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 / Brands

The Big 5 dominate African pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024

W Hospitality releases its annual report on activity in Africa, noting strong growth in both North and sub-Saharan Africa, and increased development in the resort sector.... Read More

News / Owners

Hospitality exec on why we need disruption in construction

By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2024

During Hunter’s “Main Street Talks” panel, the focus was on challenges with construction, financing and potential oversaturation of extended-stay.... Read More

News / Brands

How brands, owners manufacture ‘a product that doesn’t exist’

By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2024

Four hospitality executives discuss the latest on development, finance, F&B and unique conversions.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Braemar Hotels faces board challenge from activist investor

By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2024

On Friday, Blackwells Capital nominated new members for half of Braemar Hotels & Resort’s board after trying to acquire the company in December. Braemar says it is rejecting the nominations.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: AmEx GBT to acquire CWT for $570M; Hotel Equities adds; new Euro fund

By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Whitbread, 25hours, Radisson, Hilton, MGM and more. ... Read More

News / Owners

Build, buy, sell: How deals are getting done

By Rob Schneider | March 22, 2024

An executive panel at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference discusses “win-win” deals, distressed assets and the current construction market.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: APAC boost from Taylor Swift; Accor grows in Hamburg; Lemon Tree adds

By Rob Schneider | March 22, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Accor, Hilton, Ryman and more... Read More

News / Brands

Accor cooks up new F&B value

By Raini H.R. | March 22, 2024

The new way to an owner’s heart is through the stomach. Watch Accor's huge appetite to refresh F&B for its Premium, Midscale and Economy brands in Asia and the Middle East. ... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton Investor Day reinforces path to 6-7% NUG

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2024

Analysts weigh in on what they heard at Hilton’s show and came away predicting upside on unit growth and performance expected to match expectations. ... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

HICAP Update session covers rebounding markets, M&A trends

By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 21, 2024

Panelists offer their take on Hong Kong’s slow rebound and how interest rates are impacting the transaction market.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: New TPG HQ; US, Canada data; Iberian jv formed

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2024

Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Mandarin Oriental, Spire Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 21, 2024

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Hotel Equities, Soho House

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 21, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week is Blackstone's Scott Treblico talking about how the travel ecosystem is evolving and how it could impact the future positioning of hotel brands. ... Read More

News / Owners

The CapEx cliff and the misalignment between brands, owners

By Rob Schneider | March 21, 2024

Executives from Noble Investment Group, Blackstone and Brookfield discussed the current CapEx situation and the evolution of brands on Day 1 at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: March 13-18, 2024

By Shawn Turner | March 20, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Bradford Allen Hospitality Investments acquisition of the Aloft Glendale at Westgate in Arizona for $23.75 million. ... Read More

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