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.
Choice hit with tough Q4 RevPAR comps
News / C Corps
Choice hit with tough Q4 RevPAR comps
By Rob Schneider | February 19, 2026
Choice Hotels continues to grow internationally and across its higher-tier chain scales, but is facing RevPAR challenges in the US.... Read More
Wyndham touts growth despite RevPAR headwinds
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Wyndham touts growth despite RevPAR headwinds
By Rob Schneider | February 18, 2026
Wyndham reported system growth of 4% in Q4 but had a global RevPAR decline of 6%, including an 8% decline in the US.... Read More
Host boasts RevPAR gains, optimistic 2026 guidance
News / REITs
Host boasts RevPAR gains, optimistic 2026 guidance
By Rob Schneider | February 18, 2026
The REIT’s hotel performance improved in Q4, and it projected optimistic guidance on its portfolio’s performance in 2026.... Read More
Latest news: Nobu to Barbuda; Ruby adds in Italy; trade in Tampa
News / Brands
Latest news: Nobu to Barbuda; Ruby adds in Italy; trade in Tampa
By Rob Schneider | February 18, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Singapore’s co-living sector comes of age
News / Brands
Singapore’s co-living sector comes of age
By Raini H.R. | February 18, 2026
After six or seven years, investors finally see the light in co-living as a mainstream hospitality asset class.... Read More
New record for global pipeline
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New record for global pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 18, 2026
At the end of 4Q25, the U.S. and China accounted for 61% of projects in the global pipeline, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
IHG rolls out premium soft brand
News / C Corps
IHG rolls out premium soft brand
By Rob Schneider | February 17, 2026
 As part of Q4 earnings, IHG launches The Noted Collection for upscale and upper upscale independent conversions.... Read More
CGOs talk about their roles, growth at ALIS
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CGOs talk about their roles, growth at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 17, 2026
Forward panel featuring women in development roles talk about how their roles are evolving and how performance is evolving in 2026.... Read More
Latest news: AWH buys in California; Marriott Vacations CEO; Trinity relocates
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: AWH buys in California; Marriott Vacations CEO; Trinity relocates
By Rob Schneider | February 17, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt board chairman steps down over Epstein ties
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Hyatt board chairman steps down over Epstein ties
By Rob Schneider | February 16, 2026
Tom Pritzker has been Hyatt’s chairman since 2004. CEO Mark Hoplamazian will replace him, effective immediately.... Read More
Ashford president gives update on Braemar sale
News / REITs
Ashford president gives update on Braemar sale
By Rob Schneider | February 16, 2026
Hector Sanchez said the Braemar sales process is quickly approaching a “fork in the road” for the REIT's direction.... Read More
From construction costs to key money: CDOs at ALIS
News / Owners
From construction costs to key money: CDOs at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 16, 2026
Chief development officers at ALIS weigh in on issues and opportunities of the day and how they work with owners.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Lark, Noble, Pan Pacific, Rebel
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Lark, Noble, Pan Pacific, Rebel
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Details on Host sale; AHT closes in Houston; groundbreak in Georgia
News / Owners
Latest news: Details on Host sale; AHT closes in Houston; groundbreak in Georgia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 13, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Hyatt is ‘glass half full’ on NUG in 2026
News / C Corps
Why Hyatt is ‘glass half full’ on NUG in 2026
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026
CEO Hoplamazian talks about pipeline strengths, RevPAR bright spots and construction financing during Hyatt’s Q4 earnings call.... Read More