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.
Avana’s co-founder on how private credit has changed
News / Financing
Avana’s co-founder on how private credit has changed
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Sanat Patel talks about loans Avana writes in hospitality, how that mix could change and lender creativity.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Island, Starwood Capital
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Island, Starwood Capital
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Second Hoxton to Chicago; Waldorf debuts in Japan; USTOA advises after tariffs
News / Brands
Latest news: Second Hoxton to Chicago; Waldorf debuts in Japan; USTOA advises after tariffs
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was R.W. Baird's Michael Bellisario estimating the impact of the newly announced tariffs by the Trump administration.... Read More
Deal activity: March 26-April 1, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 26-April 1, 2025
By Shawn Turner | April 3, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was AJ Capital Partner’s acquisition of the Hotel Boulderado hotel in Boulder, Colorado.... Read More
Latest news: Refi in SF; US hotels up last week; Olympia adds 4 in Virginia
News / Financing
Latest news: Refi in SF; US hotels up last week; Olympia adds 4 in Virginia
By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Tariffs’ potential chilling effect
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
Why IHG, Avana partnered on construction finance program
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
Signings in Africa off to great start in 2025
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
Latest news: Deals in Texas, Indiana; Z selling London hotel; Fairmont’s Japan debut
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
With college niche, Olympia plans selective growth
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
Latest news: AJ Capital buys in Boulder; Accor sees big US travel cuts; Archer €567M refi
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
Singapore-focused hospitality REIT’s global lens
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
Marriott plans to double midscale brand in Europe
News / Brands
Marriott plans to double midscale brand in Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 1, 2025
By the end of 2026, plans call for reaching 50 Four Points Flex by Sheraton, becoming the company’s fastest growing brand in Europe.... Read More
Europe investment to ramp up in 2025
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