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 / Brands

Latest news: MGM, Marriott alliance goes live; Limestone adds in Italy; Waldorf residence to Dubai

By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Accor, Four Seasons, Red Sea, Radisson, Hilton and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Is Choice signaling plan to walk away from Wyndham?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 5, 2024

After Choice reminded Wyndham shareholder to tender their shares by Friday, analysts published mixed reports and signals about the state of the hostile takeover bid.... Read More

News / North America

Rogers out as AHLA leader

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 5, 2024

CEO resigned last Friday to “pursue other professional interests;” committee formed to search for his successor.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: IHG adds two luxury hotels in KSA; pre-Olympic sales of prominent Paris hotels

By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Minor, IHCL, Hilton, Dusit, De Vere Remington and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Choice Hotels urges Wyndham stockholders to tender shares

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 5, 2024

Choice statement suggest tender before the March 8 deadline will send a message to Wyndham’s board to reengage and make a deal. ... Read More

News / Asset Management

Life House's Zeidan resigns amid owner dissatisfaction

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2024

The boutique management company with some 50 contracts appoints interim CEO to try to turn around the software-driven business model.... Read More

News / Management

Update: Hyatt deal showcases its flexibility in China

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2024

Hyatt, HTTG, Dragon Group deal will lead to 60 new hotels and builds on US giant’s adaptability and commitment to growth in China. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Accor timeshare deal closes; CL Hotels buys in Miami; Marriott adds in D.R.

By Rob Schneider | March 4, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Megaworld, Marcus, Marriott, Mishari, GHA and more.... Read More

News / Insights

One week until HIT webinar: Maximizing conversion upside

March 4, 2024

News

2024 US RevPAR outlook to moderate: LARC

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2024

Markets with outsized exposure to corporate transient, group and inbound foreign travel recovery will be the outperformers.... Read More

News / Owners

Meyer Jabara bets on Canadian import to lead development

By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 1, 2024

Ian McAuley lands MJH’s first CIO post and is determined to help the owner-operator rethink growth.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Great Wolf refinances; Hilton takes a Marriott; O'Stean UHM's CEO

By Rob Schneider | March 1, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Hyatt, Hilton, UHM, Wyndham, Dalata, Jumeirah and more. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Aimbridge, Hotel Equities, Wyndham, JRK

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 29, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week was new Aimbridge CEO Craig Smith on why he came out of retirement to take the top spot at the hotel operator.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Follow up: Sircle pushes the boundaries

By Robert Cole | February 29, 2024

Cash infusion and public offering will give one of Europe’s preeminent lifestyle hotel operators the opportunity to triple its size in familiar markets.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, Meyer Jabara, Starwood Capital

By Rob Schneider | February 29, 2024

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

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