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 / Brands

How empty spaces created brand opportunity for Hyatt

By Rob Schneider | March 28, 2025

Hyatt’s Dan Hansen talks about what owners are telling him and creating the conversion-friendly Hyatt Select brand, giving owners with aging assets flexibility.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: March 18-25, 2025

By Shawn Turner | March 27, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Gencom’s acquisition of a pair of New Orleans hotels.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Vision Hospitality, Gencom, Soul Community Planet

March 27, 2025

Among the quotes of the week from our stories is Vision Hospitality's Mitch Patel talking about the recent slowdown in government-related business.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: US RevPAR rebounds; US inbound issues; Rotana joins Global Hotel Alliance

By Rob Schneider | March 27, 2025

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

News / Brands

New phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates

By Matthew Parsons | March 27, 2025

Large firms may be scaling back flexible work policies, but it’s likely that remote-first businesses and heightened demand for corporate retreats will now shape the next phase of digital nomad hospitality. ... Read More

News / Latin America

LatAm pipeline hits record to close 2024

By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2025

New project announcements in the fourth quarter soared 44% YOY with a 32% boost in rooms, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Rolling Stone hotel in Vegas?; stayAPT adds 5; Axel Beach Hotel closing

By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2025

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

News / Owners

Kokomo Capital’s plans for Anagram brand

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2025

CEO Alexander Hass talks about Kokomo’s strategy to grow its home-grown boutique brand, primarily in urban European locations. ... Read More

News / Owners

How ‘beer and wine’ assets play into Vision’s portfolio mix

By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2025

Vision Hospitality Group Founder and CEO Mitch Patel talks about growth, strategic partnerships and the state of the economy for hotels right now.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

European deal volume jumps 62% in 2024

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2025

Easing interest rates, private equity funding fuel activity with even more expected in 2025, according to HVS. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Waldorf to debut in Texas; JW to Costa Rica; Raffles adding Lake Como

By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2025

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

News / Brands

Minor masterbrand pivot unifies 8 brands

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 25, 2025

Strategy driven by further growth expectations, enhanced digital experience, simplified loyalty program and broader distribution plan.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Starwood modifying debt; Hartford hotel sells; record month in Canada

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | March 24, 2025

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

News / Brands

Hilton’s CFO on scale, optimism and being No. 1

By Rob Schneider | March 24, 2025

In a wide-ranging interview, Kevin Jacobs discussed Hilton’s continued NUG growth, whether being No. 1 in rooms is an important metric and why more partnerships like AutoCamp could be coming.... Read More

News / On the Money

SCP's Ken and Pam Cruse ready to scale

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 24, 2025

The founders of the boutique brand with values surrounding health, kindness and sustainability say they want to reach 50 hotels. Could it come via partnership with a big brand?... Read More

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