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: New management co.; Hyatt-Playa update; new Sonesta, Choice prototypes
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: New management co.; Hyatt-Playa update; new Sonesta, Choice prototypes
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Courting conversions: Funding’s mixed bag
News / Owners
Courting conversions: Funding’s mixed bag
By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 18, 2025
In Part 2 of our series on conversions, the discussion turns to tapping a variety of dollar distributors and partners to revamp acquisitions, holdings.... Read More
Ares invests in acquisitive Excel Group
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Ares invests in acquisitive Excel Group
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2025
With the help of giant Ares, PE firm Excel with 27 hotels today hopes to double in size in the next three or four years.... Read More
Latest news: Six Senses adds Portugal; RLJ sells in Atlanta; CGO for Vision
News / Brands
Latest news: Six Senses adds Portugal; RLJ sells in Atlanta; CGO for Vision
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Courting conversions
News / Owners
Courting conversions
By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 17, 2025
In a series of articles this week, Hotel Investment Today takes a deep dive into what’s trending for popular conversion plays.... Read More
Turkey becomes hotbed of investments
News / EMEA
Turkey becomes hotbed of investments
By Tamara Thiessen | March 17, 2025
From Istanbul to Antalya, IHG, Marriott and Accor are among those growing their footprint in Turkey as tourism surges to record levels and inflation drops.... Read More
While owners are saving on insurance, claims matter
News / Asset Management
While owners are saving on insurance, claims matter
By Rob Schneider | March 17, 2025
For owners getting property insurance renewals at better rates than a few years ago, having claims still greatly affect the cost.... Read More
Urban strength will drive 2% RevPAR growth in US
News
Urban strength will drive 2% RevPAR growth in US
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2025
New CBRE report still cites improved international inbound travel and increases in business transient and group travel.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, Hunter, SVC, Verge Management
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, Hunter, SVC, Verge Management
By Rob Schneider | March 14, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Hilton Atlanta trades in foreclosure; Pendry to Nashville; big Q4 for Manhattan
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Hilton Atlanta trades in foreclosure; Pendry to Nashville; big Q4 for Manhattan
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Property insurance renewals mean good news for most
News / Asset Management
Property insurance renewals mean good news for most
By Rob Schneider | March 14, 2025
Aided by more competition in the market, brokers say hotel owners without losses on the books are seeing double-digit decreases in their property insurance renewals.... Read More
Deal activity: February 24-March 11, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 24-March 11, 2025
By Shawn Turner | March 14, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Pandox’s acquisition of the Pullman Cologne Hotel in Germany from Art-Invest Real Estate for €66 million.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: PM Hotel Group, NewscrestImage, Ensemble Hospitality
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: PM Hotel Group, NewscrestImage, Ensemble Hospitality
March 13, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories was PM Hotel Group's Joseph Bojanowski talking about how uncertainty in the marketplace is impacting business.... Read More
European values up steady 2% in 2024
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
European values up steady 2% in 2024
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 13, 2025
HVS research suggests Southern Europe experienced the strongest growth in values while Eastern Europe recovery picked up momentum. ... Read More
Global travel remains white hot: Amex
News
Global travel remains white hot: Amex
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 13, 2025
New report from American Express suggests 77% of global respondents plan on going on more or the same number of international trips compared to last year. ... Read More