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: Exec moves at IHG, Accor, Langham, Ashford; Tribeca hotel trades

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 9, 2026

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

News / Asia Pacific

Is Asia’s luxury all-inclusive boom stuck in the lobby?

By Raini H.R. | March 9, 2026

The top-end of the market isn’t so easy to bundle, but time is the ultimate filter.... Read More

News / Brands

1 Hotel debuts in Japan with Tokyo opening

By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2026

1 Hotel Tokyo, on six floors in the Akasaka Trust Tower in Tokyo, features three F&B venues, a spa and flexible event space.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Choice, PM, Singerman, Wyndham

By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2026

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

News / Owners

Why branded residential is so hot in West Palm Beach

By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2026

The Related Group’s Nick Pérez discusses the appeal of standalone branded residential in the market and why Marriott was the right partner.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Ritz-Carlton Residences to Houston; conversion in Nashville; Samhi acquires Rare India

By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2026

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

Turning hotel turnover into an investment strategy

By John Dorer | March 6, 2026

Stop treating churn as background noise and start treating it as an investment question that can be managed and improved.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: February 24-March 2, 2026

By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2026

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust selling properties in New Mexico and Florida to undisclosed buyers for $153.5 million.... Read More

News / North America

Canada investment strategy outlook: Colliers

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 5, 2026

Investors focus on well-located, high-quality assets, particularly those benefiting from brand affiliation, recent capex, or repositioning opportunities.... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Essex adds 6; Six Senses debuts in UK; St. Regis to New Zealand

By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2026

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: HVS, Peachtree, Chatham, Nikki Beach

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 5, 2026

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this is HVS's Hala Matar Choufany suggesting GCC room night compression could hit 15% to 20% if the Iran conflict continues.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Big Nashville project; developer adds 2 in Mesa; GHA adds Tokyu's 40

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2026

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Azora sells stake in 3 Mediterranean resorts

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2026

Deal valued at €300 million gives Grupo Empresas Matutes full control of the transformed assets acquired in 2019.... Read More

News / Brands

Nikki Beach CEO grows brand with feminine touch

By Dennis Nessler | March 4, 2026

Lucia Penrod said the brand is not even half-way complete and hints at a brand extension to come.... Read More

News / EMEA

UK staged second-half comeback in 2025

By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2026

The rebound was supported by sustained growth in leisure and wellness demand, according to a Knight Frank report. But expectations are muted for 2026.... Read More

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