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: Caliber developing 15 for Hyatt; San Antonio sale; Sunstone earnings
News / Franchising
Latest news: Caliber developing 15 for Hyatt; San Antonio sale; Sunstone earnings
By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why some refinances fail in 2025
News / Financing
Why some refinances fail in 2025
By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2025
Experts talk about the pace of refinance deals in 2025 and what the typical debt stack looks like now.... Read More
Hotel Equities, Springboard Hospitality merge
News / Management
Hotel Equities, Springboard Hospitality merge
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025
The merger combines HE's branded portfolio with Springboard's more indie- and resort-focused properties.... Read More
Marriott beats in 1Q25 with modest guidance trim
News / C Corps
Marriott beats in 1Q25 with modest guidance trim
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025
International RevPAR growth of 5.9% leads the way; citizenM deal should result in 5% NUG.... Read More
Change at top doesn’t impact Remington trajectory
News / Management
Change at top doesn’t impact Remington trajectory
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025
Chief Development Officer Keith Oltchick said organic growth, not acquisition, remains the strategy in the U.S. and CALA.... Read More
CALA experts discuss brand affiliation vs. independent
News
CALA experts discuss brand affiliation vs. independent
By Rob Schneider | May 5, 2025
At ALIS CALA, experts on stage discuss what is “discussable” in negotiations and what owners want with brand affiliation.... Read More
ALIS CALA video: Mullen Real Estate Capital's Jeff Mullen
News
ALIS CALA video: Mullen Real Estate Capital's Jeff Mullen
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025
The founders of Apple Leisure Group remain very active developers in the CALA region and Mullen Real Estate Capital President and CEO Jeff Mullen talks strategy at ALIS CALA.... Read More
Strong growth in Latin America pipeline
News / Latin America
Strong growth in Latin America pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025
Upscale chains have the biggest pipelines with Mexico having the most projects.... Read More
Latest news: NoMad debut in APAC; Vegas struggles; Wage battle in LA
News / Brands
Latest news: NoMad debut in APAC; Vegas struggles; Wage battle in LA
By Rob Schneider | May 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Crisis readiness: What to do before sirens sound
News / Contributed Perspectives
Crisis readiness: What to do before sirens sound
By Edward Mady | May 5, 2025
Crisis isn’t a one-time test. It’s a daily measure of readiness. The hotels that thrive aren’t reacting, they’re preparing.... Read More
Why a potential recession doesn’t scare Wyndham
News / C Corps
Why a potential recession doesn’t scare Wyndham
By Rob Schneider | May 4, 2025
During the company’s first-quarter earnings call last week, CEO Geoff Ballotti said Wyndham is better positioned to outperform its competitors in times of economic downturns.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, AutoCamp, KHP, Remington Hospitality
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, AutoCamp, KHP, Remington Hospitality
By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Choice convention highlights upscale push
News / Franchising
Choice convention highlights upscale push
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025
Upscale and above portfolio has grown by more than 110,000 rooms, helping drive more group and business transient revenue.... Read More
Latest news: Westgate buys VOS; EasyHotels sold; Driftwood’s $40M in financing
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Westgate buys VOS; EasyHotels sold; Driftwood’s $40M in financing
By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS CALA interview: Abhay Bakaya, Starwood Hotels
News
ALIS CALA interview: Abhay Bakaya, Starwood Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025
The chief development officer of the Starwood Hotels talks about what will be different about the reincarnated brand and what's in the pipeline.... Read More