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 / Brands

Latest news: Crowne Plaza deal in Mexico City; Sage partners with Shinola

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 1, 2023

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: October 25-31, 2023

By Shawn Turner | November 1, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Parks Hospitality Holding’s $370 million acquisition of the Boston Park Plaza form Sunstone Hotel Investors. ... Read More

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As ‘brandification’ grows in Asia Pacific, so do expectations

By Rob Schneider | October 31, 2023

STR’s Jesper Palmqvist gives us a look behind the numbers in the region. He discusses what makes him optimistic and what makes him concerned. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: McKillen sells stake in Irish group; update on troubled SF hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 30, 2023

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

News / C Corps

Accor boosts expected full-year RevPAR growth to 20%

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 27, 2023

Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin cites performance in Asia, as well as financial and operational discipline.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Hilton gets big conversion in Boston; IHG grows voco in Europe

October 27, 2023

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Wyndham, Smith Hill Capital, Mohari Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 26, 2023

Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Chairman Stephen Holmes calling Choice Hotels' acquisition offer "a bit of a desperate plan." ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Choice wants to reengage; Wyndham further outlines strong objections

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 26, 2023

As Wyndham reports earnings that includes another rejection of the proposed deal, Choice said it is ready to move expeditiously to negotiate binding terms.... Read More

News / C Corps

Wyndham says Q3 results support standalone growth

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 25, 2023

Strong 3Q23 delivered $402 million of revenues and $200 million of adjusted EBITDA, while returning $134 million of capital to shareholders.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Extended-stay dominates US pipeline; Marriott adds in Vietnam; Asia Pac development data

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 25, 2023

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

News / Owners

How a historic hotel rebirth is defining Gaw Capital’s success

By Rob Schneider | October 25, 2023

Gaw Capital Partners' Christina Gaw took the stage at HICAP to talk about market challenges, holding investors’ hands and reopening a historic Hong Kong hotel.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Dusit's Donavanik leads HICAP award winners

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 25, 2023

HICAP organizers The BHN Group recognizes best deals, sustainability leadership and celebrates Dusit leader with lifetime achievement award.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: October 16 – 23, 2023

By Shawn Turner | October 25, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Imagine Hospitality’s $26.5 million acquisition of Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tennessee.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Exclusive: Smith Hill, Bain Capital launch $1B debt, preferred equity platform

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 25, 2023

With debt offering a very attractive risk adjusted proposition, the affiliate of Procaccianti Companies and PE giant Bain Capital will focus on new loan originations and debt refinancing exclusively in the hospitality space.... Read More

News / C Corps

Update: Hilton's Nassetta foresees 6-7% growth rate

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 25, 2023

Hilton remains on track to deliver the highest annual signings in company history, surpassing 2019 record levels by double digit percentage points, Nassetta said.... Read More

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