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.
Latest news: Westbrook to sell another Ritz; $99M refi in DC, Aimbridge names LATAM leader
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Westbrook to sell another Ritz; $99M refi in DC, Aimbridge names LATAM leader
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2026
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Quotes of the week: Accor, Berkadia, L+R, RIDA Development
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Accor, Berkadia, L+R, RIDA Development
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 5, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Cody Bradshaw talking about L+R’s newly launched hybrid capital and operating partner model.... Read More
ALIS experts discuss how to empower, enable leaders
News
ALIS experts discuss how to empower, enable leaders
By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2026
During an ALIS panel on leadership and empowerment, experts discussed balancing results and when employees should have guardrails.... Read More
Deal activity: January 27-February 2, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 27-February 2, 2026
By Shawn Turner | February 5, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was an affiliate of Bridgeton acquiring the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel in Florida for $67.5 million.... Read More
Latest news: First Hard Rock in Puerto Rico; US hotels down; Stonebridge, PM add
News / Owners
Latest news: First Hard Rock in Puerto Rico; US hotels down; Stonebridge, PM add
By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2026
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Choice commits to 100 more hotels in Africa
News / Brands
Choice commits to 100 more hotels in Africa
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
Choice EMEA is adding three hotels in Kenya and plans to open 100 more across the continent by 2035.... Read More
Latin American pipeline surges through 2025
News / Latin America
Latin American pipeline surges through 2025
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
Pipeline projects in Latin America rose 13% in Q4, with Mexico, Brazil and the Dominican Republic leading the way.... Read More
Developers talk deals, value add, capex, brands
News
Developers talk deals, value add, capex, brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 4, 2026
ALIS Boardroom panel on dealmaking focuses on, among other things, when to buy and when to walk away.... Read More
Latest news: Big Louisville conversion; Orlando EB-5 deal; $360M loan for Four Seasons
News / Owners
Latest news: Big Louisville conversion; Orlando EB-5 deal; $360M loan for Four Seasons
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
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Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
News
Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
During an ALIS panel on evaluating market opportunities, panelists discussed the current value of big boxes and the lure of soft brands.... Read More
Canada pipeline shows continued momentum
News / North America
Canada pipeline shows continued momentum
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Construction starts were up 60% year-over-year and reached the highest number of starts since 2023.... Read More
Latest news: Columbia adds in Seattle; Dreamscape to Santa Monica; IHG signs 4 in UK
News / Management
Latest news: Columbia adds in Seattle; Dreamscape to Santa Monica; IHG signs 4 in UK
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
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ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
News
ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Experts on the first day of the ALIS Design+ conference discussed the appeal of great design, lifestyle hotels and the economic impact of F&B.... Read More
US hotel transactions up 17.5% last year
News / North America
US hotel transactions up 17.5% last year
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
The JLL study found that debt markets for hotels remain increasingly strong, with private equity leading the way and HNWI and foreign capital picking up as well.... Read More
Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
News / Financing
Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
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