Upper Midscale

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One week until HIT webinar: Maximizing conversion upside
News / Insights
One week until HIT webinar: Maximizing conversion upside
March 4, 2024
Sign up today to learn the conversion secrets every owner should know to maximize the upside. ... Read More
2024 US RevPAR outlook to moderate: LARC
News
2024 US RevPAR outlook to moderate: LARC
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2024
Markets with outsized exposure to corporate transient, group and inbound foreign travel recovery will be the outperformers.... Read More
Meyer Jabara bets on Canadian import to lead development
News / Owners
Meyer Jabara bets on Canadian import to lead development
By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 1, 2024
Ian McAuley lands MJH’s first CIO post and is determined to help the owner-operator rethink growth.... Read More
Latest news: Great Wolf refinances; Hilton takes a Marriott; O'Stean UHM's CEO
News / Owners
Latest news: Great Wolf refinances; Hilton takes a Marriott; O'Stean UHM's CEO
By Rob Schneider | March 1, 2024
 The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Hyatt, Hilton, UHM, Wyndham, Dalata, Jumeirah and more. ... Read More
Quotes of the week: Aimbridge, Hotel Equities, Wyndham, JRK
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Aimbridge, Hotel Equities, Wyndham, JRK
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 29, 2024
Among our top quotes from the past week was new Aimbridge CEO Craig Smith on why he came out of retirement to take the top spot at the hotel operator.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, Meyer Jabara, Starwood Capital
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, Meyer Jabara, Starwood Capital
By Rob Schneider | February 29, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford sells in Boston; big Travelodge deal closes; Casa Cipriani refinance
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Ashford sells in Boston; big Travelodge deal closes; Casa Cipriani refinance
By Rob Schneider | February 29, 2024
The latest on development, M&A and more, including news from Ascott Ltd., Accor, PPHE, Choice, Minor and Marriott.... Read More
Deal activity: February 21-27, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 21-27, 2024
By Shawn Turner | February 29, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Pandox AB selling the DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal to an undisclosed buyer for approximately $59.17 million.... Read More
Sen Elizabeth Warren: Choice-Wyndham bad for business
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Sen Elizabeth Warren: Choice-Wyndham bad for business
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 29, 2024
Wyndham circulates a letter from the Massachusetts senator that states the FTC should carefully scrutinize the proposed Choice takeover.... Read More
Deutsche Hospitality rebrands as H World International
News / Brands
Deutsche Hospitality rebrands as H World International
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 29, 2024
Complementing the parent company’s vast presence in China, the rebranding and new deals underline commitment to global growth. ... Read More
Latest news: Six Senses to Hilton Head; Sun Ventures first buy; B&B debuts in US
News / Brands
Latest news: Six Senses to Hilton Head; Sun Ventures first buy; B&B debuts in US
By Rob Schneider | February 28, 2024
The latest on development, M&A and more, including news from IHG, B&B, Hilton and Radisson.... Read More
Roundup of REIT earnings from 4Q and full-year 2023
News / REITs
Roundup of REIT earnings from 4Q and full-year 2023
By Rob Schneider | February 27, 2024
A deeper dive into the numbers of Ashford, Apple, Chatham, Host, Parks, Pebblebrook, RLJ, Ryman and Sunstone.... Read More
Aimbridge Hospitality names 'operator at heart' Smith as CEO
News / Management
Aimbridge Hospitality names 'operator at heart' Smith as CEO
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 27, 2024
With the support of new Executive Chairman Steve Joyce, the long-time Marriott leader told Hotel Investment Today that he will elevate the GM role and take advantage of global growth opportunities.... Read More
Latest news: Pandox sells in Montreal; IHCL adds a Vivanta; new president at Starwood Capital
News / Owners
Latest news: Pandox sells in Montreal; IHCL adds a Vivanta; new president at Starwood Capital
By Rob Schneider | February 27, 2024
The latest on development, M&A and more, including news from Jabara, Meliá, The House Collective and Life House.... Read More
Webinar: Maximizing conversion upside
News / Insights
Webinar: Maximizing conversion upside
February 27, 2024
Conversion madness remains the growth story in lodging, but not every investor will maximize the upside. Learn the conversion secrets every owner should know. ... Read More