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.
Latest news: European deals at 5-year high; Hilton’s 8,000th; Grand Canyon hotels closed
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: European deals at 5-year high; Hilton’s 8,000th; Grand Canyon hotels closed
By Rob Schneider | August 30, 2024
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Young leaders don’t always act so young
News / Asia Pacific
Young leaders don’t always act so young
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 29, 2024
Emerging leaders panel at HICAP ANZ offer smart points of view about ownership, people development and investment trends. ... Read More
Latest news: Wynn NYC plans; Crowne Plaza deals in Japan; Pandox acquires 3 in London
News / Brands
Latest news: Wynn NYC plans; Crowne Plaza deals in Japan; Pandox acquires 3 in London
August 29, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: July 25-August 27, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 25-August 27, 2024
By Shawn Turner | August 29, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was CDC Houston’s acquisition of the Houston City Place Marriott from Affinius Capital and Woodbine Development Corp.... Read More
Why more jaw-dropping deals could be coming
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why more jaw-dropping deals could be coming
By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2024
JLL said $200 million-plus hotel transactions are at an eight-year high with ample dry powder available for more in the back half of the year.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Kempinski, Choice, Mountain Shore, Outrigger
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Kempinski, Choice, Mountain Shore, Outrigger
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 29, 2024
Memorable quotes from this week's stories, including Kempinski Hotels new CEO Barbara Muckermann making a bold statement about the future of the luxury brand.... Read More
What’s top of mind for Australian finance execs?
News / Asia Pacific
What’s top of mind for Australian finance execs?
By Rob Schneider | August 28, 2024
At a HICAP ANZ panel in Sydney, hotel executives discuss financing, insolvency issues and tax changes happening right now in the Australian hospitality market.... Read More
Collective Hospitality will attempt to revive Selina
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Collective Hospitality will attempt to revive Selina
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2024
The Singapore-based experiential travel brand acquires a failed brand with 100 hybrid hotels/hostels.... Read More
Latest news: Hoxton heads to Australia; Hilton adds Guyana; InterCon back to Serbia
News / Brands
Latest news: Hoxton heads to Australia; Hilton adds Guyana; InterCon back to Serbia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Dusit, Generator partner to pursue growth
News / Brands
Dusit, Generator partner to pursue growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2024
Each group will use its network to introduce the other to potential development opportunities in preferred growth markets. ... Read More
Inside Choice’s program to increase minority ownership
News
Inside Choice’s program to increase minority ownership
By Rob Schneider | August 28, 2024
Choice Hotels' SOAR program, designed to increase hotel ownership for underrepresented entrepreneurs, executed its first contract since being reintroduced. Here’s a look at the program and the deal. ... Read More
Latest news: Buyer for Selina assets?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sale
News / Debt and Equity
Latest news: Buyer for Selina assets?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sale
By Rob Schneider | August 27, 2024
Latest news: Buyer for Selina Hospitality?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sells false Latest news: Buyer for Selina Hospitality?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sells Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
After demand boom for all-inclusives, signs point to slowdown
News
After demand boom for all-inclusives, signs point to slowdown
By Christina Jelski | August 27, 2024
Some travel agents cite price, while others attribute change in pace to normalization of demand.... Read More
Bunkhouse developer likes upside of Hyatt-Standard deal
News / Owners
Bunkhouse developer likes upside of Hyatt-Standard deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 26, 2024
Mountain Shore Properties plans to keep developing with Hyatt despite the franchise fees and sees a lower interest rate environment as a catalyst for more deals and development. ... Read More
Latest news: Six Senses to Telluride; big Wyndham Thailand project; Star Asia adds 4 in Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: Six Senses to Telluride; big Wyndham Thailand project; Star Asia adds 4 in Japan
By Rob Schneider | August 26, 2024
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