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.

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

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

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

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 HITs: REITs report; Wyndham's BOLD progress; Indigo adds in UK

By Jeffrey Weinstein

A roundup of the latest news from across the global hotel industry.... Read More

Leisure demand drives Q1 2023’s big deals

By CoStar Group

CoStar Group’s report on first quarter 2023 U.S. hospitality transactions above the $100 million mark analyzes what’s hot, where’s hot and which assets are heating up price per key. Click here to get the details.... Read More

News

Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH

By Rob Schneider

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Touting the “Pura Vida” in Costa Rica

Hotelier Mario Mikowski on the opportunities and obstacles of operating accommodations in the tropical destination.... Read More

News

Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report

By Rob Schneider

Lighthouse’s “State of global hotel pricing” finds that Western consumers are seeking more value while rates are rising in Latin America and traditional APAC destinations.... Read More

Latest news: APA acquires in Seattle; Starwood selling NYC 1?; AHT sells 2 more

By Rob Schneider

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple

By Rob Schneider

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Financing

Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan

By Rob Schneider

The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, is seeking hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... Read More

News / Asset Management

USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination

By Abby Crotty

According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand, and more needs to be done to address concerns.... Read More

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

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

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