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.
Hotel executive moves: Accor, Capella, IHG, Mullen
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Accor, Capella, IHG, Mullen
By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Hilton CEO won’t accept US’s sinking tourism share
News / Brands
Hilton CEO won’t accept US’s sinking tourism share
By Christina Jelski | March 13, 2026
Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta is intent on the U.S. recovering some of the global market share it has lost in the past 10 years.... Read More
Eight Form buys Palihouse Santa Barbara
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Eight Form buys Palihouse Santa Barbara
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 13, 2026
Citing focus on “generational real estate,” the Santa Monica-based developer buys in resilient Santa Barbara.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt rebrand in Charleston; Marriott adds in Cambodia, Laos; Hilton’s Brazil growth
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt rebrand in Charleston; Marriott adds in Cambodia, Laos; Hilton’s Brazil growth
By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
How will higher gas prices impact US hotel results?
News
How will higher gas prices impact US hotel results?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 13, 2026
Experts weigh-in with varying perspectives, but history suggests not as much as one would think.... Read More
Why lenders have a bigger appetite for F&B
News / Owners
Why lenders have a bigger appetite for F&B
By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2026
The former CEO of Standard International has returned to her legal roots. She discusses the deal environment, growing revenue and the complexity of F&B.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Minor, Mullen, Capella, Beckons
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Minor, Mullen, Capella, Beckons
March 12, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Minor International's Dillip Rajakarier talking about their launch of the Wolseley brand in New York City.... Read More
Deal activity: January 30-March 10, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 30-March 10, 2026
By Shawn Turner | March 12, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was MHG Hotels’ acquisition of the Aloft Fort Lauderdale Airport for $33.25 million.... Read More
Latest news: Fouquet's to Miami; strong RevPAR week in US; going vertical in Nashville
News / Owners
Latest news: Fouquet's to Miami; strong RevPAR week in US; going vertical in Nashville
March 12, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Minor launching The Wolseley in NYC
News / Brands
Minor launching The Wolseley in NYC
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 12, 2026
Flagship hotel owned by local developer Ben-Josef Group Holdings will replace the existing Chatwal on 44th Street in early 2027.... Read More
Savills to buy Eastdil Secured for $1.2B
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Savills to buy Eastdil Secured for $1.2B
By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2026
The deal will dramatically expand Savills’ footprint in advisory services, capital markets and other services.... Read More
KSL combines lodge collections to create Beckons
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
KSL combines lodge collections to create Beckons
By Christina Jelski | March 11, 2026
The KSL-backed Baillie Lodge and Tierra Hotel lodge brands will unite under a new name. The portfolio consists of 9 properties outside the US.... Read More
Latest news: 1,000-key Dallas project; conversion in Nashville; Hyatt adds CALA all-inclusive
News / Owners
Latest news: 1,000-key Dallas project; conversion in Nashville; Hyatt adds CALA all-inclusive
By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Germany investment remains robust
News / EMEA
Germany investment remains robust
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 11, 2026
Webinar hosted by HVS and Bird & Bird suggests, not surprisingly, that conversions are driving the development pipeline.... Read More
Africa pipeline hits record high
News / EMEA
Africa pipeline hits record high
By Rob Schneider | March 10, 2026
East Africa leads in construction momentum as the 675 new African hotels and resorts in the pipeline hit a record high.... Read More