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

First Investors ready to fly

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 6, 2025

CEO Duncan and Executive Chair Schwartz are rolling out a bigger investment platform that they say can crucially close with more certainty. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Starwood Hotels, STR, Hotel Equities, CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 5, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Starwood Hotels Barry Sternlicht talking about launching a brand via social media.... Read More

News / Owners

Marriott partner, Nepal’s CG Hospitality, eyes IPO

By Raini H.R. | June 5, 2025

Nepal’s CG Hospitality targets a threefold jump in number of hotels to 650 hotels in its investment portfolio by 2030. Overly ambitious? ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 27-June 3, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 5, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Noble Investment Group’s acquisition of 16 Woodspring Suites through two portfolio transactions.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: US RevPAR down 1.9%; Ryman funds Arizona buy; University Hotels launched

By Rob Schneider | June 5, 2025

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

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STR’s Hite goes deeper on reforecast

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2025

New administration bump has not yet taken hold and costs continue to creep up, creating a tough bottom-line environment.... Read More

News / Management

Hotel Equities new CEO charts path

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 4, 2025

Tech-forward Ben Rafter talks about opportunities in CALA, more deals and the importance of embracing a tech-led platform.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Dalata rejects bid; Sojourn acquires Salt Coast; Nashville property sale

By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2025

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

News / Insights

The wisdom of Barry Sternlicht

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 4, 2025

Making a rare appearance at a hotel investment conference, the chairman of Starwood Hotels talked about thinking outside the box, service, AI and more. ... Read More

News / Franchising

Marriott CEO on why citizenM is the next brand it can scale

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025

Anthony Capuano discussed where citizenM fits in the company’s brand architecture, franchisees’ long-term optimism, and how NUG translates into fee growth.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Two Scandinavian companies make €1.27B bid for Dalata

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025

Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS have made an all-cash bid for Irish hotel firm Dalata Hotel Group, which earlier this year said it was open to an offer.... Read More

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Major wellness hotels stage top-line comeback

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025

The annual report from RLA Global and HotStats said major wellness hotels had more than twice as much TRevPAR as hotels with no wellness program.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Four Seasons adds in Charleston; Choice international growth; Miraval residences in KSA

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025

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

News / Insights

CEOs at NYU focus on marketplace resilience

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 2, 2025

Despite near-term challenges, big brand CEOs say travel continues to trump, becoming more of a need than a want. ... Read More

News / Franchising

Marriott branded residence portfolio expands to 300

By Rob Schneider | June 2, 2025

The company is celebrating its 25th year in branded residential and its open and pipeline residential portfolio spans 17 brands and 50 countries and territories.... Read More

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