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.
Deal activity: May 1-8, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 1-8, 2024
By Shawn Turner | May 8, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Related Companies selling the W Fort Lauderdale to Blackstone for $97.6 million.... Read More
Hilton sees 30% bump in day pass bookings
News / Asset Management
Hilton sees 30% bump in day pass bookings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
New deal with booking platform aims to further grow ancillary revenue opportunities for owners. ... Read More
Latest news: Ares buys UK portfolio; Marriott grows in Canada; first Meliá in Laos
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Ares buys UK portfolio; Marriott grows in Canada; first Meliá in Laos
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Hilton, IHCL, Marriott and more.... Read More
Webinar: How to appeal hotel property taxes
News / Asset Management
Webinar: How to appeal hotel property taxes
May 8, 2024
Join industry tax experts who offer practical, detailed advice on how to mount a successful property tax appeal.... Read More
Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
News / Asset Management
Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
Great explanation about ‘service from the heart’ approach to business from CHRIS-HOLA Lifetime Achievement Award winner.... Read More
Choice’s earnings mixed bag: RevPAR down, pipeline up
News / C Corps
Choice’s earnings mixed bag: RevPAR down, pipeline up
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2024
In its first earnings since failed Wyndham bid, RevPAR and fees were down but EBITDA and pipeline were up.... Read More
Why Apple REIT is taking a bigger bite of larger deals
News / REITs
Why Apple REIT is taking a bigger bite of larger deals
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
Apple Hospitality CEO Justin Knight said the transaction landscape hasn’t changed radically, which helps the REIT’s ability to compete, especially on larger deals. ... Read More
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging false Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more Breaking news about M&A, development, data a... Read More
Why franchising is rising in SE Asia: JLL report
News / Franchising
Why franchising is rising in SE Asia: JLL report
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
The report highlights what hotel owners in the region need to assess before franchising with a brand.... Read More
Marriott boosts Japan portfolio with KKR deal
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Marriott boosts Japan portfolio with KKR deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 7, 2024
KKR acquires 14 hotels out of bankruptcy from Unizo Holdings with plans to convert them to Four Points Express by Sheraton properties. ... Read More
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
News / Mergers and Acquistions
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024
Hotel assets remain in vogue, but investors cite borrowing costs (52%), labor costs (44%), and construction costs (26%) as biggest challenges. ... Read More
Choice’s CDO on where he thinks the company can grow
News / Franchising
Choice’s CDO on where he thinks the company can grow
By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2024
Choice Hotels International Chief Development Officer David Pepper talks about extended-stay, NUG and the premium value space.... Read More
Latest news: Extended-stay takes hit; Charlottesville deal; Accor soft brand to SF
News / Owners
Latest news: Extended-stay takes hit; Charlottesville deal; Accor soft brand to SF
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
‘Scale matters’: Why appetite for M&A is still there for Choice
News / Franchising
‘Scale matters’: Why appetite for M&A is still there for Choice
By Rob Schneider | May 3, 2024
Choice Hotels International CEO Patrick Pacious talks about M&A, moving up segments and the success of its extended-stay brands.... Read More
Latest news: Minor adding 50 in India; Lexington in NYC refinances; first Club Med in Middle East
News / Brands
Latest news: Minor adding 50 in India; Lexington in NYC refinances; first Club Med in Middle East
By Rob Schneider | May 3, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More