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

Latest news: SVC sells in Minnesota; financing for Rome Baccarat; San Antonio financing

By Rob Schneider | February 26, 2025

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

News / Asset Management

Hospitality grapples with specter of mass deportations

By Christina Jelski | February 25, 2025

The U.S. hospitality industry's ongoing staff shortage could soon face a new complication: mass deportations. ... Read More

News / Owners

ALIS luxury, lifestyle panel tackles big questions

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 25, 2025

Build or buy, brand or run independent? First Hospitality’s David Duncan offered keen insights into the decision-making process during ALIS session.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Marriott adding camps in Kenya; Hyatt’s tender for Playa; $20M project in Jamaica

By Rob Schneider | February 25, 2025

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

News / Management

5 minutes with Remington’s Sloan Dean

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 24, 2025

Management company CEO talks near-term performance, growth, consolidation, labor challenges and his legacy.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: McSam sells in NYC; Oliver to double portfolio; construction costs up last month

By Rob Schneider | February 24, 2025

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

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Cuculic on the international markets that intrigue BWH

By Rob Schneider | February 24, 2025

BWH President and CEO Larry Cuculic talked about hot spots for international growth and what the company’s owners are telling him they need.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Kemps sell 20% stake in Firmdale: report

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 24, 2025

Swedish pharmaceuticals mogul is the reported buyer of the chic brand started some 40 years ago by Tim and Kit Kemp.... Read More

News / Management

Australia’s Trilogy Hotels pursues ambitious growth

By Tamara Thiessen | February 21, 2025

Fast-growing Trilogy Hotels is capitalizing on untapped demand for third-party management in Australia and has ambitions for international growth.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Kessler, Practice Hospitality, Resorts World

By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025

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

News / Owners

Latest news: Boutique for Houston; Garnet buys in New Orleans; Hilton adds 3 in Athens

By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: IHG, Choice Hotels, VICI, Hilton

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was IHG's Elie Maalouf talking about their acquisition of Ruby hotels and the attractiveness of the urban micro space.... Read More

News / On the Money

Greg Kennealey on starting a new owner-operator platform

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 21, 2025

Kennealey is in charge of the new business that combines the assets of KSL Resorts and Mission Hill Hospitality. How will he drive the business forward and where might he lean-in hardest?... Read More

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23 bps occupancy, 1.6% ADR growth forecast in US

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 21, 2025

New 2025 CBRE forecast suggests 2.4% GDP growth, 2.5% inflation will lead to 2.0% RevPAR growth.... Read More

News / C Corps

Choice’s growth focused on ‘revenue-intense’ US brands

By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2025

During Choice Hotels fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Pat Pacious discussed the benefits of the larger-scale brands in its pipeline and the company’s ability to rapidly add conversion hotels into its system.... Read More

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