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.
L+R jv fund targets Nordics
News / Owners
L+R jv fund targets Nordics
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
L+R Hotels and Midstar AB launch LR Midstar Holdings AB platform to target Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.... Read More
Luxury leads Hyatt 2Q25 results
News / C Corps
Luxury leads Hyatt 2Q25 results
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025
CEO Mark Hoplamazian said he is optimistic about booking trends in 4Q25 and into 2026. ... Read More
How the Dignity Act offers labor relief
News / Contributed Perspectives
How the Dignity Act offers labor relief
By John Dorer | August 6, 2025
If signed into law, the Dignity Program will offer legal status and work authorization to undocumented immigrants already living in the U.S.... Read More
Latest news: Galaxy adds 10 to G6; Smyth Tribeca acquired; Arbor adds in Illinois
News / Franchising
Latest news: Galaxy adds 10 to G6; Smyth Tribeca acquired; Arbor adds in Illinois
By Rob Schneider | August 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
$3.3B in US 2Q25 hotel deals
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
$3.3B in US 2Q25 hotel deals
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 6, 2025
LW Hospitality Advisors reports dollar volume up 17% over 1Q25 with deals in California and Florida leading the way.... Read More
Choice highlights global growth; RevPAR dips 2.9%
News / C Corps
Choice highlights global growth; RevPAR dips 2.9%
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 6, 2025
Second quarter earnings show RevPAR remains soft; buyout of Canada joint venture increases global growth trajectory.... Read More
Conversions, international fuel Marriott’s NUG
News / C Corps
Conversions, international fuel Marriott’s NUG
By Rob Schneider | August 5, 2025
CEO Capuano and CFO Oberg talked about the strength in conversions, optimism about unit growth and why business transient is down.... Read More
Europe ‘lackluster’ in June
News / EMEA
Europe ‘lackluster’ in June
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 5, 2025
STR cites actual occupancy levels, the weather, and difficult event comparisons for soft performance. ... Read More
Latest news: Kerzner buys in Miami; Northstar buys 2 in Florida; Rosewood debuts in Dubai
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Kerzner buys in Miami; Northstar buys 2 in Florida; Rosewood debuts in Dubai
By Rob Schneider | August 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Marriott reports strong international RevPAR growth
News / C Corps
Marriott reports strong international RevPAR growth
By Rob Schneider | August 5, 2025
While the U.S. and Canada had flat RevPAR for Q2, Marriott reported 5.3% growth internationally and 1.5% overall.... Read More
Latest news: $1.1B refi for Atlas; Caesars to California; Crescent adds in NYC
News / Financing
Latest news: $1.1B refi for Atlas; Caesars to California; Crescent adds in NYC
By Rob Schneider | August 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Defining Detroit’s appeal
News / Owners
Defining Detroit’s appeal
By Stefani C. O'Connor | August 4, 2025
The revived market’s development fans approach the market differently with luxury leading the way.... Read More
Driftwood Capital jumps into Nashville project
News / Debt and Equity
Driftwood Capital jumps into Nashville project
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 4, 2025
Miami-based investor delivers preferred equity, oversees construction management for dual-branded Hilton.... Read More
Park Hotels ‘laser-focused’ on selling non-core assets
News / REITs
Park Hotels ‘laser-focused’ on selling non-core assets
By Rob Schneider | August 4, 2025
The REIT is making progress on its goal of selling $300-400 million in non-core assets as fast as possible, with more sales expected in Q3.... Read More
Latest news: Portman buys in Cincy; Big Dallas development; extended-stay RevPAR down
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Portman buys in Cincy; Big Dallas development; extended-stay RevPAR down
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 1, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More