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.
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
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Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA false Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA member survey. Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA me... Read More
Airbnb to launch hotel interface
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Airbnb to launch hotel interface
By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025
CEO Brian Chesky said the company is “getting serious” about hotels and will be adding a hotel interface to its app.... Read More
Far East Orchard primes platform for scalable returns
News / Owners
Far East Orchard primes platform for scalable returns
By Raini H.R. | September 17, 2025
A diversified lodging platform anchored by hospitality and student housing positions the Singapore company to weather cycles.... Read More
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
News / Brands
Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
By Rob Schneider | September 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
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Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
Senior Managing Director Nolan Hecht discussed how a friendship that formed at Cornell has continued into one of the more successful investment collaborations. ... Read More
Latest news: APAC investment off 23%; CIM closes $73.5M in loans; St. Regis to Turkey
News / Financing
Latest news: APAC investment off 23%; CIM closes $73.5M in loans; St. Regis to Turkey
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
HAMA members expect better fourth quarter
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HAMA members expect better fourth quarter
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 15, 2025
Relative optimism prevails with a majority expecting some RevPAR growth in 4Q25, with similar sentiment carrying into 2026. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Concord, Dusit, Far East, Kempinski
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Hotel executive moves: Concord, Dusit, Far East, Kempinski
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada
September 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why REITs are suffering from a value disconnect
News / REITs
Why REITs are suffering from a value disconnect
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2025
Analysts discuss the current headwinds facing hotel REITS and the capex pressures turning them into net sellers.... Read More
Deal activity: September 2-9, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 2-9, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 11, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Hersha Hospitality’s sale of the Residence Inn in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.... Read More
Latest news: AJ Capital’s $303.5M refi; Kimpton to Napa Valley; Hyatt deal in Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: AJ Capital’s $303.5M refi; Kimpton to Napa Valley; Hyatt deal in Japan
By Rob Schneider | September 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Ad Altius, Blackstone, Noble House
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Ad Altius, Blackstone, Noble House
September 11, 2025
 Among the top quotes from stories this week is Ad Altius' Thomas Brown talking about institutional capital pursuing ultraluxury assets as it recognizes the value of scarcity.... Read More
AI: Service upgrade or system error?
News / Asset Management
AI: Service upgrade or system error?
By Patricia Wee | September 10, 2025
From robots to RPA, hoteliers weigh AI’s promises and pitfalls at Singapore Hotel Association event. ... Read More