Upper Upscale

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Former Park SF assets sell at big discount
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Former Park SF assets sell at big discount
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 23, 2025
Newbond Holdings and Conversant Capital could be buying at a bargain as the market starts to rebound, attracting capital from the likes of Blackstone. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Casetta, Davidson, Minor, Ritz-Carlton Yacht
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Casetta, Davidson, Minor, Ritz-Carlton Yacht
By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Mission Hill's $440M CMBS refi; new luxe in San Antonio; notable acquisition loans
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Mission Hill's $440M CMBS refi; new luxe in San Antonio; notable acquisition loans
By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Ashford Trust selling 3 hotels for $69.5M
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Ashford Trust selling 3 hotels for $69.5M
By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2025
 The Dallas-based REIT has continued to sell assets over the past few years to deleverage risk, improve cash flow and enhance liquidity.... Read More
AHLA urges lawmakers to make fixes ahead of World Cup, Olympics
News / North America
AHLA urges lawmakers to make fixes ahead of World Cup, Olympics
By Christina Jelski | November 21, 2025
AHLA CEO Maietta urged Congress to release the maximum allowable number of H-2B visas to address the industry’s persistent labor shortage.... Read More
Thanksgiving travel no turkey
News
Thanksgiving travel no turkey
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 20, 2025
Record numbers will hit the road and skies next week with warm weather destinations most popular, according to Amadeus data.... Read More
Deal activity: November 7-18, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 7-18, 2025
By Shawn Turner | November 20, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Brookfield’s acquisition from Blackstone of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.... Read More
Latest news: Pebblebrook completes sale; US hotels down; Series by Marriott global debut
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Pebblebrook completes sale; US hotels down; Series by Marriott global debut
By Rob Schneider | November 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, Sunswept Resorts, Hotel Equities, Equinox
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, Sunswept Resorts, Hotel Equities, Equinox
November 20, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hyatt's Amar Lalvani talking about how to differentiate lifestyle brands in a sea of sameness.... Read More
Latest news: HAP buys in Atlanta; Memphis deal update; US occupancy falls again
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: HAP buys in Atlanta; Memphis deal update; US occupancy falls again
By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Waterton-Barings deal recaps two Outbound Hotels
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Waterton-Barings deal recaps two Outbound Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 19, 2025
This marks the second deal between the two firms after they acquired a property in Sedona last year.... Read More
Known for its value vacations, the D.R. expanding in luxury
News / Caribbean
Known for its value vacations, the D.R. expanding in luxury
By Christina Jelski | November 19, 2025
A roughly 18% increase in room inventory over the next three years is skewed toward the higher end of the market.... Read More
Brookfield buys Phoenix’s largest hotel from Blackstone
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Brookfield buys Phoenix’s largest hotel from Blackstone
By Rob Schneider | November 18, 2025
The 1,003-key hotel was built in 2008 and had $45M in renovations in 2020. The amount Brookfield paid was undisclosed.... Read More
Mexico, D.R. still LATAM’s hottest markets
News / Latin America
Mexico, D.R. still LATAM’s hottest markets
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 18, 2025
Leaders in the region discuss hot markets, challenges, a pipeline reset and the transaction outlook.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott resort in Missouri; Crestline adds in DC; Hawkins Way converts
News / Financing
Latest news: Marriott resort in Missouri; Crestline adds in DC; Hawkins Way converts
By Rob Schneider | November 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More