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.
Wyndham CEO on why he thinks the current RevPAR market is ‘transitory’
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Wyndham CEO on why he thinks the current RevPAR market is ‘transitory’
By Rob Schneider | July 26, 2024
 During the company’s second-quarter earnings call, CEO Geoff Ballotti said he’s bullish on the select-service market in the U.S. and Wyndham’s development pipeline. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Crescent, IHG, Trinity
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Hotel executive moves: Crescent, IHG, Trinity
By Rob Schneider | July 26, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Hyatt forms alliance with glamping brand Under Canvas
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Hyatt forms alliance with glamping brand Under Canvas
By Rob Schneider | July 26, 2024
World of Hyatt members can now book stays and earn and redeem points with the outdoor resort company, which has 13 locations across the U.S.... Read More
Latest news: Crescent adds in PHX; new Houston Bunkhouse; Hilton debuts in Nepal
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Latest news: Crescent adds in PHX; new Houston Bunkhouse; Hilton debuts in Nepal
By Rob Schneider | July 26, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, finance, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: FTI Consulting, Sunset Hotels & Resorts, Certares
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Quotes of the Week: FTI Consulting, Sunset Hotels & Resorts, Certares
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 25, 2024
Top quotes from the week's stories, including FTI Consulting's talking about Selina Hospitality's insolvency challenges.... Read More
RevPAR gains drive Accor's strong 1H earnings
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RevPAR gains drive Accor's strong 1H earnings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 25, 2024
Strong performance momentum to continue, especially in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, while net unit growth trending at 3% to 4%.... Read More
Why Travel + Leisure is optimistic about the rest of 2024
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Why Travel + Leisure is optimistic about the rest of 2024
By Rob Schneider | July 25, 2024
CEO Michael Brown talks about an optimistic earnings report, success in selling to new customers and overall trends in vacation ownership.... Read More
Latest news: Finance for Kauai resort; Bally's merger; residences for Nevis
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Latest news: Finance for Kauai resort; Bally's merger; residences for Nevis
July 25, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, finance, data and more.... Read More
Wyndham cuts full-year RevPAR guidance in Q2 earnings
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Wyndham cuts full-year RevPAR guidance in Q2 earnings
By Rob Schneider | July 24, 2024
The company updated its RevPAR growth outlook to essentially flat year-over-year but didn’t change adjusted EBITDA guidance.... Read More
Deal activity: July 16-24, 2024
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Deal activity: July 16-24, 2024
By Shawn Turner | July 24, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was JRK Property Holdings’ acquisition of the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California, from REIT Braemar Hotels & Resorts for $165 million.  ... Read More
Bifurcation continues in US deal market
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Bifurcation continues in US deal market
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 24, 2024
Size, ongoing performance generates 10 percentage point demand increase for select and extended-stay hotels. ... Read More
Latest news: Fattal refis in London; Park Hyatt adds in China; AHLA law database
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Latest news: Fattal refis in London; Park Hyatt adds in China; AHLA law database
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 24, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Trinity's strategic hire; Sonesta's first in Mexico; Valencia's big deal
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Latest news: Trinity's strategic hire; Sonesta's first in Mexico; Valencia's big deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 23, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Northstar rebrands Caribbean, Latin America events as ALIS CALA
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Northstar rebrands Caribbean, Latin America events as ALIS CALA
July 23, 2024
Formerly called CHRIS and HOLA, the newly introduced ALIS CALA event will utilize the appeal of the ALIS portfolio of events in the Americas to provide more networking and deal-making opportunities. ... Read More
Business travel spending could hit $1.48T
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Business travel spending could hit $1.48T
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 23, 2024
Boosted by economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum, spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028, according to the GBTA. ... Read More