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.
Omnam the gladiator developer
News / Owners
Omnam the gladiator developer
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2026
Founder David Zisser talks about the group’s approach to dealmaking, its partnership with Mohari, as well as their next moves.... Read More
Deal activity: March 4-17, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 4-17, 2026
By Shawn Turner | March 19, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was an affiliate of Torchlight Investors acquiring the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel at a foreclosure auction.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Yotel, Fusion, hotelAVE, Hilton
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Yotel, Fusion, hotelAVE, Hilton
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 19, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Yotel CEO Phil Andreopoulos talking about why it became a Hilton franchisee under a strategic alliance.... Read More
Latest news: Waldorf resi to Mexico; Sandals updates reopenings; TSA fallout
News / Brands
Latest news: Waldorf resi to Mexico; Sandals updates reopenings; TSA fallout
March 19, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Yotel first Select by Hilton brand
News / Franchising
Yotel first Select by Hilton brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2026
Franchise agreement gives 23-hotel Yotel brand access to Hilton’s distribution engine as it tries to triple in size.... Read More
Inbound travel to Middle East could fall 25-30%
News / EMEA
Inbound travel to Middle East could fall 25-30%
By Rob Schneider | March 18, 2026
New research by Tourism Economics shows that a two-month conflict in Iran could impact the region by as much as $56 billion.... Read More
Download our February deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our February deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | March 18, 2026
Among the highlights: hotel acquisitions in Louisiana, California, Pittsburgh, New Mexico and Florida.... Read More
Latest news: Crescent adds in New Mexico; ESA growth; rising costs still a worry
News / Management
Latest news: Crescent adds in New Mexico; ESA growth; rising costs still a worry
By Rob Schneider | March 18, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
$103M bridge loan will complete Miami Beach hotel
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
$103M bridge loan will complete Miami Beach hotel
By Rob Schneider | March 17, 2026
The loan will recapitalize and finish construction of the Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel in Florida.... Read More
Latest news: Highline buys in Dallas; Miami foreclosure; Leela dives into wellness
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Highline buys in Dallas; Miami foreclosure; Leela dives into wellness
By Rob Schneider | March 17, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
AWH Partners closes $100M Strategic Income Fund
News / Owners
AWH Partners closes $100M Strategic Income Fund
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 17, 2026
The first in a series of funds is designed to deliver stable, recurring cash flow across diverse growth markets and property types.... Read More
Fusion Hotel Group acquired by SC Capital Partners founder
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Fusion Hotel Group acquired by SC Capital Partners founder
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 17, 2026
Suchad Chiaranussati’s acquisition moves him closer to creating a Pan-Asia hospitality management platform.... Read More
Latest news: St. Regis to Hawaii; Intercontinental back to Philippines; ALH adds 1,000 rooms in Texas
News / Brands
Latest news: St. Regis to Hawaii; Intercontinental back to Philippines; ALH adds 1,000 rooms in Texas
By Rob Schneider | March 16, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Weinstein retires from Hotel Investment Today
News / Insights
Weinstein retires from Hotel Investment Today
March 16, 2026
After a 41-year hospitality reporting career, the chief editor will step down on March 31.... Read More
Almost €15B in 2025 European transactions
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Almost €15B in 2025 European transactions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 16, 2026
Luxury the biggest play, accounting for 34 deals and €3.66 billion in volume as it attracts institutional capital.... Read More