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

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

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Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH

By Rob Schneider

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... 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

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

Latest news: Blackstone's $1B refi; Procaccianti plan approved; rough week in Vegas

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 20, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

L+R joint venture front-runner for Dalata?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 20, 2025

New report suggests a well-capitalized duo is gaining the upper hand to acquire the Dublin-based, 55-hotel owner-operator.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Aparium, Essex, Noble, Spark GHC

By Rob Schneider | June 20, 2025

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

News / Management

Exclusive: Coury signs deal for biggest property

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 20, 2025

Coury Hospitality is taking over management of the 420-room Hard Rock Hotel San Diego as part of push West. ... Read More

News / North America

Brand USA aims to rekindle inbound travel

By Johanna Jainchill | June 19, 2025

'America the Beautiful' campaign sends clear message: the USA is open for business. ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: June 11-17, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 18, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Apple Hospitality REIT’s acquisition of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Tampa-Brandon from Trimont Real Estate Advisors.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: DoveHill investment in Savannah; $550M San Diego renovation; $230M Nashville loan

By Rob Schneider | June 18, 2025

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

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