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 / Mergers and Acquisitions

Pandox’s revised bid wins Ireland’s Dalata

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 15, 2025

Scandic Hotels will become the operator of 55 hotels with Dalata expected to expand in the U.K., Western and Southern Europe.... Read More

News / Brands

Marriott’s Oberg to retire in 2026

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 14, 2025

Successors named for CFO and chief development roles. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Possible deal in Manhattan; Spark debuts in CALA; big Wyndham India deal

By Rob Schneider | July 14, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Hotels embrace the festive season

By Alex Sogno | July 14, 2025

Understanding the rapid growth of festivals and the opportunity they present to hotels. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Are San Francisco values bottoming out?

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | July 14, 2025

Experts say there are great deals in the Bay Area, but they will require patience as the market makes its years-long recovery.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Aperture, Hotel Equities, Hyatt, Highgate

By Rob Schneider | July 11, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Reverb to Alabama; senior execs join HE; Dreamscape adds in Houston

By Rob Schneider | July 11, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Asset Management

How F&B is improving margins at some hotels

By Rob Schneider | July 10, 2025

Sean Kreiman of asset manager CHMWarnick talks about improving margins, tailwinds for F&B and renovating as a way to reposition.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Minor, Mountain Shore, L+R

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 10, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Minor Hotels CCO Ian Di Tullio explaining the company's rationale behind adding four new brands.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: June 30-July 7, 2025

By Shawn Turner | July 10, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was LVMH’s sale of the El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara, California, for $82.2 million.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: US down last week; $25M loan in Tennessee; Hilton adds 8 in Turkey

By Rob Schneider | July 10, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Winning crucial group business

By Silvie Cohen, Julianna Saggese | July 10, 2025

10 strategies for success in competitive markets. ... Read More

News / Brands

Breaking: Minor exec expands on launch of 4 brands

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 10, 2025

Chief Commercial Officer Ian Di Tullio explains plans for new luxury, select-service and two soft brands just launched. ... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Marriott partners for 7 hotels in India, Sri Lanka

By Rob Schneider | July 9, 2025

Multi-deal agreement with Ventive Hospitality represents 1,548 keys across five brands, including the debut of Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: LVMH sells only US asset; Marriott dual-brand in Phoenix; extended-stay demand up

By Rob Schneider | July 9, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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