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.
STR’s Hite goes deeper on reforecast
News
STR’s Hite goes deeper on reforecast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2025
New administration bump has not yet taken hold and costs continue to creep up, creating a tough bottom-line environment.... Read More
Latest news: Dalata rejects bid; Sojourn acquires Salt Coast; Nashville property sale
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Dalata rejects bid; Sojourn acquires Salt Coast; Nashville property sale
By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
The wisdom of Barry Sternlicht
News / Insights
The wisdom of Barry Sternlicht
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 4, 2025
Making a rare appearance at a hotel investment conference, the chairman of Starwood Hotels talked about thinking outside the box, service, AI and more. ... Read More
Marriott CEO on why citizenM is the next brand it can scale
News / Franchising
Marriott CEO on why citizenM is the next brand it can scale
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025
Anthony Capuano discussed where citizenM fits in the company’s brand architecture, franchisees’ long-term optimism, and how NUG translates into fee growth.... Read More
Two Scandinavian companies make €1.27B bid for Dalata
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Two Scandinavian companies make €1.27B bid for Dalata
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025
Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS have made an all-cash bid for Irish hotel firm Dalata Hotel Group, which earlier this year said it was open to an offer.... Read More
Latest news: Four Seasons adds in Charleston; Choice international growth; Miraval residences in KSA
News / Brands
Latest news: Four Seasons adds in Charleston; Choice international growth; Miraval residences in KSA
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more... Read More
CEOs at NYU focus on marketplace resilience
News / Insights
CEOs at NYU focus on marketplace resilience
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 2, 2025
Despite near-term challenges, big brand CEOs say travel continues to trump, becoming more of a need than a want. ... Read More
CoStar, Tourism Economics downgrade US hotel forecast
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CoStar, Tourism Economics downgrade US hotel forecast
By Rob Schneider | June 2, 2025
Q1 underperformance and macroeconomic concerns led to lowered forecasted growth rates across top-line metrics for 2025 and 2026.... Read More
Latest news: $250M San Diego adaptive reuse; Marriott's first StudioRes; G6 Hospitality CDO leaving
News / Franchising
Latest news: $250M San Diego adaptive reuse; Marriott's first StudioRes; G6 Hospitality CDO leaving
By Rob Schneider | June 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Executive moves: AJ Capital, EVT, PM Hotel Group, Rosewood
News / Owners
Executive moves: AJ Capital, EVT, PM Hotel Group, Rosewood
By Rob Schneider | May 30, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: $136M refi in Hawaii; strong US demand last week; LXR debuts in Paris
News / Financing
Latest news: $136M refi in Hawaii; strong US demand last week; LXR debuts in Paris
By Rob Schneider | May 30, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: May 20-26, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 20-26, 2025
By Shawn Turner | May 29, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Park Hotels & Resorts’ sale of the Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf.... Read More
Exclusive: LARC forecast turns from dove to hawk, maybe
News
Exclusive: LARC forecast turns from dove to hawk, maybe
By Rob Schneider | May 29, 2025
The revised U.S. forecast features downward revisions to RevPAR, EBITDA and hotel values amid economic uncertainty from policy changes.... Read More
Latest news: Sage partners with CL Hotels; $86M refi in Arizona; Everhome Suites’ growth
News / Management
Latest news: Sage partners with CL Hotels; $86M refi in Arizona; Everhome Suites’ growth
By Rob Schneider | May 29, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Hotel Equities, KSL Capital Partners, citizenM
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Hotel Equities, KSL Capital Partners, citizenM
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 28, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week, was designer Kendra Jones-Lowell talking about the current state of new project development.... Read More