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.
Latest news: Bad news from GBTA; $36M loan in Houston; Waldorf to Turks and Caicos
News / Financing
Latest news: Bad news from GBTA; $36M loan in Houston; Waldorf to Turks and Caicos
By Rob Schneider | April 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Meyer Jabara, Pappas buy; Kempinski, BTG expand; Stonebridge adds
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Meyer Jabara, Pappas buy; Kempinski, BTG expand; Stonebridge adds
By Rob Schneider | April 16, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Tariffs quietly reshaping lending dynamics
News / Contributed Perspectives
Tariffs quietly reshaping lending dynamics
By Ryan Bosch | April 15, 2025
Even with the tariff pause, lenders, developers and capital markets are adjusting their posture when considering construction costs, underwriting terms and more.... Read More
Latest news: First Hyatt Studios opens; Ashford $410M refi; US CEO for B&B
News / Brands
Latest news: First Hyatt Studios opens; Ashford $410M refi; US CEO for B&B
By Rob Schneider | April 15, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
O’Stean new CDO at Hotel Equities
News / Owners
O’Stean new CDO at Hotel Equities
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 15, 2025
The former Aimbridge CDO hired to accelerate growth with Joe Reardon moved into vice chairman role. ... Read More
Goldman turns bearish on hotel stocks
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Goldman turns bearish on hotel stocks
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 15, 2025
The bank lowered its RevPAR forecast by 125 basis points, citing softer corporate and inbound travel, especially from Canada.... Read More
HICAP Conversations: CapitaLand’s Chun Meng Tan
News / Insights
HICAP Conversations: CapitaLand’s Chun Meng Tan
By Rob Schneider | April 14, 2025
The head of private equity lodging investment for CapitaLand Investment Ltd. talks about which markets the company invests in and why it prefers to go off-market with its deals.... Read More
ALIS CALA two weeks away
News / Owners
ALIS CALA two weeks away
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 14, 2025
With 40-plus session led by more than 100 industry leaders, the former CHRIS-HOLA conference will focus on equity, debt, and development opportunities. ... Read More
Latest news: Atlanta Hilton sells; Four Seasons Prague trades; Accor, Valor deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Atlanta Hilton sells; Four Seasons Prague trades; Accor, Valor deal
By Rob Schneider | April 14, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Loyalty programs prove their value: CBRE
News / Asset Management
Loyalty programs prove their value: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 14, 2025
Loyalty fees increased by 4.4% in 2024, outpacing 2.7% revenue growth, but at just $5.46 per occupied room or 1.6% of total revenues.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Accor, Aimbridge, Gencom, Omni
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Accor, Aimbridge, Gencom, Omni
By Rob Schneider | April 11, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: $392M loan in Miami Beach; notables refis in Dallas, New York
News / Financing
Latest news: $392M loan in Miami Beach; notables refis in Dallas, New York
By Rob Schneider | April 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Accor, AAHOA, Sage
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Accor, AAHOA, Sage
April 10, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Marriott's Anthony Capuano talking about the short-term demand environment.... Read More
AAHOA, Kalibri Labs analyze impact of US policy changes
News / Asset Management
AAHOA, Kalibri Labs analyze impact of US policy changes
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 10, 2025
While 30% of submarkets are pacing ahead, government and corporate travel show significant declines; future bookings lag heading into the peak summer season. ... Read More
Deal activity: April 1-8, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 1-8, 2025
By Shawn Turner | April 10, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was an American investor’s acquisition of The Alpina Gstaad, Switzerland, for a reported CHF 200 million.... Read More