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 HITs: ECE, Palladium deal in Venice; women leadership update; Choice 1Q

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 9, 2023

The latest news and data related to development and M&A.... Read More

News / Owners

Brand integrity key to Aspen Hospitality’s growth criteria

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2023

The phone is ringing after making the big deal to take The Little Nell to Rockefeller Center, but CEO Alinio Azevedo carries on the Crown tradition of being a very discerning developer.... Read More

News / Brands

Hyatt explores fresh way to play luxury

By Mary Scoviak | May 8, 2023

Acquisition of London-based Mr & Mrs Smith could open access to a million new guests, representation in 20 additional countries and an added source of synergistic upside.... Read More

News / Brands

Fairmont CEO counts ROI points from Accor’s luxury, lifestyle restructure

By Raini Hamdi | May 8, 2023

Accor is making a serious investment in luxury and lifestyle by having a dedicated CEO and team for each of its top-floor brands. Fairmont arguably needs that investment the most, and here's why.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Earning for Playa, RLJ; Spanish resort trades; Canada pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2023

Breaking news and data updates from the global M&A and development markets.... Read More

News / C Corps

Maalouf taking top spot as IHG reports strong 1Q

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2023

Barr stepping down at the end of June; buoyant 1Q earnings reported.... Read More

News / C Corps

Strong ADR growth, rebound in Asia help Hyatt beat Street

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 4, 2023

Hyatt increased 2023 guidance for systemwide RevPAR to 12%-16%, up from the prior 10%-15% range. Net rooms growth remained unchanged at ~6%.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: US ADR growth beats inflation; $340M for Ritz condos; new CEO at Mandarin

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 4, 2023

It has been a very busy news day for deals and development around the world. Read the latest.... Read More

News / Insights

7 quotes you need to read

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | May 4, 2023

From Marriott's strategy for its new City Express brand to Minor's ownership-focused mindset, here are some thoughtful quotes from this week's stories.... Read More

News / Brands

Hotel as community hub

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 3, 2023

Madrid-based UMusic Hotels partners with Universal Music Group trying to turn its hotels into creative hubs that bring the community experience inside its walls. ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: April 25 - May 2, 2023

By Shawn Turner | May 3, 2023

Among the noteworthy transactions from the past week was the $110 million sale of the JW Marriott Tuscon Starr Pass Resort & Spa.... Read More

News / Brands

Kimpton’s fall debut rides wave of New York City’s comeback

By Mary Scoviak | May 3, 2023

With its bleisure market pitch, Hotel Theta hopes to steal a march at the top of the market when performance is strong and the pipeline has slowed to a trickle.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Record TRevPAR in US; Stoneweg buys in Spain; big Labor Day in China

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2023

The latest data, development and M&A news from around the world.... Read More

News / C Corps

Marriott big beat in Q1; announcing midscale extended-stay brand

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2023

Strong RevPAR growth, especially in Asia Pacific, drives results; big beat on fees propels profitability.... Read More

News / C Corps

Marriott to prominently display resort fees this month

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2023

In response to a court settlement in 2021, by mid-May Marriott will be the first to respond to consumer pressure with upfront full rates on its website and app.... Read More

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