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.
Could 2026 see return to normal for foreign inbound?
News
Could 2026 see return to normal for foreign inbound?
By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025
Colliers’ 2026 CRE outlook hits on familiar themes, while also offering up opportunities for hospitality growth over the next year.... Read More
Are Americans ready for AI-booked travel?
News
Are Americans ready for AI-booked travel?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 12, 2025
New Accenture research suggests increasingly the answer is ‘yes,’ with some review or approval. ... Read More
Booking’s Ransom on AI’s role in online travel
News / Asset Management
Booking’s Ransom on AI’s role in online travel
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2025
Booking Holdings' chief strategy officer Rob Ransom discusses OTA value, marketing in the age of AI and growth across the portfolio.... Read More
SVC sells even more Sonestas
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
SVC sells even more Sonestas
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 12, 2025
Phoenix-based developer and equity partner buy five assets in Arizona for $72 million. ... Read More
Latest news: REIT CEO resigns; big construction loan in Vegas; Miiro brand refi
News / REITs
Latest news: REIT CEO resigns; big construction loan in Vegas; Miiro brand refi
By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
By Shawn Turner | December 11, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Pebblebrook Hotel Trust’s sale of the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago to a local investor.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, LARC, AHT, Equinox Hotels
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, LARC, AHT, Equinox Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 11, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting's Ryan Meliker analyzing the price paid for the InterCon Times Square.... Read More
Latest news: 2026 perfect storm; Davidson adds in Chicago; Outset by Hilton debut
News / Asset Management
Latest news: 2026 perfect storm; Davidson adds in Chicago; Outset by Hilton debut
December 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Palladium opens in NYC; Quorum adds Indian Wells; Four Seasons to Brazil
News / Brands
Latest news: Palladium opens in NYC; Quorum adds Indian Wells; Four Seasons to Brazil
By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Noble adds 35 Sonesta extended-stays
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Noble adds 35 Sonesta extended-stays
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2025
More than 4,000 rooms under the Sonesta Simply Suites brand have stable cash flow and will be immediately accretive to Noble’s business.... Read More
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
News / Brands
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
By Rob Schneider | December 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
News / Management
Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
Lawsuit against David Johnson alleges a violation of contractual restrictive covenant obligations; asks court for expedited discovery. ... Read More
Download our November deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our November deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 9, 2025
Among the highlights: acquisitions of high-profile hotels in Singapore, Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco.... Read More
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
News / Asia Pacific
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
By Raini H.R. | December 8, 2025
It’s low-cost, high returns, fast payback. Yet, few takers. Players in Asia’s outdoor lodging want that changed and here’s why and how.... Read More
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
News / Financing
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
By Rob Schneider | December 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More