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 / 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: McKibbon buys in Orlando; Emblems to Canada; Blue Diamond sub-brand

By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2025

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: June 18-24, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 26, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was RE Capital’s sale of the Ruby Stella hotel in London to LaSalle Investment Management for £48 million.... Read More