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 / Insights

Quotes of the week: Hyatt, Driftwood Capital, Salter Brothers; and more

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024

Noteworthy quotes from the week's stories, including Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian on Taylor Swift impacting GDP growth.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Motel One to Miami; LionGrove's big plan in Puerto Rico; IHG grows Vignette

September 12, 2024

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

News / North America

NYC hoteliers take to streets to fight license bill

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 12, 2024

More than 1,000 hoteliers and supporters rally to urge City Council to reject a bill that would prohibit hoteliers from hiring subcontractors.... Read More

News / Owners

Driftwood’s ‘to infinity and beyond’ portfolio

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 11, 2024

The Miami-based firm has closed its “Space Coast” fund with a projected return north of 20% and a desire to hold the assets for a very long time.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Flynn Properties $54M refi; Indus secures $26.4M loan; first Spark in Canada

By Rob Schneider | September 11, 2024

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

News / Insights

Fuller to receive ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 11, 2024

Longtime Marriott executive who for years led international development will be honored at the 2025 conference in Los Angeles. ... Read More

News / EMEA

Openings keep growing in Europe: LE

By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2024

With almost half of Europe’s hotel pipeline currently under construction, Lodging Econometrics forecasts an increase in openings in the coming years.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: NewcrestImage buys in Ohio; third Le Petit Pali; first Regent standalone residence

By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2024

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

News / Owners

Salter Brothers goes full-throttle in Japan

By Raini H.R. | September 9, 2024

The Australian fund manager is diving into Japan’s mid-market hotels, ryokans and luxury properties – a thrilling journey that can be challenging. ... Read More

News / Brands

Taylor Swift in Europe: a lodging love story

By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024

Top executives at Hyatt and Marriott discussed the Taylor Swift effect, leisure demand and weakness in China at a lodging conference in New York City.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Development moratorium coming to Bali

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 9, 2024

Timeline to halt hotel, villas and nightclub development could range from between two and 10 years, according to reports. ... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $135M Oahu construction loan; 700 for Red Roof; Drury adds near Charleston

By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024

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

News / Latin America

Why Latin American pipeline is surging

By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024

The region’s construction pipeline has increased double digits year over year and is poised for even more growth, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More