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

Touting the “Pura Vida” in Costa Rica

Hotelier Mario Mikowski on the opportunities and obstacles of operating accommodations in the tropical destination.... Read More

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Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report

By Rob Schneider

Lighthouse’s “State of global hotel pricing” finds that Western consumers are seeking more value while rates are rising in Latin America and traditional APAC destinations.... Read More

Latest news: APA acquires in Seattle; Starwood selling NYC 1?; AHT sells 2 more

By Rob Schneider

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

News / Asset Management

On the Money with Philip 'Flip' Maritz

By Jeffrey Weinstein

Here is a transcript of the recent video interview with Philip Maritz, where he discusses his operating philosophy, his Sundance development, his expectations for the M&A market and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple

By Rob Schneider

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

News / Financing

Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan

By Rob Schneider

The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, is seeking hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... Read More

News / Asset Management

USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination

By Abby Crotty

According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand, and more needs to be done to address concerns.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Accor, East-West, Mandarin, Omni

By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2025

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

News / Financing

Latest news: $30M loan in Santa Barbara; extended-stay off; Singapore closing

By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2025

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

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Rise of HNWI deals good news for hotels

By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2025

JLL’s Lauro Ferroni and Dan Peek discuss why the data is pointing to increased transaction activity in 2025, especially from high-net-worth individuals.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Another potential suitor for Hotel du Vin, Malmaison

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 29, 2025

Reports suggest Hands’ Terra Firma Capital is in talks to buy the struggling UK-based boutique brands with 37 hotels.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

JTB Corp. to acquire Northstar Travel Group

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2025

BHN Group parent company and B2B travel industry events, media, and information services company sold by EagleTree Capital and will operate independently as a wholly owned subsidiary of JTB.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Trinity, Outrigger, Aimbridge, EVT

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario analyzing Braemar Hotels & Resorts decision to sell its assets.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: July 28-August 25, 2025

By Shawn Turner | August 28, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was SLTX Capital’s acquisition of the Houston Marriott Energy Corridor.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: McKibbon buys in Tampa; sale in Georgia; Valencia adds in Texas

By Rob Schneider | August 28, 2025

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

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