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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How much will tariffs impact hoteliers?

By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2025

With tariff wars breaking out around the world, the key question is how much will it cost hotel investors? The answer is complicated... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Jacksonville sale; Hilton's first Signia in APAC; Atmosphere Core to Europe

By Rob Schneider | March 4, 2025

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

News / North America

Argentina, Mexico lead Americas in January

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2025

Music shows – even those other than Taylor Swift – have a big impact on performance.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Record-breaking InterContinental Auckland sale

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2025

Singapore’s Hotel Properties Ltd. acquires the 139-key asset from New Zealand’s Precinct Properties for $138.5 million.... Read More

News / North America

Government layoffs affect official, leisure travel

By Jamie Biesiada | March 4, 2025

Mass layoffs of the federal workforce chill travel plans for current and former employees and government contractors.... Read More

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LARC forecasts robust 2025 U.S. RevPAR gains of 3.1%

By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2025

The bullish forecast said the growth will be driven by tailwinds from the presidential election, improving group trends and fewer headwinds tied to domestic leisure travel.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: PAI Partners acquires Motel One; Tennessee hotel sells; buyer of DC hotel named

By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Berlin's HR Group acquires H-Hotels

By Rob Schneider | February 28, 2025

H-Hotels operates 60-plus hotels under multiple brands; deal increases HR Group's size by one-third. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: EOS Hospitality, Lodging Dynamics, HRIH, Meyer Jabara

By Rob Schneider | February 28, 2025

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

News / Financing

Latest news: HKH refi in Georgia; G6 renovation in Vegas; Trump aims at federal travel

By Rob Schneider | February 28, 2025

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

News / Insights

Accor starting to enjoy the ride: Bazin

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 28, 2025

The chairman and CEO of the European giant held court in New York City, discussing everything from luxury growth to lessons learned over past ‘dirty’ eight years. ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: February 18-24, 2025

By Shawn Turner | February 27, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was DiamondRock Hospitality Co.’s sale of the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center to LaSalle for $92 million.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Apollo undecided in Atlanta; Kempinski adds in Germany; Westgate M&A

By Rob Schneider | February 27, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: JLL, Hyatt, First Hospitality, IHG

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 27, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was JLL on the investment in select-service and extended-stay at nearly 2x that of the prior four-year cycle.... Read More

News / EMEA

Investors turn to southern Europe development hotspots

By Tamara Thiessen | February 26, 2025

Year-round tourism and promising ROI are driving investments in high-growth resorts and city destinations across the area, from Spain to Greece.... Read More

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