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

Latest news: Arizona Biltmore sells for $705M; Dallas dominates pipeline; Marriott to add big in China

By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024

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

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ALIS video interview: Ferit Ferhangil, Waramaug Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to the new CEO of the nationwide ownership group about the potential impact on pending interest rate cuts, development tailwinds and headwinds, and more. ... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Accor

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to Accor’s new group strategy officer and CEO of the Orient Express brand at ALIS about growth, what she expects in the M&A market and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Disruptors dish at ALIS on latest in development

By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024

A quartet of hotel executives talked about extended-stay, luxury, technology and public-private partnerships as part of a “Development Disruptors” panel on the first day of ALIS.... Read More

News / Insights

Focus on topline; don’t expect too much distress selling: ALIS strategists

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2024

Experienced Day 1 panel shares their opinions on what will drive bottom lines and tries to explain the ongoing dearth of deals.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: STR adjusts forecasts; Hotel Equities partners; record US 4Q pipeline

By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024

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

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ALIS video interview: Julienne Smith, IHG Hotels & Resorts

By Rob Schneider | January 22, 2024

IHG's chief development officer for the U.S. talked about development opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. ... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Tony Capuano, Marriott International

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2024

Hotel Investment Today launches its 2024 ALIS video interview series with Tony Capuano, CEO of Marriott International. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Choice seeks to nominate 8 people to Wyndham board

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2024

Expected move being made to influence shareholders to approve Choice's bid to acquire its rival Wyndham.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Questions to consider when evaluating big renovation

By Greg Freedman and Daniel Lebensohn, BH3 | January 19, 2024

It’s critical to understand and evaluate the customer, value versus cost, and strategy and capitalization.... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: China outbound still lags; IHG's Garner to Japan; Margaritaville resort in Texas

By Rob Schneider | January 19, 2024

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

News / Insights

Hotel Investment Today moves to daily newsletter

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 18, 2024

Marking the first anniversary of its launch, the media platform of The BHN Group will increase production to include a daily newsletter. ... Read More

News / Owners

Why an active January for CapitaLand, Ascott a sign of things to come

By Rob Schneider | January 18, 2024

The Singapore-based company wants its lodging business to double its fee revenue in the next five years. And some recent deals show how it could happen.... Read More