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 / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: June 3-10, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 12, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Certares’ acquisition of Hilton New Orleans St. Charles from Sunstone Hotel Investors for $47 million.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Certares buys in NOLA; Colliers’ optimistic report; US RevPAR down last week

By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

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

News / Management

Growing Blue Flag Capital acts on management needs

By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

Collared Martin Hospitality was launched to operate Blue Flag’s $1B portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels in high-barrier-to-entry markets. Both companies have big growth plans. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Apple buys in Tampa; 2 SF hotels file for bankruptcy; Ryman completes deal

By Rob Schneider | June 11, 2025

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

News / Owners

Meet Reade Hotel Capital

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 11, 2025

Experience and drive behind a four-property shop that thinks the timing is right to get out of the shadows of the bigger investment firms. ... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Are your KPIs evolving or staying the same?

By Judith Cartwright | June 10, 2025

The future belongs to properties that master KPIs that don’t stop at room rates but dive into every revenue stream... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Weak dollar, safe haven image attract investors to Australia

By Tamara Thiessen | June 9, 2025

Offshore capital views Australia as a safe haven, analysts say, with sales set to rebound driven by a weak Australian dollar and strong tourism growth.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Sunstone closes in NOLA; Brand USA in trouble; incentives for DFW's 2nd JW

By Rob Schneider | June 9, 2025

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

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, Langham, Palette, Vision

By Rob Schneider | June 6, 2025

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

News / Asia Pacific

Watch virtual update on APAC investment

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 6, 2025

Hotel Investment Today hosts a one-hour virtual event on June 11 to discuss macro views as well as market specifics in Asia Pacific. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Waldorf Pompano's loan; Avid's 80th; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin

By Rob Schneider | June 6, 2025

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

News / Owners

First Investors ready to fly

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 6, 2025

CEO Duncan and Executive Chair Schwartz are rolling out a bigger investment platform that they say can crucially close with more certainty. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Starwood Hotels, STR, Hotel Equities, CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 5, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Starwood Hotels Barry Sternlicht talking about launching a brand via social media.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 27-June 3, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 5, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Noble Investment Group’s acquisition of 16 Woodspring Suites through two portfolio transactions.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: US RevPAR down 1.9%; Ryman funds Arizona buy; University Hotels launched

By Rob Schneider | June 5, 2025

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

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