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

Why Margaritaville project ‘icing on the cake’ for Aimbridge founder

By Rob Schneider | March 15, 2024

Horizon Capital's Dave Johnson talks about his high-profile Margaritaville project on the Texas-Oklahoma border, his other developments and where he sees future growth.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, H World, Accor

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 14, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week is Hilton CEO talking about the potential growth of its newly acquired franchise brand, Graduate Hotels.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Aqua-Aston, Meyer Jabara, Noble

By Rob Schneider | March 14, 2024

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

News / Brands

Latest news: Schroders new fund; IHG milestone in APAC; watch HIT conversion webinar

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2024

The latest about M&A, development and more, including news from CN Hotels, Radisson and a&o hostels.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: March 6-12, 2024

By Shawn Turner | March 14, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Sono Hotels & Resorts acquisition of the Hotel Dame des Arts in Paris from Angelo Gordon and EQ Group for €120 million ($130.2 million).... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: KSL closes $2B fund; Janu debuts; JW Marriott to Greece

By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Aman, Fusion, Generator, Freehan, IHCL, Accor and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI

By Linda Fox | March 13, 2024

Chief business officer discusses growth opportunities and the role AI can play to widen their market. ... Read More

News / Owners

Why RREAF Holdings is beaming about the Sun Belt

By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2024

RREAF Holdings’ Greg Perry talks about the company’s drive-to-resort properties, building an extended-stay portfolio and its sizeable investment in RV parks.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

European M&A: Hurdles lower, triggers pulled

By Robert Cole | March 13, 2024

Experts at an HVS-led webinar suggest there is more deal activity at hand with a ‘meeting-in-the-middle’ around values to quench strong investor demand.... Read More

News / EMEA

Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market

By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024

The HVS 2024 European Hotel Valuation Index report showed that hotel values slightly increased in 2023 but are still below 2019. The consultancy also predicts transaction volume for the continent to increase in 2024.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Aspen Hospitality grows; Czech hotels part of JV; Hilton debuts Tru in NYC

By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Virgin, Hyatt, SLS, Ennismor, Accor and CLAS and more.... Read More

News / Management

Aimbridge targets extended growth in Latin America

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 12, 2024

Recent deal adds four properties (three Marriott branded) in Mexico and leadership is turning their attention to resort and lifestyle markets. ... Read More

News / Brands

Could H World be Asia’s first global hotel behemoth?

By Raini H. R. | March 12, 2024

Western chains go beyond their home base and become huge global players. Why not Asian chains? Could H World be first as it ramps up international expansion with brands such as Ji Hotel? ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: PEG Companies grows in Utah; Lightstone explores M&A; Aspen refi

By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Braemar, AHLA, Ennismore, Investrade and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton expands into EMEA with Home2 Suites

By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 11, 2024

Two deals already inked for ‘untapped market;’ greater brand awareness, deals across multiple countries and opportunities for adaptive reuse, conversions in the mix.... Read More

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