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 / Owners

How the ‘Big Mac’ of hotels plans to disrupt the industry

By Rob Schneider | November 29, 2023

Hotel101, a subsidiary of Manila-based DoubleDragon, has micro-owners, one type of room and massive plans to be in 25 countries in the next three years. ... Read More

News / Management

Noble’s Shah offers insights on Aimbridge, third-party challenges

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 28, 2023

As third-party managers jockey for positioning, what are the opportunities and potential pitfalls? Noble Investment’s Mit Shah offers an insider’s perspective.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Choice prepares to buy Wyndham stock, take board seats: Reuters

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 27, 2023

Choice Hotels hostile takeover attempt could become more intense if Wyndham does not return to the bargaining table, according to sources.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Accor's Tribe to China; PPHE deal in London; Hilton grows India team

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 27, 2023

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

News / Brands

Latest news: Four Seasons grows in Istanbul; Canada performance; Accor adds in Romania

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 22, 2023

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

News / Owners

Why Paris deal is key to expansion for Minor Hotels

By Rob Schneider | November 22, 2023

CEO Dillip Rajakarier said the deal is a “strong statement” for the Bangkok hotelier and will signal more expansion worldwide, including the U.S.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Big Apple grabs big chunk of total hotel sales

By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2023

The latest data from CoStar shows the New York City market dominating hotel sales over the last three months. ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: November 15-21, 2023

By Shawn Turner | November 21, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is KWC Management’s acquisition of the Montage Kapalua Bay. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Standard's new brand; IHG adds in Malaysia; EMEA pipelines

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 21, 2023

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

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Choice's bounty not big enough for Wyndham's appetite

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 21, 2023

New terms fall short on share offer price and termination fees, according to Wyndham, who also claims dirty pool by Choice in ongoing franchise development competition.... Read More

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STR, TE upgrade 2023 U.S. forecast

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 20, 2023

One last time before the year end, unnerved travelers continue to drive ADR and RevPAR.... Read More

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5 key takeaways from the Phocuswright conference

By Phocuswire | November 20, 2023

Get caught up on the discussions that ranged from AI to better engaging with Gen Z at the recently completed event in Florida. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: KWC buys Montage Kapalua; big Wow in UAE; Thompson to Spain

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2023

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

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2024 RevPAR growth recovery in US: CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 16, 2023

Driven by a continued rebound in international inbound traffic, expect RevPAR to perform14% better than 2019, CBRE predicts.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Gaw Capital, Aimbridge Hospitality, TMGOC Ventures

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 16, 2023

Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including Gaw Capital Partners' Goodwin Gaw urging IHG to take its Regent luxury brand to new heights following the grand reopening of The Regent Hong Kong.... Read More

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