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.
Latest news: Wyndham expands Dolce portfolio; legal fight for Greenbrier; first Conrad in Greece
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Latest news: Wyndham expands Dolce portfolio; legal fight for Greenbrier; first Conrad in Greece
By Rob Schneider | April 23, 2026
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JV adding Virgin Atlanta to Centennial Yards
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JV adding Virgin Atlanta to Centennial Yards
By Rob Schneider | April 22, 2026
The 261-key Virgin Hotel Atlanta at Centennial Yards will open in 2027 in the city’s $5 billion, 50-acre mixed-use development.... Read More
Latest news: New Hyatt Studios for Caliber; Choice growth in Canada; Hotel Equities adds 3
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Latest news: New Hyatt Studios for Caliber; Choice growth in Canada; Hotel Equities adds 3
By Rob Schneider | April 22, 2026
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HEI promotes Clark Hanrattie to CEO
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HEI promotes Clark Hanrattie to CEO
By Rob Schneider | April 21, 2026
Clark Hanrattie, a 23-year veteran of HEI, will replace Anthony Rutledge, who has served as CEO since 2012.... Read More
Latest news: Adaptive reuse in Minneapolis; first @Home in US for BWH; Long Beach rebrand
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Latest news: Adaptive reuse in Minneapolis; first @Home in US for BWH; Long Beach rebrand
By Rob Schneider | April 21, 2026
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Why BWH Hotels got into the glamping game
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Why BWH Hotels got into the glamping game
By Dennis Nessler | April 20, 2026
 CEO Larry Cuculic discusses the company’s new Backdrop brand, growth initiatives for WorldHotels and opportunities in extended-stay.... Read More
Minor debuting Colbert Collection in London
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Minor debuting Colbert Collection in London
By Rob Schneider | April 20, 2026
The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection will be part of Minor’s new premium soft brand and will open later this year as an adaptive reuse in London.... Read More
Latest news: Peachtree acquires $330M in loans; first Autograph in India; Primestar adds brand
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Latest news: Peachtree acquires $330M in loans; first Autograph in India; Primestar adds brand
By Rob Schneider | April 20, 2026
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An inside look at Kempinski’s debut in the US
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An inside look at Kempinski’s debut in the US
By Rob Schneider | April 17, 2026
Developer behind the Kempinski Residences Miami Design District explains why Miami is the perfect place for the standalone branded residential project.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Convene, HotelREZ, Peachtree, PM
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Hotel executive moves: Convene, HotelREZ, Peachtree, PM
By Rob Schneider | April 17, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Ohana acquires in Sedona; Studio 6 expansion; notable renovation in Denver
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Latest news: Ohana acquires in Sedona; Studio 6 expansion; notable renovation in Denver
By Rob Schneider | April 17, 2026
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Deal activity: April 7-14, 2026
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Deal activity: April 7-14, 2026
By Rob Schneider | April 16, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Armada Investments’ acquisition of the Aloft San Antonio Airport.... Read More
Latest news: Financing in Chicago; first Under Canvas to California; Stonebridge adds in Utah
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Latest news: Financing in Chicago; first Under Canvas to California; Stonebridge adds in Utah
By Rob Schneider | April 16, 2026
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SI Resorts takes its talents to LSU
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SI Resorts takes its talents to LSU
By Rob Schneider | April 15, 2026
The conversion project in Baton Rouge is the latest development for Travel + Leisure’s experiential brand, which will open its first locations in Chicago and Nashville later this year.... Read More
BWH enters glamping with WorldHotels Backdrop
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BWH enters glamping with WorldHotels Backdrop
By Rob Schneider | April 15, 2026
 The new collection brand from BWH is the latest to jump on the glamping trend that the company said is projected to reach $7.87 billion by 2033.... Read More