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.

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STR’s Hite goes deeper on reforecast

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2025

New administration bump has not yet taken hold and costs continue to creep up, creating a tough bottom-line environment.... Read More

Latest HITs: REITs report; Wyndham's BOLD progress; Indigo adds in UK

By Jeffrey Weinstein

A roundup of the latest news from across the global hotel industry.... Read More

Leisure demand drives Q1 2023’s big deals

By CoStar Group

CoStar Group’s report on first quarter 2023 U.S. hospitality transactions above the $100 million mark analyzes what’s hot, where’s hot and which assets are heating up price per key. Click here to get the details.... Read More

News / Owners

Touting the “Pura Vida” in Costa Rica

Hotelier Mario Mikowski on the opportunities and obstacles of operating accommodations in the tropical destination.... Read More

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Latest news: Ennismore residences in Spain; ISROTEL expands to Europe; Ovolo partners with SLH

By Rob Schneider

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More

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Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report

By Rob Schneider

Lighthouse’s “State of global hotel pricing” finds that Western consumers are seeking more value while rates are rising in Latin America and traditional APAC destinations.... Read More

Latest news: APA acquires in Seattle; Starwood selling NYC 1?; AHT sells 2 more

By Rob Schneider

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

News / Brands

Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple

By Rob Schneider

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

News / Asset Management

USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination

By Abby Crotty

According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand, and more needs to be done to address concerns.... Read More

News / Financing

Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan

By Rob Schneider

The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, is seeking hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... Read More

News / Management

Hotel Equities new CEO charts path

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 4, 2025

Tech-forward Ben Rafter talks about opportunities in CALA, more deals and the importance of embracing a tech-led platform.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Dalata rejects bid; Sojourn acquires Salt Coast; Nashville property sale

By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2025

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

News / Franchising

Marriott CEO on why citizenM is the next brand it can scale

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025

Anthony Capuano discussed where citizenM fits in the company’s brand architecture, franchisees’ long-term optimism, and how NUG translates into fee growth.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Two Scandinavian companies make €1.27B bid for Dalata

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025

Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS have made an all-cash bid for Irish hotel firm Dalata Hotel Group, which earlier this year said it was open to an offer.... Read More

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Major wellness hotels stage top-line comeback

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025

The annual report from RLA Global and HotStats said major wellness hotels had more than twice as much TRevPAR as hotels with no wellness program.... Read More

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