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

European deal volume jumps 62% in 2024

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2025

Easing interest rates, private equity funding fuel activity with even more expected in 2025, according to HVS. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Waldorf to debut in Texas; JW to Costa Rica; Raffles adding Lake Como

By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2025

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

News / Brands

Minor masterbrand pivot unifies 8 brands

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 25, 2025

Strategy driven by further growth expectations, enhanced digital experience, simplified loyalty program and broader distribution plan.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Starwood modifying debt; Hartford hotel sells; record month in Canada

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | March 24, 2025

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

News / Brands

Hilton’s CFO on scale, optimism and being No. 1

By Rob Schneider | March 24, 2025

In a wide-ranging interview, Kevin Jacobs discussed Hilton’s continued NUG growth, whether being No. 1 in rooms is an important metric and why more partnerships like AutoCamp could be coming.... Read More

News / On the Money

SCP's Ken and Pam Cruse ready to scale

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 24, 2025

The founders of the boutique brand with values surrounding health, kindness and sustainability say they want to reach 50 hotels. Could it come via partnership with a big brand?... Read More

News / Brands

lyf: Co-living pioneer or just ahead of the curve?

By Raini H.R. | March 24, 2025

Armed with proof of concept, CapitaLand’s co-living brand lyf is starting to live it up. ... Read More

News / Asset Management

Latest news: Slow week in US; cuts at Remington; G6 franchise meetings

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2025

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

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Crescent, Davidson, Dorchester, Vision

By Rob Schneider | March 21, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

European hotel investors take bullish stance

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2025

Despite geopolitical concerns, 90% of investors surveyed by CBRE will maintain or increase hotel capital allocations with Spain the top destination. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Gencom buys 758 keys in New Orleans

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 20, 2025

The Miami-based investors buys side-by-side Ritz-Carlton and Courtyard close to Bourbon Street, expanding their urban portfolio.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: March 12-18, 2025

By Shawn Turner | March 20, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Axonic Capital exercising a credit bid of $191 million to take possession in a foreclosure auction of the Hilton Atlanta in Georgia.... Read More

News / Brands

Hyatt CEO on why ‘ignorance is a superpower’

By Rob Schneider | March 20, 2025

Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian explains why the lessons learned from COVID are coming in handy in 2025 and why the company will never be 100% asset light.... Read More