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.
Bruce White honored with Pioneer Award
News
Bruce White honored with Pioneer Award
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2025
The wife and son of the White Lodging will be interviewed during presentation at ALIS. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, LARC, AHT, Equinox Hotels
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, LARC, AHT, Equinox Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 11, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting's Ryan Meliker analyzing the price paid for the InterCon Times Square.... Read More
Latest news: 2026 perfect storm; Davidson adds in Chicago; Outset by Hilton debut
News / Asset Management
Latest news: 2026 perfect storm; Davidson adds in Chicago; Outset by Hilton debut
December 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Analyzing the InterCon Times Square deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Analyzing the InterCon Times Square deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2025
Highgate, Gencom, Argent Ventures pay $230M for the 607-room hotels with plans to turn into a franchise and have Highgate manage.... Read More
Latest news: Palladium opens in NYC; Quorum adds Indian Wells; Four Seasons to Brazil
News / Brands
Latest news: Palladium opens in NYC; Quorum adds Indian Wells; Four Seasons to Brazil
By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Another REIT considers sale
News / REITs
Another REIT considers sale
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2025
‘Frustrated’ Ashford Hospitality Trust forms committee to evaluate alternatives.... Read More
Davidson summit shapes F&B business
News / Asset Management
Davidson summit shapes F&B business
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
Leadership convenes to work on F&B deliverables with an emphasis on communication, teamwork and responding to macro trends. ... Read More
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
News / Brands
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
By Rob Schneider | December 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Rebounding Park selling more non-core assets
News / REITs
Rebounding Park selling more non-core assets
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
Three more deals coming beyond five already in progress; Park also reaffirms full-year guidance. ... Read More
Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
News / Management
Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
Lawsuit against David Johnson alleges a violation of contractual restrictive covenant obligations; asks court for expedited discovery. ... Read More
Download our November deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our November deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 9, 2025
Among the highlights: acquisitions of high-profile hotels in Singapore, Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco.... Read More
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
News / Asia Pacific
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
By Raini H.R. | December 8, 2025
It’s low-cost, high returns, fast payback. Yet, few takers. Players in Asia’s outdoor lodging want that changed and here’s why and how.... Read More
Waterford adds 5 more from J Collection
News / Management
Waterford adds 5 more from J Collection
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 8, 2025
The deal brings Waterford's portfolio to 11 management deals in New Orleans, including six other J Collection assets.... Read More
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
News / Financing
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
By Rob Schneider | December 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
1 Hotels launches purposed-driven loyalty program
News / Brands
1 Hotels launches purposed-driven loyalty program
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 8, 2025
Mission Membership tries to break the points focused, tiered mold with a more intentional, values-led program.... Read More