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.
South Florida market still a draw for investors
News / North America
South Florida market still a draw for investors
By Stefani C. O'Connor | January 29, 2024
Active players cite mix of positives for region, eyeing more moves in 2024.... Read More
Latest news: Record Super Bowl ADR; Canada pipeline up 10%; new Corinthia CEO
News / Owners
Latest news: Record Super Bowl ADR; Canada pipeline up 10%; new Corinthia CEO
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Motto to Peru; OTAs increase share; extended-stay RevPAR down
News / Franchising
Latest news: Motto to Peru; OTAs increase share; extended-stay RevPAR down
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Latin America pipeline slightly surging: LE
News
Latin America pipeline slightly surging: LE
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2024
The latest data from Lodging Econometrics also shows that development activity in Mexico City, Riviera Maya, and the Dominican Republic is surging.... Read More
ALIS video interview: Kevin Davis, JLL Hotels & Hospitality
News / Watch Learn Videos
ALIS video interview: Kevin Davis, JLL Hotels & Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2024
Hotel Investment today talked to the Americas CEO for JLL’s hospitality practice about the state of M&A, what expected lower interest will do to deal pace, how an election year in the U.S. could impact dealmaking and more.... Read More
ALIS video interview: Mit Shah, Noble Investment Group
News / Watch Learn Videos
ALIS video interview: Mit Shah, Noble Investment Group
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to the CEO of the Atlanta-based hotel developer and private equity firm about development tailwinds and headwinds, the 2024 M&A outlook and much more.  ... Read More
How ‘Sinking of the Ships’ created powerful design for Marriott
News / Franchising
How ‘Sinking of the Ships’ created powerful design for Marriott
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2024
The first ALIS DESIGN+ conference started with Marriott CEO Tony Capuano talking about the most impactful and important elements of hotel design.... Read More
Latest news: AAHOA reiterates distaste for Wyndham sale; two deals in Philly
News / Franchising
Latest news: AAHOA reiterates distaste for Wyndham sale; two deals in Philly
By Rob Schneider | January 25, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: January 16-23, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 16-23, 2024
By Shawn Turner | January 25, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Blackstone's sale of the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix to U.K.-based Henderson Park for $705 million. ... Read More
Fontainebleau, Moxy/AC are top developments at ALIS Awards
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Fontainebleau, Moxy/AC are top developments at ALIS Awards
By Rob Schneider | January 24, 2024
The awards, including David Kong winning for lifetime achievement, were announced at ALIS in Los Angeles.... Read More
Being authentic beats out being perfect: Hyatt’s Hoplamazian
News
Being authentic beats out being perfect: Hyatt’s Hoplamazian
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 24, 2024
 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award winner talked to ALIS crowd about leadership and what the industry can share to help increase diversity in the c-suite.  ... Read More
What’s keeping industry leaders awake at night
News
What’s keeping industry leaders awake at night
By Juliana Shallcross | January 24, 2024
 Leaders from different industry segments discussed what lies ahead with AI, adaptability and next gen travelers as key issues to watch.  ... Read More
Latest news: Marriott expands Apartments; ground-up from Sonesta; Margaritaville in KC
News / Franchising
Latest news: Marriott expands Apartments; ground-up from Sonesta; Margaritaville in KC
By Rob Schneider | January 24, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Why steady, consistent is good news in 2024
News
Why steady, consistent is good news in 2024
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024
STR and Tourism Economics released a revised hotel growth projection on Day 1 of ALIS. We take a deeper dive into the numbers and what they mean.... Read More
Big brands use ALIS to recap pipelines, accomplishments
News
Big brands use ALIS to recap pipelines, accomplishments
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024
Here is a summary of what the biggest brands boasted about in the past week.... Read More