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.

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Waterton-Barings deal recaps two Outbound Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 19, 2025

This marks the second deal between the two firms after they acquired a property in Sedona last year.... Read More

News / Caribbean

Known for its value vacations, the D.R. expanding in luxury

By Christina Jelski | November 19, 2025

A roughly 18% increase in room inventory over the next three years is skewed toward the higher end of the market.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Brookfield buys Phoenix’s largest hotel from Blackstone

By Rob Schneider | November 18, 2025

The 1,003-key hotel was built in 2008 and had $45M in renovations in 2020. The amount Brookfield paid was undisclosed.... Read More

News / Latin America

Mexico, D.R. still LATAM’s hottest markets

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 18, 2025

Leaders in the region discuss hot markets, challenges, a pipeline reset and the transaction outlook.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Marriott resort in Missouri; Crestline adds in DC; Hawkins Way converts

By Rob Schneider | November 18, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Marriott files motion over Sonder 'attempted leverage'

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2025

Motion alleges Sonder tried to leverage guest safety to get wind-down financing; attempted stalking horse deal failed, as well. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Tallest hotel debuts; Laxmi adds in Philly; Agentic booking from Google

By Rob Schneider | November 17, 2025

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

News / On the Money

Amar Lalvani talks lifestyle truths

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2025

The president and creative director for Hyatt lifestyle brands talks about how to differentiate and even admits what it took to save the Standard brand.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: PPHE considers options; PwC UK forecast; PM adds in Cali

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 14, 2025

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

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, Marriott Vacations, Peachtree, Peregrine

By Rob Schneider | November 14, 2025

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: November 4-11, 2025

By Shawn Turner | November 13, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Vici Properties’ acquisition of seven casino properties from Golden Entertainment.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Blackstone buys in SF; $686M construction loan in Vegas; good week in US

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | November 13, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, Marriott, Chimera

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 13, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is STR's Amanda Hite talking about why forecasts were lowered again for 2025-2026.... Read More

News

Survey points to softer holiday travel season

By Rob Schneider | November 13, 2025

While Deloitte’s survey indicates that holiday travel intent is at its highest in recent years, more high-income Americans plan to make cuts this year.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

City of Memphis buys largest hotel for $22M

By Rob Schneider | November 12, 2025

The 590-key hotel is directly connected to Memphis’ Renasant Convention Center, which recently had $200 million in renovations. The city refers to it as an “essential asset.”... Read More

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