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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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