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.

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Why ‘quirky’ is a winning formula for hotel development

By Rob Schneider | November 8, 2023

Leaders discussed at HICAP the hotel products that guests and owners love, the future of mixed-use and how purpose of travel trends can guide decisions on segments.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: November 1-6, 2023

By Shawn Turner | November 8, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is CapitalLand Ascott Trust’s sale of two properties in Sydney to Silversea Investments.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: What's driving US profitability?; Hard Rock by Citi Field?; Minor to Paris

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 8, 2023

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

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IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham: How hotels prioritize mobile apps

By Morgan Hines | November 8, 2023

Hotel brands are adding more features to their mobile apps and using them as key tools for loyalty as consumers continue to be glued to their phones. ... Read More

News / Owners

Five hottest development markets in the Middle East

By Rob Schneider | November 7, 2023

Data from Lodging Econometrics shows the provincial markets of Saudi Arabia leading the way at the end of Q2 2023 with the most new construction projects.... Read More

News / C Corps

Choice to Wyndham: Get back to the table

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 7, 2023

While third quarter earnings were a little light with misses on core domestic RevPAR and royalty fees, the earnings call focused on reengaging with Wyndham to jumpstart negotiations.... Read More

News / Financing

Palladius emerges as boutique lender, pocket equity player

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2023

Austin, Texas-based investor works on placing its first $100 million in debt, as well as taking equity positions in first three hotel assets.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Hyatt partners in Mexico; Remington to Caribbean; Generator's big refi

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2023

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

News / Franchising

‘Our company can double’: Why IHG’s new CEO is optimistic

By Rob Schneider | November 3, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO Elie Maalouf was interviewed at HICAP and talked about growth, the company’s potential and guests’ elevated expectations.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Habitas to futuristic NEOM; earnings from Airbnb, Expedia

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 3, 2023

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

News / REITs

REIT earnings: Host, RLJ, Park, DiamondRock, Pebblebrook

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 3, 2023

REITs reflect overall performance trends, including improving group, as well as the ability to keep growing rate while maintaining occupancy that at least match pre-pandemic levels. ... Read More

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Micro-owners, fort-nightly travel and chasing yields in Asia Pac

By Rob Schneider | November 2, 2023

Hotel leaders at HICAP discussed the unique challenges and opportunities for the region.... Read More

News / C Corps

Hyatt raises RevPAR estimates but lowers full-year guidance

By Rob Schneider | November 2, 2023

For its third-quarter earnings, the company said it generated a record $250 million in fees and a systemwide RevPAR increase of 8.9%. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Hotel Investment Partner, Marriott, Hyatt

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 2, 2023

Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including perspective on Singaporean sovereign wealth fund acquiring from Blackstone Group a 35% stake in Spanish hotel group Hotel Investment Partner (HIP).... Read More

News / C Corps

Steady improvement leads to Marriott 3Q23 earnings beat

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 2, 2023

Group expected to be a meaningful driver of revenue growth moving forward; new brands start to sprout pipelines.... Read More

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