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 / Asset Management

Marriott Bonvoy, BetMGM collab goes live

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024

Linked accounts can now officially exchange points for Marriott stays, experiences. ... Read More

News / Insights

Webinar: Owners share conversion best practices

By Shawn Turner | March 18, 2024

With conversions being the most prominent form of development today, five owner-operators gather to discuss success secrets everyone should know.... Read More

News

Amex report on why people traveling today

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024

Insights into what travelers want from providers, trends driving travel decisions and how they are purchasing differently. ... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Hyatt buyback; Peachtree credit investment; more woes in SF

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024

Breaking news about development, M&A and more, including news from First Hospitality, Aareal Bank and Australis's DOMA Group.... Read More

News / Brands

HICAP returns to Hong Kong; leaders weigh in

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 15, 2024

Back in Hong Kong for the first time since 2019, The BHN Group led discussions about opportunities in Asia Pacific, including this plenary session with top leaders from the region.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Cain financing for Beverly Hills; Hyatt grows in India; Peachtree loan

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 15, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, and more with news from Hyatt, IHCL, Midas Hospitality, Travelodge and more.... Read More

News / Asset Management

OTAs set new record for marketing spend in 2023

By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2024

In the war for direct bookings, OTAs use their war chests to leverage their way to ongoing success.... Read More

News / Owners

Why Margaritaville project ‘icing on the cake’ for Aimbridge founder

By Rob Schneider | March 15, 2024

Horizon Capital's Dave Johnson talks about his high-profile Margaritaville project on the Texas-Oklahoma border, his other developments and where he sees future growth.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, H World, Accor

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 14, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week is Hilton CEO talking about the potential growth of its newly acquired franchise brand, Graduate Hotels.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Aqua-Aston, Meyer Jabara, Noble

By Rob Schneider | March 14, 2024

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

News / Brands

Latest news: Schroders new fund; IHG milestone in APAC; watch HIT conversion webinar

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2024

The latest about M&A, development and more, including news from CN Hotels, Radisson and a&o hostels.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: March 6-12, 2024

By Shawn Turner | March 14, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Sono Hotels & Resorts acquisition of the Hotel Dame des Arts in Paris from Angelo Gordon and EQ Group for €120 million ($130.2 million).... Read More