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.
REIT earnings: Host, RLJ, Park, DiamondRock, Pebblebrook
News / REITs
REIT earnings: Host, RLJ, Park, DiamondRock, Pebblebrook
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 3, 2023
REITs reflect overall performance trends, including improving group, as well as the ability to keep growing rate while maintaining occupancy that at least match pre-pandemic levels. ... Read More
Micro-owners, fort-nightly travel and chasing yields in Asia Pac
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Micro-owners, fort-nightly travel and chasing yields in Asia Pac
By Rob Schneider | November 2, 2023
Hotel leaders at HICAP discussed the unique challenges and opportunities for the region.... Read More
Hyatt raises RevPAR estimates but lowers full-year guidance
News / C Corps
Hyatt raises RevPAR estimates but lowers full-year guidance
By Rob Schneider | November 2, 2023
For its third-quarter earnings, the company said it generated a record $250 million in fees and a systemwide RevPAR increase of 8.9%.  ... Read More
Quotes of the week: Hotel Investment Partner, Marriott, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Hotel Investment Partner, Marriott, Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 2, 2023
Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including perspective on Singaporean sovereign wealth fund acquiring from Blackstone Group a 35% stake in Spanish hotel group Hotel Investment Partner (HIP).... Read More
Steady improvement leads to Marriott 3Q23 earnings beat
News / C Corps
Steady improvement leads to Marriott 3Q23 earnings beat
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 2, 2023
Group expected to be a meaningful driver of revenue growth moving forward; new brands start to sprout pipelines.... Read More
Latest news: Crowne Plaza deal in Mexico City; Sage partners with Shinola
News / Brands
Latest news: Crowne Plaza deal in Mexico City; Sage partners with Shinola
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 1, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: October 25-31, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: October 25-31, 2023
By Shawn Turner | November 1, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Parks Hospitality Holding’s $370 million acquisition of the Boston Park Plaza form Sunstone Hotel Investors. ... Read More
As ‘brandification’ grows in Asia Pacific, so do expectations
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As ‘brandification’ grows in Asia Pacific, so do expectations
By Rob Schneider | October 31, 2023
STR’s Jesper Palmqvist gives us a look behind the numbers in the region. He discusses what makes him optimistic and what makes him concerned. ... Read More
GIC acquires more hospitality assets in southern Europe
News / Mergers and Acquistions
GIC acquires more hospitality assets in southern Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2023
High-profile Singaporean fund partners with Blackstone with hopes of growing Hotel Investment Partner in the attractive European resort segment.... Read More
Latest news: McKillen sells stake in Irish group; update on troubled SF hotels
News / Brands
Latest news: McKillen sells stake in Irish group; update on troubled SF hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 30, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data, people and more.... Read More
Accor boosts expected full-year RevPAR growth to 20%
News / C Corps
Accor boosts expected full-year RevPAR growth to 20%
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 27, 2023
Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin cites performance in Asia, as well as financial and operational discipline.... Read More
Latest news: Hilton gets big conversion in Boston; IHG grows voco in Europe
News / Brands
Latest news: Hilton gets big conversion in Boston; IHG grows voco in Europe
October 27, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Wyndham, Smith Hill Capital, Mohari Hospitality
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Wyndham, Smith Hill Capital, Mohari Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 26, 2023
Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Chairman Stephen Holmes calling Choice Hotels' acquisition offer "a bit of a desperate plan." ... Read More
Choice wants to reengage; Wyndham further outlines strong objections
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Choice wants to reengage; Wyndham further outlines strong objections
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 26, 2023
As Wyndham reports earnings that includes another rejection of the proposed deal, Choice said it is ready to move expeditiously to negotiate binding terms.... Read More
Wyndham says Q3 results support standalone growth
News / C Corps
Wyndham says Q3 results support standalone growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 25, 2023
Strong 3Q23 delivered $402 million of revenues and $200 million of adjusted EBITDA, while returning $134 million of capital to shareholders.... Read More