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.
Florida’s resilience makes it a great hedge: JLL
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Florida’s resilience makes it a great hedge: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 21, 2024
Buyers paying higher price per key illustrates strong conviction in quality and long-term value of Florida hotel assets.... Read More
Latest news: Everwood buys in Green Bay; new Kempinski CEO; April US performance mixed
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Everwood buys in Green Bay; new Kempinski CEO; April US performance mixed
By Rob Schneider | May 21, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data from Banyan Tree, IHG, Tivoli, PM Group, Sonesta and more.... Read More
Why SASB CMBS refinances are on the rise
News / Financing
Why SASB CMBS refinances are on the rise
By Rob Schneider | May 21, 2024
JLL’s Kevin Davis explains why the SASB CMBS market is so active right now in the large loan space and why that activity isn’t slowing down anytime soon.... Read More
US inbound hits 89% of 2019 levels: JLL
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US inbound hits 89% of 2019 levels: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 20, 2024
Urban markets big beneficiary as European travel likely to outperform and Asian travel likely to continue to lag until mid-2025.... Read More
Latest news: Mohari-Weller $2.5B partnership; Trinity, Certares refi; Minor Q1 earnings
News / Owners
Latest news: Mohari-Weller $2.5B partnership; Trinity, Certares refi; Minor Q1 earnings
By Rob Schneider | May 20, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Brands see opportunity in China amid real estate crisis
News / Asia Pacific
Brands see opportunity in China amid real estate crisis
By Raini H.R. | May 20, 2024
Unfazed by developer debts, major hotel companies are sticking to partners and overall China growth targets.... Read More
Rising affluence in China creates robust luxury demand
News / Asia Pacific
Rising affluence in China creates robust luxury demand
By Rob Schneider | May 17, 2024
Bain’s study on the Chinese luxury travel market forecasts vigorous growth in the luxury market and says Chinese consumers are increasingly coming home to purchase luxury experiences.... Read More
Latest news: CoralTree adds in Vail; Extendam acquires 2 Sofitels; Hilton debuts Spark in UK
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: CoralTree adds in Vail; Extendam acquires 2 Sofitels; Hilton debuts Spark in UK
By Rob Schneider | May 17, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data from Marriott, Minor, Meliá and more.... Read More
New CDO at Wyndham
News / Franchising
New CDO at Wyndham
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 17, 2024
Sripathi steps up to take over for long-time development leader Chip Ohlsson.... Read More
Global report shows revenue hot spots in 2023
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Global report shows revenue hot spots in 2023
By Rob Schneider | May 17, 2024
HotStats report shows performance stabilization in the Americas, growth in Europe and plenty of potential — albeit geographically uneven — in the Middle East and Asia Pacific.... Read More
CBRE lowers RevPAR projection for 2024
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CBRE lowers RevPAR projection for 2024
By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2024
A weaker-than-expected first quarter and sticky inflation have caused CBRE to lower its RevPAR growth projection from 3% to 2% for 2024. ... Read More
Deal activity: May 7-15, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 7-15, 2024
By Shawn Turner | May 16, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Sega Sammy Holdings' sale of the Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Japan to Fortress Investment Group. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Minor, RIU, Rio Hotel & Casino
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Minor, RIU, Rio Hotel & Casino
By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: SAK acquires in DC; Margaritaville to Panama; Rentyl, Davidson partner
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: SAK acquires in DC; Margaritaville to Panama; Rentyl, Davidson partner
By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data from Maverick, Ennismore, IHG, IHCL, Accor, WorldHotels and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Partners Group, Aimbridge, Remington
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Partners Group, Aimbridge, Remington
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 16, 2024
The most noteworthy quotes from the past week's stories, including Aimbridge Hospitality CEO Craig Smith talking about the projected impact of continued reorganization.... Read More