Upscale

Stay informed with the latest trends and developments in the upscale hotel segment through Hotel Investment Today's dedicated section. Our detailed coverage includes market forecasts, financing news, strategic growth opportunities, and more that impact this hotel segment.
Hyatt continues asset-light path in Q4
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Hyatt continues asset-light path in Q4
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026
As part of its Q4 earnings, Hyatt reported NUG of 7.3% and another portfolio sale, this time in Spain.... Read More
Apaez named ALIS CALA award winner
News / Latin America
Apaez named ALIS CALA award winner
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2026
Lifetime Achievement award will be presented on April 28 in Miami to retired IHG leader in Latin America.... Read More
Latest news: Baccarat grows in UAE; Blackstone $3B Vegas loan; $23M Miami refi
News / Brands
Latest news: Baccarat grows in UAE; Blackstone $3B Vegas loan; $23M Miami refi
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Leading bull Nassetta loaded with conviction
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Leading bull Nassetta loaded with conviction
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2026
On 4Q25 earnings call, Hilton’s president and CEO cited numerous reasons why he is confident about a strong 2026.... Read More
Download our January deals
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Download our January deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | February 11, 2026
Among the highlights: hotel acquisitions in Oakland, Columbus, Cancun, Lisbon and Miami.... Read More
International drives Hilton 4Q25 results
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International drives Hilton 4Q25 results
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2026
 Not unlike its biggest competitor Marriott, strength outside the U.S. gives Hilton a slight beat with strong unit growth predicted for 2026.  ... Read More
How Marriott is ‘attacking’ the franchise model
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How Marriott is ‘attacking’ the franchise model
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2026
During Marriott’s Q4 call, CEO Anthony Capuano discusses driving franchisee returns, RevPAR bright spots and using key money.... Read More
ALIS video: First’s Ballan on deals checking boxes
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ALIS video: First’s Ballan on deals checking boxes
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2026
EVP of investments and capital markets for First Hospitality and First Investors talks about deal discipline and deploying their first fund.... Read More
Latest news: Nashville Edition financing; Ritz-Carlton residence develops; 2025 California deal data
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Latest news: Nashville Edition financing; Ritz-Carlton residence develops; 2025 California deal data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
JLL likes 2026 investment dynamics
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JLL likes 2026 investment dynamics
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2026
JLL forecasts robust investment growth driven by strengthening debt markets, record capital availability and renewed investor confidence.... Read More
International drives Marriott’s Q4 RevPAR gains
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International drives Marriott’s Q4 RevPAR gains
February 10, 2026
Despite a stagnant RevPAR environment (-0.1%) in the US and Canada, international growth of 6.1% drives overall Q4 increase of 1.9%.... Read More
ALIS video: AWH’s Cooley talks about first fund
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ALIS video: AWH’s Cooley talks about first fund
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 9, 2026
The long-time distress investor talks at ALIS about deploying their first fund and what they see ahead for M&A and performance.... Read More
Latest news: Bozeman restoration; $50M redo in Atlantic City; NZ conversion
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Latest news: Bozeman restoration; $50M redo in Atlantic City; NZ conversion
By Rob Schneider | February 9, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video: IHG's Bulley sees more green shoots in US
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ALIS video: IHG's Bulley sees more green shoots in US
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 6, 2026
IHG’s CEO of the Americas, Jolyon Bulley, also discusses conversions and partnerships in this wide-ranging video interview.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, Concord, Iconic, Remington
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, Concord, Iconic, Remington
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More