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.
Why ROI in East Africa often mispriced
News / Contributed Perspectives
Why ROI in East Africa often mispriced
By Emmanuel Nsabimana | March 30, 2026
Opportunities reward investors who align development scale, operating models, and financial structures with the region’s demand patterns.... Read More
Latest news: Ritz adds Nepal; Vici buys Canadian portfolio; 2nd Atwell in China
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Ritz adds Nepal; Vici buys Canadian portfolio; 2nd Atwell in China
By Rob Schneider | March 30, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
The 19:00 problem: Where luxury hotels lose control of dining
News / Contributed Perspectives
The 19:00 problem: Where luxury hotels lose control of dining
By Lisa Takacs | March 30, 2026
Address family dining challenges with design; not something to manage but something to structure.... Read More
Latest news: Edition to Dallas; Auberge to Steamboat; Aspen grows in Alaska
News / Brands
Latest news: Edition to Dallas; Auberge to Steamboat; Aspen grows in Alaska
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 27, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Avoiding wellness tech depreciation
News / Contributed Perspectives
Avoiding wellness tech depreciation
By Daryn Berriman | March 27, 2026
It is time for more developers to pivot toward a more financially sound model: structural, nature-integrated wellness.... Read More
Leader Kirk Kinsell dies at 71
News / Management
Leader Kirk Kinsell dies at 71
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 27, 2026
Former president of the Americas for IHG and president and CEO of Loews Hotels & Co, passed away on March 25.... Read More
Patel Family Office, AHQ launch $1B Saudi mid-market platform
News / EMEA
Patel Family Office, AHQ launch $1B Saudi mid-market platform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2026
US investors and Saudi industrial conglomerate to develop 50 business hotels by 2029.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Omnam, Hyatt, L Catterton, Far East
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Omnam, Hyatt, L Catterton, Far East
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 26, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Omnam Group's David Zisser talking about a curious topic: hotelier generosity.... Read More
Deal activity: March 4-23, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 4-23, 2026
By Shawn Turner | March 26, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the sale of the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Donohoe, Hyatt, PM, Stonebridge
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Donohoe, Hyatt, PM, Stonebridge
By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
EOS Investors buys again in San Francisco
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
EOS Investors buys again in San Francisco
By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2026
EOS is now adding the debt-distressed Barnes hotels, which will be the investor’s third acquisition in the city in the last three years.... Read More
Latest news: Battle over Goodtime; US up again last week; buyer named in New Mexico
News / Owners
Latest news: Battle over Goodtime; US up again last week; buyer named in New Mexico
By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Julienne Smith returns to Hyatt
News / Brands
Julienne Smith returns to Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2026
The new head of Americas Growth comes as Hyatt builds on development pipeline and adds new markets.... Read More
Bulls in US are winning so far in 2026
News
Bulls in US are winning so far in 2026
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2026
Truist report backs some owners/operators at ALIS who said U.S. performance would be better than forecast.... Read More
Bahia Principe joins Hyatt’s loyalty program
News / Brands
Bahia Principe joins Hyatt’s loyalty program
By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2026
Hyatt already owned a 50% stake in the company. Now more than 20 Bahia properties are part of its inclusive collection portfolio.... Read More
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