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.

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Whitestone scales up deals amid shifting economics

By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2026

The owner has completed $362M in transactions since 2022, launched a management division, and says discipline will guide future growth.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Download our December deals

By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | January 12, 2026

Among the highlights: acquisitions of high-profile hotels in Chicago, New York City, Seattle and Miami.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $167M loan for Concord JV; ex-Standard CEO’s move; Houston M&A

By Rob Schneider | January 12, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News

Truist raises 2026 U.S. RevPAR forecast

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026

While hedging a bit, analyst cites better than expected GDP growth, favorable holiday date shifts, World Cup and generally less bad news.... Read More

News / Franchising

New co-CEOs at Sonesta

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026

Pierce and Leer to replace retiring Murray on April 1 to lead franchise-focused growth strategy for 1,000 hotel business.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Warburg Pincus further invests in India’s Lemon Tree

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026

Reorganization will create distinct operating and ownership companies with growth-oriented structures prepared to scale.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Loews, Marriott, Noble, Charlestowne

By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2026

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Loan to build in Florida; NOLA Sonesta sells; Criterion adds in London

By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / C Corps

Marriott realigns regional leadership

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2026

Anand will lead U.S., Canada and CALA; Jones takes over in EMEA; and Greppi will become CALA president as veterans Brown, King retire.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

London’s biggest deal since 2021

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2026

Westmont-led consortium sells The Westminster for £290 million with RIU rebranding the property under its own name.... Read More

News / Owners

Meet P39 Investors

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2026

Led by former KSL partner Bernard Siegel and investment veteran Matthew Sparks, the firm has added a partner and prepared to deploy capital.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 1-6, 2026

By Shawn Turner | January 8, 2026

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was a group acquiring the Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport out of receivership for $12.5 million.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Straten buys in Arizona; good week for US hotels; Four Seasons adds in KSA

By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Chartres, Hotel Equities, First Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 8, 2026

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Chartres Lodging's Maki Bara talking about the state of interest rates and their impact on development.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Whitestone buys Renaissance in Columbus

By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2026

The 408-key hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio, from Marriott, is the firm's largest purchase in the city to date.... Read More

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