Upper Upscale

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Latest news: Waldorf to Finland; US hotels down; Jacksonville sale
News / Brands
Latest news: Waldorf to Finland; US hotels down; Jacksonville sale
By Rob Schneider | July 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Davidson, Lark, Remington, Six Senses
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Davidson, Lark, Remington, Six Senses
By Rob Schneider | July 7, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Deal activity: June 24-July 1, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 24-July 1, 2025
By Shawn Turner | July 7, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was McKibbon Equities’ acquisition of the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando I-4 Millenia Blvd Mall.... Read More
ActivumSG capitalizes on Spain’s underdeveloped luxury segment
News / Owners
ActivumSG capitalizes on Spain’s underdeveloped luxury segment
By Rob Schneider | July 2, 2025
CEO of UK-based investor talks luxury development and other opportunities for the active European investor.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott adds 3 in Calgary; Brand USA cuts; pre-COVID NYC hotel sells
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott adds 3 in Calgary; Brand USA cuts; pre-COVID NYC hotel sells
By Rob Schneider | July 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. ... Read More
GHL Hoteles expands in Panama, Peru
News / Management
GHL Hoteles expands in Panama, Peru
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 2, 2025
Colombia-based management company grows to 8,000 keys across Latin America.... Read More
Speed as important as price in Hyatt sale
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Speed as important as price in Hyatt sale
By Rob Schneider | July 1, 2025
Analysts say Hyatt’s sale of 15 Playa resorts fulfills an asset-light commitment, generates some cash and an all-important boost to Hyatt’s all-inclusive portfolio.... Read More
Marriott identifies Asia luxury travel trends
News
Marriott identifies Asia luxury travel trends
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 1, 2025
Not unlike elsewhere in the world, wellness is on the rise, wealthy continue to spend and hot new markets are being identified. ... Read More
Latest news: Limelight to Charleston; $39M loan in Tennessee; Six Senses to Bangkok
News / Brands
Latest news: Limelight to Charleston; $39M loan in Tennessee; Six Senses to Bangkok
By Rob Schneider | July 1, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Spring Hotels doubles with Brookfield deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Spring Hotels doubles with Brookfield deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 1, 2025
Tenerife-based hotel company buys three resorts from Canada’s Brookfield and hints at further growth. ... Read More
Do the big brands have a place among Africa’s Big Five?
News / EMEA
Do the big brands have a place among Africa’s Big Five?
By Dorine Reinstein | June 30, 2025
Brands like Marriott and Hilton are expanding big-time into Africa, even into safari destinations. Will it be at the expense of locally owned lodging businesses? ... Read More
Hyatt sells 15 Playa assets for $2 billion
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt sells 15 Playa assets for $2 billion
By Rob Schneider | June 30, 2025
The $2 billion sale to Tortuga Resorts will pay for a majority of Hyatt’s $2.6 billion acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts earlier this month.  ... Read More
Latest news: Goldman scraps Greek plans; LA fights wage deal; $54M refi in Sag Harbor
News / Owners
Latest news: Goldman scraps Greek plans; LA fights wage deal; $54M refi in Sag Harbor
By Rob Schneider | June 30, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Peachtree, PEG, Sonder, Stonebridge
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Peachtree, PEG, Sonder, Stonebridge
By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Why relationships drove $50M Raleigh rebrand
News / Owners
Why relationships drove $50M Raleigh rebrand
By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2025
Tidal Real Estate Partners is partnering again with Mavik on a redevelopment of a historic hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina. We look inside the deal.... Read More