Upscale

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News / Asset Management

Ashford fills president's role

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 25, 2025

Sanchez steps in after serving as CEO of subsidiary Premier and head of real estate development for Ashford; new COO named, as well. ... Read More

News / Owners

Following Marriott integration, citizenM owners change name

By Rob Schneider | November 24, 2025

The newly named Another Star also announced a $685 million hotel portfolio refinance with J.P. Morgan and KSL Capital Partners.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Houston hotel rebrands; RIU reopening in Jamaica; first JW in Portugal

By Rob Schneider | November 24, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

PPHE considers sale, capital infusion

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 24, 2025

European operator has appointed Rothschild & Co as its financial adviser for the strategic review and sale process.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Former Park SF assets sell at big discount

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 23, 2025

Newbond Holdings and Conversant Capital could be buying at a bargain as the market starts to rebound, attracting capital from the likes of Blackstone. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Casetta, Davidson, Minor, Ritz-Carlton Yacht

By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Mission Hill's $440M CMBS refi; new luxe in San Antonio; notable acquisition loans

By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Ashford Trust selling 3 hotels for $69.5M

By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2025

The Dallas-based REIT has continued to sell assets over the past few years to deleverage risk, improve cash flow and enhance liquidity.... Read More

News / North America

AHLA urges lawmakers to make fixes ahead of World Cup, Olympics

By Christina Jelski | November 21, 2025

AHLA CEO Maietta urged Congress to release the maximum allowable number of H-2B visas to address the industry’s persistent labor shortage.... Read More

News

Thanksgiving travel no turkey

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 20, 2025

Record numbers will hit the road and skies next week with warm weather destinations most popular, according to Amadeus data.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: November 7-18, 2025

By Shawn Turner | November 20, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Brookfield’s acquisition from Blackstone of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Pebblebrook completes sale; US hotels down; Series by Marriott global debut

By Rob Schneider | November 20, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, Sunswept Resorts, Hotel Equities, Equinox

November 20, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hyatt's Amar Lalvani talking about how to differentiate lifestyle brands in a sea of sameness.... Read More

News / Franchising

Choice expands into Africa with 3-hotel deal

By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025

The company has been touting its international growth of late, including expansions into new markets and an international NUG of 8.3% YOY.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: HAP buys in Atlanta; Memphis deal update; US occupancy falls again

By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025

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

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