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

Hotel executives moves: Hilton, Braintree, DKN Hotels

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2024

Hotel Investment Today debuts a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Where are the deal opportunities in New York City?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2024

New JLL report suggests strong performance, supply fundamentals, robust liquidity will lead to more trades, not development.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 31-February 6, 2024

By Shawn Turner | February 8, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is MCR’s $22.1 million sale of the Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne to Baywood Hotels.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: MCR refinances 16; Trilogy signs first deal; Braemar extends 2024 debt

By Rob Schneider | February 8, 2024

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

News

Forbes awards reflect interest in well-being, authenticity

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2024

Nearly all Five-Star hotels maintained their rating from 2023; Middle East scores big wins; high adventure and smaller metros surge in popularity.... Read More

News / Owners

Ohana president on ‘interesting’ credit and bias toward new

By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2024

We talked to Ohana Real Estate Investors President Franco Famularo about the company’s strategy and what it thinks of the credit market in 2024.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Primer on mixed-use project characteristics, brand approval requirements

By Michael Shindler | February 7, 2024

A mixed-use project can take on a life of its own. It's best to understand how they are set up and the important steps toward earning brand approval for a project.... Read More

News / C Corps

No M&A announcement for Hilton, but…

By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2024

CEO Chris Nassetta talked about how the M&A environment might be “different” now and gave more details on Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: 2023 US deals data; Forte adds in Italy; Ennismore grows residences

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2024

Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News

Game changers discuss problems, solutions in hospitality

By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2024

At an ALIS DESIGN+ panel, five hospitality executive trailblazers discuss the future of hospitality and design.... Read More

News / C Corps

Hilton partners with SLH, beats Street in 4Q23

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2024

A strong earnings report that included 5.7% RevPAR growth and 5.5%-6% guidance for unit growth in 2024 included an announced affiliation to give loyalty members more luxury options.... Read More

News / Insights

How to root experiential with a strong ROI

By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2024

Eight hotel executives discuss the best ways to optimize the bottom line of experiential hospitality.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Exclusive: TPG launches 'solutions' shop

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 6, 2024

Led by industry veteran Mark Gordon, TPG Intrinsic Solutions will provide preferred equity and debt for stressed full-service assets, as well as help to execute a turnaround plan.... Read More