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 / Mergers and Acquistions

It's over! Choice walks away from Wyndham deal

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 11, 2024

Support from Wyndham stockholders tendering into the exchange offer by Friday's deadline was not enough to move forward with the contentious offer. ... Read More

News

Investor perspective on the state of hotel financing

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 8, 2024

After HREC offered takeaways from annual mortgage bankers conference, Hotel Investment Today asked industry investors for their opinions on the current lending environment. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Starwood creating SPAC; Fosun explores resort sale; LA’s Cecil on market

By Rob Schneider | March 8, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Accor, Ennismore Pavilion, DHM, Contender and Splendid Hospitality and more.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Investing in Indonesia’s emerging capital

By Pierre Marechal | March 8, 2024

There’s a lot of potential, but what are the risks and opportunities in Kalimantan as the nation elects a new president? ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: February 28-March 5, 2024

By Shawn Turner | March 7, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust's sale of the Hilton Boston Back Bay to an undisclosed buyer for $171 million.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Meyer Jabara, Hyatt, Matthews Southwest

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 7, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week was new Meyer Jabara CIO Ian McAuley talking about new deal development. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Marriott adds in Hong Kong; Citadel puts hotel in Miami HQ; first Tribe in Poland

By Rob Schneider | March 7, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Warner Leisure, IHG and Indian Hotel Co. Ltd. and more.... Read More

News / Owners

For public-private project leader, persistence, patience pay off

By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2024

Matthews Southwest Hospitality specializes in public-private partnerships, but the developer is also taking equity stakes in Dallas-Fort Worth projects, including a new brand.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: MGM, Marriott alliance goes live; Limestone adds in Italy; Waldorf residence to Dubai

By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Accor, Four Seasons, Red Sea, Radisson, Hilton and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Is Choice signaling plan to walk away from Wyndham?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 5, 2024

After Choice reminded Wyndham shareholder to tender their shares by Friday, analysts published mixed reports and signals about the state of the hostile takeover bid.... Read More