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: $104.5M loan in Savannah; rebrand in DC; Hyatt’s Unbound adds 4
News / Financing
Latest news: $104.5M loan in Savannah; rebrand in DC; Hyatt’s Unbound adds 4
By Rob Schneider | April 7, 2026
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Wyndham passes 100 open in Mexico
News / Brands
Wyndham passes 100 open in Mexico
By Rob Schneider | April 6, 2026
The company operates in more than 50 cities across Mexico with 15 brands, with a strong multi-brand pipeline of additional hotels under development.... Read More
Latest news: St. Louis asset on market; IHG, Hyatt make deals in India
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: St. Louis asset on market; IHG, Hyatt make deals in India
By Rob Schneider | April 6, 2026
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TMGOC developing Savannah’s first Ritz-Carlton
News / Owners
TMGOC developing Savannah’s first Ritz-Carlton
By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2026
The hotel will be an adaptive reuse of the historic “Savannah Skyscraper” building and is scheduled to open in early 2028.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Hyatt, Marriott, Noble, Starwood
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Hyatt, Marriott, Noble, Starwood
By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Global unrest tops concerns; Frasers adds 18 in APAC; trade in London
News / Owners
Latest news: Global unrest tops concerns; Frasers adds 18 in APAC; trade in London
By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2026
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Quotes of the week: Kempinski, Blackstone, Marriott, White Lodging
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Kempinski, Blackstone, Marriott, White Lodging
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Kempinski Hotels CEO Barbara Muckermann talking about the company’s first hotel acquisition in 50 years.... Read More
Deal activity: March 20-30, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 20-30, 2026
By Shawn Turner | April 2, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was EOS Investors’ acquisition of The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.... Read More
Latest news: US hotels up again; Standard coming to Austin; $298M for Lake Tahoe resort
News / Owners
Latest news: US hotels up again; Standard coming to Austin; $298M for Lake Tahoe resort
By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2026
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Accor sells stake in Essendi for up to $1.1B
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Accor sells stake in Essendi for up to $1.1B
By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2026
The long-discussed deal will see Accor sell its stake in Essendi (formerly AccorInvest) to a consortium including Blackstone.... Read More
Latest news: HHP acquires in South Carolina; first Hyatt in Chattanooga; London asset sells
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: HHP acquires in South Carolina; first Hyatt in Chattanooga; London asset sells
By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2026
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Latest news: Omni adds 12th in Texas; Corinthia to Tuscany; loan for Salt Lake Kimpton
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Omni adds 12th in Texas; Corinthia to Tuscany; loan for Salt Lake Kimpton
By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2026
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Blackstone buys more SF Bay-area luxury
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Blackstone buys more SF Bay-area luxury
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 31, 2026
Through a foreclosure sale, the New York-based real estate giant buys Auberge-managed Stanly Ranch.... Read More
Marriott jumps into luxury wellness
News / Brands
Marriott jumps into luxury wellness
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 31, 2026
Deal with Italy’s Leali family gives the giant its 39th brand and opportunity to grow a dedicated wellness brand.... Read More
White Lodging buys Sheraton in Raleigh
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
White Lodging buys Sheraton in Raleigh
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 30, 2026
Property will be converted to a Westin after a renovation that will start early next year.... Read More