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

Tariffs’ potential chilling effect

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2025

President Trump unleashes 10% tariffs across the globe with rates as high as 46% in markets like Vietnam. How will it impact hoteliers? ... Read More

News / Financing

Why IHG, Avana partnered on construction finance program

By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2025

The $250 million program is a “borrower-friendly alternative” for franchisees for four of IHG’s brands to stimulate new construction and reduce timelines.... Read More

News / Brands

Under Canvas curates new collection

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2025

The KSL Capital Partners-owned outdoor hospitality brand starts the new brand with properties in Michigan and Montana. ... Read More

News / EMEA

Signings in Africa off to great start in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2025

After actualizing a hefty 38% of anticipated openings in 2024, early 2025 shows promise with a 13% increase in deals signed, according to W Hospitality Group.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Deals in Texas, Indiana; Z selling London hotel; Fairmont’s Japan debut

By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2025

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

News / Owners

With college niche, Olympia plans selective growth

By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2025

John Schultzel of Olympia Hospitality said the company has found a niche in the college hotel space, which offers a nice mix with its destination and select-service assets.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: AJ Capital buys in Boulder; Accor sees big US travel cuts; Archer €567M refi

By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2025

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

News / Owners

Singapore-focused hospitality REIT’s global lens

By Raini H.R. | April 1, 2025

Acquisition of the Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya is a start, but don't expect Far East Hospitality Trust to be aggressive in going beyond its Singapore roots.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Europe investment to ramp up in 2025

By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2025

Cushman & Wakefield report also finds that 70% of investors expect European hotel values to rise in 2025, with Madrid, Barcelona and Rome preferred.... Read More

News / Debt and Equity

Latest news: Dispute over NYC Margaritaville; sale in Charleston; first Ruby in Berlin

By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2025

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

Driving GOP: Why offense still wins games

By Edward Mady | March 31, 2025

But it’s only winnable when the owner, the brand, the operator, the culture and the sales and marketing team are on offense together.... Read More

News / Owners

No ‘wait and see’ for Gencom

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 31, 2025

Miami-based investor continues to find off-market deals with some form of distress and has three more lined up.... Read More

News / Owners

Executive moves: Concord, Dreamscape, KSL, Stonebridge

By Rob Schneider | March 28, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Luxe sales surge in Europe; Tempo international debut; Myanmar earthquake

By Rob Schneider | March 28, 2025

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

News / Brands

How empty spaces created brand opportunity for Hyatt

By Rob Schneider | March 28, 2025

Hyatt’s Dan Hansen talks about what owners are telling him and creating the conversion-friendly Hyatt Select brand, giving owners with aging assets flexibility.... Read More

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