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.
Partners acquires ‘value-add’ property in Houston
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Partners acquires ‘value-add’ property in Houston
By Rob Schneider | August 12, 2025
The Homewood Suites by Hilton – Houston Galleria will be renovated following the World Cup next year and before the 2028 Republican National Convention.... Read More
Latest news: Swire buys rest of Miami Mandarin; deal in Tennessee; IHG adds Nepal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Swire buys rest of Miami Mandarin; deal in Tennessee; IHG adds Nepal
By Rob Schneider | August 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Share insights on navigating today’s marketplace
News / From Our Partners
Share insights on navigating today’s marketplace
August 12, 2025
Take a brief survey about how you are navigating today’s macroeconomic climate to help us uncover trends in operational strategies and technology adoption.... Read More
IHCL increases its India midscale position
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
IHCL increases its India midscale position
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 12, 2025
Tata Group’s hotel division takes controlling stake in two companies operating under The Clarks Hotels & Resorts brand. ... Read More
Latest news: $500M financing for Highside; Blue Diamond rebrand; Booking lawsuit
News / Owners
Latest news: $500M financing for Highside; Blue Diamond rebrand; Booking lawsuit
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Brand proliferation not helping RevPAR: CBRE
News / Asset Management
Brand proliferation not helping RevPAR: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2025
New report suggests that alternative lodging, traditional lodging supply growth has offset the demand recovery.... Read More
Latest news: Forte partners; RLJ, Expedia report; Ascott adds in Malaysia
News / Brands
Latest news: Forte partners; RLJ, Expedia report; Ascott adds in Malaysia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, L+R, Portman
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, L+R, Portman
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is STR's Amanda Hite talking about current performance and potential recovery.... Read More
Hyatt points to 4Q25 uptick
News / C Corps
Hyatt points to 4Q25 uptick
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
CEO Hoplamazian points to “improving picture” led by more bullish group outlook for 2026. ... Read More
Deal activity: July 28-August 4, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 28-August 4, 2025
By Shawn Turner | August 7, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Staypineapple’s sale of Hotel Five in Seattle for $25.5 million.... Read More
Executive moves: Dreamscape, Highside, Stonebridge, Trunk
News / Owners
Executive moves: Dreamscape, Highside, Stonebridge, Trunk
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: US RevPAR up; Airbnb's weaker forecast; Apple REIT lowers outlook
News / C Corps
Latest news: US RevPAR up; Airbnb's weaker forecast; Apple REIT lowers outlook
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
2025-26 US projections downgraded
News
2025-26 US projections downgraded
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
Familiar refrain related to economic uncertainty, impact of increased expenses causes CoStar, Tourism Economics to cut GOP expectations.... Read More
IHG reports 1.8% RevPAR gain for first half 2025
News / C Corps
IHG reports 1.8% RevPAR gain for first half 2025
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
The company reported NUG growth of 5.4% and also hit the one million open-room mark early into the third quarter.... Read More
Why Choice is getting aggressive in Canada
News / C Corps
Why Choice is getting aggressive in Canada
By Rob Schneider | August 7, 2025
Choice’s buyout of its Canada business will allow it to offer direct franchising with particular potential in extended-stay.... Read More
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