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.
Hot Type: CHRIS commentary, Duke Ventures, Verakin Capital
News / Insights
Hot Type: CHRIS commentary, Duke Ventures, Verakin Capital
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | May 25, 2023
In a busy news week that included our annual CHRIS-HOLA conferences in Miami, there were plenty of people to quote. Get your weekly fix of pithy quotes here.... Read More
Latest HITs: New Hyatt all-inclusive brand; Holiday Inn Vacation to Mexico; CBRE's new forecast
News / Brands
Latest HITs: New Hyatt all-inclusive brand; Holiday Inn Vacation to Mexico; CBRE's new forecast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 25, 2023
The latest on global development, M&A and data.... Read More
CHRIS: What’s now, what’s next in resort development
News / Brands
CHRIS: What’s now, what’s next in resort development
By Mary Scoviak | May 25, 2023
Multi-flag enclaves, luxury branded residences are opening up profitable new horizons in the region’s increasingly sophisticated leisure sector.... Read More
Deal activity: May 17-23
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 17-23
By Shawn Turner | May 25, 2023
 Among the noteworthy transactions from the past week was the sale of the Doubletree by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown.  ... Read More
Latest HITs: Asford refi; Soho loan; Thompson to Palm Beach
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Asford refi; Soho loan; Thompson to Palm Beach
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 22, 2023
The latest in M&A, development and data from around the world.... Read More
CHRIS Day 1: Leaders share optimism, realities
News / Brands
CHRIS Day 1: Leaders share optimism, realities
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 22, 2023
CEO perspectives bring recovery to life during boardroom session at the opening of the 14th annual Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit.... Read More
Diversity programs smooth path to ownership
News / Owners
Diversity programs smooth path to ownership
By John Jesitus | May 19, 2023
Hotel Investment Today talked to major hotel companies and some of their new partners about some of the details about how deals are getting done.... Read More
Latest HITs: Corinthia to Maldives; McSam sells; industry's economic impact
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Corinthia to Maldives; McSam sells; industry's economic impact
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 19, 2023
The latest on development, M&A and industry data.... Read More
Hot Type: Gencom, Springboard, PPHE and more
News / Insights
Hot Type: Gencom, Springboard, PPHE and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | May 18, 2023
Some of the best quotes from stories of the past week, including Gencom’s Alessandro Colantonio’s big boast about their new hotel in Chicago and Springboard Hospitality’s Ben Rafter on indie culture.... Read More
Latest HITs: IHG Americas CEO; Claremont sold; Salter Bros. buy portfolio
News / Brands
Latest HITs: IHG Americas CEO; Claremont sold; Salter Bros. buy portfolio
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 17, 2023
The latest breaking news from the world of development and M&A.... Read More
Deal activity: May 9 - 16, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 9 - 16, 2023
By Shawn Turner | May 17, 2023
 Among the noteworthy transactions from the past week was CDL and Millennium and Copthorne Hotels New Zealand buying from Brookfield Asset Management the Sofitel Brisbane Central.  ... Read More
Latest HITs: New CEO at Iberostar; introducing LyvInn; Madison Capital's big loan
News / Brands
Latest HITs: New CEO at Iberostar; introducing LyvInn; Madison Capital's big loan
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 15, 2023
The latest global news about development, M&A and performance.... Read More
Texas snapshot: A look at development, performance trends with STR
News / Owners
Texas snapshot: A look at development, performance trends with STR
By Mary Scoviak | May 15, 2023
 New data from STR reveals ongoing strong performance continues to spark investment and development interest in key markets.  ... Read More
Thailand’s Chatrium Hospitality charts new course
News / Management
Thailand’s Chatrium Hospitality charts new course
By Raini Hamdi | May 12, 2023
Thai independent owner-operator with ties to leading bank wants to venture into hotel management. But connections may count for little in a hugely competitive market.  ... Read More
Hot Type: Hyatt, Fairmont, Aspen Hospitality, IHG
News / Insights
Hot Type: Hyatt, Fairmont, Aspen Hospitality, IHG
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 11, 2023
Some of the best quotes from stories of the past week, including Aspen Hospitality CEO Alinio Azevedo talking about appetite for development risk.... Read More