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.
ALIS video: EOS Investors likes risk-return of credit
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ALIS video: EOS Investors likes risk-return of credit
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
While the partners are buying into the San Francisco market rebound, it is growing its credit business to differentiate their strategy.... Read More
Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
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Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
During an ALIS panel on evaluating market opportunities, panelists discussed the current value of big boxes and the lure of soft brands.... Read More
Marriott, Hilton sign expansive agreements around the world
News / Brands
Marriott, Hilton sign expansive agreements around the world
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Marriott signed a five-hotel agreement in Vietnam, while Hilton is adding five hotels in Turkey.... Read More
Canada pipeline shows continued momentum
News / North America
Canada pipeline shows continued momentum
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Construction starts were up 60% year-over-year and reached the highest number of starts since 2023.... Read More
Latest news: Columbia adds in Seattle; Dreamscape to Santa Monica; IHG signs 4 in UK
News / Management
Latest news: Columbia adds in Seattle; Dreamscape to Santa Monica; IHG signs 4 in UK
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video: Starwood’s Leal a year in
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ALIS video: Starwood’s Leal a year in
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2026
Starwood Hotels 2.0 is a year old. CEO Raul Leal talks about what’s ahead in 2026.... Read More
ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
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ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Experts on the first day of the ALIS Design+ conference discussed the appeal of great design, lifestyle hotels and the economic impact of F&B.... Read More
L+R integrates, creates powerhouse
News / Owners
L+R integrates, creates powerhouse
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2026
The newly launched hybrid capital and operating partner model aims to disrupt the traditional GP operating partner practice.... Read More
ALIS video: RIDA’s Mitzner on building 1,000-room hotels
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ALIS video: RIDA’s Mitzner on building 1,000-room hotels
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
Market dynamics still support the sometimes-arduous processes of building big box convention hotels. RIDA’s Ira Mitzner can explain the upside.... Read More
US hotel transactions up 17.5% last year
News / North America
US hotel transactions up 17.5% last year
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
The JLL study found that debt markets for hotels remain increasingly strong, with private equity leading the way and HNWI and foreign capital picking up as well.... Read More
Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
News / Financing
Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Accor, HHM, Hyatt, Remington
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Accor, HHM, Hyatt, Remington
By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Four Seasons update; Parable launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M
News / Owners
Latest news: Four Seasons update; Parable launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M
By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2026
Latest news: Four Seasons Jacksonville update; Parable Hospitality launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M false Latest news: Four Seasons Jacksonville update; Parable Hospitality launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, de... Read More
Hilton to leverage franchising for Apartment Collection
News / Brands
Hilton to leverage franchising for Apartment Collection
By Dennis Nessler | January 30, 2026
Strategy will target owners in the multi-family and lodging segments with initial goal upwards of 20,000 units.... Read More
ALIS video: What would hotelAVE’s Russo build now?
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ALIS video: What would hotelAVE’s Russo build now?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 30, 2026
Asset manager talks about relentlessly challenging costs, managing the middle of the P&L and what hotel she would build today.... Read More