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.
Latest news: Noble's 10th StudioRes; first dual-brand in Vegas; sale in Pennsylvania
News / Owners
Latest news: Noble's 10th StudioRes; first dual-brand in Vegas; sale in Pennsylvania
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... 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
Touting the “Pura Vida” in Costa Rica
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
Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH
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
Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report
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
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
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
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
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
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
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
MIA Hospitality Management launches
News / Management
MIA Hospitality Management launches
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2025
Hotel developer Robert Finvarb and hospitality veteran Brian Vujnovic have launched the Miami-based management firm, which already has a portfolio of five.... Read More
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
News / REITs
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
LA minimum wage moves forward
News / Asset Management
LA minimum wage moves forward
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 8, 2025
AHLA, AAHOA decries failed referendum that will cause minimum wage to escalate to $30 by 2028. ... Read More
Yotel names former Marriott exec as CEO
News / Brands
Yotel names former Marriott exec as CEO
By Rob Schneider | September 8, 2025
Phil Andreopoulos, most recently CCO for EMEA at Marriott, will lead a company looking to double its portfolio by 2030.... Read More
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
News / Franchising
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
By Rob Schneider | September 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More