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.
Nha Trang Marriott
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Minor grows Avani; Marriott strong in Vietnam; The Pig adds 2
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 19, 2023
Marriott adding 7 hotels in Vietnam leads the latest in development and M&A news from around the world.... Read More
Capitol Heights La Quinta
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 11-18, 2023
By Shawn Turner | April 19, 2023
Among the noteworthy hotel deals of the last week is the $10.5 million sale by Via Investment of the La Quinta Inn & Suites DC Metro Capitol Beltway in Capitol Heights, Maryland.... Read More
Pendry Barbados2
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Pendry to Barbados; Mohari buys Tao; upper upscale growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 18, 2023
The latest development and M&A news from around the world.... Read More
Iberostar evolves artisan strategy with IHG tie-up
News / Owners
Iberostar evolves artisan strategy with IHG tie-up
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 17, 2023
 While the Fluxá family maintains brand ownership, it is working with IHG to grow globally with more of an asset-light strategy.  ... Read More
Pivot Wave resort
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Japan's first casino-resort ok'd; Davidson grows Pivot
April 14, 2023
The latest development and M&A news from around the world.... Read More
Banyan Tree Grand Residences in Phuket
News / Brands
Banyan Tree may restructure as business divisions snowball
By Raini Hamdi | April 14, 2023
Singapore-listed Banyan Tree Group’s founder Ho Kwon Ping is contemplating to restructure the company as property sales and the hotel business go gangbusters.... Read More
Delano Paris render
News / Brands
New blood for Ennismore’s Delano brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 13, 2023
Cain International, who last year invested $900 million in Aman, is taking a stake to help jumpstart growth.... Read More
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News / Insights
5 quotes you need to read
April 13, 2023
A collection of insightful quotes from the week's stories, and one teaser for Monday.... Read More
HI Kissimmee
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Waldorf coming to India; Kissimmee Holiday Inn refi; Forte grows in Italy
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 13, 2023
The latest development and deal news from around the world.... Read More
Outrigger elevates profile with Cirque du Soleil deal
News / Brands
Outrigger elevates profile with Cirque du Soleil deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 12, 2023
COVID accelerates deal for show years in the making for Honolulu's Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel.... Read More
Driftwood Old San Juan
News / Owners
Driftwood Capital repositions San Juan property
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 12, 2023
Almost fully syndicated and with 20%-plus targeted IRR, the Miami-based developer explains their processes behind the soon-to-be renamed Hotel Rumbao.... Read More
AC St Petersburg
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: Mar. 30 – Apr. 11, 2023
By Shawn Turner | April 12, 2023
 Week highlighted by OTO Development’s acquisition of the AC Hotel by Marriott St. Petersburg.  ... Read More
ALIS Design6
News / Insights
Northstar expands portfolio with ALIS DESIGN+ launch
By The BHN Group | April 11, 2023
Northstar Travel Group, The BHN Group and AHLA adds unique gathering to leading hotel investment event, tap industry veteran Michelle Finn to lead team.... Read More
Tivoli Muscat
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Blackstone ready; Reubens foreclose on Century Plaza hotel; Tivoli grows in Oman
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 10, 2023
The latest on development and M&A from around the world.... Read More
China pipeline
News / Owners
China development rebound already in process
By Lodging Econometrics | April 10, 2023
 Download this Lodging Econometrics report with hotel development data in select Chinese cities.  ... Read More