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

Why hotels currently the favored flavor for APAC investors

By Rob Schneider | October 22, 2025

On the first day of HICAP, hospitality experts discuss when to be an owner and when to operate and why transparency is essential for growth.... Read More

News / C Corps

Hilton beats Street on better expenses

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 22, 2025

What will make the Street even happier is its net unit growth outlook, which was raised to 6.5% to 7.0% and gets a vote of confidence from the CEO.... Read More

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Meet HICAP 2025 Sustainable Hotel Award winners

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 21, 2025

From biodiversity and climate action to positive community impact and overall sustainable design, four hotels highlighted for their excellence.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Wyndham subscription; Whitestone management co.; T&E spend up

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 21, 2025

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

News / Owners

US construction lowest in 40 quarters

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 21, 2025

Without favorable dynamics, inaction remains the constant among developers when looking at CoStar’s September data. ... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Universal playbook for revenue optimization

By Judith Cartwright | October 20, 2025

Design around people, measure what matters, anticipate change, and optimize every opportunity as if it expires tonight.... Read More

News / Brands

Ascott grows European footprint with 7 deals

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 20, 2025

Growth via management and franchise gives the Singapore-based operator scale in Europe, reaching 64 properties and nearly 8,500 units.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Raleigh sold; Dorchester grows in London; first IHG standalone residence

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 20, 2025

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

Latest HITs: REITs report; Wyndham's BOLD progress; Indigo adds in UK

By Jeffrey Weinstein

A roundup of the latest news from across the global hotel industry.... Read More

Leisure demand drives Q1 2023’s big deals

By CoStar Group

CoStar Group’s report on first quarter 2023 U.S. hospitality transactions above the $100 million mark analyzes what’s hot, where’s hot and which assets are heating up price per key. Click here to get the details.... Read More

News / Owners

Touting the “Pura Vida” in Costa Rica

Hotelier Mario Mikowski on the opportunities and obstacles of operating accommodations in the tropical destination.... Read More

Latest news: APA acquires in Seattle; Starwood selling NYC 1?; AHT sells 2 more

By Rob Schneider

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

News

Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH

By Rob Schneider

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News

Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report

By Rob Schneider

Lighthouse’s “State of global hotel pricing” finds that Western consumers are seeking more value while rates are rising in Latin America and traditional APAC destinations.... Read More

News / Asset Management

On the Money with Philip 'Flip' Maritz

By Jeffrey Weinstein

Here is a transcript of the recent video interview with Philip Maritz, where he discusses his operating philosophy, his Sundance development, his expectations for the M&A market and more.... Read More

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