Upscale

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News / Management

GHL Hoteles expands in Panama, Peru

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 2, 2025

Colombia-based management company grows to 8,000 keys across Latin America.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Speed as important as price in Hyatt sale

By Rob Schneider | July 1, 2025

Analysts say Hyatt’s sale of 15 Playa resorts fulfills an asset-light commitment, generates some cash and an all-important boost to Hyatt’s all-inclusive portfolio.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Limelight to Charleston; $39M loan in Tennessee; Six Senses to Bangkok

By Rob Schneider | July 1, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyatt sells 15 Playa assets for $2 billion

By Rob Schneider | June 30, 2025

The $2 billion sale to Tortuga Resorts will pay for a majority of Hyatt’s $2.6 billion acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts earlier this month. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Goldman scraps Greek plans; LA fights wage deal; $54M refi in Sag Harbor

By Rob Schneider | June 30, 2025

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

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Peachtree, PEG, Sonder, Stonebridge

By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: McKibbon buys in Orlando; Emblems to Canada; Blue Diamond sub-brand

By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2025

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

News / Management

Why homegrown talent gives McKibbon Hospitality an edge

By Rob Schneider | June 26, 2025

CEO Randy Hassen discusses his 34-year career with the company, why the third-party manager continues to grow, and what makes him optimistic for the second half of 2025.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: June 18-24, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 26, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was RE Capital’s sale of the Ruby Stella hotel in London to LaSalle Investment Management for £48 million.... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Valor adds in Caribbean; US hotels up last week; voco to debut in Canada

By Rob Schneider | June 26, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: TLTsolutions, Woodmont, Mirbeau

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 26, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include TLTsolution's Tracy Prigmore about taking more risks in her career journey.... Read More

News / Brands

Marriott signs City Express deal in El Salvador

By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2025

The company is partnering with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to debut its City Express brand in El Salvador.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: First US hotels join Marine & Lawn; HRI adds in New Orleans; Macau hotel sells

By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2025

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

Creative structuring by female founders

By Amanda Staerker | June 25, 2025

Female Founders in Hospitality member talks about the keys for women to earn seats at more deal tables. ... Read More

News / Owners

Tidal secures $49M for Raleigh redevelopment

By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2025

Mavik provided the financing for the $49 million construction loan to redevelop a Holiday Inn in Raleigh, North Carolina, into a Hotel Indigo.... Read More

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