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.
‘Do you know analysts with 2 to 3 years of experience?’
News / Contributed Perspectives
‘Do you know analysts with 2 to 3 years of experience?’
By Terry Donovan and Lan Elliott | March 10, 2026
To avoid  a shortage of HRE analysts, schools, brands, owners, and managers need to build the analyst pipeline and prioritize development.... Read More
Latest news: Exec moves at IHG, Accor, Langham, Ashford; Tribeca hotel trades
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Exec moves at IHG, Accor, Langham, Ashford; Tribeca hotel trades
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 9, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, people, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Choice, PM, Singerman, Wyndham
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Choice, PM, Singerman, Wyndham
By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Ritz-Carlton Residences to Houston; conversion in Nashville; Samhi acquires Rare India
News / Owners
Latest news: Ritz-Carlton Residences to Houston; conversion in Nashville; Samhi acquires Rare India
By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Turning hotel turnover into an investment strategy
News / Contributed Perspectives
Turning hotel turnover into an investment strategy
By John Dorer | March 6, 2026
Stop treating churn as background noise and start treating it as an investment question that can be managed and improved.... Read More
Deal activity: February 24-March 2, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 24-March 2, 2026
By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust selling properties in New Mexico and Florida to undisclosed buyers for $153.5 million.... Read More
Canada investment strategy outlook: Colliers
News / North America
Canada investment strategy outlook: Colliers
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 5, 2026
Investors focus on well-located, high-quality assets, particularly those benefiting from brand affiliation, recent capex, or repositioning opportunities.... Read More
Latest news: Essex adds 6; Six Senses debuts in UK; St. Regis to New Zealand
News / Management
Latest news: Essex adds 6; Six Senses debuts in UK; St. Regis to New Zealand
By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: HVS, Peachtree, Chatham, Nikki Beach
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: HVS, Peachtree, Chatham, Nikki Beach
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 5, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this is HVS's Hala Matar Choufany suggesting GCC room night compression could hit 15% to 20% if the Iran conflict continues.... Read More
Latest news: Big Nashville project; developer adds 2 in Mesa; GHA adds Tokyu's 40
News / Owners
Latest news: Big Nashville project; developer adds 2 in Mesa; GHA adds Tokyu's 40
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Chatham makes first buys in almost 2 years
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Chatham makes first buys in almost 2 years
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2026
Six-pack of predominantly extended-stay Hiltons acquired; dividend increased 11%.... Read More
UK staged second-half comeback in 2025
News / EMEA
UK staged second-half comeback in 2025
By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2026
The rebound was supported by sustained growth in leisure and wellness demand, according to a Knight Frank report. But expectations are muted for 2026.... Read More
Latest news: Brown Palace for sale; $75M refi in California; trade in Texas
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Brown Palace for sale; $75M refi in California; trade in Texas
By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
GCC compression could hit 15% to 20%
News / EMEA
GCC compression could hit 15% to 20%
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2026
HVS President for Middle East and Africa says timing is critical with upcoming peak travel season potentially impacting hotel performance.... Read More
New CFO, CDO North America for Wyndham
News / Franchising
New CFO, CDO North America for Wyndham
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2026
Sripathi moves into CFO role from CDO, North America, while Wilner fills development role.... Read More