Upper Midscale

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Remington names Ben Perelmuter as CEO
News / Management
Remington names Ben Perelmuter as CEO
By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2025
The three-decade industry veteran joins Remington from TPG Hotels & Resorts, where he was president and COO.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: American Hospitality, Dreamscape, Minor, Starwood REIT
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: American Hospitality, Dreamscape, Minor, Starwood REIT
By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
First Hospitality opens investing platform to outside capital
News / Owners
First Hospitality opens investing platform to outside capital
By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2025
The hospitality company with an 18-hotel portfolio also announced a new $400 million fund for acquisitions over the coming years.... Read More
Latest news: Bahamas resort’s $827M redo; new Kimpton in Texas; Marriott adds in Costa Rica
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bahamas resort’s $827M redo; new Kimpton in Texas; Marriott adds in Costa Rica
By Rob Schneider | May 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: May 6-13, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 6-13, 2025
By Shawn Turner | May 15, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Nightfood Holdings’ acquisition of the 120-key Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage in California.... Read More
CBRE more modest with revised forecast
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CBRE more modest with revised forecast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 15, 2025
Softer growth due to economic uncertainty but strong growth, BT and a weaker dollar should help 2025 results. ... Read More
Latest news: Soft week in US; first Gaylord in Cali; Sage adds 'Shining' hotel
News / Brands
Latest news: Soft week in US; first Gaylord in Cali; Sage adds 'Shining' hotel
By Rob Schneider | May 15, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Starwood, Wyndham, Choice, AHLA
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Starwood, Wyndham, Choice, AHLA
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 15, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Starwood Hotels' Barry Sternlicht describing the essence of Treehouse Hotels, which just debuted in the U.S.... Read More
Closer to 48% wage hike in LA
News / Asset Management
Closer to 48% wage hike in LA
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 15, 2025
City Council agrees to $30 per hour salary for workers at bigger hotels; another vote coming next week. ... Read More
From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
News / Asset Management
From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2025
Executives from Choice Hotels, Ennismore and Revinate shared tips on how to effectively use AI—and how to avoid pitfalls. ... Read More
ALIS CALA video: GHL Hoteles wants to double its size
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ALIS CALA video: GHL Hoteles wants to double its size
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 14, 2025
New CEO Andrés Fajardo talks about his first impressions of the hotel business and his 60-year-old management company's plans to double its size in four years.... Read More
Nearly half of Europe’s pipeline under construction
News / EMEA
Nearly half of Europe’s pipeline under construction
By Rob Schneider | May 14, 2025
Construction starts and renovations/conversions grew in Q1, with London and the U.K. leading the way, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
Latest news: Frasers tries to go private; South Carolina refi; ALH develops in Texas
News / REITs
Latest news: Frasers tries to go private; South Carolina refi; ALH develops in Texas
By Rob Schneider | May 14, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Leaders discuss regional opportunities in CALA
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Leaders discuss regional opportunities in CALA
By Rob Schneider | May 14, 2025
At an ALIS CALA panel, executives discuss long-term optimism for the region and the growing presence of select-service brands.... Read More
Latest news: Caliber's platform; US RevPAR hits Q1 record; New Jersey sale
News / Owners
Latest news: Caliber's platform; US RevPAR hits Q1 record; New Jersey sale
By Rob Schneider | May 13, 2025
Latest news: Caliber development platform; US RevPAR hits Q1 record high; New Jersey hotel sells false Latest news: Caliber development platform; US RevPAR hits Q1 record high; New Jersey hotel sells Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, d... Read More
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Fertitta could buy Caesars for $7B: WSJ
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Fertitta could buy Caesars for $7B: WSJ
Magna sells 4 NYC hotels for nearly $500 million
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Magna sells 4 NYC hotels for nearly $500 million
La Résidences dream deal for HMD Asia, KS Hotels
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
La Résidences dream deal for HMD Asia, KS Hotels
Deal activity: April 4-29, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 4-29, 2026
He’s exploring branded residential in different price points
News / Owners
He’s exploring branded residential in different price points
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