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.
Why soft brands are pivotal to BWH Hotels’ success
News / Brands
Why soft brands are pivotal to BWH Hotels’ success
By Rob Schneider | April 12, 2024
CEO Larry Cuculic talks about growing WorldHotels, the company’s new extended-stay brand, growth in India and staying ‘sticky’ in the customer journey.... Read More
Investor demand pivots towards southern Europe
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Investor demand pivots towards southern Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 12, 2024
Cushman & Wakefield research suggests the Iberian Peninsula and Italy have the highest interest, while Spain and Portugal see a 17% uptick in interest from 2022. ... Read More
Latest news: Hilton resort push in Europe; jingle mail in SF; Remington adds in Texas
News / Brands
Latest news: Hilton resort push in Europe; jingle mail in SF; Remington adds in Texas
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 12, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, management and more.... Read More
Deal activity: April 4-9, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 4-9, 2024
By Shawn Turner | April 11, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Trinity Investments and Partners Group acquiring the Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Axe Management, Hospitality America, Trinity Investments
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Axe Management, Hospitality America, Trinity Investments
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 11, 2024
Among our top quotes from the past week is Axe Management Partners’ Gary Kwok talking about working with IHG on developing Garner hotels in Japan.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Choice, Loews, Wyndham
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Choice, Loews, Wyndham
By Rob Schneider | April 11, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: CMBS deal bump; Kimpton adds Lisbon; Marriott grows in Poland
News / Brands
Latest news: CMBS deal bump; Kimpton adds Lisbon; Marriott grows in Poland
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 11, 2024
Breaking news about development, financing, M&A, data and more.... Read More
UK leads bullish forecast for European transactions
News / Mergers and Acquistions
UK leads bullish forecast for European transactions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 11, 2024
Savills points to return of buyer interest from mid-cap private equity and institutions as drivers of increased volume. ... Read More
BWH Hotels' Cuculic on the 'story' of hotel growth
News / Brands
BWH Hotels' Cuculic on the 'story' of hotel growth
By Rob Schneider | April 11, 2024
BWH Hotels CEO talks about why he likes the company’s unique model, future growth plans and driving conversions.... Read More
Latest news: Certares buys in Boston; Taylor Swift boosts Singapore; Euro investments surging
News / Owners
Latest news: Certares buys in Boston; Taylor Swift boosts Singapore; Euro investments surging
By Rob Schneider | April 10, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development and data featuring IHG, Hilton, Marriott Crestline and more.... Read More
More global markets are growing RevPAR: STR
News
More global markets are growing RevPAR: STR
By Rob Schneider | April 9, 2024
The data company’s global 'bubble chart' update shows that 36 of 48 global markets grew RevPAR compared to the same period in 2023.... Read More
Latest news: Fairfield to Europe; Wyndham, Choice leadership moves; NH Collection to S Africa
News / Brands
Latest news: Fairfield to Europe; Wyndham, Choice leadership moves; NH Collection to S Africa
By Rob Schneider | April 9, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development and data featuring Ace, ECE, JLL and more.... Read More
‘Mid-major’ management company wants to grow into sweet spot
News / Management
‘Mid-major’ management company wants to grow into sweet spot
By Rob Schneider | April 9, 2024
Ben Campbell, the new CEO of Hospitality America, talks about growth in tertiary markets and attracting smaller fish for bigger goals.... Read More
Latest news: Hotel101 to NASDAQ; Hilton expands in Canada; new AAHOA chair
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Hotel101 to NASDAQ; Hilton expands in Canada; new AAHOA chair
By Rob Schneider | April 8, 2024
Latest news: Hotel101 will list on NASDAQ; Hilton expands in Canada; LBA adds portfolio false Latest news: Hotel101 will list on NASDAQ; Hilton expands in Canada; LBA adds portfolio Breaking news about deals, development and data featuring Wyndham, Pyramid, Meliá, Ergon, AAHOA and more. Breaking... Read More
Can IHG Garner a new sweet spot in Japan’s midscale?
News / Owners
Can IHG Garner a new sweet spot in Japan’s midscale?
By Raini H.R. | April 8, 2024
A newcomer in Asian hospitality investment, Axe Management Partners, could be IHG's lynchpin to grow its new brand, Garner, outside the U.S., starting with Japan. ... Read More