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.
The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco
News / Mergers and Acquistions
San Francisco hotels: Priced for potential, but who’s buying?
By Brendan Manley | February 21, 2023
As the Bay Area slowly recovers, strong hotel valuations and rising interest rates are keeping transactions relatively at bay.... Read More
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News / Brands
ALIS video interview: Eric Danziger
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 17, 2023
Forever hotelier Eric Danziger has rebranded Boise, Idaho-based Braintree Hospitality as Resolute Road Hospitality. Watch him talk about his strategy and plans for expanding into national third-party management. ... Read More
Latest HITs: Earnings reports, NYC snapshot, Element milepost
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Earnings reports, NYC snapshot, Element milepost
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 16, 2023
A roundup of the latest news from around the hotel world.... Read More
AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: Feb. 7 - Feb. 14, 2023
February 15, 2023
Download the list of deal details from the past week, including Nella Invest’s buy of the AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore.... Read More
ALIS interview: Accor's Agnes Roquefort
News / Brands
ALIS interview: Accor's Agnes Roquefort
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 15, 2023
The chief development officer of the luxury and lifestyle division for the France-based hotel giant talks about targeted growth in the Americas, alternative-lodging concepts, as well as where she looks for inspiration.... Read More
Four Seasons Taipei
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Record US revenue; Four Seasons to Taipei; Europe's pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 14, 2023
A roundup of the latest breaking and noteworthy news from around the hotel world.... Read More
Marriott team members
News
Group rebound gives Marriott momentum
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 14, 2023
Bullish 4Q22 earnings news led by better than expected group, international performance. Capuano comments on pipelines with new focus on midscale segment.... Read More
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News / Brands
Marriott flexes at ALIS breakfast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 13, 2023
President and CEO Tony Capuano talks to the media about growth and how he still sees plenty of runway to drive better results in 2023.... Read More
ALIS interview: BWH Hotel Group's Larry Cuculic
News / Brands
ALIS interview: BWH Hotel Group's Larry Cuculic
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 13, 2023
The CEO of the unique membership platform now with 18 brands and approximately 4,500 hotels talks about culture, growth, performance and more.... Read More
IHG Dominica
News / Brands
Latest HITs: C Corp values; Bossert fate; IHG to Dominica
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2023
A roundup of the latest news from the hotel development world as well as data points worth knowing.... Read More
ALIS inteview: Jeff Wagoner, Outrigger Hospitality Group
News / Brands
ALIS inteview: Jeff Wagoner, Outrigger Hospitality Group
February 10, 2023
Outrigger CEO Jeff Wagoner talks about what's next for the Honolulu-based hotel company and how it is driving profitability in the new normal. ... Read More
Hilton posts big beat; Nassetta remains bullish
News / C Corps
Hilton posts big beat; Nassetta remains bullish
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 9, 2023
Hilton 4Q22 results beat the Street almost across the board; Nassetta yet to see headwinds impacting the rest of 2023.... Read More
IHG Shanghai
News / Brands
Latest HITs: China rebound data; Fasel to Maybourne; IHG in Shanghai
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 9, 2023
How quickly will Chinese consumers start spending in earnest again? Find out what Fitch said and read all the breaking hotel news from around the world.... Read More
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News / Owners
A REIT, PE fund and brand walk into a bar…
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2023
Leaders from Apple REIT Hospitality, KHP Capital Partners and Omni Hotels & Resorts shared their unique takes on the state of development and acquisition.  ... Read More
Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: Jan 27-Feb. 7
February 8, 2023
Trinity Investment-Credit Suisse deal to acquire The Diplomat in Hollywood, Florida, highlights M&A activity from the past week.... Read More