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

Soho House receives another buyout offer

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024

Second offer in a year represents an 83% premium but values the company well below its IPO price in 2021.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Lark Hospitality, Oyo, Hotel Equities

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 19, 2024

Noteworthy quotes from this week's stories include Hilton's luxury brand head Dino Michael talking about his obligation to bring back the Waldorf Astoria New York just right.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Style meets technology in new Lark Hospitality JV

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 19, 2024

Lark Hotels will take a controlling interest in a new venture with Life House that will have nearly $1 billion in assets under management. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Blackstone buys 2 in Japan; Hyatt aligns with Venetian; Conrad to Los Cabos

By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024

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

News / REITs

Ashford moving on from debt with new revenue initiative

By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024

The “GRO AHT” plan by the Dallas-based REIT aims to drive EBITDA and increase share value by cutting costs through layoffs and pay cuts, streamlining labor costs and adding new revenue streams.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Blackstone mulls Grand Wailea sale; $118M refi in Boston; junk fee ban

By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2024

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

News / Management

Hotel Equities to manage 29 Postcard Cabins

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2024

Atlanta operator will operate some 1,200 cabins nationwide as Marriott prepares to launch an outdoor-focused collection. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Dublin-based Dean Group heads to SoBe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2024

Elliott Investment Management has acquired and will rebrand The Gates Hotel to become Dean’s U.S. flagship property. ... Read More

News / Owners

Why Ohana’s latest acquisition is a ‘bullseye’

By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2024

An Ohana executive talks about why the 357-key Hyatt Regency in a Seattle suburb perfectly fits the company’s acquisition strategy.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Minor to delist NH; Kimpton to LATAM's tallest tower; Crowne Plaza in Japan

By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2024

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

New dimensions in branded residential

By Spencer Levine | December 16, 2024

Here’s what’s new, what’s next, and what matters most for design, construction and opportunity.... Read More

News / Owners

How design can help drive ROI in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2024

Thought leaders from the design world talk about what developers need to consider to generate a good return; it often starts with processes.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Choice Hotels, Davidson, Lodging Dynamics, NEWH

By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024

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

News / Brands

Hyatt to debut Me and All Hotel outside of Germany

By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024

Me and All Hotel Flims in Switzerland is the brand’s first property outside Germany and the first to open since Me and All Hotels became a standalone brand within Hyatt’s portfolio.... Read More

News

Urban will outperform resorts in 2025: CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2024

New report about U.S. hotel performance suggests 1.7% RevPAR growth in 2025 with inbound international travel unlikely to recover. ... Read More

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