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 / Asia Pacific

Maldives 2.0: Rise of the Township Asset Class

By Raini H.R. | January 20, 2026

A new model may draw institutional investors and widen opportunities for hospitality investment.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Corinthia sells big stake in Lisbon

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 19, 2026

European PE firm Orion takes a 72% in Corinthia Lisbon, marking the first capital deployment from new fund.... Read More

News / Owners

Executive moves: Crestline, IHG, Sonesta, Yotel

By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2026

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: IHG to triple in India; Atari craps out in Vegas; IHCL acquires Brij

By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2026

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

News

NYC leads projections for new US hotels in 2026

By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2026

Data from CoStar also projects a dramatic increase in the number of hotels opening over the next two years, rising from 749 in 2025 to 1,688 in 2027.... Read More

News

Advisors weigh in on interest rate direction

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 16, 2026

Most members of Hotel Investment Today’s advisory board see a 50- to 100-bps cut, but lament the unexpected.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 7-12, 2026

By Shawn Turner | January 15, 2026

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Whitestone Capital’s acquisition of the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel from the Marriott Family Trust.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: US hotels down; Mandarin to Amsterdam; new IHG CDO

By Rob Schneider | January 15, 2026

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Trinity, HE, Kasa, Hilton, Whitestone

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 15, 2026

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Trinity Investments' Sean Hehir talking about anticipated strong growth in 2026 from group and business transient.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Soho House go-private deal saved

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 15, 2026

A venture created by MCR Chairman Tyler Morse and Morse's MCR bring $100 million to the table, while debt financing was upsized and rollovers were amended.... Read More