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.
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, AutoCamp, KHP, Remington Hospitality
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, AutoCamp, KHP, Remington Hospitality
By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Choice convention highlights upscale push
News / Franchising
Choice convention highlights upscale push
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025
Upscale and above portfolio has grown by more than 110,000 rooms, helping drive more group and business transient revenue.... Read More
Latest news: Westgate buys VOS; EasyHotels sold; Driftwood’s $40M in financing
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Westgate buys VOS; EasyHotels sold; Driftwood’s $40M in financing
By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS CALA interview: Abhay Bakaya, Starwood Hotels
News
ALIS CALA interview: Abhay Bakaya, Starwood Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025
The chief development officer of the Starwood Hotels talks about what will be different about the reincarnated brand and what's in the pipeline.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Accor, Noble, Blue Diamond
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Accor, Noble, Blue Diamond
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hilton's Chris Nassetta talking about rating current risk more to the upside than downside.... Read More
Deal activity: April 22-28, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 22-28, 2025
By Shawn Turner | May 1, 2025
 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Shayher Group’s acquisition of the 245-key The Park Hyatt in Melbourne, Australia, from Fu Wah International.... Read More
Latest news: Ennismore to Nashville; JV secures $45.36M loan; US hotels mixed
News / Brands
Latest news: Ennismore to Nashville; JV secures $45.36M loan; US hotels mixed
By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt beats on EPS, modestly adjusts guidance
News / C Corps
Hyatt beats on EPS, modestly adjusts guidance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2025
RevPAR jumps 5.7% year over year, adjusting guidance based on short-term demand trends.... Read More
NYC, Maui drive big Q1 beat by Host
News / REITs
NYC, Maui drive big Q1 beat by Host
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2025
The REIT saw RevPAR increase by 7% and guidance was maintained as CEO says it is well positioned to manage through the chop.  ... Read More
Wyndham cuts RevPAR guidance amid record openings
News / C Corps
Wyndham cuts RevPAR guidance amid record openings
By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2025
The company touted records for Q1 openings and its development pipeline but cut its full-year RevPAR guidance more than analysts expected.... Read More
Can CALA teach US how to deal with instability?
News
Can CALA teach US how to deal with instability?
By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2025
Top hotel executives talk about why current instability in the US isn’t diminishing CALA’s long-term prospects and why deal volume in the region is “frothy.”... Read More
Mulling ModCon
News / Owners
Mulling ModCon
By Stefani C. O'Connor | April 30, 2025
In what one industry executive terms a “compelling solution,” modular construction may be ready to step back into the limelight.... Read More
Latest news: Trinity adds services biz; Sonesta, Aken align; Trump adds Dubia
News / Management
Latest news: Trinity adds services biz; Sonesta, Aken align; Trump adds Dubia
By Rob Schneider | April 30, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS CALA poll shows investor sentiment still positive
News
ALIS CALA poll shows investor sentiment still positive
By Rob Schneider | April 30, 2025
Luxury is the most promising opportunity in the Caribbean and Latin America but debt remains expensive. ... Read More
In uncertain earnings season, Hilton chooses optimism
News / C Corps
In uncertain earnings season, Hilton chooses optimism
By Rob Schneider | April 29, 2025
President and CEO Chris Nassetta said he sees a path to a positive second half of 2025 despite the current noise and economic uncertainty. He also sees new brands in the future.... Read More