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 / Brands

Latest news: Sonesta-Aken to Colombia; OTH adds in Baltimore; Pan Am Hotels launch

By Rob Schneider | October 10, 2025

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: September 30-October 6, 2025

By Shawn Turner | October 9, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the German Civil Service Association’s acquisition of the Park Plaza Wallstreet Berlin Mitte in Germany.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Braemar, Buccini Pollin, Wyndham, Hilton

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 9, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was economist Bernard Baumohl comparing the U.S. economy to the theme from the Jaws movie.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Shutdown impact; Rosewood brand update; Fortier retiring

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 9, 2025

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

News / Brands

Minor Hotels hungry for more, please

By Stefani C. O'Connor | October 9, 2025

Amid the nighttime din of a chi-chi Manhattan restaurant, CEO Dillip Rajakarier of Bangkok-based Minor Hotels dished about what’s on his plate.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Braemar selling San Francisco asset for $115M

By Rob Schneider | October 8, 2025

The REIT, which announced this potential deal at the same time it put itself up for sale in August, has entered into a definitive agreement for The Clancy.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Nobu adds in Nashville; new TPG president; Hilton Signia to Savannah

By Rob Schneider | October 8, 2025

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

News

How long will the ‘stutter’ last?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 7, 2025

Panelist and an economist debated the state of hotel trading as well as related macroeconomic conditions on Day 2 of The Lodging Conference.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Magna sells 4 NYC hotels for nearly $500 million

By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2025

The sale of four hotels to undisclosed “large institutional owners” is the biggest NYC portfolio deal of 2025 so far.... Read More

News

CBRE lowers 2025 RevPAR growth to 0.1%

By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2025

CBRE’s second-half global outlook sees stronger RevPAR growth outside the U.S., including Canada, CALA and the Middle East.... Read More

News

Optimism for meetings sector hits five-year high

By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2025

The Amex GBT survey indicates that AI is viewed as an essential tool for driving creativity, content creation, and tracking attendee engagement.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Azora acquires Medplaya; $35M sale in Knoxville; first IHG in Iceland

By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2025

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

News

Optimism trumps uncertainty at Lodging Conference

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 7, 2025

With more than 3,000 in attendance and despite ongoing mixed emotions about what is coming next in the economy, panelists remain bullish.... Read More