Midscale

Read the latest trends and developments in the midscale 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.
Being authentic beats out being perfect: Hyatt’s Hoplamazian
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Being authentic beats out being perfect: Hyatt’s Hoplamazian
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 24, 2024
 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award winner talked to ALIS crowd about leadership and what the industry can share to help increase diversity in the c-suite.  ... Read More
What’s keeping industry leaders awake at night
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What’s keeping industry leaders awake at night
By Juliana Shallcross | January 24, 2024
 Leaders from different industry segments discussed what lies ahead with AI, adaptability and next gen travelers as key issues to watch.  ... Read More
Latest news: Marriott expands Apartments; ground-up from Sonesta; Margaritaville in KC
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Latest news: Marriott expands Apartments; ground-up from Sonesta; Margaritaville in KC
By Rob Schneider | January 24, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Why steady, consistent is good news in 2024
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Why steady, consistent is good news in 2024
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024
STR and Tourism Economics released a revised hotel growth projection on Day 1 of ALIS. We take a deeper dive into the numbers and what they mean.... Read More
Big brands use ALIS to recap pipelines, accomplishments
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Big brands use ALIS to recap pipelines, accomplishments
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024
Here is a summary of what the biggest brands boasted about in the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Arizona Biltmore sells for $705M; Dallas dominates pipeline; Marriott to add big in China
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Latest news: Arizona Biltmore sells for $705M; Dallas dominates pipeline; Marriott to add big in China
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video interview: Ferit Ferhangil, Waramaug Hospitality
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ALIS video interview: Ferit Ferhangil, Waramaug Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to the new CEO of the nationwide ownership group about the potential impact on pending interest rate cuts, development tailwinds and headwinds, and more.  ... Read More
ALIS video interview: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Accor
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ALIS video interview: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Accor
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to Accor’s new group strategy officer and CEO of the Orient Express brand at ALIS about growth, what she expects in the M&A market and more.... Read More
Disruptors dish at ALIS on latest in development
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Disruptors dish at ALIS on latest in development
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024
A quartet of hotel executives talked about extended-stay, luxury, technology and public-private partnerships as part of a “Development Disruptors” panel on the first day of ALIS.... Read More
Focus on topline; don’t expect too much distress selling: ALIS strategists
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Focus on topline; don’t expect too much distress selling: ALIS strategists
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2024
Experienced Day 1 panel shares their opinions on what will drive bottom lines and tries to explain the ongoing dearth of deals.... Read More
Latest news: STR adjusts forecasts; Hotel Equities partners; record US 4Q pipeline
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Latest news: STR adjusts forecasts; Hotel Equities partners; record US 4Q pipeline
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video interview: Julienne Smith, IHG Hotels & Resorts
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ALIS video interview: Julienne Smith, IHG Hotels & Resorts
By Rob Schneider | January 22, 2024
IHG's chief development officer for the U.S. talked about development opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. ... Read More
ALIS video interview: Tony Capuano, Marriott International
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ALIS video interview: Tony Capuano, Marriott International
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2024
 Hotel Investment Today launches its 2024 ALIS video interview series with Tony Capuano, CEO of Marriott International.  ... Read More
Choice seeks to nominate 8 people to Wyndham board
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Choice seeks to nominate 8 people to Wyndham board
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2024
Expected move being made to influence shareholders to approve Choice's bid to acquire its rival Wyndham.... Read More
Questions to consider when evaluating big renovation
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Questions to consider when evaluating big renovation
By Greg Freedman and Daniel Lebensohn, BH3 | January 19, 2024
It’s critical to understand and evaluate the customer, value versus cost, and strategy and capitalization.... Read More