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.
Rebounding Park selling more non-core assets
News / REITs
Rebounding Park selling more non-core assets
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
Three more deals coming beyond five already in progress; Park also reaffirms full-year guidance. ... Read More
Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
News / Management
Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
Lawsuit against David Johnson alleges a violation of contractual restrictive covenant obligations; asks court for expedited discovery. ... Read More
Download our November deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our November deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 9, 2025
Among the highlights: acquisitions of high-profile hotels in Singapore, Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco.... Read More
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
News / Asia Pacific
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
By Raini H.R. | December 8, 2025
It’s low-cost, high returns, fast payback. Yet, few takers. Players in Asia’s outdoor lodging want that changed and here’s why and how.... Read More
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
News / Financing
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
By Rob Schneider | December 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
The hotel perspective: OTA’s AI partnerships
News / Asset Management
The hotel perspective: OTA’s AI partnerships
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 8, 2025
Hospitality industry stakeholders weigh in on hotel distribution: Who is likely to win in an AI era? ... Read More
Executive moves: Accor, Hyatt, Stonebridge, Tortuga
News / Owners
Executive moves: Accor, Hyatt, Stonebridge, Tortuga
By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Why social-recovery spaces are outperforming
News / Contributed Perspectives
Why social-recovery spaces are outperforming
By Daryn Berriman | December 5, 2025
While traditional spas struggle with staffing shortages and wage inflation, a new asset class is generating returns up to 2.5x higher per square meter.... Read More
Latest news: World Cup forecast, draws; Barrière rebrands; Curio to London
News / Brands
Latest news: World Cup forecast, draws; Barrière rebrands; Curio to London
December 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: KWHP, Waterford, Driftwood, Tortuga
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: KWHP, Waterford, Driftwood, Tortuga
December 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners' Webb Wilson referencing his grandfather when it comes to strategy.... Read More
Deal activity: November 25-December 2, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 25-December 2, 2025
By Shawn Turner | December 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Blackstone’s acquisition of the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco.... Read More
Latest news: US results mixed; deals in Georgia, Alabama; Marriott debut in Congo
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: US results mixed; deals in Georgia, Alabama; Marriott debut in Congo
By Rob Schneider | December 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, data, development and more.... Read More
Latest news: CDL buys in London; Fortress selling in CALA; Aimbridge adds all-inclusive
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: CDL buys in London; Fortress selling in CALA; Aimbridge adds all-inclusive
By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, data, development and more.... Read More
Burba named ALIS Lifetime Achievement winner
News / Insights
Burba named ALIS Lifetime Achievement winner
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 3, 2025
The founder of ALIS with a career that goes back to 1978 will be honored for his actions, deeds and great accomplishments.... Read More
‘Curse of Kemmons’ influences KWHP
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
‘Curse of Kemmons’ influences KWHP
By Rob Schneider | December 2, 2025
Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners CIO Webb Wilson discusses a deal for Sotherly, an interest in short-term rentals, and the deal environment.... Read More