Upper Midscale

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BT optimism up, but shadows remain
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BT optimism up, but shadows remain
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2025
GBTA survey points to big jump in travel confidence and changing habits, but with a backdrop of lingering uncertainty.... Read More
Deal activity: October 18-28, 2025
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Deal activity: October 18-28, 2025
By Shawn Turner | October 30, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Dan Hotels acquiring the NoMo SoHo hotel in New York City.... Read More
Icons discuss disruptive sharing economy, innovation
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Icons discuss disruptive sharing economy, innovation
By Rob Schneider | October 30, 2025
Three HICAP legends opened the conference by discussing their careers as well as technology and emerging markets.... Read More
HICAP award winners named
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HICAP award winners named
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 30, 2025
From top deals and developments to the Rising Star Award, HICAP honored the ongoing achievements of industry leadership.  ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: CoStar, Seibu Prince, Outbound, Wyndham
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Quotes of the Week: CoStar, Seibu Prince, Outbound, Wyndham
October 30, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was CoStar's Jan Freitag talking about their being "nowhere to hide" to avoid extended construction times.... Read More
Latest news: Tough week in US; Thompson to APAC; Invesco buys in France
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Latest news: Tough week in US; Thompson to APAC; Invesco buys in France
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 30, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why hotels are taking longer to build
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Why hotels are taking longer to build
By Rob Schneider | October 29, 2025
CoStar’s Jan Freitag explains that his research shows there’s “nowhere to hide” for construction delays for hotels these days.... Read More
Latest news; Hurricane update; Ratia adds in Miami; Hilton’s 100th in KSA
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Latest news; Hurricane update; Ratia adds in Miami; Hilton’s 100th in KSA
By Rob Schneider | October 29, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Booking Holdings shares ‘early’ thoughts on OpenAI apps
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Booking Holdings shares ‘early’ thoughts on OpenAI apps
By Abby Crotty | October 29, 2025
Booking Holdings shares ‘early’ thoughts on OpenAI apps false CEO Glenn Fogel conceded that it is still early, but the company is “very happy to be in the first wave of apps with OpenAI.” Brought to you by 0 0 Abby Crotty 74 News NATIONAL REPO... Read More
How creative companies objectively find systematic hotel growth
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How creative companies objectively find systematic hotel growth
By Rob Schneider | October 29, 2025
Hospitality experts at HICAP discuss how creative companies approach growth and why resilience is a key metric for hotel investment.... Read More
US construction grows but timelines lengthen: LE
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US construction grows but timelines lengthen: LE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 28, 2025
Lodging Econometrics total projects 1.4% increase in 2025 openings, 1.5% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027, higher than generally anticipated. ... Read More
What’s wrong with the economy segment?
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What’s wrong with the economy segment?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 28, 2025
While economy segment guests are struggling right now, Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti sees no structural issues and points to green shoots. ... Read More
Latest news: Hurricane update; Cooper buys in Florida; IHG adds in Sydney
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Latest news: Hurricane update; Cooper buys in Florida; IHG adds in Sydney
By Rob Schneider | October 28, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Sotherly Hotels REIT to be acquired by joint venture
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Sotherly Hotels REIT to be acquired by joint venture
By Rob Schneider | October 27, 2025
The JV by affiliates of KWHP and Ascendant Capital Partners will take private 10 full-service hotels in the U.S. paying a 152.7% premium.... Read More
Latest news: Cat 5 storm eyes Jamaica; 2 Andaz for APAC; Dan buys in NYC
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Latest news: Cat 5 storm eyes Jamaica; 2 Andaz for APAC; Dan buys in NYC
By Rob Schneider | October 27, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
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Fertitta could buy Caesars for $7B: WSJ
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Fertitta could buy Caesars for $7B: WSJ
Magna sells 4 NYC hotels for nearly $500 million
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Magna sells 4 NYC hotels for nearly $500 million
Deal activity: April 4-29, 2026
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Deal activity: April 4-29, 2026
Omnam the gladiator developer
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Omnam the gladiator developer
JRK sees growth opportunity with foray into Puerto Rico
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JRK sees growth opportunity with foray into Puerto Rico
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