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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Stock up on great pillows, mattresses, Hilton research suggests

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 5, 2023

Hilton releases extensive research results about guest wants and needs when it comes to sleep, pursuing new cultural experiences, connectivity and stretching the boundaries of business travel.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Ennismore, CapitaLand, Brittain

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 5, 2023

Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including CapitaLand Investment's Siew Kim Beh discussing leadership surrounding sustainability initiatives.... Read More

News / Owners

Five hottest development markets in Latin America

By Rob Schneider | October 4, 2023

Data from Lodging Econometrics shows Mexico City leading the way at the end of Q2 2023 with the most new construction projects.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: First pure Waldorf residences; Hiltons trade in Portugal; Wyndham enters Barbados

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 4, 2023

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: September 26-October 3, 2023

By Shawn Turner | October 4, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Dynamic City Capital’s acquisition of the Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town in Arizona. ... Read More

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As oil prices go up, will hotel performance go down?

By Rob Schneider | October 3, 2023

The answers to this age-old question vary. But with oil prices on the rise, it will surely be top of mind for hotel investors.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: HAMA bullish; Kimpton growth; Aimbridge adds in Spain

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 2, 2023

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

News / Owners

Latest news: CBRE on potential recession; Driftwood refi; Chicago foreclosure

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 29, 2023

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

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Meet the Singapore CFSO who counts beans and greens

By Raini Hamdi | September 29, 2023

Number crunchers and tree huggers may seem strange bedfellows, but more companies like CapitaLand are putting sustainability with finance. Will it take off in hospitality? ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Marriott, JLL, The Ascott Ltd.

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 28, 2023

Insightful quotes from some of our top stories of the past week, including a comment about corporate culture from a leader at The Ascott Ltd., Singapore.... Read More

News / Brands

Marriott will reach 1.8 million rooms by 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 28, 2023

During investor day presentations, industry giant models unit growth and performance through 2025 after launching its 32nd brand focused on EMEA midmarket.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Bunkhouse growth; Extendam to Belgium; IHG's Smith wins Castell award

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 27, 2023

The latest news about M&A, development, new data and more.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: September 20-25, 2023

By Shawn Turner | September 27, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Stockdale Capital Partners’ acquisition of the InterContinental Houston.... Read More

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Security, processes drive online booking abandonment

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2023

Research shows half of all travelers have abandoned a booking because of a bad experience, rising to almost three-quarters for Gen Z and 60% for millennials.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

M&A: Three hurdles and triggers

By Robert Cole | September 26, 2023

Hurdles include bid-offer spreads, the interest rate plateau and relative reality checks. Triggers may come in the form of debt deadlines, ROI reviews and icebreaker action.... Read More

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