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.
Latest news: Ennismore, Hilton growth; research on travel tech preferences
News / Brands
Latest news: Ennismore, Hilton growth; research on travel tech preferences
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 9, 2023
The latest on development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
First look at the impact of war in Israel
News / EMEA
First look at the impact of war in Israel
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 9, 2023
Local hoteliers will face multiple challenges, but the global corporate operators have limited exposure.... Read More
Latest news: NewcrestImage buys; Wyndham grows Dolce; meet the Michelin Key
News / Brands
Latest news: NewcrestImage buys; Wyndham grows Dolce; meet the Michelin Key
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 9, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Amex GBT projects higher 2024 rates, occupancy
News
Amex GBT projects higher 2024 rates, occupancy
By Angelique Platas | October 6, 2023
Report authors concluded occupancy and room rates “are no longer linked” as hotels are “happy with lower occupancy so long as they can raise their rates.”... Read More
Top hoteliers partner to improve supplier sustainability initiatives
News
Top hoteliers partner to improve supplier sustainability initiatives
October 6, 2023
The Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP) seeks to improve supply chain logistics, collaboration, transparency and economies of scale with its trading partners.... Read More
LionGrove, roaring in Puerto Rico, is expanding into the US
News / Owners
LionGrove, roaring in Puerto Rico, is expanding into the US
By Rob Schneider | October 5, 2023
Owner-operator LionGrove has three properties in Puerto Rico valued at over $300 million. Now, it wants to take that approach to the U.S. and has $1B in assets as its goal.... Read More
5 minutes with Justin Jabara at The Lodging Conference
News / Owners
5 minutes with Justin Jabara at The Lodging Conference
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 5, 2023
Busy owner-operator sat down with Hotel Investment Today to discuss development, generating more GOP and plans to welcome a new child into the family.... Read More
Stock up on great pillows, mattresses, Hilton research suggests
News
Stock up on great pillows, mattresses, Hilton research suggests
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 5, 2023
Hilton releases extensive research results about guest wants and needs when it comes to sleep, pursuing new cultural experiences, connectivity and stretching the boundaries of business travel.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Ennismore, CapitaLand, Brittain
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Ennismore, CapitaLand, Brittain
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 5, 2023
Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including CapitaLand Investment's Siew Kim Beh discussing leadership surrounding sustainability initiatives.... Read More
Five hottest development markets in Latin America
News / Owners
Five hottest development markets in Latin America
By Rob Schneider | October 4, 2023
Data from Lodging Econometrics shows Mexico City leading the way at the end of Q2 2023 with the most new construction projects.... Read More
Latest news: First pure Waldorf residences; Hiltons trade in Portugal; Wyndham enters Barbados
News / Brands
Latest news: First pure Waldorf residences; Hiltons trade in Portugal; Wyndham enters Barbados
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 4, 2023
Breaking news on M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: September 26-October 3, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 26-October 3, 2023
By Shawn Turner | October 4, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Dynamic City Capital’s acquisition of the Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town in Arizona. ... Read More
Brittain moving into third-party white space
News / Owners
Brittain moving into third-party white space
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 4, 2023
Myrtle Beach-based family operation hires CDO, upgrades systems in preparation to fill perceived gaps in management arena.... Read More
Manager Aperture has big plans over next two years
News / Owners
Manager Aperture has big plans over next two years
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 4, 2023
Now separated from Banyan Investment Group, CEO Oswald wants to compete with the major third-party managers and sees M&A as one way forward.... Read More
As oil prices go up, will hotel performance go down?
News
As oil prices go up, will hotel performance go down?
By Rob Schneider | October 3, 2023
The answers to this age-old question vary. But with oil prices on the rise, it will surely be top of mind for hotel investors.... Read More