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 / C Corps

Choice says it outperforms peers with RevPAR gains

May 8, 2025

Choice Hotels International announced RevPAR gains and NUG growth across its portfolio, especially upscale, extended-stay and midscale, while also cutting its 2025 guidance.... Read More

News / C Corps

IHG the bigger bull in the room

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2025

CEO Maalouf says IHG on track for the year as it takes advantage of its heavily weighted domestic stay occasions.... Read More

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Finding the ‘commonality’ for CALA investments

By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2025

Regional experts discuss investments, cruises and sustainability during ALIS CALA panel.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Blackstone acquires in NYC; Wynn delays renovations; Hilton to double in India

By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2025

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

News / C Corps

‘Steady as she goes’ for Marriott

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025

Not yet assuming a recession scenario, Marriott leaders continue to see strong net rooms growth and solid demand with some weakness in the U.S. and Canada. ... Read More

News / Franchising

Latest news: Caliber developing 15 for Hyatt; San Antonio sale; Sunstone earnings

By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2025

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

News / Financing

Why some refinances fail in 2025

By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2025

Experts talk about the pace of refinance deals in 2025 and what the typical debt stack looks like now.... Read More

News / Management

Hotel Equities, Springboard Hospitality merge

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025

The merger combines HE's branded portfolio with Springboard's more indie- and resort-focused properties.... Read More

News / C Corps

Marriott beats in 1Q25 with modest guidance trim

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025

International RevPAR growth of 5.9% leads the way; citizenM deal should result in 5% NUG.... Read More

News / Management

Change at top doesn’t impact Remington trajectory

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025

Chief Development Officer Keith Oltchick said organic growth, not acquisition, remains the strategy in the U.S. and CALA.... Read More

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CALA experts discuss brand affiliation vs. independent

By Rob Schneider | May 5, 2025

At ALIS CALA, experts on stage discuss what is “discussable” in negotiations and what owners want with brand affiliation.... Read More

News / Latin America

Strong growth in Latin America pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025

Upscale chains have the biggest pipelines with Mexico having the most projects.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: NoMad debut in APAC; Vegas struggles; Wage battle in LA

By Rob Schneider | May 5, 2025

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

Crisis readiness: What to do before sirens sound

By Edward Mady | May 5, 2025

Crisis isn’t a one-time test. It’s a daily measure of readiness. The hotels that thrive aren’t reacting, they’re preparing.... Read More

News / C Corps

Why a potential recession doesn’t scare Wyndham

By Rob Schneider | May 4, 2025

During the company’s first-quarter earnings call last week, CEO Geoff Ballotti said Wyndham is better positioned to outperform its competitors in times of economic downturns.... Read More

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