Upper Upscale

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Hot Type: Salter Brothers, KSL Capital Partners, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
News / Insights
Hot Type: Salter Brothers, KSL Capital Partners, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 30, 2023
Insightful quotes from some of our biggest stories of the week, including Pebblebrook's Raymond Martz on obtaining and affording property insurance.... Read More
Deal activity: August 22-29, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 22-29, 2023
By Shawn Turner | August 30, 2023
 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Witkoff’s sale of New York City’s Park Lane Hotel to the Qatari Investment Authority.  ... Read More
ALIS DESIGN+ opens registration for inaugural conference, trade fair
News / Owners
ALIS DESIGN+ opens registration for inaugural conference, trade fair
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 30, 2023
 Northstar Travel Group, The BHN Group and AHLA officially opened registration for a new business-building conference and trade fair for the hospitality investment and design communities.... Read More
Salter Brothers to open Singapore office, launch new fund
News / Owners
Salter Brothers to open Singapore office, launch new fund
By Raini Hamdi | August 30, 2023
Salter Brothers has been busy snapping up hospitality assets in its home market Australia. It now has a big appetite for Asia as well and is hiring the right talent as a first step.... Read More
Property insurance price surge creates headwinds for owners
News / Owners
Property insurance price surge creates headwinds for owners
By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2023
Here’s what owners have been doing to manage premiums and what they think rates will look like in 2024.... Read More
Latest HITs: Qataris by NYC Park Lane; Accor grows soft brand; surf's up
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest HITs: Qataris by NYC Park Lane; Accor grows soft brand; surf's up
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2023
The latest on M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
KSL buys Hersha Hospitality Trust for $1.4 billion
News / Mergers and Acquistions
KSL buys Hersha Hospitality Trust for $1.4 billion
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2023
It's the first REIT to trade hands in many years. In all cash deal, KSL will take 25 luxury and lifestyle hotels private.... Read More
Latest HITs: Oberoi, Reliance deal; good news about meetings; more resort fee trouble
News / Management
Latest HITs: Oberoi, Reliance deal; good news about meetings; more resort fee trouble
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 25, 2023
The latest on global development, M&A and key data.... Read More
Latest HITs: MCR leasing Gramercy; London leads European pipeline; WTTC forecast
News
Latest HITs: MCR leasing Gramercy; London leads European pipeline; WTTC forecast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 24, 2023
The latest on global development, M&A and industry data.... Read More
Concerned hospitality officials urge visitors to come to Maui
News / Asset Management
Concerned hospitality officials urge visitors to come to Maui
By Christina Jelski | August 24, 2023
Occupancy has dipped to about 57%, creating big challenges for Maui hoteliers.... Read More
Hot Type: JLL, Dusit, Extended Stay America, Salter Brothers
News / Insights
Hot Type: JLL, Dusit, Extended Stay America, Salter Brothers
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 24, 2023
Insightful quotes from some of our biggest stories of the week, including JLL's Perez-Alvarado on her appointment at Accor.... Read More
IHG further commits to support for minority ownership opportunities
News / Franchising
IHG further commits to support for minority ownership opportunities
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 23, 2023
A five-year, $30 million program is expected to hope under-represented groups get deals across the finish line with everything from key money to connecting lenders to capital sources.... Read More
Deal activity: August 16-22, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 16-22, 2023
By Shawn Turner | August 23, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Three Wall Capital’s $64.2 million acquisition of a three-hotel portfolio in Florida from Blackstone.... Read More
Salter Brothers starts management company
News / Owners
Salter Brothers starts management company
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 23, 2023
Australia-based owner-operator said it expects to double its platform in the next 24 months.... Read More
Perez-Alvarado grateful for those who paved the way
News / Brands
Perez-Alvarado grateful for those who paved the way
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 23, 2023
Incoming chief strategy officer for Accor tells Hotel Investment Today the timing was right to start a new challenge after leading JLL's hospitality division.... Read More