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.

News / Asset Management

Investors look to flex-space design to boost bottom line

By Stefani C. O'Connor | June 7, 2024

How best to leverage the intrinsic value of a hotel’s public spaces for revenue generation a key topic at NYU conference.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, Minor, Dusit International

June 6, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

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Values will increase 4% in 2024: LARC

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 6, 2024

While positive signals remain, researchers said the uncertainty of the U.S. presidential election, a 2025 slowdown in group pace and pending union negotiations are among the challenges to monitor.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 28-June 4, 2024

By Shawn Turner | June 6, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Host Hotels & Resorts’ acquisition of the Turtle Bay Resort from Blackstone Real Estate for $725 million.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Whitestone buys in Atlanta; US performance mixed; Realty Capital adds in DFW

By Rob Schneider | June 6, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Interest rate expectation reset taking hold

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 6, 2024

In an interview with JLL’s Kevin Davis at the NYU conference, topics ranges from the potential impact of the upcoming election to deal reforecasting and the San Francisco market. ... Read More

News / Brands

Inside Choice’s push into upscale

By Rob Schneider | June 5, 2024

Fresh off a failed M&A play, the hotel company is using a previous acquisition to fuel an expanded push into the upscale category and beyond.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Conrad sells in Seoul; Blackstone pursues Village Hotels; Reverb for Scottsdale

By Rob Schneider | June 5, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data from Marriott, Archipelago, Four Seasons, Hyatt, IHG and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Full-service projects rebound, dominate global pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2024

Lodging Econometrics’ 1Q24 report shows a 6% increase in projects, 3% increase in rooms, year-over-year. ... Read More

News / Asset Management

CEOs debate potential of AI

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2024

At an NYU conference CEO panel, opinions varied on how AI can be used today in the back- and front-of-house. Plus, takeaways on trending topics.... Read More

News / Brands

Where Sonesta thinks future growth will come from

By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2024

Whether it be third-party management, international expansion or M&A, the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. has many options.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Ashford Hospitality Trust sells two; Raines adds 16 in Texas; Pendry expands in Mexico

By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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‘Bill Gates got it dead wrong’

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 3, 2024

Despite some near-term headwinds, industry leaders feel good about their prospects as investors gather in New York City for the NYU investment conference.... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024

Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years false Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years The company is growing organically and through M&A with recent acquisitions of the Graduate and NoMad brands. It’s also adding a global lifestyle president. The company is growi... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Marriott adds 3 luxury properties; Whitbread expands in Ireland; Aman adding Janu to UAE

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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