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 / Brands

Latest news: Shutdown costs $650M; Canada keeps winning; Conrad to Corfu

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 24, 2025

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

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: BWH, Foley, Kempinski, Kew Green

By Rob Schneider | October 24, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

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Best ways to grow in APAC

By Rob Schneider | October 23, 2025

From coming in and starting from scratch like Aimbridge or relying on along-term presence, a development panel at HICAP discusses how they like to work with owners.... Read More

News / Owners

Europe only region with increased pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2025

CoStar data shows the United Kingdom leads Europe with 25,540 rooms under construction, followed closely by Germany.... Read More

News / C Corps

Accor upgrades EBITDA guidance, confirms outlook

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2025

Accor is revising upward its recurring EBITDA growth guidance for fiscal year 2025 to between 11% and 12%; might list Ennismore. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, IHG, STR, Pan Pacific

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Hilton's Chris Nassetta talking about an environment in the U.S. ripe for a turnaround.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: SF RevPAR up 85%; St. Pete’s deal; Kimpton to Austria

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2025

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

News / C Corps

IHG remains on forecast after mixed quarter

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2025

Third quarter earnings reveal softness in the U.S. offset by strength in EMEAA; announces premium collection brand.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: October 15-21, 2025

By Shawn Turner | October 23, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Friedman Capital’s acquisition of the Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington, D.C.... Read More

News / C Corps

Wyndham misses with bigger RevPAR drop

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2025

The economy and select brand giant also lowered guidance but grew system size and pipeline each by 4%. ... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

APAC investment volume to top $13.3B in 2026: JLL

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 22, 2025

Despite global uncertainty, strong travel demand and sustained investor interest will ensure stability of capital volumes into hotel assets.... Read More

News / C Corps

Hilton’s Nassetta ignores noise, bets better years ahead

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 22, 2025

During third quarter earnings call, the CEO cited a litany of reasons why he is optimistic about 2026 and 2027.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Hyatt Studio China deal; Davidson goes to Europe; Ohana sells in Texas

October 22, 2025

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

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Why hotels currently the favored flavor for APAC investors

By Rob Schneider | October 22, 2025

On the first day of HICAP, hospitality experts discuss when to be an owner and when to operate and why transparency is essential for growth.... Read More

News / C Corps

Hilton beats Street on better expenses

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 22, 2025

What will make the Street even happier is its net unit growth outlook, which was raised to 6.5% to 7.0% and gets a vote of confidence from the CEO.... Read More

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