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

What hotels designers can’t wait to see in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024

From quirky independents by Liz Lambert to new luxury coming into the hot Mexican market, designers discuss what they want to see in 2025, and why. ... Read More

News / Insights

Is travel moving fast enough with AI?

By Morgan Hines - Phocuswire | December 2, 2024

Travel industry veterans such as Erik Blachford and current executives such as Amex GBT’s Marilyn Markham offer their take on the state of generative AI in travel. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Waldorf NYC booking; Amante’s role in KKR deal; Four Seasons Prague sells

By Rob Schneider | December 2, 2024

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

News

Values to increase 12% over 5 years: LARC

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024

Rebounding leisure demand has Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting driving RevPAR increases of 2.7% in 2025. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Central Romana, Dream Capital, Five Star

By Rob Schneider | December 2, 2024

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: October 15-November 26, 2024

By Shawn Turner | November 27, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Columbia West Properties’ sale of the Watertown Hotel in Seattle to Sohal Hotels for $27.5 million.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Meliá founder dies; $9B loan for Marina Bay Sands; Florida construction loan

By Rob Schneider | November 27, 2024

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: PwC, Pyramid Global, Shaner, JLL

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 27, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Pyramid Global's Chris Devine talking about its move deeper into the U.K. and Europe after its deal with Axiom Hospitality.... Read More

News / Brands

Design Hotels sets sights on 400 properties

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 26, 2024

New Managing Director Stijn Oyen said the design-led brand is a great fit for ‘adventurous, young entrepreneurs’ who do things differently.... Read More

News / Management

Shaner partners with Dubai’s The First Group

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 26, 2024

New partners plan to pursue hotel management agreements throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Greece and Cyprus.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Blackstone completes Athens deal; Gaw sells in Oakland; Criterion refi

By Rob Schneider | November 26, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Is $1.34M per key justified for this Singapore hotel?

By Raini H.R. | November 26, 2024

A sale of Duxton Reserve, an Autograph Collection hotel, will set a new price benchmark for hotels per key and for leasehold shophouses in Singapore. The question is, will it sell? ... Read More

News / Insights

Orlando hotelier Harris Rosen dies

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 26, 2024

The founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts will be remembered as much for his charitable heart and commitment to his community.... Read More

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Why Q4 may not be a ‘blowout’ for M&A

By Rob Schneider | November 25, 2024

As we review CoStar’s top hotel deals through Q3, analysts say market uncertainty and recurring cash flow struggles may mean the deal spigot isn’t gushing in Q4, as was once predicted.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Hardage refinance; Flacks acquires in Georgia; strong month for extended-stay

By Rob Schneider | November 25, 2024

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

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