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 / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: March 26-April 1, 2025

By Shawn Turner | April 3, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was AJ Capital Partner’s acquisition of the Hotel Boulderado hotel in Boulder, Colorado.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Refi in SF; US hotels up last week; Olympia adds 4 in Virginia

By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025

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

News

Tariffs’ potential chilling effect

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2025

President Trump unleashes 10% tariffs across the globe with rates as high as 46% in markets like Vietnam. How will it impact hoteliers? ... Read More

News / Financing

Why IHG, Avana partnered on construction finance program

By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2025

The $250 million program is a “borrower-friendly alternative” for franchisees for four of IHG’s brands to stimulate new construction and reduce timelines.... Read More

News / EMEA

Signings in Africa off to great start in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2025

After actualizing a hefty 38% of anticipated openings in 2024, early 2025 shows promise with a 13% increase in deals signed, according to W Hospitality Group.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Deals in Texas, Indiana; Z selling London hotel; Fairmont’s Japan debut

By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2025

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

News / Owners

With college niche, Olympia plans selective growth

By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2025

John Schultzel of Olympia Hospitality said the company has found a niche in the college hotel space, which offers a nice mix with its destination and select-service assets.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: AJ Capital buys in Boulder; Accor sees big US travel cuts; Archer €567M refi

By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2025

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

News / Owners

Singapore-focused hospitality REIT’s global lens

By Raini H.R. | April 1, 2025

Acquisition of the Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya is a start, but don't expect Far East Hospitality Trust to be aggressive in going beyond its Singapore roots.... Read More

News / Brands

Marriott plans to double midscale brand in Europe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 1, 2025

By the end of 2026, plans call for reaching 50 Four Points Flex by Sheraton, becoming the company’s fastest growing brand in Europe.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Europe investment to ramp up in 2025

By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2025

Cushman & Wakefield report also finds that 70% of investors expect European hotel values to rise in 2025, with Madrid, Barcelona and Rome preferred.... Read More