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.
Developers address CALA’s biggest challenges
News
Developers address CALA’s biggest challenges
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 29, 2025
Tax structures and exit strategies can be perplexing, while relationship banking remains crucial to sourcing elusive capital. ... Read More
Latest news: KSL buys JW in Venice; Sonesta-GHL deal; IHG MLAC pipeline
News / Brands
Latest news: KSL buys JW in Venice; Sonesta-GHL deal; IHG MLAC pipeline
April 29, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hilton guides lower RevPAR, revenue growth
News / C Corps
Hilton guides lower RevPAR, revenue growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 29, 2025
First quarter results beat the Street, but its outlook reflects ongoing uncertainty about economic conditions.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt extends Playa offer; Raffles to Mexico; Peachtree adds regional centers for EB-5
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Hyatt extends Playa offer; Raffles to Mexico; Peachtree adds regional centers for EB-5
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | April 28, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
US construction pipeline grows 5%: LE
News / Owners
US construction pipeline grows 5%: LE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 28, 2025
Year-over-year growth in 1Q25 also represents 6% increase in rooms; early planning surges 10%.... Read More
Why banks haven’t fully reentered the refi market
News / Financing
Why banks haven’t fully reentered the refi market
By Rob Schneider | April 25, 2025
Experts talk about which entities are most active in the current debt market and why some refinances fail.... Read More
Latest news: EMEA top inbound investor; Canopy adds Tokyo; Villa d’Este buys 2
News / Owners
Latest news: EMEA top inbound investor; Canopy adds Tokyo; Villa d’Este buys 2
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Auberge, Hotel Equities, Hilton, Hyatt
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Auberge, Hotel Equities, Hilton, Hyatt
By Rob Schneider | April 25, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Europe trails in global pipeline report
News / Owners
Europe trails in global pipeline report
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 25, 2025
Germany leads Europe in total rooms in construction (26,117); Asia Pacific pipeline +7.3%.... Read More
Accor says no ‘cracks in demand’ for Q1 earnings
News / C Corps
Accor says no ‘cracks in demand’ for Q1 earnings
By Rob Schneider | April 24, 2025
 Paris-based Accor posted strong revenue, RevPAR, net unit growth and pipeline numbers as part of its first-quarter earnings.... Read More
U.S. construction declined for third straight month
News / Owners
U.S. construction declined for third straight month
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2025
The number of hotels under construction is down 103 versus a year ago, meaning most markets are seeing one less hotel in the final phase of the pipeline.... Read More
Deal activity: April 16-22, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 16-22, 2025
By Shawn Turner | April 24, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Moody National REIT II’s sale of the Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt in Tennessee to Reade Hotel Capital $57.5 million.... Read More
Latest news: One&Only next to CIA; GIC-SAMHI deal; Coury expands Vin Collection
News / Owners
Latest news: One&Only next to CIA; GIC-SAMHI deal; Coury expands Vin Collection
By Rob Schneider | April 24, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Remington, Kalibri Labs, Driftwood Capital, Left Lane
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Remington, Kalibri Labs, Driftwood Capital, Left Lane
April 24, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Remington Hospitality CEO Sloan Dean's talking about his next career move.... Read More
Why hotel refinances are surging this year
News / Financing
Why hotel refinances are surging this year
By Rob Schneider | April 24, 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