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.

Opinion / Contributed Perspectives

What hotel investors need to consider when evaluating lenders

By Shivan Perera | December 15, 2023

Hotel investors need to partner with the right lenders to capitalize on the recovering market. ... Read More

News

The state of the union for US hotels? Hard to predict.

By Rob Schneider | December 14, 2023

CBRE’s U.S. Hotel State of the Union report finds that while performance has slowed, profits were resilient.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Parks Hospitality, CBRE Hotels, Hilton

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 14, 2023

Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Parks Hospitality's Charles El-Mann talking about the importance of controlling development to create the right hotels for the right markets.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: December 6-12, 2023

By Shawn Turner | December 13, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is EDG Hospitality Miami Airport’s sale of the EVEN Hotel Miami – Airport to NexGen Hotels.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Big credit fund for Europe; Choice, Radisson integrated; Accor debuts in Iceland

By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2023

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

News / Mergers and Acquistions

The heat is on for potential Choice-Wyndham deal

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2023

Choice Hotels is extending its existing offer to shareholders, buying up stock and starting the regulatory process. The clock is ticking louder.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Choice Hotels bids for all outstanding Wyndham shares

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 12, 2023

Rival discloses ownership position of more than $110 Million of Wyndham stock; prepares to nominate candidates to Wyndham board. ... Read More

News / Owners

Exclusive: Parks Hospitality leader talks 'sweet spots'

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 12, 2023

This Mexico City-based developer just acquired the Boston Park Plaza and sees more opportunity in the U.S. while continuing to dominate upscale development at home.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Plan for SoBe Shelborne; new Holiday Inn Express prototype; Waramaug CEO

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 11, 2023

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

News / C Corps

Hilton marks 10th anniversary of IPO

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2023

Hilton said it has more than doubled its pipeline since 2013 and reported 330% total shareholder returns.... Read More

News / Asset Management

ALIS connects design, investment communities at ALIS DESIGN+

December 8, 2023

The new event will emphasize connecting investors and the design community to drive innovation and profitability. ... Read More

News / Owners

Study shows CapEx spending hits record highs

By Rob Schneider | December 8, 2023

The 2023 ISHC CapEx study shows the percentage of overall revenue spent reaching 9% and $5,147 per available room.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Kerzner to Antigua; big Hilton deal; Marriott grows in Costa Rica

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 8, 2023

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

News / Owners

Dearth of luxury hotels in Dallas creates Texas-sized opportunity

By Rob Schneider | December 8, 2023

Dallas has led the nation in construction pipeline for most of the year. We explore why the market is so hot and why the high-end segments are leading the way.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Travel predictions: Breaking down walls, AI and revenue optimization

By Klaus Kohlmayr, IDeaS | December 7, 2023

Expect to see the breakdown of data silos, expansion of revenue management, the rise of generative artificial intelligence, and an ongoing resurgence of meetings and events.... Read More

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