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

US policy changes, job cuts threaten growth

By Dennis Nessler | March 10, 2025

Hoteliers say uncertainty and volatility about government policies, including funding and tariffs, are causing some paralysis.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: New Peninsula CEO; Margaritaville to Honduras; Schroders sells in Monaco

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 7, 2025

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

Ignore climate at your own risk

By Ricardo Moreira | March 7, 2025

Climate resilience and adaptation are coming to the forefront of hotel investment decisions.... Read More

News / North America

Palm Beach's presidential presence gives ‘Trump bump’

By Christina Jelski | March 7, 2025

President Donald Trump’s frequent visits to his Mar-a-Lago estate have thrust the coastal destination into the international spotlight. ... Read More

News / North America

US popping with new construction projects

By Rob Schneider | March 7, 2025

The latest data from Lodging Econometrics showed that 64% of the top 50 US markets announced 10-plus hotel projects in 2024. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: B&B, Hyatt, Hilton, Trinity Investments

By Rob Schneider | March 7, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Starwood, Collective Hospitality, Accor

March 7, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from the past week's stories is Starwood Hotels' Barry Sternlicht exclaiming the legacy brand is back in business.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: February 25-March 3, 2025

By Shawn Turner | March 6, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Van der Valk’s €70 million acquisition of the Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne in Eindhoven, Netherlands, from Dutch investor Cocagne Holding.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Dalata explores sale; several significant refinance deals; HEI opens Claremont

By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Cedar Capital finances lifestyle deal

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 6, 2025

The deal with Fidera Vecta fits into the London-based PE firm’s strategy with CEO Mankarious stating they are looking for more.... Read More

News / Brands

ALIS development panel IDs best opportunities

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 6, 2025

Panel of brand leaders and managers still love extended-stay; offer talking points on luxury/lifestyle, key money, international opportunities and glamping.... Read More

News / Brands

Hyatt leadership changes reinforces pivot

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 6, 2025

Changes in EMEA and for global growth and owner relations accelerates move toward more brand-focused, performance-driven model.... Read More

News / REITs

Most REITS show positive RevPAR gains, lack of notable M&A

By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2025

A deeper dive into the numbers for U.S.-based REITs for their Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Aprirose sells in London; LA hotel rebrands; Marriott growth in EMEA

By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2025

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

News / Brands

It’s official: Starwood Hotels is back

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 5, 2025

Chairman Barry Sternlicht declares ‘the best is yet to come’ as the system plans growth beyond 40 hotels already open or in the pipeline.... Read More

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