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.
LRO Hospitality secures prime Brussels asset
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
LRO Hospitality secures prime Brussels asset
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 24, 2025
Archer Hotel Capital completes exit after delivering strong performance uplift through renovation and repositioning.... Read More
How Charlestowne holds revenue line for owners
News / Management
How Charlestowne holds revenue line for owners
By Rob Schneider | September 24, 2025
CEO Kyle Hughey said Charlestowne’s portfolio of mostly independent lifestyle hotels focuses on experiential and specializes in F&B.... Read More
Latest news: Assurance buys 3 in Colorado; Manhattan casino rejected; ESA sells 3 in Philly
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Assurance buys 3 in Colorado; Manhattan casino rejected; ESA sells 3 in Philly
By Rob Schneider | September 23, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Castle Peak exec optimistic about M&A, robust consumer
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Castle Peak exec optimistic about M&A, robust consumer
By Rob Schneider | September 23, 2025
David Better of Castle Peak Holdings thinks the transaction market is getting more liquid and discusses target customers.... Read More
Bain takes stake in struggling French group
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Bain takes stake in struggling French group
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 22, 2025
Les Hôtels de Paris now has the capital and plan in place to settle its liabilities and finance development.  ... Read More
Costa Rica performance looks familiar
News
Costa Rica performance looks familiar
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 22, 2025
Higher-end hotels and resort areas have done well, while other areas have remained flat, STR reports.... Read More
Latest news: Nimes refi in Burbank; H World growth; IHG adds in Egypt
News / Brands
Latest news: Nimes refi in Burbank; H World growth; IHG adds in Egypt
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 22, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why USDA program can be attractive option
By Rob Schneider | September 22, 2025
The USDA Business & Industry loan program offers up to $25 million in lending for smaller markets that meet the qualification criteria.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Atrium, First Hospitality, RLJ, Schulte
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Atrium, First Hospitality, RLJ, Schulte
By Rob Schneider | September 19, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: InterCon in NYC selling?; Sage JV rebrands in Florida; Tokyo icon returning
News / Brands
Latest news: InterCon in NYC selling?; Sage JV rebrands in Florida; Tokyo icon returning
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 19, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Mixed outlook for US business travel: Deloitte
News
Mixed outlook for US business travel: Deloitte
By Elizabeth West | September 19, 2025
More than two-thirds of U.S.-based companies predicted their 2026 travel spend will outpace 2025 and with a slightly stronger increase of 23% on average. ... Read More
Deal activity: September 9-16, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 9-16, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was a joint venture’s acquisition of the Westin Tampa Waterside in Florida.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Certares, CapStar Advisors, Tarsadia Capital
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Certares, CapStar Advisors, Tarsadia Capital
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was Certares' Nolan Hecht talking about buying ahead of the crowd and rate cuts.... Read More
Latest news: Marcus creates Marc; $42M refi in Savannah; Park recasts $2B credit facility
News / Owners
Latest news: Marcus creates Marc; $42M refi in Savannah; Park recasts $2B credit facility
By Rob Schneider | September 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
What will become of pressured REITs?
News / REITs
What will become of pressured REITs?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 18, 2025
Two former REIT CEOs talk about structure limitations and how that could lead to more M&A, consolidation and take-privates.... Read More