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

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Single asset deals drive UK volume

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 30, 2025

Investment volume in 3Q25 increased 28% year-over-year to more than £1 billion, according to Savills. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: $2B ESA platform refi; Four Seasons to Telluride; White Lodging development

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 30, 2025

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

News / Brands

Marriott doubles down on the outdoors

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 30, 2025

Outdoor platform and collection brand launched with 450-plus hotels and 50,000 Homes & Villas.... Read More

News / Owners

Bally’s unveils new Vegas plans

By Rob Schneider | September 29, 2025

The project will include 3,000 hotel rooms with the Las Vegas Athletics’ baseball stadium as part of the 35-acre complex.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

C-PACE as a capital markets solution

By Laura Rapaport | September 29, 2025

Sophisticated sponsors use it not just for energy retrofits, but for ambitious ground-up projects, large-scale repositionings, and recapitalizations.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Auberge tweaks brand; NYC casino update; Ivy adds in Cleveland

By Rob Schneider | September 29, 2025

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

News / EMEA

HNWIs lead deal volume in Europe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 29, 2025

Inflation-hedging, diversification, real estate appreciation and strong asset management convince affluent investors to spend nearly €1 billion in H1 2025. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, IHG, KSL, Peachtree

By Rob Schneider | September 26, 2025

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

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