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.
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
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Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA false Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA member survey. Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA me... Read More
Airbnb to launch hotel interface
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Airbnb to launch hotel interface
By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025
CEO Brian Chesky said the company is “getting serious” about hotels and will be adding a hotel interface to its app.... Read More
Far East Orchard primes platform for scalable returns
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Far East Orchard primes platform for scalable returns
By Raini H.R. | September 17, 2025
A diversified lodging platform anchored by hospitality and student housing positions the Singapore company to weather cycles.... Read More
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Certares likes that It’s hard to sell hotels
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Certares likes that It’s hard to sell hotels
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Certares’ Nolan Hecht talks about the factors that have created an opportunistic deal environment and what he thinks it will take to get more buyers back in to the market.... Read More
Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
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Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
By Rob Schneider | September 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Ace acquired by Seibu Prince
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Ace acquired by Seibu Prince
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2025
The $90 million deal should give the Ace brand stability, ongoing autonomy and new firepower for expansion. ... Read More
Global Mutual acquires Okami Hospitality
News / Asset Management
Global Mutual acquires Okami Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2025
London-based investor acquires a portfolio with four existing properties and plans to expand into the U.S., Mideast and Asia. ... Read More
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
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Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
Senior Managing Director Nolan Hecht discussed how a friendship that formed at Cornell has continued into one of the more successful investment collaborations. ... Read More
Latest news: APAC investment off 23%; CIM closes $73.5M in loans; St. Regis to Turkey
News / Financing
Latest news: APAC investment off 23%; CIM closes $73.5M in loans; St. Regis to Turkey
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Record C-PACE deal for Pendry Tampa
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Record C-PACE deal for Pendry Tampa
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 15, 2025
Crucial $520 million in construction financing for Montage International comes from Sculptor Capital Management and Nuveen Green Capital.... Read More
HAMA members expect better fourth quarter
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HAMA members expect better fourth quarter
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 15, 2025
Relative optimism prevails with a majority expecting some RevPAR growth in 4Q25, with similar sentiment carrying into 2026. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Concord, Dusit, Far East, Kempinski
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Hotel executive moves: Concord, Dusit, Far East, Kempinski
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada
September 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Is Sunstone next REIT on chopping block?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Is Sunstone next REIT on chopping block?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 12, 2025
Activist investor Tarsadia Capital calls on board to sell undervalued company or liquidate assets. ... Read More