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 / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: St. Louis asset on market; IHG, Hyatt make deals in India

By Rob Schneider | April 6, 2026

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

News / Financing

Omni parent acquires Greenbrier debt

By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2026

TRT Holdings bought more than $200 million in past-due loans tied to the historic Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Hyatt, Marriott, Noble, Starwood

By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2026

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

News / Owners

Latest news: Global unrest tops concerns; Frasers adds 18 in APAC; trade in London

By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2026

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News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Kempinski, Blackstone, Marriott, White Lodging

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2026

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Kempinski Hotels CEO Barbara Muckermann talking about the company’s first hotel acquisition in 50 years.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: March 20-30, 2026

By Shawn Turner | April 2, 2026

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was EOS Investors’ acquisition of The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: US hotels up again; Standard coming to Austin; $298M for Lake Tahoe resort

By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2026

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News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Accor sells stake in Essendi for up to $1.1B

By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2026

The long-discussed deal will see Accor sell its stake in Essendi (formerly AccorInvest) to a consortium including Blackstone.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile up for sale

By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2026

Braemar has put the high-profile Chicago asset on the market amid the Dallas REIT putting itself up for sale last year.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: HHP acquires in South Carolina; first Hyatt in Chattanooga; London asset sells

By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2026

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News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Omni adds 12th in Texas; Corinthia to Tuscany; loan for Salt Lake Kimpton

By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2026

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News / Mergers and Acquisitions

White Lodging buys Sheraton in Raleigh

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 30, 2026

Property will be converted to a Westin after a renovation that will start early next year.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Why ROI in East Africa often mispriced

By Emmanuel Nsabimana | March 30, 2026

Opportunities reward investors who align development scale, operating models, and financial structures with the region’s demand patterns.... Read More