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.
Brookfield turns to ‘fixer’ mode
News / Owners
Brookfield turns to ‘fixer’ mode
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 2, 2025
Head of Hospitality Investments Shai Zelering said the PE giant wants to focus on the operations fundamentals of the business through capital infusions or collaborations.... Read More
JTB Corp. finalizes deal for Northstar Travel Group
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
JTB Corp. finalizes deal for Northstar Travel Group
October 1, 2025
Northstar will maintain its current operations and services offerings, continuing to serve its audiences and customers with the same travel events, media, and information services.... Read More
Latest news: 9,000 for Hilton; Azul's dual-brand in Phoenix; Rowe new CEO of KHP
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Latest news: 9,000 for Hilton; Azul's dual-brand in Phoenix; Rowe new CEO of KHP
By Rob Schneider | October 1, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Single asset deals drive UK volume
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Single asset deals drive UK volume
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 30, 2025
Investment volume in 3Q25 increased 28% year-over-year to more than £1 billion, according to Savills. ... Read More
Latest news: $2B ESA platform refi; Four Seasons to Telluride; White Lodging development
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Latest news: $2B ESA platform refi; Four Seasons to Telluride; White Lodging development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 30, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Marriott doubles down on the outdoors
News / Brands
Marriott doubles down on the outdoors
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 30, 2025
Outdoor platform and collection brand launched with 450-plus hotels and 50,000 Homes & Villas.... Read More
C-PACE as a capital markets solution
News / Contributed Perspectives
C-PACE as a capital markets solution
By Laura Rapaport | September 29, 2025
Sophisticated sponsors use it not just for energy retrofits, but for ambitious ground-up projects, large-scale repositionings, and recapitalizations.... Read More
Latest news: Auberge tweaks brand; NYC casino update; Ivy adds in Cleveland
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Latest news: Auberge tweaks brand; NYC casino update; Ivy adds in Cleveland
By Rob Schneider | September 29, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
HNWIs lead deal volume in Europe
News / EMEA
HNWIs lead deal volume in Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 29, 2025
Inflation-hedging, diversification, real estate appreciation and strong asset management convince affluent investors to spend nearly €1 billion in H1 2025. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, IHG, KSL, Peachtree
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Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, IHG, KSL, Peachtree
By Rob Schneider | September 26, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Hoteliers adjust to US government slowdown
News / Asset Management
Hoteliers adjust to US government slowdown
By Stefani C. O'Connor | September 26, 2025
With a possible shutdown next week, hoteliers already suffering from government-demand attrition talk about the impact and their responses. ... Read More
Latest news: Extendam buys in Portugal; shutdown impact; Grupo Hotusa adds 9 in Spain
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Extendam buys in Portugal; shutdown impact; Grupo Hotusa adds 9 in Spain
By Rob Schneider | September 26, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Aimbridge adds all-inclusives; NYC casino update; largest Hampton in Europe
News / Owners
Latest news: Aimbridge adds all-inclusives; NYC casino update; largest Hampton in Europe
By Rob Schneider | September 26, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: September 16-23, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 16-23, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 25, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Aloft Nashville West End selling to Somera Capital Management.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Castle Peak, Revolution, IHG, LROH
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Castle Peak, Revolution, IHG, LROH
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 25, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Castle Peak Holdings David Better talking about noticeable changes in U.S. inbound and outbound travel.... Read More