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 / Owners

KSL partner reflects on M&A environment, company’s investments

By Rob Schneider | April 5, 2024

KSL Capital Partners’ John Ege talks bid-ask spread, Hersha Hospitality, steering into select-service with Mission Hill, and where the company would like to invest next.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: IHG partners with Iberostar in DR; meet World of One; WTTC predicts record spending

By Rob Schneider | April 5, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data featuring Hilton, Fern Estates, IHCL, Travelodge and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Trinity, Wyndham, Playa, Aperture

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 4, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week is Truist Securities analyst C. Patrick Scholes opining on the potential of Hilton expanding its newly acquired NoMad brand. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: KSL Resorts, Hilton, Selina Hospitality

By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2024

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: March 27-April 3, 2024

By Shawn Turner | April 4, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was BH Group and Süzer Group's acquisition of the W Hotel in Miami from the Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Co.... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Columbia Hospitality adds 4; US performance sags; Accor grows in India

By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data featuring Las Vegas Sands, Limestone, King Street, Travelodge and more.... Read More

News / EMEA

Israeli hoteliers look to Europe for growth

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 4, 2024

More players are looking to nearby Greece and beyond to balance the roller coaster rides they face in their home country.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

European deal activity down 19% in 2023

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 4, 2024

HVS HWE report suggests the worst is over and activity is off the a fairly strong start in 2024. ... Read More

News / C Corps

Ashford Inc. makes plans to delist from NYSE

By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2024

The Dallas-based company, which advises two other REITs, said it is taking steps to avoid the “substantial cost and expense of being a public reporting company.” The move is expected to save $2.5 million per year.... Read More

News / Management

Latest news; IHG expands in S. Korea; all-inclusive Hyde in Turkey; possible tax benefit for US hoteliers

By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data featuring Hyatt, AHLI, easyHotel, Accor, Ennismore, IHCL, Radisson and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Why the ‘mass affluent consumer’ drive KSL’s investments

By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2024

The Denver-based private equity firm has already invested billions in the hospitality industry, and there’s plenty of dry powder left in its latest $2 billion fund.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Accor growth in Asia; Hyatt's new brand; Queens hotel sells

By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2024

Breaking news about deals, development, data featuring DM Hotels, Valencia, Radisson, Aimbridge, Hilton and more.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Monarch finances 3; Coraltree adds vacation rentals; strong outlook for glamping

By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2024

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

News / Asset Management

Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 1, 2024

After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the DOJ and FTC could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion.... Read More

News

US boutique hotels hit higher RevPAR than counterparts

By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2024

A study from The Highland Group also found that while most boutiques are in urban centers, there is also increased demand in tertiary markets.... Read More

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