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 / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Highgate, KHP, L+R, Outrigger

By Rob Schneider | October 3, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Service Properties Trust sells 3 assets; LA default; SF sales approved

By Rob Schneider | October 3, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Minor, Sunrise joint venture in Egypt

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 3, 2025

A new entity establishes a long-term strategic partnership to introduce and expand Minor Hotels’ brands across Egypt.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: September 23-29, 2025

By Shawn Turner | October 2, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was KSL Capital Partners’ acquisition of the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in South Carolina.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, Hawkins Way, NewcrestImage

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 2, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was NewcrestImage's Mehul Patel talking about the implications of lost government business.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Faraway expands; Peachtree add 6; PHD buys in Alabama

By Rob Schneider | October 2, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Barceló partners for European expansion

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 2, 2025

German real estate investment firm KanAm Grund Group will leverage its pan-European presence to drive management growth and conversions.... Read More

News / Owners

Brookfield turns to ‘fixer’ mode

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 2, 2025

Head of Hospitality Investments Shai Zelering said the PE giant wants to focus on the operations fundamentals of the business through capital infusions or collaborations.... Read More

News / Financing

$216M refi for Westin in New York City

By Rob Schneider | October 1, 2025

Owner Davidson Kempner Capital Management secured the financing from a JV of Bain Capital and Smith Hill Capital.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

JTB Corp. finalizes deal for Northstar Travel Group

October 1, 2025

Northstar will maintain its current operations and services offerings, continuing to serve its audiences and customers with the same travel events, media, and information services.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: 9,000 for Hilton; Azul's dual-brand in Phoenix; Rowe new CEO of KHP

By Rob Schneider | October 1, 2025

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

News / Owners

Why Hawkins Way sees Marriott’s Series as growth vehicle

By Rob Schneider | October 1, 2025

The California investor is converting five of its Found Hotels to Series by Marriott, which will mark the soft brand’s U.S. debut. More could be on the way.... Read More