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.
How ‘augmented hospitality’ can affect hotels’ overall revenue
News / Latin America
How ‘augmented hospitality’ can affect hotels’ overall revenue
By Rob Schneider | April 25, 2024
Latin American hospitality executives discuss the opportunities and challenges they are facing and how to get deals done.... Read More
Latest news: US pipeline hits all-time high; Gramercy Park to reopen; stayAPT adds 30
News / Owners
Latest news: US pipeline hits all-time high; Gramercy Park to reopen; stayAPT adds 30
By Rob Schneider | April 24, 2024
Latest news: US hotel pipeline hits all-time high; NYC’s Gramercy Park Hotel to reopen; stayAPT adds 30 hotels false Latest news: US hotel pipeline hits all-time high; NYC’s Gramercy Park Hotel to reopen; stayAPT adds 30 hotels Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Ennismore... Read More
Wyndham falls short on earnings, but gets past tough comp
News / C Corps
Wyndham falls short on earnings, but gets past tough comp
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2024
While revenue and EPS fells short, Wyndham registered a record development pipeline of 243,000 rooms, an 8% year-over-year increase. ... Read More
Hilton earnings beat estimates, light on RevPAR growth
News / C Corps
Hilton earnings beat estimates, light on RevPAR growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2024
Net unit growth for the full year is expected to be robust at 6% to 6.5%; RevPAR growth nprojected at 2% to 4% for 2024.... Read More
Why 2023 was a ‘tremendous success’ for Caribbean hospitality
News / Caribbean
Why 2023 was a ‘tremendous success’ for Caribbean hospitality
By Rob Schneider | April 23, 2024
At the opening session of the 15th annual CHRIS conference, data experts explained why 2023 was such a great year for the Caribbean and why there’s even more room for optimism in 2024. ... Read More
Latest news: Standalone Four Seasons residences; CEO for Coast Hotels USA; Six Senses to Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: Standalone Four Seasons residences; CEO for Coast Hotels USA; Six Senses to Japan
By Rob Schneider | April 23, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A and management and more.... Read More
Noble House invests in Oregon coast portfolio
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Noble House invests in Oregon coast portfolio
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 23, 2024
Deal with The Pacific City Lodging Portfolio on the Oregon coast gives owners the opportunity to realize further growth versus an intended sale. ... Read More
Capital creates challenges in the Caribbean
News / Caribbean
Capital creates challenges in the Caribbean
By Rob Schneider | April 22, 2024
Caribbean investment leaders discuss the varying methods of capital stacks for hospitality investments in the region.... Read More
Leaders identify emerging trends at CHRIS
News / Brands
Leaders identify emerging trends at CHRIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 22, 2024
The 15th annual CHRIS conference starts with a CEO session where leaders focus on the changing face of luxury and development opportunities in the Caribbean. ... Read More
Latest news: Jet launches new brand; Caribbean legend Bell dies; Baron acquires
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Jet launches new brand; Caribbean legend Bell dies; Baron acquires
By Rob Schneider | April 22, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A and management and more.... Read More
Minor Hotels rebrands NH Hotel Group
News / Brands
Minor Hotels rebrands NH Hotel Group
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 22, 2024
The new Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is a strategic move to grow corporate identity, accelerate global growth. ... Read More
Hays exiting at Ashford Hospitality Trust
News / REITs
Hays exiting at Ashford Hospitality Trust
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 19, 2024
New CEO Stephen Zsigray comes from inside as the struggling REIT continues to sell assets and refinance debt.... Read More
MCR, BLT close on $632M refinance for 53-hotel portfolio
News / Financing
MCR, BLT close on $632M refinance for 53-hotel portfolio
By Rob Schneider | April 19, 2024
The refinance was securitized as a SASB CMSB transaction for the 53 hotels, which were valued at $960 million.... Read More
Latest news: Travelodge acquires in Spain; 50th Fairfield in China; Nammos’ debut property
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Travelodge acquires in Spain; 50th Fairfield in China; Nammos’ debut property
By Rob Schneider | April 19, 2024
Latest news: Travelodge acquires in Spain; 50th Fairfield in China; Nammos’ debut property false Latest news: Travelodge acquires in Spain; 50th Fairfield in China; Nammos’ debut property Breaking news about development, M&A and management, including Accor, Maya Hotels, Cycas Hospitality, Remington,... Read More
Hotel executive moves: DiamondRock, Waldorf Astoria NYC, Davidson Hospitality
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: DiamondRock, Waldorf Astoria NYC, Davidson Hospitality
By Rob Schneider | April 18, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More