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
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
Why the ability to hold rate encourages Marriott CEO
News / Brands
Why the ability to hold rate encourages Marriott CEO
By Rob Schneider | September 5, 2025
Anthony Capuano discussed bifurcation, the current development environment and challenges in China at BofA conference.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Choice, Eight Form, Marriott, PM Hotel Group
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Choice, Eight Form, Marriott, PM Hotel Group
By Rob Schneider | September 5, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: T2 buys in DC; loan for Florida Indigo; OTO goes to Texas
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: T2 buys in DC; loan for Florida Indigo; OTO goes to Texas
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: August 26-September 2, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 26-September 2, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust’s sale of the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake in Houston.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include JLL's Lauro Ferroni talking about better deal dynamics ahead.... Read More
Latest news: Aman adding Mexico; T2 buys in Florida; HLS deal with Live In Lodge
News / Brands
Latest news: Aman adding Mexico; T2 buys in Florida; HLS deal with Live In Lodge
By Rob Schneider | September 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
SVC signs 15-year agreement with Sonesta
News / Management
SVC signs 15-year agreement with Sonesta
By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025
Service Properties Trust’s new 15-year management agreement with Sonesta is for 59 of the REIT’s hotels and lasts until 2040.... Read More
Latest news: Cain hires ex-Six Senses CEO; Mohari, Omnam €280M refi; sale of historic Boston asset
News / Owners
Latest news: Cain hires ex-Six Senses CEO; Mohari, Omnam €280M refi; sale of historic Boston asset
By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
US holiday travel plans steady, but cost conscious
News
US holiday travel plans steady, but cost conscious
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 3, 2025
PwC report finds that overall holiday spending is set to decline by 5% -- the first notable drop since 2020.... Read More