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

Views from the Boardroom returns at HICAP Update

By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 20, 2024

More leaders take the stage at HICAP Update; takeaway is opportunity flush in Greater China.... Read More

News / Franchising

Latest news: Big deal in Savannah; New Hampton, Sleep Inn prototypes; Delano to Dubai

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 20, 2024

Breaking news about development, M&A, franchising and more, including news from Matthews Southwest Hospitality, Margaritaville and Oberoi.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Where Hong Kong currently stands in travel, tourism market

By Rob Schneider | March 20, 2024

A panel at HICAP Update last week in Hong Kong discussed where the market stands in its recovery and what it still needs to work on.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: W headed to Hainan; update on development in Greece; Palasino IPO

March 19, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development and more, including news from Access Point Financial, Marriott and others.... Read More

News / Owners

Why Aimbridge’s founder is optimistic about the company’s recent changes

By Rob Schneider | March 19, 2024

Dave Johnson discusses what he thinks about the recent changes at Aimbridge and why big is better, no matter what others might say.... Read More

News / Franchising

Wyndham’s women’s ownership program hits milestones

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2024

In 24 months, 16 hotels are open, 50 are under development and Wyndham has developed a network of more than 550 women working toward ownership.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Choice received nearly 14% of Wyndham shares in exchange

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024

While Choice has walked away from the Wyndham deal for now, R.W. Baird wrote on Monday that its share exchange bid garnered more than expected and draws a line in the sand for the future. ... Read More

News / Insights

What a US TikTok ban could mean for the travel industry

By D.J. Catron | March 18, 2024

Even if a ban becomes law and withstands a legal challenge, experts it to be sold or for creators to find other ways to use TikTok to market to consumers.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

TMGOC Ventures takes 50% stake in Lexima Lodging

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024

Lexima will be able to scale by starting to take management of most TMGOC assets, broadening its outreach to other institutional hotel owners.... Read More

News / Insights

Webinar: Owners share conversion best practices

By Shawn Turner | March 18, 2024

With conversions being the most prominent form of development today, five owner-operators gather to discuss success secrets everyone should know.... Read More

News

Amex report on why people traveling today

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024

Insights into what travelers want from providers, trends driving travel decisions and how they are purchasing differently. ... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Hyatt buyback; Peachtree credit investment; more woes in SF

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024

Breaking news about development, M&A and more, including news from First Hospitality, Aareal Bank and Australis's DOMA Group.... Read More

News / Brands

HICAP returns to Hong Kong; leaders weigh in

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 15, 2024

Back in Hong Kong for the first time since 2019, The BHN Group led discussions about opportunities in Asia Pacific, including this plenary session with top leaders from the region.... Read More