Upper Midscale

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Deal activity: November 7-18, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 7-18, 2025
By Shawn Turner | November 20, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Brookfield’s acquisition from Blackstone of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.... Read More
Latest news: Pebblebrook completes sale; US hotels down; Series by Marriott global debut
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Pebblebrook completes sale; US hotels down; Series by Marriott global debut
By Rob Schneider | November 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, Sunswept Resorts, Hotel Equities, Equinox
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hyatt, Sunswept Resorts, Hotel Equities, Equinox
November 20, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hyatt's Amar Lalvani talking about how to differentiate lifestyle brands in a sea of sameness.... Read More
Choice expands into Africa with 3-hotel deal
News / Franchising
Choice expands into Africa with 3-hotel deal
By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025
The company has been touting its international growth of late, including expansions into new markets and an international NUG of 8.3% YOY.... Read More
Latest news: HAP buys in Atlanta; Memphis deal update; US occupancy falls again
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: HAP buys in Atlanta; Memphis deal update; US occupancy falls again
By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Known for its value vacations, the D.R. expanding in luxury
News / Caribbean
Known for its value vacations, the D.R. expanding in luxury
By Christina Jelski | November 19, 2025
A roughly 18% increase in room inventory over the next three years is skewed toward the higher end of the market.... Read More
Mexico, D.R. still LATAM’s hottest markets
News / Latin America
Mexico, D.R. still LATAM’s hottest markets
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 18, 2025
Leaders in the region discuss hot markets, challenges, a pipeline reset and the transaction outlook.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott resort in Missouri; Crestline adds in DC; Hawkins Way converts
News / Financing
Latest news: Marriott resort in Missouri; Crestline adds in DC; Hawkins Way converts
By Rob Schneider | November 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Marriott files motion over Sonder 'attempted leverage'
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Marriott files motion over Sonder 'attempted leverage'
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2025
Motion alleges Sonder tried to leverage guest safety to get wind-down financing; attempted stalking horse deal failed, as well. ... Read More
Latest news: Tallest hotel debuts; Laxmi adds in Philly; Agentic booking from Google
News / Owners
Latest news: Tallest hotel debuts; Laxmi adds in Philly; Agentic booking from Google
By Rob Schneider | November 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Latest news: PPHE considers options; PwC UK forecast; PM adds in Cali
News / Brands
Latest news: PPHE considers options; PwC UK forecast; PM adds in Cali
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 14, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, Marriott Vacations, Peachtree, Peregrine
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, Marriott Vacations, Peachtree, Peregrine
By Rob Schneider | November 14, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Deal activity: November 4-11, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 4-11, 2025
By Shawn Turner | November 13, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Vici Properties’ acquisition of seven casino properties from Golden Entertainment.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone buys in SF; $686M construction loan in Vegas; good week in US
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Blackstone buys in SF; $686M construction loan in Vegas; good week in US
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | November 13, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, Marriott, Chimera
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, Marriott, Chimera
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 13, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is STR's Amanda Hite talking about why forecasts were lowered again for 2025-2026.... Read More