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.
Hotel executive moves: Peachtree, PEG, Sonder, Stonebridge
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Peachtree, PEG, Sonder, Stonebridge
By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: McKibbon buys in Orlando; Emblems to Canada; Blue Diamond sub-brand
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: McKibbon buys in Orlando; Emblems to Canada; Blue Diamond sub-brand
By Rob Schneider | June 27, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why homegrown talent gives McKibbon Hospitality an edge
News / Management
Why homegrown talent gives McKibbon Hospitality an edge
By Rob Schneider | June 26, 2025
CEO Randy Hassen discusses his 34-year career with the company, why the third-party manager continues to grow, and what makes him optimistic for the second half of 2025.... Read More
Deal activity: June 18-24, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 18-24, 2025
By Shawn Turner | June 26, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was RE Capital’s sale of the Ruby Stella hotel in London to LaSalle Investment Management for £48 million.... Read More
Latest news: Valor adds in Caribbean; US hotels up last week; voco to debut in Canada
News / Management
Latest news: Valor adds in Caribbean; US hotels up last week; voco to debut in Canada
By Rob Schneider | June 26, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: TLTsolutions, Woodmont, Mirbeau
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: TLTsolutions, Woodmont, Mirbeau
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 26, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include TLTsolution's Tracy Prigmore about taking more risks in her career journey.... Read More
Marriott signs City Express deal in El Salvador
News / Brands
Marriott signs City Express deal in El Salvador
By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2025
The company is partnering with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to debut its City Express brand in El Salvador.... Read More
Latest news: First US hotels join Marine & Lawn; HRI adds in New Orleans; Macau hotel sells
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: First US hotels join Marine & Lawn; HRI adds in New Orleans; Macau hotel sells
By Rob Schneider | June 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Creative structuring by female founders
News / Contributed Perspectives
Creative structuring by female founders
By Amanda Staerker | June 25, 2025
Female Founders in Hospitality member talks about the keys for women to earn seats at more deal tables. ... Read More
Latest news: $25M renovation in Alabama; AAA predicts July 4 record; Georgia hotel sells
News / Owners
Latest news: $25M renovation in Alabama; AAA predicts July 4 record; Georgia hotel sells
By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
For Woodmont, it’s development over a clouded M&A market
News / Owners
For Woodmont, it’s development over a clouded M&A market
By Rob Schneider | June 23, 2025
Michael Blank of Woodmont Lodging talks about developing in smaller markets, opportunities in the sub $10-million deal space and why renovations are creating a bid-ask spread.... Read More
Latest news: Construction loans close; Red coming to London; luxe lodges outperform
News / Owners
Latest news: Construction loans close; Red coming to London; luxe lodges outperform
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 23, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
STR projects July 4 holiday performance
News
STR projects July 4 holiday performance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 23, 2025
Occupancy pacing about 1% ahead of last year with most of the growth coming at the start of the week. ... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone's $1B refi; Procaccianti plan approved; rough week in Vegas
News / Owners
Latest news: Blackstone's $1B refi; Procaccianti plan approved; rough week in Vegas
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
L+R joint venture front-runner for Dalata?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
L+R joint venture front-runner for Dalata?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 20, 2025
New report suggests a well-capitalized duo is gaining the upper hand to acquire the Dublin-based, 55-hotel owner-operator.... Read More