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.
Latest news: 1754 acquires in North Carolina; Pensacola development; US hotels down
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: 1754 acquires in North Carolina; Pensacola development; US hotels down
By Rob Schneider | July 31, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Accor’s strong quarter muted by forex
News / C Corps
Accor’s strong quarter muted by forex
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 31, 2025
EBITDA growth of 9.4% will suffer from exchange rates; leisure leads with group and BT largely flat.... Read More
Host outperforms, increases guidance range
News / REITs
Host outperforms, increases guidance range
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 30, 2025
2Q25 beat driven by strong transient demand; growth in wages and a decrease in business interruption proceeds weigh. ... Read More
In battle for independents, Curator touts control
News / Owners
In battle for independents, Curator touts control
By Rob Schneider | July 30, 2025
The collection of independent hotels recently grew to 81. President Jen Barnwell discusses the lure of big brands, cost containment and F&B opportunities.... Read More
Latest news: Pebblebrook earnings; big deal in Toronto; Canada pipeline
News / REITs
Latest news: Pebblebrook earnings; big deal in Toronto; Canada pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 30, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Survey shows colling climate for business travel
News
Survey shows colling climate for business travel
By Christina Jelski | July 30, 2025
Citing the impact of tariffs, economic uncertainty and geopolitics, many corporate travel stakeholders are anticipating that business travel’s rocky recovery is about to get worse.... Read More
Why California hotel sales are down this year
News
Why California hotel sales are down this year
By Rob Schneider | July 29, 2025
Lender foreclosure sales dominated California's deal flow in the first half, which helps create bid-ask spread issues elsewhere.... Read More
Latest news: $1.7B London refi; Cali boutiques sell; Oasis powers UK hotels
News / Financing
Latest news: $1.7B London refi; Cali boutiques sell; Oasis powers UK hotels
By Rob Schneider | July 29, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Wyndham partners with Ovolo in APAC
News / Franchising
Wyndham partners with Ovolo in APAC
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | July 29, 2025
Five Ovolo hotels join the Wyndham network; new duo to pursue franchised regional growth. ... Read More
Dallas leads LE’s new 2027 openings list
News
Dallas leads LE’s new 2027 openings list
By Rob Schneider | July 28, 2025
The Texas market also leads in construction through Q2 with a record-high pipeline.... Read More
Latest news: Virgin Chicago sells; Brooklyn Indigo trades; luxury refi in California
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Virgin Chicago sells; Brooklyn Indigo trades; luxury refi in California
By Rob Schneider | July 28, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Adaptive reuse gaining momentum
News / Owners
Adaptive reuse gaining momentum
By Shawn Turner | July 28, 2025
Appeal includes saving money by cutting down on construction costs, speeding up timelines and taking advantage of tax credits. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Accor, Davidson, Hotel Equities, Remington
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Accor, Davidson, Hotel Equities, Remington
By Rob Schneider | July 28, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Fortress eyes UK chains; Davidson adds execs; Crescent adds in Arizona
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Fortress eyes UK chains; Davidson adds execs; Crescent adds in Arizona
By Rob Schneider | July 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Luxury helps accelerate growth in hot Nashville
News / Owners
Luxury helps accelerate growth in hot Nashville
By Dennis Nessler | July 25, 2025
While supply growth has caused near-term pricing power erosion, most developers remain bullish about the long term.... Read More
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