Upper Midscale

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Latest news: Pivot adds in Nebraska; Conrad to Athens; Paris bookings up
News / Management
Latest news: Pivot adds in Nebraska; Conrad to Athens; Paris bookings up
By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024
By Shawn Turner | June 27, 2024
Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024 false Deal activity: June 18-25, 2024 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leo Capital Management's acquisition of the Embassy Suites Orlando International Drive ICON Park in Florida. Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leo Capital Managemen... Read More
Aimbridge sues former COO alleging trade secrets theft
News / Asset Management
Aimbridge sues former COO alleging trade secrets theft
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 26, 2024
Third-party giant claims Avion Hospitality gained access to sensitive information and used it to interfere with management agreements and owner relationships. ... Read More
Consequences of Barcelona’s new STR ban
News / Insights
Consequences of Barcelona’s new STR ban
By Morgan Hines | June 26, 2024
Opinions mixed on how the city’s move will impact local hoteliers with some suggesting supply will be insufficient and wondering how and if the ban will be imposed. ... Read More
Latest news: New Marriott in Detroit; Artemis acquires; Dolce debuts in Turkey
News / Brands
Latest news: New Marriott in Detroit; Artemis acquires; Dolce debuts in Turkey
By Rob Schneider | June 26, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
How higher rates have changed SBA lending
News / Financing
How higher rates have changed SBA lending
By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2024
PMC Commercial Trust’s Laurie Ivy talks about the world of SBA 7(a) loans, borrower hesitation and higher loan-to-value ratios.... Read More
Singapore rebounds but investment lags: CBRE
News / Asia Pacific
Singapore rebounds but investment lags: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 25, 2024
Return of Chinese tourists and big events helps drive performance, but a cumulative 25% increase in construction costs is hindering development.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt takes Aces in NOLA; Hoxton to Nordics; budget deal in Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt takes Aces in NOLA; Hoxton to Nordics; budget deal in Japan
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 25, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Dallas still leads US construction pipeline
News / North America
Dallas still leads US construction pipeline
By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2024
The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows that the red-hot Texas market has 185 projects and over 21,000 rooms in its pipeline.... Read More
Why bankers will force more acquisitions this year
News / Financing
Why bankers will force more acquisitions this year
By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2024
Colliers’ Mark Owens talks about lenders forcing more transactions over the next year, and where banks are redistributing their money in the current capital market.... Read More
Latest news: Boyd interested in Penn; NH to Bangkok; Malmaison in York trades
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Boyd interested in Penn; NH to Bangkok; Malmaison in York trades
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 24, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Orient Express debut close; US performance up; Hilton development
News / Owners
Latest news: Orient Express debut close; US performance up; Hilton development
By Rob Schneider | June 21, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data, news and more.... Read More
Covivio, AccorInvest agree to €393 million asset swap
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Covivio, AccorInvest agree to €393 million asset swap
By Rob Schneider | June 21, 2024
The two French companies are consolidating their hotel properties and operating companies in a deal that started last November.... Read More
Apple Hospitality remains active as it closes two more deals
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Apple Hospitality remains active as it closes two more deals
By Rob Schneider | June 21, 2024
The REIT closed on a previously disclosed acquisition in Madison, Wisconsin, while also selling an asset in Greensboro, North Carolina.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Choice Hotels EMEA, Aimbridge, Dreamscape
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Choice Hotels EMEA, Aimbridge, Dreamscape
By Rob Schneider | June 20, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More