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.
La Vie breaks through Asia's hard-to-crack HMA iceberg
News / Management
La Vie breaks through Asia's hard-to-crack HMA iceberg
By Raini Hamdi | December 6, 2023
Australia's La Vie Hotels & Resorts journey reaches a tipping point at which growth can only accelerate, illustrating that Asia, too, could produce its own credible third-party operators.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Apple Hospitality, Sands China
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Apple Hospitality, Sands China
December 6, 2023
Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Apple Hospitality's Justin Knight talking about an investment strategy that sticks to limited-service properties.... Read More
Deal activity: November 29 - December 5, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 29 - December 5, 2023
By Shawn Turner | December 6, 2023
 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Blackstone’s acquisition from Goldman Sachs of the 158-room Moxy Kyoto Nijo.  ... Read More
Latest news: Belmond adds in Mexico; group demand drives US profits; Rosewood to Barbuda
News / Brands
Latest news: Belmond adds in Mexico; group demand drives US profits; Rosewood to Barbuda
December 6, 2023
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone buys from Goldman in Japan; voco grows in Australasia; milestone for Hilton
News / Brands
Latest news: Blackstone buys from Goldman in Japan; voco grows in Australasia; milestone for Hilton
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 4, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Apple Hospitality stays in its lane to best compete on deals
News / Owners
Apple Hospitality stays in its lane to best compete on deals
By Rob Schneider | December 1, 2023
Here’s a look inside the active dealmaking that has made Apple Hospitality a unique player in the current REIT space.... Read More
Latest news: KSL-Hersha financing details; AHLA supports "junk fee" bills; IHG adds in Turkey
News / Brands
Latest news: KSL-Hersha financing details; AHLA supports "junk fee" bills; IHG adds in Turkey
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 1, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Hottest developments in China
News / Owners
Hottest developments in China
By Rob Schneider | December 1, 2023
New development data on China from Lodging Econometrics shows Chengdu has the most new construction projects.... Read More
Attend this webinar to save money on taxes
News
Attend this webinar to save money on taxes
November 30, 2023
Experts at O’Connor & Associates explain how to significantly improve your bottom line by reducing your property taxes.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott expands all-inclusive; c-suite moves at Accor; extended-stay data
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott expands all-inclusive; c-suite moves at Accor; extended-stay data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 30, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, people and data.... Read More
Six ways to increase ROI through intentional design
Opinion / Contributed Perspectives
Six ways to increase ROI through intentional design
By Tim Peck, International Society of Hospitality Consultants | November 30, 2023
Here are six suggestions on how the hospitality development community can increase return on investment through intentional design.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Noble Investment, Peninsula Hotels, Minor Hotels
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Noble Investment, Peninsula Hotels, Minor Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 30, 2023
Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including Noble Investment Group's Mit Shah talking about the challenges third-party managers are having with capex funding. ... Read More
Climate-related financial disclosures
News
Climate-related financial disclosures
By Adam Greenfader | November 30, 2023
If we start with the ‘bottom-up’ now, we will be ready for the ‘top-down.’... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt Studios update; JLL Asia Pac deal data; first MOD opens
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt Studios update; JLL Asia Pac deal data; first MOD opens
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 29, 2023
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: November 22-27, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 22-27, 2023
By Shawn Turner | November 29, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Harrison Jacksonville’s $36.8 million acquisition of the Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Beachfront.... Read More