt debuts Caption in Japan; Resolute expands in US
News / C Corps
Latest news: The Leela set for IPO; Hyatt debuts Caption in Japan; Resolute expands in US
By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Horwath's Hecker named HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award winner
News / Asia Pacific
Horwath's Hecker named HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award winner
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 12, 2024
With a career spanning 45 years, Robert Hecker will be recognized for his successes at the 34th annual HICAP investment conference in Singapore.... Read More
Fattal continues fast-paced growth in Europe
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Fattal continues fast-paced growth in Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 11, 2024
Deal for KSL Capital Partner’s Zein Group takes Fattal’s Benelux portfolio to 28 with four or five more single-asset deals in Ireland and Spain coming shortly. ... Read More
Lessons learned from pandemic driving CapEx strategies
News / Asset Management
Lessons learned from pandemic driving CapEx strategies
By Stefani C. O'Connor | June 11, 2024
Challenges, opportunities surrounding capital projects examined during NYU investment conference.... Read More
Leonardo buys from KSL, adding 12 in Netherlands
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Leonardo buys from KSL, adding 12 in Netherlands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 11, 2024
Fattal Hotel Group's European brand acquires the Zien Group and its 12 hotels (1,522 rooms) in The Netherlands from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners and its partner, Garden Capital Group.... Read More
NYU notebook: HEI, Davidson, Choice, GHA and more
News / Owners
NYU notebook: HEI, Davidson, Choice, GHA and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 11, 2024
Based on multiple one-on-one interviews, here is a roundup of some of the news and updates coming out of the NYU conference.... Read More
Latest news: Azora buys 2 in Brussels; AHT adds Aimbridge founder to board; W Edinburgh on market
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Azora buys 2 in Brussels; AHT adds Aimbridge founder to board; W Edinburgh on market
By Rob Schneider | June 11, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More