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.
Slowing RevPAR growth impacts brand selection: CBRE
News / Brands
Slowing RevPAR growth impacts brand selection: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 1, 2024
New report suggests with only 30% of brands examined achieving above-average RevPAR growth over the past five years, brand selection even more critical. ... Read More
Hyatt CEO explains reasons for lowering net room guidance
News / C Corps
Hyatt CEO explains reasons for lowering net room guidance
By Rob Schneider | November 1, 2024
Mark Hoplamazian talked about how brand standards and higher attrition played a role in NUG revision; further analysis of Grupo Piñero and pursuit of an asset-light strategy.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, AHLA, Wyndham, Noble
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, AHLA, Wyndham, Noble
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 31, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from stories of the past week include Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian on their deal with Grupo Piñero.... Read More
AHLA names Rosanna Maietta new leader
News / North America
AHLA names Rosanna Maietta new leader
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2024
The former head of the AHLA Foundation and head of communications returns to the fold to drive the association’s mission. ... Read More
Latest news: Lauderdale megadevelopment; Booking earnings; robust LatAm pipeline
News / Owners
Latest news: Lauderdale megadevelopment; Booking earnings; robust LatAm pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt reports solid earnings, adjusts NUG outlook
News / C Corps
Hyatt reports solid earnings, adjusts NUG outlook
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2024
Hyatt 3Q24 beats on RevPAR performance, but excluding the Grupo Piñero deal lowered its full year net rooms growth outlook 150 bps to 4.0 to 4.5%.... Read More
Noble acquires 3 hotels in Indianapolis suburb
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Noble acquires 3 hotels in Indianapolis suburb
By Rob Schneider | October 30, 2024
The acquisition streak continues as the Atlanta-based firm buys a trio of newly built hotels in a huge mixed-use development in Fishers, Indiana.... Read More
D.C. hotels and vacation rentals are getting Inauguration Day boost
News
D.C. hotels and vacation rentals are getting Inauguration Day boost
By Christina Jelski | October 30, 2024
With the next presidential election less than a week away, Washington, D.C., is already showing a spike in hotel and vacation rental bookings for the Jan. 20, 2025, inauguration.... Read More
Latest news: $24M Arizona refinance; Hilton converts in Cancun; Kasa adds in New Orleans
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: $24M Arizona refinance; Hilton converts in Cancun; Kasa adds in New Orleans
By Rob Schneider | October 30, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Exploring the ROI of sustainability
News
Exploring the ROI of sustainability
By Tamara Thiessen | October 29, 2024
As the hospitality industry faces growing pressure to lower its carbon footprint, experts say that choosing the most cost-effective method for development depends on the projects.... Read More
Why China is the right growth market for Ascott-Jin Jiang JV
News / Franchising
Why China is the right growth market for Ascott-Jin Jiang JV
By Rob Schneider | October 29, 2024
An executive for The Ascott Ltd. and regional analysts talked to Hotel Investment Today about the reasons for this JV and the benefits of franchise growth in China.... Read More
Latest news: Wyndham growth in China; Reubens acquire W SoBe; new 21c
News / Franchising
Latest news: Wyndham growth in China; Reubens acquire W SoBe; new 21c
By Rob Schneider | October 29, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Dallas continues to dominate US pipeline
News
Dallas continues to dominate US pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 29, 2024
The largest construction pipelines are in Dallas, Atlanta, Nashville, Phoenix and Austin, according Lodging Econometrics. ... Read More
Latest news: notable refis; US construction pipeline high; Orlando hotel sells
News
Latest news: notable refis; US construction pipeline high; Orlando hotel sells
By Rob Schneider | October 28, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deadline approaches for sustainability award
News
Deadline approaches for sustainability award
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 28, 2024
New program celebrates hotel projects that fight climate change and support guest health and equity. ... Read More