Upper Upscale

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Latest news: Dallas Tru trades; Leonardo grows in Berlin; Accor adds in KSA
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Dallas Tru trades; Leonardo grows in Berlin; Accor adds in KSA
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025
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Slicing, dicing latest trends in F&B profitability
News / Owners
Slicing, dicing latest trends in F&B profitability
By Stefani C. O’Connor | January 2, 2025
Upgrades in technology, strategic partnerships and improving efficiency can help improve or further accelerate food and beverage profitability.... Read More
Playa sells Jamaica resort for $28.5M
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Playa sells Jamaica resort for $28.5M
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025
While negotiating a big deal with Hyatt, Playa Hotels & Resorts sells all-inclusive Jewel Paradise Cove Resort & Spa.... Read More
Latest news: SBM launches brand; Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen; strong extended-stay data
News / Brands
Latest news: SBM launches brand; Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen; strong extended-stay data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 30, 2024
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McSam sells again – this time a former Radisson
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
McSam sells again – this time a former Radisson
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 30, 2024
Former New York City financial district property-turned-shelter sold to Slate Property Group for $94.5 million ($328,720/key). ... Read More
Hyatt again boosts all-inclusive platform
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt again boosts all-inclusive platform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 30, 2024
Deal with Grupo Piñero to add Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts increases Hyatt’s all-inclusive platform by 22 resorts and some 12,000 rooms.... Read More
Hyatt, Playa enter exclusive merger talks
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt, Playa enter exclusive merger talks
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2024
Already working together in the all-inclusive space, a merger or acquisition would give Hyatt a greater presence in the Caribbean and “add new incremental durable fee streams.”  ... Read More
Highgate hands back keys in San Francisco
News / Financing
Highgate hands back keys in San Francisco
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024
The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa is the latest in a series of large hotels to have lending issues in the city which has lost downtown activity and population since the pandemic.  ... Read More
Ohana exec on why he’s bullish for deals in 2025
News / Owners
Ohana exec on why he’s bullish for deals in 2025
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024
Eddie Yu, managing director for investments at Ohana Real Estate Investors, talked about the current market and why lower interest rates could open up the supply of deals in the coming year.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: BWH, Hospitality America, Reside, Teneo
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Hotel executive moves: BWH, Hospitality America, Reside, Teneo
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Big CMBS comeback; high-profile US refis; Rockbridge buys 3 ZaZas
News / Financing
Latest news: Big CMBS comeback; high-profile US refis; Rockbridge buys 3 ZaZas
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024
 Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Covivio acquires Iberostar in Tenerife
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Covivio acquires Iberostar in Tenerife
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024
The €81 million deal comes after finalizing consolidation of operating and property companies held jointly with AccorInvest. ... Read More
Deal activity: December 10-17, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 10-17, 2024
By Shawn Turner | December 19, 2024
 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leyad and Capstone Equities’ acquisition of the 226-key Ink48 Hotel in New York City.... Read More
Trinity busy again buying Fairmont in Seattle
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Trinity busy again buying Fairmont in Seattle
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024
With the ink barely dry on a deal to acquire The Standard in London, the acquisitive PE firm acquires a Seattle stalwart.... Read More
Latest news: Whitestone buys in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Whitestone buys in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale
By Rob Schneider | December 19, 2024
Latest news: Whitestone acquires in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale false Latest news: Whitestone acquires in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale Breaking news on deals, development, data and more. Breaking news on deals, development, data and more. Brought to you by... Read More