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.
CHRIS video: Eileen Kett, Club Med
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CHRIS video: Eileen Kett, Club Med
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 26, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to Club Med Senior Vice President of Development for the Americas Eileen Kett about how they continue to differentiate as all-inclusive competition grows deeper.... Read More
Latest news: Signa sells in Venice; Ault holds Midwest portfolio; extended-stay revenue down
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Latest news: Signa sells in Venice; Ault holds Midwest portfolio; extended-stay revenue down
By Rob Schneider | April 26, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, performance and more.... Read More
Nazarian 'respects the ROI' during CHRIS interview
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Nazarian 'respects the ROI' during CHRIS interview
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 26, 2024
The sbe founder who now has superstar Marc Anthony and Wyndham as partners, talks about the further development of HQ Hotels & Residences.... Read More
Accor returns to CAC 40 with 8% revenue growth
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Accor returns to CAC 40 with 8% revenue growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 25, 2024
Paris-based giants confirms medium-term growth of 2-4% for RevPAR, 3-5% for unit growth.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, Hyatt, Red Roof
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Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, Hyatt, Red Roof
By Rob Schneider | April 25, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Sandals, Singerman, Accor, Remington
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Quotes of the Week: Sandals, Singerman, Accor, Remington
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 25, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes of the week was Sandals Resorts' Adam Stewart explaining why they like acquiring older properties and 'Sandal-izing' them.... Read More
Deal activity: April 17-23, 2024
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Deal activity: April 17-23, 2024
By Shawn Turner | April 25, 2024
Deal activity: April 17-23, 2024 false Deal activity: April 17-23, 2024 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Sono International selling the Waikiki Resort Hotel in Honolulu to Hanjin KAL for 140 billion won ($102.1 million). Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Sono Interna... Read More
Latest news: Legend Cooper passes; Choice updates ESG plan; Ritz-Carlton Reserve to NEOM
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Latest news: Legend Cooper passes; Choice updates ESG plan; Ritz-Carlton Reserve to NEOM
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 25, 2024
Latest news: Choice updates ESG plan; Ritz-Carlton Reserve to NEOM; Ireland deals heat up false Breaking news about development, M&A, performance and more. Brought to you by https://bit.ly/3Ix4dbh 52813 0 74 News Mixed week in US. U.S. hotel... Read More
CHRIS video: Rebecca Cocchiola, Singerman Real Estate
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CHRIS video: Rebecca Cocchiola, Singerman Real Estate
By Rob Schneider | April 25, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to Singerman Real Estate Senior Vice President Rebecca Cocchiola about investment opportunities and challenges in the Caribbean.... Read More
How ‘augmented hospitality’ can affect hotels’ overall revenue
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How ‘augmented hospitality’ can affect hotels’ overall revenue
By Rob Schneider | April 25, 2024
Latin American hospitality executives discuss the opportunities and challenges they are facing and how to get deals done.... Read More
Latest news: US pipeline hits all-time high; Gramercy Park to reopen; stayAPT adds 30
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Latest news: US pipeline hits all-time high; Gramercy Park to reopen; stayAPT adds 30
By Rob Schneider | April 24, 2024
Latest news: US hotel pipeline hits all-time high; NYC’s Gramercy Park Hotel to reopen; stayAPT adds 30 hotels false Latest news: US hotel pipeline hits all-time high; NYC’s Gramercy Park Hotel to reopen; stayAPT adds 30 hotels Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Ennismore... Read More
Wyndham falls short on earnings, but gets past tough comp
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Wyndham falls short on earnings, but gets past tough comp
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2024
While revenue and EPS fells short, Wyndham registered a record development pipeline of 243,000 rooms, an 8% year-over-year increase. ... Read More
New South Wales conference hotel sells again
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New South Wales conference hotel sells again
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2024
Jerry Schwartz acquires Blue Mountains leisure and conference hotel to boost NSW portfolio. ... Read More
CHRIS video: Adam Stewart, Sandals Resorts
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CHRIS video: Adam Stewart, Sandals Resorts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart about the state of development in the Caribbean and how Sandals is evolving its offer to meet changing customer preferences.... Read More
Hilton earnings beat estimates, light on RevPAR growth
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Hilton earnings beat estimates, light on RevPAR growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2024
Net unit growth for the full year is expected to be robust at 6% to 6.5%; RevPAR growth nprojected at 2% to 4% for 2024.... Read More