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

Why RREAF Holdings is beaming about the Sun Belt

By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2024

RREAF Holdings’ Greg Perry talks about the company’s drive-to-resort properties, building an extended-stay portfolio and its sizeable investment in RV parks.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

European M&A: Hurdles lower, triggers pulled

By Robert Cole | March 13, 2024

Experts at an HVS-led webinar suggest there is more deal activity at hand with a ‘meeting-in-the-middle’ around values to quench strong investor demand.... Read More

News / EMEA

Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market

By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024

The HVS 2024 European Hotel Valuation Index report showed that hotel values slightly increased in 2023 but are still below 2019. The consultancy also predicts transaction volume for the continent to increase in 2024.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Aspen Hospitality grows; Czech hotels part of JV; Hilton debuts Tru in NYC

By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Virgin, Hyatt, SLS, Ennismor, Accor and CLAS and more.... Read More

News / Management

Aimbridge targets extended growth in Latin America

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 12, 2024

Recent deal adds four properties (three Marriott branded) in Mexico and leadership is turning their attention to resort and lifestyle markets. ... Read More

News / Brands

Could H World be Asia’s first global hotel behemoth?

By Raini H. R. | March 12, 2024

Western chains go beyond their home base and become huge global players. Why not Asian chains? Could H World be first as it ramps up international expansion with brands such as Ji Hotel? ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: PEG Companies grows in Utah; Lightstone explores M&A; Aspen refi

By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Braemar, AHLA, Ennismore, Investrade and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

It's over! Choice walks away from Wyndham deal

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 11, 2024

Support from Wyndham stockholders tendering into the exchange offer by Friday's deadline was not enough to move forward with the contentious offer. ... Read More

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Investor perspective on the state of hotel financing

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 8, 2024

After HREC offered takeaways from annual mortgage bankers conference, Hotel Investment Today asked industry investors for their opinions on the current lending environment. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Starwood creating SPAC; Fosun explores resort sale; LA’s Cecil on market

By Rob Schneider | March 8, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Accor, Ennismore Pavilion, DHM, Contender and Splendid Hospitality and more.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Investing in Indonesia’s emerging capital

By Pierre Marechal | March 8, 2024

There’s a lot of potential, but what are the risks and opportunities in Kalimantan as the nation elects a new president? ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: February 28-March 5, 2024

By Shawn Turner | March 7, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust's sale of the Hilton Boston Back Bay to an undisclosed buyer for $171 million.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Meyer Jabara, Hyatt, Matthews Southwest

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 7, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week was new Meyer Jabara CIO Ian McAuley talking about new deal development. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Marriott adds in Hong Kong; Citadel puts hotel in Miami HQ; first Tribe in Poland

By Rob Schneider | March 7, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Warner Leisure, IHG and Indian Hotel Co. Ltd. and more.... Read More

News / Owners

For public-private project leader, persistence, patience pay off

By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2024

Matthews Southwest Hospitality specializes in public-private partnerships, but the developer is also taking equity stakes in Dallas-Fort Worth projects, including a new brand.... Read More

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