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.
How Asian owners view on-again, off-again tariffs
News / Asia Pacific
How Asian owners view on-again, off-again tariffs
By Raini H.R. | April 10, 2025
Asian hotel owners keep calm and carry on – and even see some silver linings. ... Read More
Latest news: Mixed week in US; CMBS strength; Wyndham rebrand in Singapore
News / Brands
Latest news: Mixed week in US; CMBS strength; Wyndham rebrand in Singapore
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Europe’s construction pipeline surged in 4Q24
News / EMEA
Europe’s construction pipeline surged in 4Q24
By Rob Schneider | April 9, 2025
The growth was distributed across 25 European cities that announced two or more new projects during the quarter, according to Lodging Econometrics data. ... Read More
Marriott CEO on instability, the biggest hurdle for developers
News / Brands
Marriott CEO on instability, the biggest hurdle for developers
By Rob Schneider | April 9, 2025
At an event for Marriott’s millionth open room in the U.S., Anthony Capuano talked exclusively to Hotel Investment Today about NUG, tailwinds and the power of conversions.... Read More
Accor makes big deals in India
News / Brands
Accor makes big deals in India
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 9, 2025
Deals with InterGlobe and Treebo underscores big brand interest and opportunity in perhaps the world’s biggest emerging market.... Read More
Latest news: Elbow Beach deal; IHG adds Crete; BWH manages in Australia
News / Brands
Latest news: Elbow Beach deal; IHG adds Crete; BWH manages in Australia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Accor's first Orient Express; Oakland hotels fail; extended-stay data
News / Brands
Latest news: Accor's first Orient Express; Oakland hotels fail; extended-stay data
April 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Egypt, Marriott boost Africa pipeline
News / EMEA
Egypt, Marriott boost Africa pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 8, 2025
Resort projects are increasing much faster than city or airport hotels, driven by the number of signings and by the larger average size of the developments, 210 keys versus 170. ... Read More
AI: More convenience, efficiency—and cybersecurity risks
News / Contributed Perspectives
AI: More convenience, efficiency—and cybersecurity risks
By Pam Lindemoen | April 8, 2025
Vulnerabilities that can be found with check-in kiosks, IoT devices, third-party service providers must be addressed proactively.... Read More
San Francisco market finally starts to rebound
News
San Francisco market finally starts to rebound
By Rob Schneider | April 8, 2025
Rebound driven by an improved convention center, a resurgence of international demand and a burgeoning AI sector, according to JLL report.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt grows in APAC; Jalaram buys in Memphis; Nightcap adds in Colorado
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt grows in APAC; Jalaram buys in Memphis; Nightcap adds in Colorado
By Rob Schneider | April 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Avana’s co-founder on how private credit has changed
News / Financing
Avana’s co-founder on how private credit has changed
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Sanat Patel talks about loans Avana writes in hospitality, how that mix could change and lender creativity.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Island, Starwood Capital
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Island, Starwood Capital
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Second Hoxton to Chicago; Waldorf debuts in Japan; USTOA advises after tariffs
News / Brands
Latest news: Second Hoxton to Chicago; Waldorf debuts in Japan; USTOA advises after tariffs
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was R.W. Baird's Michael Bellisario estimating the impact of the newly announced tariffs by the Trump administration.... Read More