Upper Midscale

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4 quotes you need to read
News / Insights
4 quotes you need to read
April 27, 2023
From some harsh realities about M&A to great advice for women getting ahead in hospitality, here are some of our top quotes and story links from the past week.... Read More
Latest HITs: Four Seasons to NEOM; Scandic Go launch; US pipeline update
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Four Seasons to NEOM; Scandic Go launch; US pipeline update
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 27, 2023
The latest news and data on global hotel development and M&A.... Read More
Mission Hill targets more than 35% growth
News / Owners
Mission Hill targets more than 35% growth
By Mary Scoviak | April 27, 2023
 CEO Greg Kennealey talks strategy on how KSL’s young select-service, extended-stay scion is combining luxury lessons, street smarts and capital tactics to optimize 2023’s moderating growth opportunities.  ... Read More
Deal activity: April  19-25, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 19-25, 2023
By Shawn Turner | April 26, 2023
Among the noteworthy hotel deals of the last week is the $63 million sale by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust of the Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables in Florida to Crescent Real Estate.... Read More
Hilton's big beat reflects no cracks in demand; new brand coming
News / C Corps
Hilton's big beat reflects no cracks in demand; new brand coming
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 26, 2023
Hilton's momentum carries into 1Q23, leading to raise in full-year guidance in RevPAR, net income, adjusted EBITDA. New extended-stay brand about to launch.... Read More
Latest HITs: Banyan Tree debuts in Europe; HAMA bullish; Noble buys in Virginia
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Banyan Tree debuts in Europe; HAMA bullish; Noble buys in Virginia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 25, 2023
The latest news from the M&A and development world.... Read More
Nine Elms project London
News / Owners
Top European destinations still ripe for development
April 24, 2023
Here is the latest pipeline data from five of Europe's hottest destinations, led by London with 99 projects under development.... Read More
Latest HITs: Six Senses to Maltese island; Kalibri forecast; STR construction data
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Six Senses to Maltese island; Kalibri forecast; STR construction data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 21, 2023
A roundup of development and M&A news from around the world.... Read More
Your F&B operation could be eroding its value
News / Contributed Perspectives
Your F&B operation could be eroding its value
By Jeff Dover, ISHC | April 21, 2023
Implementing controls and managing the middle of the income statement can significantly increase F&B department margins.... Read More
5 quotes you need to read
News / Insights
5 quotes you need to read
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | April 20, 2023
From exciting news about an iconic brand heading to New York City to thought leadership on refinancing, here are some our top quotes and story links from the past week.... Read More
Nha Trang Marriott
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Minor grows Avani; Marriott strong in Vietnam; The Pig adds 2
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 19, 2023
Marriott adding 7 hotels in Vietnam leads the latest in development and M&A news from around the world.... Read More
Capitol Heights La Quinta
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 11-18, 2023
By Shawn Turner | April 19, 2023
Among the noteworthy hotel deals of the last week is the $10.5 million sale by Via Investment of the La Quinta Inn & Suites DC Metro Capitol Beltway in Capitol Heights, Maryland.... Read More
Pendry Barbados2
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Pendry to Barbados; Mohari buys Tao; upper upscale growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 18, 2023
The latest development and M&A news from around the world.... Read More
Iberostar evolves artisan strategy with IHG tie-up
News / Owners
Iberostar evolves artisan strategy with IHG tie-up
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 17, 2023
 While the Fluxá family maintains brand ownership, it is working with IHG to grow globally with more of an asset-light strategy.  ... Read More
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5 quotes you need to read
April 13, 2023
A collection of insightful quotes from the week's stories, and one teaser for Monday.... Read More