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.
Bradshaw to become CEO at L+R Hotels
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Bradshaw to become CEO at L+R Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 17, 2024
After 13 years at Starwood Capital, the formidable investor wants L+R to become the ‘go-to buyer of hotel real estate and partner of choice for major investors.’... Read More
Latest news: Six Senses to Pennsylvania; more SLH at Hilton; big travel tech merger
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Latest news: Six Senses to Pennsylvania; more SLH at Hilton; big travel tech merger
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Gencom finally gets its pin in NYC map
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Gencom finally gets its pin in NYC map
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 17, 2024
The Miami-based developer has acquired the Thompson Central Park and continues to grow its partnership with Hyatt. ... Read More
Gencom enters NYC with Thompson buy
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Gencom enters NYC with Thompson buy
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 17, 2024
The big Central Park hotel joins luxe portfolio as the Miami-based developer continues to grow its partnership with Hyatt.... Read More
Langham Hospitality plans major Asia expansion
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Langham Hospitality plans major Asia expansion
By Christina Jelski | September 17, 2024
CEO van den Oord details latest plans for the brand family and how the company expects to grow to 50 hotels in China alone.... Read More
Dusit’s third-generation ‘Champ’ steps out of comfort zone
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Dusit’s third-generation ‘Champ’ steps out of comfort zone
By Raini H.R. | September 17, 2024
The past can meet the future; the young can meet the old. A Dusit offspring attempts to broaden the company’s traditional brand hierarchy. ... Read More
Sonesta expands in Caribbean with 5-hotel deal
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Sonesta expands in Caribbean with 5-hotel deal
By Rob Schneider | September 16, 2024
Sonesta expands in Caribbean with 5-hotel deal false Sonesta expands in Caribbean with 5-hotel deal The first property will open in 2026 in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, and the rest will be completed over the next seven years.  Brought to you by 54154 0... Read More
Latest news: Certares, TMGOC add in Florida; Sage adds Marriott apartment; Ares closes $3.3B fund
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Latest news: Certares, TMGOC add in Florida; Sage adds Marriott apartment; Ares closes $3.3B fund
By Rob Schneider | September 16, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Global Hotel Alliance adds four brands
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Global Hotel Alliance adds four brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2024
Unlike Hotels, Sunway, Andronis, Paramount take the Dubai-based soft brand past the 800 hotel mark. ... Read More
Nazarian launches preventative medicine brand
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Nazarian launches preventative medicine brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2024
Without offering any deal details, sbe and its partners said The Estate boasts a 15-resort/residence pipeline with the first four coming by 2026 in addition to an outlet at the Fairmont Century Plaza in LA.... Read More
Latest news: Omni adds in Texas; vacant STL hotel under contract; Ventive Hospitality IPO
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Latest news: Omni adds in Texas; vacant STL hotel under contract; Ventive Hospitality IPO
By Rob Schneider | September 13, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, SH Hotels, Stonebridge
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Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, SH Hotels, Stonebridge
By Rob Schneider | September 13, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
IHG announces big NYC deal with Extell
News / Brands
IHG announces big NYC deal with Extell
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 13, 2024
Midtown development for third Kimpton-branded hotel in town will feature 529 rooms and is set to open late next year.... Read More
Deal activity: September 4-10, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 4-10, 2024
By Shawn Turner | September 12, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Blackstone’s acquisition of the Hyatt Regency Clearwater in Florida from Westmont Hospitality Group for $137 million.... Read More
Dissecting the fragmented wellness market
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Dissecting the fragmented wellness market
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024
RLA Global’s annual wellness report shows luxury properties rule in GOPPAR, while upper upscale has the stronger profit performance.... Read More
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