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 / Owners

Why lenders have a bigger appetite for F&B

By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2026

The former CEO of Standard International has returned to her legal roots. She discusses the deal environment, growing revenue and the complexity of F&B.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Minor, Mullen, Capella, Beckons

March 12, 2026

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Minor International's Dillip Rajakarier talking about their launch of the Wolseley brand in New York City.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 30-March 10, 2026

By Shawn Turner | March 12, 2026

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was MHG Hotels’ acquisition of the Aloft Fort Lauderdale Airport for $33.25 million.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Fouquet's to Miami; strong RevPAR week in US; going vertical in Nashville

March 12, 2026

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Fertitta could buy Caesars for $7B: WSJ

By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2026

According to the Wall Street Journal, billionaire Tilman Fertitta is in exclusive talks with Caesars Entertainment after topping a competing offer.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Brookfield acquires pair of New Zealand hotels

By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2026

Brookfield Asset Management spent $150M to acquire and reposition the assets, which strengthens its APAC portfolio.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Savills to buy Eastdil Secured for $1.2B

By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2026

The deal will dramatically expand Savills’ footprint in advisory services, capital markets and other services.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

KSL combines lodge collections to create Beckons

By Christina Jelski | March 11, 2026

The KSL-backed Baillie Lodge and Tierra Hotel lodge brands will unite under a new name. The portfolio consists of 9 properties outside the US.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: 1,000-key Dallas project; conversion in Nashville; Hyatt adds CALA all-inclusive

By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2026

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

News / EMEA

Germany investment remains robust

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 11, 2026

Webinar hosted by HVS and Bird & Bird suggests, not surprisingly, that conversions are driving the development pipeline.... Read More

News / EMEA

Africa pipeline hits record high

By Rob Schneider | March 10, 2026

East Africa leads in construction momentum as the 675 new African hotels and resorts in the pipeline hit a record high.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Curio to Hawaii; deal in Connecticut; Sage adds in Colorado

By Rob Schneider | March 10, 2026

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

News / Asset Management

AI-driven pricing, operations deliver measurable gains

By Cathy Walsh | March 10, 2026

Report states 25% of hospitality firms fell into the ‘AI-scaling’ category, meaning they have an AI strategy that is starting to produce real returns.... Read More

News / Management

Coll new president at Mullen Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 10, 2026

AMResorts founder will lead third-party management strategy, help raise capital for resort development.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

‘Do you know analysts with 2 to 3 years of experience?’

By Terry Donovan and Lan Elliott | March 10, 2026

To avoid a shortage of HRE analysts, schools, brands, owners, and managers need to build the analyst pipeline and prioritize development.... Read More

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