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.
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By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | March 18, 2026
Among the highlights: hotel acquisitions in Louisiana, California, Pittsburgh, New Mexico and Florida.... Read More
Latest news: Crescent adds in New Mexico; ESA growth; rising costs still a worry
News / Management
Latest news: Crescent adds in New Mexico; ESA growth; rising costs still a worry
By Rob Schneider | March 18, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
$103M bridge loan will complete Miami Beach hotel
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
$103M bridge loan will complete Miami Beach hotel
By Rob Schneider | March 17, 2026
The loan will recapitalize and finish construction of the Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel in Florida.... Read More
Latest news: Highline buys in Dallas; Miami foreclosure; Leela dives into wellness
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Highline buys in Dallas; Miami foreclosure; Leela dives into wellness
By Rob Schneider | March 17, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Choice’s Ascend upscale soft brand passes 500
News / Brands
Choice’s Ascend upscale soft brand passes 500
By Rob Schneider | March 17, 2026
Choice Hotels hit a milestone with its newest openings in Florida and New York with further international growth on the way.... Read More
AWH Partners closes $100M Strategic Income Fund
News / Owners
AWH Partners closes $100M Strategic Income Fund
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 17, 2026
The first in a series of funds is designed to deliver stable, recurring cash flow across diverse growth markets and property types.... Read More
Fusion Hotel Group acquired by SC Capital Partners founder
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Fusion Hotel Group acquired by SC Capital Partners founder
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 17, 2026
Suchad Chiaranussati’s acquisition moves him closer to creating a Pan-Asia hospitality management platform.... Read More
Latest news: St. Regis to Hawaii; Intercontinental back to Philippines; ALH adds 1,000 rooms in Texas
News / Brands
Latest news: St. Regis to Hawaii; Intercontinental back to Philippines; ALH adds 1,000 rooms in Texas
By Rob Schneider | March 16, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Weinstein retires from Hotel Investment Today
News / Insights
Weinstein retires from Hotel Investment Today
March 16, 2026
After a 41-year hospitality reporting career, the chief editor will step down on March 31.... Read More
Almost €15B in 2025 European transactions
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Almost €15B in 2025 European transactions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 16, 2026
Luxury the biggest play, accounting for 34 deals and €3.66 billion in volume as it attracts institutional capital.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Accor, Capella, IHG, Mullen
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Accor, Capella, IHG, Mullen
By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Hilton CEO won’t accept US’s sinking tourism share
News / Brands
Hilton CEO won’t accept US’s sinking tourism share
By Christina Jelski | March 13, 2026
Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta is intent on the U.S. recovering some of the global market share it has lost in the past 10 years.... Read More
Eight Form buys Palihouse Santa Barbara
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Eight Form buys Palihouse Santa Barbara
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 13, 2026
Citing focus on “generational real estate,” the Santa Monica-based developer buys in resilient Santa Barbara.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt rebrand in Charleston; Marriott adds in Cambodia, Laos; Hilton’s Brazil growth
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt rebrand in Charleston; Marriott adds in Cambodia, Laos; Hilton’s Brazil growth
By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
How will higher gas prices impact US hotel results?
News
How will higher gas prices impact US hotel results?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 13, 2026
Experts weigh-in with varying perspectives, but history suggests not as much as one would think.... Read More
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