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 / Asia Pacific

Hong Kong rebounding; private investors drive M&A

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024

CBRE launches a series of Asia Pacific Hotels & Hospitality Market Update with the inaugural issue focused on Hong Kong SAR.... Read More

News / Brands

Why conversions will continue to fuel growth for brands

By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2024

JLL’s Zach Demuth talks about why brands still gravitate heavily toward conversions in 2024 to increase net unit growth.... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Auberge takes Shore Club; Linder manages 12.18 assets; union deal in LA

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, management and more.... Read More

News / Franchising

IHG offers alternative design for all-suite brands

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024

Alternative prototypes emphasize space optimization and the potential to add to key counts.... Read More

News / Brands

The Big 5 dominate African pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024

W Hospitality releases its annual report on activity in Africa, noting strong growth in both North and sub-Saharan Africa, and increased development in the resort sector.... Read More

News / Owners

Hospitality exec on why we need disruption in construction

By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2024

During Hunter’s “Main Street Talks” panel, the focus was on challenges with construction, financing and potential oversaturation of extended-stay.... Read More

News / Brands

How brands, owners manufacture ‘a product that doesn’t exist’

By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2024

Four hospitality executives discuss the latest on development, finance, F&B and unique conversions.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Braemar Hotels faces board challenge from activist investor

By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2024

On Friday, Blackwells Capital nominated new members for half of Braemar Hotels & Resort’s board after trying to acquire the company in December. Braemar says it is rejecting the nominations.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: AmEx GBT to acquire CWT for $570M; Hotel Equities adds; new Euro fund

By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Whitbread, 25hours, Radisson, Hilton, MGM and more. ... Read More

News / Owners

Build, buy, sell: How deals are getting done

By Rob Schneider | March 22, 2024

An executive panel at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference discusses “win-win” deals, distressed assets and the current construction market.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: APAC boost from Taylor Swift; Accor grows in Hamburg; Lemon Tree adds

By Rob Schneider | March 22, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Accor, Hilton, Ryman and more... Read More

News / Brands

Accor cooks up new F&B value

By Raini H.R. | March 22, 2024

The new way to an owner’s heart is through the stomach. Watch Accor's huge appetite to refresh F&B for its Premium, Midscale and Economy brands in Asia and the Middle East. ... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton Investor Day reinforces path to 6-7% NUG

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2024

Analysts weigh in on what they heard at Hilton’s show and came away predicting upside on unit growth and performance expected to match expectations. ... Read More