Upper Midscale

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Quotes of the Week: Highgate, Gaw Capital, Marriott, Choice
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, Gaw Capital, Marriott, Choice
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 6, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Highgate's Richard Russo talking about their new complementary alliance with Kessler Collection.... Read More
Here’s why Choice’s CEO is optimistic about economy
News / C Corps
Here’s why Choice’s CEO is optimistic about economy
By Rob Schneider | November 6, 2025
Choice Hotels CEO Patrick Pacious pointed to green shoots indicating a recovery for economy hotels and discussed what he loves about their pipeline.... Read More
Latest news: $31M daily losses; Schrager opening in LA; Airstreams for UAE
News / Brands
Latest news: $31M daily losses; Schrager opening in LA; Airstreams for UAE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt beats on luxury and fee strength
News / C Corps
Hyatt beats on luxury and fee strength
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Full-year guidance now has RevPAR growth of 2.0%-2.5%; Playa asset sales set to close by year-end.... Read More
Latest news: EB-5 deal for Peachtree; Chapter 11 for Arizona project; Sandals update
News / Owners
Latest news: EB-5 deal for Peachtree; Chapter 11 for Arizona project; Sandals update
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Choice touts international NUG in Q3 earnings
News / C Corps
Choice touts international NUG in Q3 earnings
By Rob Schneider | November 5, 2025
Choice had a 2.3% increase in global rooms growth in the third quarter, including a 3.3% increase in higher-revenue segments and a 54% increase in global franchise agreements.... Read More
Apple lowers RevPAR guidance, announces new deals
News / REITs
Apple lowers RevPAR guidance, announces new deals
By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2025
The acquisitive REIT announced deals for new hotels in Alaska and Las Vegas and plans to sell four others by the end of the year.... Read More
Latest news: Yiankes launches Chimera; Nobu residence in Miami; Wyndham CFO leaves
News / Brands
Latest news: Yiankes launches Chimera; Nobu residence in Miami; Wyndham CFO leaves
By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Steady as she goes for Marriott
News / C Corps
Steady as she goes for Marriott
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 4, 2025
Third quarter earnings highlight strength in international and luxury with conversions accounting for 30% of signings and openings.... Read More
Marriott holds RevPAR growth guidance
News / C Corps
Marriott holds RevPAR growth guidance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 4, 2025
Third quarter earnings beat driven by increased fees; 4Q25 forecast for 1% to 2% RevPAR growth. ... Read More
Experts on China, Japan and the current APAC investment cycle
News
Experts on China, Japan and the current APAC investment cycle
By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2025
At a HICAP panel, five hospitality investment leaders in the region discussed where Asia Pacific is right now in the investment cycle.... Read More
Latest news: Gurney’s to Lake Tahoe; HRI refi in Nashville; Canada pipeline surging
News / Owners
Latest news: Gurney’s to Lake Tahoe; HRI refi in Nashville; Canada pipeline surging
By Rob Schneider | November 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Dallas, Phoenix will have most openings in 2026: LE
News / Owners
Dallas, Phoenix will have most openings in 2026: LE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 3, 2025
Dallas remains the star pipeline performer through 3Q25 with New York City expected to have the most openings at year’s end.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Atrium, Kempinski, TPG, Trinity
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Atrium, Kempinski, TPG, Trinity
By Rob Schneider | October 31, 2025
Hotel executive moves: Atrium, Kempinski, TPG, Trinity Investments false Hotel executive moves: Atrium, Kempinski, TPG, Trinity Investments Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Brought t... Read More
Latest news: 8 Hyatts offline in Jamaica; $72.5M refi in Atlanta; Xenia, Park earnings
News / Financing
Latest news: 8 Hyatts offline in Jamaica; $72.5M refi in Atlanta; Xenia, Park earnings
By Rob Schneider | October 31, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More