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.
ALIS development panel IDs best opportunities
News / Brands
ALIS development panel IDs best opportunities
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 6, 2025
Panel of brand leaders and managers still love extended-stay; offer talking points on luxury/lifestyle, key money, international opportunities and glamping.... Read More
Hyatt leadership changes reinforces pivot
News / Brands
Hyatt leadership changes reinforces pivot
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 6, 2025
Changes in EMEA and for global growth and owner relations accelerates move toward more brand-focused, performance-driven model.... Read More
Most REITS show positive RevPAR gains, lack of notable M&A
News / REITs
Most REITS show positive RevPAR gains, lack of notable M&A
By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2025
A deeper dive into the numbers for U.S.-based REITs for their Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings.... Read More
Latest news: Aprirose sells in London; LA hotel rebrands; Marriott growth in EMEA
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Aprirose sells in London; LA hotel rebrands; Marriott growth in EMEA
By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
How much will tariffs impact hoteliers?
News
How much will tariffs impact hoteliers?
By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2025
With tariff wars breaking out around the world, the key question is how much will it cost hotel investors? The answer is complicated... Read More
Latest news: Jacksonville sale; Hilton's first Signia in APAC; Atmosphere Core to Europe
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Jacksonville sale; Hilton's first Signia in APAC; Atmosphere Core to Europe
By Rob Schneider | March 4, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.  ... Read More
Argentina, Mexico lead Americas in January
News / North America
Argentina, Mexico lead Americas in January
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2025
Music shows – even those other than Taylor Swift – have a big impact on performance.... Read More
Government layoffs affect official, leisure travel
News / North America
Government layoffs affect official, leisure travel
By Jamie Biesiada | March 4, 2025
Mass layoffs of the federal workforce chill travel plans for current and former employees and government contractors.... Read More
LARC forecasts robust 2025 U.S. RevPAR gains of 3.1%
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LARC forecasts robust 2025 U.S. RevPAR gains of 3.1%
By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2025
The bullish forecast said the growth will be driven by tailwinds from the presidential election, improving group trends and fewer headwinds tied to domestic leisure travel.... Read More
Latest news: PAI Partners acquires Motel One; Tennessee hotel sells; buyer of DC hotel named
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: PAI Partners acquires Motel One; Tennessee hotel sells; buyer of DC hotel named
By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Exclusive: So long, Selina; hello Socialtel
News / Brands
Exclusive: So long, Selina; hello Socialtel
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2025
Collective Hospitality is reimagining the ‘digital nomad’ brand it bought out of insolvency with a new name, a smaller footprint and a goal to partner with a big brand. ... Read More
Berlin's HR Group acquires H-Hotels
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Berlin's HR Group acquires H-Hotels
By Rob Schneider | February 28, 2025
H-Hotels operates 60-plus hotels under multiple brands; deal increases HR Group's size by one-third. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: EOS Hospitality, Lodging Dynamics, HRIH, Meyer Jabara
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: EOS Hospitality, Lodging Dynamics, HRIH, Meyer Jabara
By Rob Schneider | February 28, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: HKH refi in Georgia; G6 renovation in Vegas; Trump aims at federal travel
News / Financing
Latest news: HKH refi in Georgia; G6 renovation in Vegas; Trump aims at federal travel
By Rob Schneider | February 28, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Accor starting to enjoy the ride: Bazin
News / Insights
Accor starting to enjoy the ride: Bazin
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 28, 2025
The chairman and CEO of the European giant held court in New York City, discussing everything from luxury growth to lessons learned over past ‘dirty’ eight years. ... Read More