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 / Owners

Fattal surpasses €1.5 billion in European deals

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 30, 2024

Closing 12-hotel Zein Hotel Group deal in the Netherlands and ‘strong pipeline’ keeps the line moving in Europe for the Israeli owner-operator.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Will Singapore’s wellness plot be a hotel game changer?

By Raini H.R. | July 29, 2024

Singapore is transforming a four-hectare plot into a wellness mecca. But can this ambitious project deliver both health and wealth? ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Here are the top transactions of 2024

By Rob Schneider | July 29, 2024

CoStar ranked the top 10 hotel transactions by price-per-room and room count. Here’s a closer look at the data.... Read More

News / Owners

What will it take for business travel to recover fully?

By Rob Schneider | July 29, 2024

Panel at ALIS Summer Update in Dallas discusses how to bring business travel back fully, regulation challenges and adapting to AI.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Onerous NYC bill delayed; gaming coming to UAE?; YourSpace on its way

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 29, 2024

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

News / C Corps

Wyndham CEO on why he thinks the current RevPAR market is ‘transitory’

By Rob Schneider | July 26, 2024

During the company’s second-quarter earnings call, CEO Geoff Ballotti said he’s bullish on the select-service market in the U.S. and Wyndham’s development pipeline. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Crescent, IHG, Trinity

By Rob Schneider | July 26, 2024

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

News / Brands

Hyatt forms alliance with glamping brand Under Canvas

By Rob Schneider | July 26, 2024

World of Hyatt members can now book stays and earn and redeem points with the outdoor resort company, which has 13 locations across the U.S.... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Crescent adds in PHX; new Houston Bunkhouse; Hilton debuts in Nepal

By Rob Schneider | July 26, 2024

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: FTI Consulting, Sunset Hotels & Resorts, Certares

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 25, 2024

Top quotes from the week's stories, including FTI Consulting's talking about Selina Hospitality's insolvency challenges.... Read More

News / C Corps

RevPAR gains drive Accor's strong 1H earnings

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 25, 2024

Strong performance momentum to continue, especially in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, while net unit growth trending at 3% to 4%.... Read More

News / C Corps

Why Travel + Leisure is optimistic about the rest of 2024

By Rob Schneider | July 25, 2024

CEO Michael Brown talks about an optimistic earnings report, success in selling to new customers and overall trends in vacation ownership.... Read More