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.
Latest news: PPHE deal in London; Choice marketing move; new debt fund
News / Owners
Latest news: PPHE deal in London; Choice marketing move; new debt fund
August 13, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Denmark’s Core Hospitality takes 14 Zleep hotels
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Denmark’s Core Hospitality takes 14 Zleep hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 13, 2024
Core grows exponentially via the brand still owned by H World Hospitality, which keeps the Zleep hotels outside of Denmark.... Read More
Latest news: Davidson adds USVI; Rockpoint sells in DC; Hyatt Orlando sale?
News / Management
Latest news: Davidson adds USVI; Rockpoint sells in DC; Hyatt Orlando sale?
By Rob Schneider | August 12, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
When will business in China turn around?
News / Asia Pacific
When will business in China turn around?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 12, 2024
Real estate woes, slow return of inbound flights continue to impact business in China. Experts weigh in on the challenges and timelines.... Read More
Emerging trends in Bali performance, development
News / Asia Pacific
Emerging trends in Bali performance, development
By Pierre Marechal | August 12, 2024
JLL's Marechal reports Bali's resurgence is creating opportunities in high-growth areas like Sanur, Tanjung Benoa, Jimbaran/Uluwatu, and Ubud.... Read More
Why new supply in upscale can be a tailwind
News
Why new supply in upscale can be a tailwind
By Rob Schneider | August 12, 2024
Why new supply in upscale can be a tailwind for the industry false Why new supply in upscale can be a tailwind for the industry We talked to CoStar’s Jan Freitag about the current state of hotels, why RevPAR forecasts are being cut back and the latest on leisure demand. We talked to CoStar’s Jan... Read More
Latest news: Expedia lowers outlook; Docent's growth; Nomura buys in Japan
News / Owners
Latest news: Expedia lowers outlook; Docent's growth; Nomura buys in Japan
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 9, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Executive moves: Aimbridge, Marriott, Ohana, Peachtree
News / Owners
Executive moves: Aimbridge, Marriott, Ohana, Peachtree
By Rob Schneider | August 9, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
STR maintains forecast of slight RevPAR gains
News
STR maintains forecast of slight RevPAR gains
By Rob Schneider | August 8, 2024
Despite some softening in the second quarter, the revised forecast by STR and Tourism Economics calls for slight adjustments to ADR (downward) and occupancy (upward) for the next 18 months.... Read More
Latest news: Reverb to Pensacola; Braemar refis; LatAm pipeline update
News
Latest news: Reverb to Pensacola; Braemar refis; LatAm pipeline update
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2024
Breaking news on data, development, deals and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Hotels Association of New York, STR, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Hotels Association of New York, STR, Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 8, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from this week's stories, including Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta talking about evolving demand trends.... Read More
Choice lowers RevPAR guidance for the rest of 2024
News / C Corps
Choice lowers RevPAR guidance for the rest of 2024
By Rob Schneider | August 8, 2024
The company saw new quarterly records for total revenue and adjusted EBITDA but said its Q2 RevPAR was down 0.5% year over year. ... Read More
US RevPAR stabilizing; CMBS, SASB fuels big deals: JLL
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
US RevPAR stabilizing; CMBS, SASB fuels big deals: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2024
The brokerage and advisory publishes its US investment trends report, suggesting capital will gravitate to assets in high barrier-to-entry markets that cater to a diverse customer mix.... Read More
Hilton’s Nassetta talks macros, consumer trends
News / C Corps
Hilton’s Nassetta talks macros, consumer trends
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2024
During 2Q24 earnings call, the president and CEO expresses confidence in delivering as he discusses global performance, growth opportunities.... Read More
Deal activity: July 30-August 5, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 30-August 5, 2024
By Shawn Turner | August 7, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was BDT & MSD Partners acquiring the rights for the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., at an auction for $100 million.... Read More