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.
Quotes of the Week: Starwood, Wyndham, Choice, AHLA
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Starwood, Wyndham, Choice, AHLA
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 15, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Starwood Hotels' Barry Sternlicht describing the essence of Treehouse Hotels, which just debuted in the U.S.... Read More
Closer to 48% wage hike in LA
News / Asset Management
Closer to 48% wage hike in LA
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 15, 2025
City Council agrees to $30 per hour salary for workers at bigger hotels; another vote coming next week. ... Read More
From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
News / Asset Management
From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2025
Executives from Choice Hotels, Ennismore and Revinate shared tips on how to effectively use AI—and how to avoid pitfalls. ... Read More
ALIS CALA video: GHL Hoteles wants to double its size
News
ALIS CALA video: GHL Hoteles wants to double its size
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 14, 2025
New CEO Andrés Fajardo talks about his first impressions of the hotel business and his 60-year-old management company's plans to double its size in four years.... Read More
Nearly half of Europe’s pipeline under construction
News / EMEA
Nearly half of Europe’s pipeline under construction
By Rob Schneider | May 14, 2025
Construction starts and renovations/conversions grew in Q1, with London and the U.K. leading the way, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
Latest news: Frasers tries to go private; South Carolina refi; ALH develops in Texas
News / REITs
Latest news: Frasers tries to go private; South Carolina refi; ALH develops in Texas
By Rob Schneider | May 14, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Leaders discuss regional opportunities in CALA
News
Leaders discuss regional opportunities in CALA
By Rob Schneider | May 14, 2025
At an ALIS CALA panel, executives discuss long-term optimism for the region and the growing presence of select-service brands.... Read More
Unbuttoning Treehouse in Silicon Valley
News / Brands
Unbuttoning Treehouse in Silicon Valley
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 14, 2025
Starwood Hotels comes to U.S. market with a bleisure product that offers a different way to conduct business.... Read More
Latest news: Caliber's platform; US RevPAR hits Q1 record; New Jersey sale
News / Owners
Latest news: Caliber's platform; US RevPAR hits Q1 record; New Jersey sale
By Rob Schneider | May 13, 2025
Latest news: Caliber development platform; US RevPAR hits Q1 record high; New Jersey hotel sells false Latest news: Caliber development platform; US RevPAR hits Q1 record high; New Jersey hotel sells Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, d... Read More
ALIS CALA video: Gustavo Viescas, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
News
ALIS CALA video: Gustavo Viescas, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 13, 2025
Wyndham’s president for CALA talks about their hottest development markets and address all too familiar challenges surrounding growth.... Read More
Community living rooms: High-ROI strategy
News / Contributed Perspectives
Community living rooms: High-ROI strategy
By Scott Lowe | May 13, 2025
Big revenue gains, particularly on the F&B side, realized by integrating social environments into public spaces. ... Read More
Room00 gets €400 million infusion
News / Brands
Room00 gets €400 million infusion
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 13, 2025
Madrid-based hostel hybrid developer gets cash from King Street Capital Management to add 15,000 rooms over the next four years.... Read More
China pipeline slightly down from 2024 peak
News / Asia Pacific
China pipeline slightly down from 2024 peak
By Rob Schneider | May 12, 2025
Upscale hotels reach all-time pipeline high as China’s construction pipeline adjusts, according to Lodging Econometrics data.... Read More
What institutions are providing refinance debt right now?
News / Financing
What institutions are providing refinance debt right now?
By Rob Schneider | May 12, 2025
Hotel Investment Today talked to experts about the state of the refinance right now and where they think interest rates will go in the coming months.... Read More
Where is the upside in Mexico?
News
Where is the upside in Mexico?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 12, 2025
 ALIS CALA panel debates where the opportunities lie and asks when the biggest investors will join the party.  ... Read More