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.
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Remington, Viceroy, White Lodging
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Remington, Viceroy, White Lodging
By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Could 2026 see return to normal for foreign inbound?
News
Could 2026 see return to normal for foreign inbound?
By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025
Colliers’ 2026 CRE outlook hits on familiar themes, while also offering up opportunities for hospitality growth over the next year.... Read More
Are Americans ready for AI-booked travel?
News
Are Americans ready for AI-booked travel?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 12, 2025
New Accenture research suggests increasingly the answer is ‘yes,’ with some review or approval. ... Read More
Booking’s Ransom on AI’s role in online travel
News / Asset Management
Booking’s Ransom on AI’s role in online travel
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2025
Booking Holdings' chief strategy officer Rob Ransom discusses OTA value, marketing in the age of AI and growth across the portfolio.... Read More
Latest news: REIT CEO resigns; big construction loan in Vegas; Miiro brand refi
News / REITs
Latest news: REIT CEO resigns; big construction loan in Vegas; Miiro brand refi
By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
By Shawn Turner | December 11, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Pebblebrook Hotel Trust’s sale of the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago to a local investor.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, LARC, AHT, Equinox Hotels
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, LARC, AHT, Equinox Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 11, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting's Ryan Meliker analyzing the price paid for the InterCon Times Square.... Read More
Latest news: 2026 perfect storm; Davidson adds in Chicago; Outset by Hilton debut
News / Asset Management
Latest news: 2026 perfect storm; Davidson adds in Chicago; Outset by Hilton debut
December 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Palladium opens in NYC; Quorum adds Indian Wells; Four Seasons to Brazil
News / Brands
Latest news: Palladium opens in NYC; Quorum adds Indian Wells; Four Seasons to Brazil
By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Another REIT considers sale
News / REITs
Another REIT considers sale
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2025
‘Frustrated’ Ashford Hospitality Trust forms committee to evaluate alternatives.... Read More
Davidson summit shapes F&B business
News / Asset Management
Davidson summit shapes F&B business
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
Leadership convenes to work on F&B deliverables with an emphasis on communication, teamwork and responding to macro trends. ... Read More
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
News / Brands
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
By Rob Schneider | December 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
News / Management
Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 9, 2025
Lawsuit against David Johnson alleges a violation of contractual restrictive covenant obligations; asks court for expedited discovery. ... Read More
Download our November deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our November deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 9, 2025
Among the highlights: acquisitions of high-profile hotels in Singapore, Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco.... Read More
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
News / Asia Pacific
Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
By Raini H.R. | December 8, 2025
It’s low-cost, high returns, fast payback. Yet, few takers. Players in Asia’s outdoor lodging want that changed and here’s why and how.... Read More