Upper Upscale

Read the latest trends and developments in the upper upscale 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.

News / Brands

TLC notebook, Part 1: DEI, third-party buyers’ remorse, net buyers

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 15, 2024

In bare bones conversations with operators, developers and industry advisors, the mood is starting to turn bullish on the buy side, while the grind is back on the operations front. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: HAMA members weigh in; Marriott gains in Denmark; Azul grows in Reno

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 15, 2024

Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Henderson Park reportedly buying PGA National Resort

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 15, 2024

If the deal closes, the London-based investor will make the biggest deal of 2024 in South Florida; Salamander will come in to manage the hotel.... Read More

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How AI search platforms may change travel marketing

By Mark Frary | October 14, 2024

Experts said migration to AI is slow with hesitant brands continuing to rely on pay-per-click marketing. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Diplomat rebranding; Accor adds in Tokyo; new WTTC data

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 14, 2024

Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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Regional disparities, rising costs challenge performance in 2024: HotStats

By Rob Schneider | October 11, 2024

Data from HotStats says the outlook is largely positive for the global hospitality industry in 2024, but location and labor continue to create market pressure.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Braemar, Hospitality America, Makeready, Oyo

By Rob Schneider | October 11, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Management

Sacco leads growth charge at PM Hotel Group

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 11, 2024

During a meeting at The Lodging Conference, the news head of development talked about potential growth and acquisition opportunities, as well as operations management.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: New LA hotel next to SoFi; Sunstone settles strike; Wynn UAE updates

By Rob Schneider | October 11, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Plan set to transform Singha Estate’s hospitality chain

By Raini H.R. | October 11, 2024

A five-year asset rotation and expansion plan stands to reshape S Hotels & Resorts portfolio and raise its profitability to a higher plane. ... Read More

News / Owners

‘Cautious optimism’ back at The Lodging Conference

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 11, 2024

CEO panelists said comparisons to 2019 and the start of the pandemic are finished, dealmaking will return in earnest in 2025, and close by offering leadership tips. ... Read More

News / Brands

Marriott will pay $52M, improve cybersecurity to settle multiple data breaches

By Mitra Sorrells | October 10, 2024

The settlements resolve a case with 49 states and come with an FTC directive to implement a “robust information security program.”... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: October 1-8, 2024

By Shawn Turner | October 10, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Nrep’s acquisition of the Clarion Hotel Stockholm from Aspelin Ramm Fastigheter.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Ritz-Carlton returns to Cancun; DC area hotel sells; Euro deals up

By Rob Schneider | October 10, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Bickson Hospitality, Marriott, Wyndham

October 10, 2024

Noteworthy quotes of the week, including Raymond Bickson eulogizing legendary business titan and leader of Indian Hotels Co. Ltd., Ratan Tata.... Read More

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