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.
Where Sonesta thinks future growth will come from
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Where Sonesta thinks future growth will come from
By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2024
Whether it be third-party management, international expansion or M&A, the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. has many options.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford Hospitality Trust sells two; Raines adds 16 in Texas; Pendry expands in Mexico
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Ashford Hospitality Trust sells two; Raines adds 16 in Texas; Pendry expands in Mexico
By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
‘Bill Gates got it dead wrong’
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‘Bill Gates got it dead wrong’
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 3, 2024
Despite some near-term headwinds, industry leaders feel good about their prospects as investors gather in New York City for the NYU investment conference.... Read More
Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years
News / Brands
Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024
Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years false Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years The company is growing organically and through M&A with recent acquisitions of the Graduate and NoMad brands. It’s also adding a global lifestyle president. The company is growi... Read More
Latest news: Marriott adds 3 luxury properties; Whitbread expands in Ireland; Aman adding Janu to UAE
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Latest news: Marriott adds 3 luxury properties; Whitbread expands in Ireland; Aman adding Janu to UAE
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
STR, Tourism Economics downgrade hotel forecast
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STR, Tourism Economics downgrade hotel forecast
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024
Earlier, more robust projections for ADR and RevPAR have been adjusted to reflect a “bifurcation” in hotel performance as demand lowers for lower-priced hotels.... Read More
Exclusive: Smith Hill, Bain Capital close $111M in financing for 4 hotels
News / Financing
Exclusive: Smith Hill, Bain Capital close $111M in financing for 4 hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024
 The JV is financing a first mortgage for a 954-key portfolio of Marriott and Hilton properties in Arizona, California, Georgia and New Jersey.... Read More
Breaking: sbe announces first two HQ properties
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Breaking: sbe announces first two HQ properties
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 3, 2024
Detroit and Montreux conversions will launch the ‘smart lifestyle’ brand as 15 team members added to spearhead growth.... Read More
Latest news: Chatham buys in Phoenix; Crescent grows in Vegas; Leonardo grows in UK
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Chatham buys in Phoenix; Crescent grows in Vegas; Leonardo grows in UK
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Cross-border investment surging: JLL
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Cross-border investment surging: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024
Cross-border investment surging: JLL false Look for family offices from across Asia, private equity groups from the U.S., and Sovereign Wealth Funds from the Middle East to be increasingly acquisitive. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News Global cr... Read More
People on the Move: Rob Smith new CEO at Stonebridge
News / Management
People on the Move: Rob Smith new CEO at Stonebridge
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024
News about former Aimbridge division president joining Stonebridge Companies in July and other executive moves this week. ... Read More
José Andrés names Bakhshandehpour Global CEO
News / Brands
José Andrés names Bakhshandehpour Global CEO
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024
RockCreek makes significant investment to grow hospitality and media company. ... Read More
Kiraku founder talks about Japan's Atona ryokan brand
News / Brands
Kiraku founder talks about Japan's Atona ryokan brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024
Venture with Hyatt will open its first three properties in 2026 with further selective expansion planned as Japanese tourism rebounds. ... Read More
Investors rediscover Bali, but deals are like needles in haystacks
News / Asia Pacific
Investors rediscover Bali, but deals are like needles in haystacks
By Raini H.R. | May 30, 2024
A strong Bali bounce-back rekindles investors’ interest in the island, but only the most ardent suitors will get somewhere. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Host, Hyatt, TMGOC, Berkadia
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Host, Hyatt, TMGOC, Berkadia
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 30, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Host Hotels James Risoleo talking about how they plan to rebrand the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu to a Ritz-Carlton.... Read More