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.
Where are the deal opportunities in New York City?
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Where are the deal opportunities in New York City?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2024
New JLL report suggests strong performance, supply fundamentals, robust liquidity will lead to more trades, not development.... Read More
Deal activity: January 31-February 6, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 31-February 6, 2024
By Shawn Turner | February 8, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is MCR’s $22.1 million sale of the Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne to Baywood Hotels.... Read More
Latest news: MCR refinances 16; Trilogy signs first deal; Braemar extends 2024 debt
News / Owners
Latest news: MCR refinances 16; Trilogy signs first deal; Braemar extends 2024 debt
By Rob Schneider | February 8, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Ohana president on ‘interesting’ credit and bias toward new
News / Owners
Ohana president on ‘interesting’ credit and bias toward new
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2024
We talked to Ohana Real Estate Investors President Franco Famularo about the company’s strategy and what it thinks of the credit market in 2024.... Read More
No M&A announcement for Hilton, but…
News / C Corps
No M&A announcement for Hilton, but…
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2024
CEO Chris Nassetta talked about how the M&A environment might be “different” now and gave more details on Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels.... Read More
Latest news: 2023 US deals data; Forte adds in Italy; Ennismore grows residences
News / Owners
Latest news: 2023 US deals data; Forte adds in Italy; Ennismore grows residences
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Game changers discuss problems, solutions in hospitality
News
Game changers discuss problems, solutions in hospitality
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2024
At an ALIS DESIGN+ panel, five hospitality executive trailblazers discuss the future of hospitality and design.... Read More
Hilton partners with SLH, beats Street in 4Q23
News / C Corps
Hilton partners with SLH, beats Street in 4Q23
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2024
 A strong earnings report that included 5.7% RevPAR growth and 5.5%-6% guidance for unit growth in 2024 included an announced affiliation to give loyalty members more luxury options.... Read More
How to root experiential with a strong ROI
News / Insights
How to root experiential with a strong ROI
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2024
Eight hotel executives discuss the best ways to optimize the bottom line of experiential hospitality.... Read More
Latest news: Deals tumble in Cali; meet Ella Hotels; Danziger retires
News / Owners
Latest news: Deals tumble in Cali; meet Ella Hotels; Danziger retires
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 6, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
For hospitality’s global reach, it’s all about the brands
News / Brands
For hospitality’s global reach, it’s all about the brands
By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2024
At an ALIS panel, four hotel CEOs shared their visions about growing both in the U.S. and global markets.... Read More
Aimbridge Hospitality moves to improve model
News / Management
Aimbridge Hospitality moves to improve model
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 5, 2024
Biggest third-party manager announces plans to split into two operating divisions, create owner relations team and redeploy above-property operations by geographies.... Read More
Latest news: Hilton eyeing Graduate? Fosun marketing Club Med stake; Isrotel grows in Europe
News / Brands
Latest news: Hilton eyeing Graduate? Fosun marketing Club Med stake; Isrotel grows in Europe
By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
‘We’re optimistic’: Why capital constraints aren’t stifling these execs
News / Owners
‘We’re optimistic’: Why capital constraints aren’t stifling these execs
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2024
At an ALIS panel, four top hospitality executives discuss asset values and their larger impact on the hospitality industry.... Read More
It’s all about the NUG for Marriott’s Capuano
News / Brands
It’s all about the NUG for Marriott’s Capuano
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 2, 2024
It’s really more than the net unit growth, but at a Marriott press breakfast during ALIS, the Marriott CEO joked about his epitaph and talked about ecosystem expansion to capture 100 cents of guest dollars.... Read More