Upper Midscale

Read the latest trends and developments in the upper 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.
Designing lifestyle hotels with ROI in mind
News
Designing lifestyle hotels with ROI in mind
By Rob Schneider | July 30, 2024
At an ALIS Summer Update panel, design experts discuss the importance of flexibility, adding ROI to everything possible and having better budget transparency.... Read More
Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas
News / Brands
Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas
By Rob Schneider | July 30, 2024
Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas false Latest news: First Hyatt in Belize; new Mandarin in Bali; HEI adds in Dallas Breaking news about development, deals, data and more. Breaking news about development, deals, data and more. Brought to you... Read More
Record US pipeline with 9% bump
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Record US pipeline with 9% bump
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 30, 2024
For 2026, LE estimates 928 projects/101,796 rooms to open in the U.S. equating to a 1.8% new supply increase.... Read More
Will Singapore’s wellness plot be a hotel game changer?
News / Asia Pacific
Will Singapore’s wellness plot be a hotel game changer?
By Raini H.R. | July 29, 2024
Singapore is transforming a four-hectare plot into a wellness mecca. But can this ambitious project deliver both health and wealth? ... Read More
Here are the top transactions of 2024
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Here are the top transactions of 2024
By Rob Schneider | July 29, 2024
CoStar ranked the top 10 hotel transactions by price-per-room and room count. Here’s a closer look at the data.... Read More
What will it take for business travel to recover fully?
News / Owners
What will it take for business travel to recover fully?
By Rob Schneider | July 29, 2024
Panel at ALIS Summer Update in Dallas discusses how to bring business travel back fully, regulation challenges and adapting to AI.... Read More
Latest news: Onerous NYC bill delayed; gaming coming to UAE?; YourSpace on its way
News / Brands
Latest news: Onerous NYC bill delayed; gaming coming to UAE?; YourSpace on its way
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 29, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Wyndham CEO on why he thinks the current RevPAR market is ‘transitory’
News / C Corps
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
News / Owners
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
News / Brands
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
News / Management
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
News / Insights
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
News / C Corps
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
News / C Corps
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
News / Owners
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