Associated Designs | Arden House Plan: Flexible Design Where Vacation Comfort Meets Year-Round Functionality

While initially conceived as a vacation retreat, the Arden’s comprehensive design makes it equally suitable for year-round living. The spacious kitchen, utility room, and great room/nook rival those found in primary residences, offering true lifestyle flexibility. The Arden house plan represents more than architectural design—it’s a testament to adaptive, intelligentContinue Reading

Influencers take heat over lavish lifestyles

Influencers have typically thrived during shaky times, from the pandemic recession to sky-high inflation. But something is shifting.Why it matters: The backlash against this industry — built on selling aspirational lifestyles — is gaining new momentum as economic uncertainty spikes.Zoom in: Consumer confidence is plunging and the cracks are showing.TikTokContinue Reading

Ennismore Accelerates Growth in the Americas, Strengthening Its Global Leading Position in Luxury All-Inclusive

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, today announces the addition of six all-inclusive resorts in the Americas with over 1600 rooms and 900 keys across two properties in the pipeline. This strategic expansion further strengthens Ennismore’s leadership in the high-growth, high-margin luxury all-inclusive segment. Rixos debuts in MexicoContinue Reading

Driftwood Capital Intensifies Focus on Lifestyle & Luxury Sector With New Division and Investment Fund

In February, Driftwood Capital launched its Driftwood Lifestyle & Luxury Division (DLLUX), enhancing management, investment, and development services and initiatives within the luxury, lifestyle, and branded residences sector. Since 2019, the firm has invested more than $2 billion in that sector with developments such as the Westin Resort & SpaContinue Reading

Seven HKTDC mega events showcase Asia’s creative hub

– The HKTDC is hosting seven vibrant events spanning lifestyle products and the licensing sector in late April, including the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle, Fashion InStyle, Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong, Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference–Continue Reading

The Lifestyle Life: Andrew Casperson on Moving Into Upscale, ‘Authentic’ Hospitality

Andrew Casperson Headshot Coury Hospitality President Andrew Casperson recently spoke with LODGING from Bentonville, Arkansas, where he was visiting the AC Hotel Bentonville, a Marriott hotel, set to open in the spring of 2025. In addition to sharing details of his career path and the people who influenced it, he discussed challengesContinue Reading

Leonardo Hotels expands in Europe through strategic partnerships

Leonardo Hotels Central Europe continues to grow through strategic partnerships and significant investments in the hospitality sector. The company has focused on acquiring new properties, particularly in the lifestyle and individual hotel categories, aiming to broaden its portfolio and strengthen its market presence. Investment and expansion plans  In 2024, LeonardoContinue Reading