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: Mesa hotels sells; Waldorf condos selling; extended-stay gains
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Mesa hotels sells; Waldorf condos selling; extended-stay gains
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
IREFAC at ALIS: Talking M&A, REIT consolidation, big picture
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IREFAC at ALIS: Talking M&A, REIT consolidation, big picture
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 4, 2025
Deal activity expected to be robust but perhaps discreet, while REIT consolidation might be a non-event, according to investment leaders. ... Read More
From Econolodge to lifestyle visionaries
News / Contributed Perspectives
From Econolodge to lifestyle visionaries
By Yvette Jong | February 4, 2025
The untold story of the continuing rise of next-gen Indian American hotel owners. ... Read More
Tiffany Cooper MOHG
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ALIS video interview: Tiffany Cooper, Mandarin Oriental
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2025
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's new head of development for the Americas talks about new deals, the residential push and what's next.... Read More
Latest news: Notable Hyatt Regencys for sale; Hyatt extends talks with Playa
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Notable Hyatt Regencys for sale; Hyatt extends talks with Playa
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Minor expands to Japan through JV
News / Management
Minor expands to Japan through JV
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2025
Deal with Royal Holdings creates new partnership with a goal of opening 21 luxury and lifestyle hotels in 10 years. ... Read More
ALIS video interview: Jimmy Merkel, Rockbridge
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ALIS video interview: Jimmy Merkel, Rockbridge
February 3, 2025
The co-founder and CEO of the owner-operator celebrating its 25th year talks about the macros, growth, new hires and opportunities in the near term.... Read More
How tech can help hotels grow by cutting costs
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How tech can help hotels grow by cutting costs
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2025
At an ALIS panel, hotel executives discuss how technology can affect ROI, the growth of private credit in the capital stack and how regulatory cutbacks can help.... Read More
Latest news: OHS sells in Florida; HQ adds in Brazil; volunteering at ALIS
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: OHS sells in Florida; HQ adds in Brazil; volunteering at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Coury, Hilton, Rockbridge, Sage
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Coury, Hilton, Rockbridge, Sage
By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Aimbridge’s mea culpa
News / Management
Aimbridge’s mea culpa
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2025
CEO Craig Smith said owners are more welcoming after the management giant admitted their mistakes and created balanced scorecards to address them. ... Read More
Cedar Capital, Ares recapitalize 5 European hotels
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Cedar Capital, Ares recapitalize 5 European hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2025
The portfolio, including the Hoxtons in Rome and Amsterdam, as well as a Mama Shelter in Prague, will be owned by a Cedar Capital-managed fund.... Read More
ALIS video interview: Mark Laport, Concord Hospitality
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ALIS video interview: Mark Laport, Concord Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2025
The long-time leader of the owner-operator based in Raleigh, North Carolina, talked about the challenges of the previous year and where they are looking for growth in 2025.... Read More
Deal activity: January 21-27, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 21-27, 2025
By Shawn Turner | January 31, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was McWhinney’s acquisition of the Thompson Denver from T2 Hospitality for an undisclosed amount.... Read More
Latest news: Henderson Park closes PGA National; Omni to New Orleans?; MHG adds in Indy
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Henderson Park closes PGA National; Omni to New Orleans?; MHG adds in Indy
By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More