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.
Thanksgiving travel no turkey
News
Thanksgiving travel no turkey
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 20, 2025
Record numbers will hit the road and skies next week with warm weather destinations most popular, according to Amadeus data.... Read More
Deal activity: November 7-18, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 7-18, 2025
By Shawn Turner | November 20, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Brookfield’s acquisition from Blackstone of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.... Read More
Latest news: Pebblebrook completes sale; US hotels down; Series by Marriott global debut
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Pebblebrook completes sale; US hotels down; Series by Marriott global debut
By Rob Schneider | November 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, Sunswept Resorts, Hotel Equities, Equinox
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, Sunswept Resorts, Hotel Equities, Equinox
November 20, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hyatt's Amar Lalvani talking about how to differentiate lifestyle brands in a sea of sameness.... Read More
Choice expands into Africa with 3-hotel deal
News / Franchising
Choice expands into Africa with 3-hotel deal
By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025
The company has been touting its international growth of late, including expansions into new markets and an international NUG of 8.3% YOY.... Read More
Latest news: HAP buys in Atlanta; Memphis deal update; US occupancy falls again
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: HAP buys in Atlanta; Memphis deal update; US occupancy falls again
By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Waterton-Barings deal recaps two Outbound Hotels
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Waterton-Barings deal recaps two Outbound Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 19, 2025
This marks the second deal between the two firms after they acquired a property in Sedona last year.... Read More
Known for its value vacations, the D.R. expanding in luxury
News / Caribbean
Known for its value vacations, the D.R. expanding in luxury
By Christina Jelski | November 19, 2025
A roughly 18% increase in room inventory over the next three years is skewed toward the higher end of the market.... Read More
Equinox hotel in NYC sells to Mori Trust
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Equinox hotel in NYC sells to Mori Trust
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 19, 2025
Japanese company pays a reported $541 million for the lower half of the Hudson Yards Tower, which includes the first Equinox hotel. ... Read More
Equinox resort headed to Anguilla
News / Brands
Equinox resort headed to Anguilla
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 18, 2025
A 62-room resort with residences will be part of the new Port Nimara with a 118-berth marina tailored for luxurious vessels.... Read More
Brookfield buys Phoenix’s largest hotel from Blackstone
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Brookfield buys Phoenix’s largest hotel from Blackstone
By Rob Schneider | November 18, 2025
The 1,003-key hotel was built in 2008 and had $45M in renovations in 2020. The amount Brookfield paid was undisclosed.... Read More
Mexico, D.R. still LATAM’s hottest markets
News / Latin America
Mexico, D.R. still LATAM’s hottest markets
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 18, 2025
Leaders in the region discuss hot markets, challenges, a pipeline reset and the transaction outlook.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott resort in Missouri; Crestline adds in DC; Hawkins Way converts
News / Financing
Latest news: Marriott resort in Missouri; Crestline adds in DC; Hawkins Way converts
By Rob Schneider | November 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Marriott files motion over Sonder 'attempted leverage'
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Marriott files motion over Sonder 'attempted leverage'
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2025
Motion alleges Sonder tried to leverage guest safety to get wind-down financing; attempted stalking horse deal failed, as well. ... Read More
Latest news: Tallest hotel debuts; Laxmi adds in Philly; Agentic booking from Google
News / Owners
Latest news: Tallest hotel debuts; Laxmi adds in Philly; Agentic booking from Google
By Rob Schneider | November 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More