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.
ALIS CALA video: Gustavo Viescas, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
News
ALIS CALA video: Gustavo Viescas, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 13, 2025
Wyndham’s president for CALA talks about their hottest development markets and address all too familiar challenges surrounding growth.... Read More
Community living rooms: High-ROI strategy
News / Contributed Perspectives
Community living rooms: High-ROI strategy
By Scott Lowe | May 13, 2025
Big revenue gains, particularly on the F&B side, realized by integrating social environments into public spaces. ... Read More
China pipeline slightly down from 2024 peak
News / Asia Pacific
China pipeline slightly down from 2024 peak
By Rob Schneider | May 12, 2025
Upscale hotels reach all-time pipeline high as China’s construction pipeline adjusts, according to Lodging Econometrics data.... Read More
What institutions are providing refinance debt right now?
News / Financing
What institutions are providing refinance debt right now?
By Rob Schneider | May 12, 2025
Hotel Investment Today talked to experts about the state of the refinance right now and where they think interest rates will go in the coming months.... Read More
Where is the upside in Mexico?
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Where is the upside in Mexico?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 12, 2025
 ALIS CALA panel debates where the opportunities lie and asks when the biggest investors will join the party.  ... Read More
Latest news: Gencom’s $100M+ renovation; Starhotels’ new fund; IHG adds 3 in KSA
News / Owners
Latest news: Gencom’s $100M+ renovation; Starhotels’ new fund; IHG adds 3 in KSA
By Rob Schneider | May 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why Choice optimistic in 2025: Better customers
News / C Corps
Why Choice optimistic in 2025: Better customers
By Rob Schneider | May 12, 2025
During Choice Hotels International’s first-quarter earnings call, CEO Patrick Pacious explained why his company is outperforming its peers, especially in economy and extended-stay.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Hospitality America, MGM, White Lodging
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Hospitality America, MGM, White Lodging
By Rob Schneider | May 9, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt adds Argentina; Expedia soft in US; Fairmont trio for KSA
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt adds Argentina; Expedia soft in US; Fairmont trio for KSA
May 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Luxury developers turn to Italy
News / EMEA
Luxury developers turn to Italy
By Tamara Thiessen | May 9, 2025
Record tourism levels drive investments with diversification as local operators seek global hospitality partners to drive growth.... Read More
ALIS CALA video: Paul Adan, IHG Hotels & Resorts
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ALIS CALA video: Paul Adan, IHG Hotels & Resorts
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025
IHG's SVP of development in the CALA region talks about growing opportunities, especially in the luxury and lifestyle segment, and what markets are the hottest.... Read More
Canada pipeline at all-time high
News / North America
Canada pipeline at all-time high
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2025
Projects scheduled to start construction within 12 months increased substantially, up 20% by projects and 44% by rooms YOY. ... Read More
Deal activity: April 29-May 6, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 29-May 6, 2025
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was CICT’s sale of the Citadines Raffles Place in Singapore for S$280 million to BlackRock and Malaysia’s YTL Corp.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott adds in Austria; US performance up; Ascott growth
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott adds in Austria; US performance up; Ascott growth
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Hotel Equities, Remington
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Hotel Equities, Remington
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this is week is IHG's Elie Maalouf talking about the group's ongoing confidence in meeting 2025 profit expectations.... Read More