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 / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Certares buys in NOLA; Colliers’ optimistic report; US RevPAR down last week

By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

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

News / Management

Growing Blue Flag Capital acts on management needs

By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

Collared Martin Hospitality was launched to operate Blue Flag’s $1B portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels in high-barrier-to-entry markets. Both companies have big growth plans. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Apple buys in Tampa; 2 SF hotels file for bankruptcy; Ryman completes deal

By Rob Schneider | June 11, 2025

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

News / Owners

Meet Reade Hotel Capital

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 11, 2025

Experience and drive behind a four-property shop that thinks the timing is right to get out of the shadows of the bigger investment firms. ... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

How to drive luxury rates in non-luxury destinations

By hotelAVE | June 11, 2025

PR events, influencer marketing partnerships can create appropriate demand and justify premium pricing.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Are your KPIs evolving or staying the same?

By Judith Cartwright | June 10, 2025

The future belongs to properties that master KPIs that don’t stop at room rates but dive into every revenue stream... Read More

News / On the Money

Maki Bara: ‘Invest in yourself’

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 10, 2025

The co-founder of deal sponsor Chartres Lodging talks about an “aha” moment when she launched the company with Rob Kline and discusses ins and outs of today’s deal market.... Read More

News / Brands

Canta elaborates on University Hotels launch

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 9, 2025

Long-time hotel developer wants to joint venture with universities and teaching hospitals and deliver a sustainable, revenue-generating model that elevates institutional brands. ... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Weak dollar, safe haven image attract investors to Australia

By Tamara Thiessen | June 9, 2025

Offshore capital views Australia as a safe haven, analysts say, with sales set to rebound driven by a weak Australian dollar and strong tourism growth.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Asset sales after Hyatt’s Playa deal will be key

By Rob Schneider | June 9, 2025

If everything goes according to plan, Hyatt expects to own Playa next week. But the real estate sales announced after will have everyone’s attention. ... Read More