Upper Upscale

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News / Asset Management

Minnesota Hampton scrutinized for canceling ICE reservations

By Christina Jelski | January 6, 2026

ICE posted about the incident on its X account. Hilton said the hotel’s actions were not reflective of its values.... Read More

News / Brands

What brands do next to increase loyalty

By Christine Jelski | January 5, 2026

Major hotel chains are rolling out new partnerships and membership perks as smaller players make waves as the battle for loyalty heats up.... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Forge to manage hotels; new JMBM chair; sales in Phoenix, New Orleans

By Rob Schneider | January 5, 2026

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

UK investment up 40% in 4Q25: Savills

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 5, 2026

Full year volume of £5.0 billion off 15% versus 2024 with London outperforming the regions.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

What’s fueling M&A optimism for 2026?

By Rob Schneider | January 5, 2026

Hotel finance experts say further bid-ask compression and more capital chasing deals will fuel an increase in transactions this year.... Read More

News / Owners

Realistic, conservative development gets done

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2026

Three experienced developers talk about what they are developing and where in 2026.... Read More

News / Asset Management

USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination

By Abby Crotty | January 2, 2026

According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand, and more needs to be done to address concerns. ... Read More

News / Caribbean

Cooling US demand weighs on CALA leaders’ minds

By Rob Schneider | January 2, 2026

CBRE recently hosted a discussion with CALA leaders on the region's challenges and opportunities. Here’s a summary of their thoughts.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: AAHOA loves tariff delay; Autograph to Philippines; REIT undervalued

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2026

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: December 22-29, 2025

By Shawn Turner | January 1, 2026

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Gencom’s reacquisition of the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami.... Read More

News / Owners

Not a lot of clarity for 2026 new development

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 1, 2026

Assumed lower interest rates will help, but costs remain high and first-time developers still struggle with financing. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Angler's trades; Chapter 11 for Boca deal; Mrs. Marriott passes

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 1, 2026

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Why 2025 M&A was a tale of three seasons

By Rob Schneider | January 1, 2026

Optimism followed market stagnation after Liberation Day, but hospitality experts say the second half of 2025 saw deal flow increase.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyatt closes $2B sale of Playa assets

By Rob Schneider | December 30, 2025

The completion of the sale of 14 assets to Tortuga means Hyatt achieved an asset-light transaction of its $2.6B acquisition of Playa.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: December 12-21, 2025

By Shawn Turner | December 23, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Legacy Development & Management’s acquisition of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union in Seattle.... Read More

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