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

Latest news: Third party to manage Hyatts in China; CapitaLand divests; group drives U.S. growth

By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Design investment v. ROI: ‘Every dollar must have a return’

By Rob Schneider | February 1, 2024

Four top hotel executives on the ALIS DESIGN+ stage discussed the value of design in relation to return on investment.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 17-29, 2024

By Shawn Turner | February 1, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is AccorInvest selling the Sofitel Lisboa Liberdade to an undisclosed buyer for €75 million.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: New Auberge partners; Marriott to Turks and Caicos; travel intent data

By Rob Schneider | February 1, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Glencove Capital, Travel + Leisure Co., GOCO Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 1, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week was Travel + Leisure Co.’s Michael Brown explaining why his company acquired Accor Vacation Club. ... Read More

News / Owners

IREFAC Part 2: Brands, owners weigh in on growth, new platforms

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 1, 2024

In Part 2 of our report on the ALIS IREFAC panel, Marriott, Brookfield, Accor and Morgan Stanley offer particularly interesting commentary about leveraging opportunities in adjacent spaces. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Why acquiring Accor Vacation Club made sense for Travel + Leisure

By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2024

The $48.4M deal creates a new line of business for T+L, which has been an active player in launching hospitality ventures with notable brand affiliations.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

IREFAC, Part 1: M&A projections, “The Great PIP Problem”

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2024

Some of the industry’s most high-profile players gathered at ALIS to speak frankly about the day’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Here is Part 1 of their candid conversation.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Ashford's debt plan; IHG adding 1,000 rooms in UK; Fairmont to New Orleans

By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Travel + Leisure Co. acquires Accor Vacation Club for $48.4M

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 30, 2024

Acquisition of existing business helps the two companies establish a relationship to develop new timeshare products in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Turkey regions under the Accor Vacation Club brand.... Read More