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 / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, Peregrine, Stonebridge

By Rob Schneider | May 23, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Ashford sells in Houston; B&B modular design; DoubleTree milestone

By Rob Schneider | May 23, 2025

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 13-19, 2025

By Shawn Turner | May 22, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ryman Hospitality Properties’ agreement to purchase the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Arizona from Trinity Investments for $865 million.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Park closes $80M SF sale; St. Regis to Costa Rica; US, Canada performance

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 22, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Ryman, Remington, IHG, Sensei

May 22, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Ryman Hospitality Properties' Mark Fioravanti talking about their acquisition of the JW Marriott Desert Ridge.... Read More

News / Franchising

Wyndham CDO on opportunities, incentives and Echo Suites

By Rob Schneider | May 22, 2025

Amit Sripathi, who was named Wyndham’s chief development officer a year ago, said owners are seeing opportunities despite current economic uncertainty.... Read More

News / Brands

Marriott launches midscale/upscale global collection

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 22, 2025

Series by Marriott launches in India by affiliating with The Fern brands; active discussion ongoing around the world. ... Read More

News / On the Money

Mitch Patel on beer, wine and hotels

By Rob Schneider | May 21, 2025

The CEO of Vision Hospitality Group weighs in on disrupting construction, incremental growth and the power of e-tipping.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Hyatt House to India; Memorial Day record; Ennismore adds in Greece

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 21, 2025

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

News / Franchising

Why Wyndham CEO thinks they can weather economic storms

By Rob Schneider | May 21, 2025

At Wyndham's annual conference, CEO Geoff Ballotti discussed outperforming the industry during previous recessions, mitigating tariffs and still betting big on infrastructure.... Read More

News

Prioritize sustainability to future-proof APAC investment

By YouRee Park, JLL | May 20, 2025

By incorporating future climate scenarios into governance structures, owners can promote forward-thinking decision-making and address potential risks.... Read More