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.
Minimize losses by elevating service
News / Asset Management
Minimize losses by elevating service
By Jason Raimondi | February 18, 2025
A strategic shift in standards can significantly reduce compensation-related losses, improve bottom line. ... Read More
Latest news: Henderson Park buys 5 in France; notable refis in NYC, Seattle
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Henderson Park buys 5 in France; notable refis in NYC, Seattle
By Rob Schneider | February 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
IHG acquires 20th brand in Ruby hotels
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
IHG acquires 20th brand in Ruby hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 18, 2025
The seller will continue to operate the hotels and plans call for adding more than 120 hotels in the next 10 years, including a move to the U.S. ... Read More
How owners get the best ROI from renovations
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How owners get the best ROI from renovations
By Rob Schneider | February 14, 2025
At an ALIS DESIGN+ panel, execs discuss best practices for getting ROI from new developments, conversions, or brand-mandated PIPs.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Marriott, Numa Group, Peachtree
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Marriott, Numa Group, Peachtree
By Rob Schneider | February 14, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Big fire at Balazs hotel; Gaw Capital's default; Sonder-Marriott deal info
News / Financing
Latest news: Big fire at Balazs hotel; Gaw Capital's default; Sonder-Marriott deal info
By Rob Schneider | February 14, 2025
Latest news: Gaw Capital defaults on loan; US hotel profits grew; Sonder-Marriott deal false Latest news: Gaw Capital defaults on loan; US hotel profits grew; Sonder-Marriott deal Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why M&A will ‘calm down’ for Hyatt after busy year
News / C Corps
Why M&A will ‘calm down’ for Hyatt after busy year
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
During Hyatt’s Q4 earnings call, CEO Mark Hoplamazian discussed the company’s latest acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts and why no property is off-limits as it continues to go asset-light.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Beaumier, Pontiac Land, JLL
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Beaumier, Pontiac Land, JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories of the past week, JLL's Dan Peek talked about equity's conviction to lean into the hotel market.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford pays off financing; Radisson Berlin rebirth; Schroders adds in Milan
News / Financing
Latest news: Ashford pays off financing; Radisson Berlin rebirth; Schroders adds in Milan
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt expects to be 90% asset light by 2027
News / C Corps
Hyatt expects to be 90% asset light by 2027
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
Hyatt had an acquisitive 2024 following deals for Standard and Bahia Principe (not to mention its recent $2.6 billion Playa deal). The company also says it will sell an additional $2 billion in assets by the end of 2027.... Read More
Deal activity: February 4-11, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 4-11, 2025
By Shawn Turner | February 13, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was HSL Properties’ acquisition of two hotels in Mesa, Arizona, from Power Hotel Group for $50.25 million.... Read More
Wyndham reports record annual openings, retention
News / C Corps
Wyndham reports record annual openings, retention
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2025
Fourth quarter earnings reflect 4% net rooms growth and 5% pipeline growth to a record 252,000 rooms. ... Read More
Latest news: Lodging Dynamics adds in Cali; Amangani renovations; IHG’s first Vignette in France
News / Financing
Latest news: Lodging Dynamics adds in Cali; Amangani renovations; IHG’s first Vignette in France
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
JLL’s Peek offers insight into deal dearth
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
JLL’s Peek offers insight into deal dearth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2025
Getting used to the new cost of capital and equity investors trying to pick their lanes has slowed deal flow, but Peek sees light.... Read More
Latest news: Spark’s 100th; Crowne Plaza's refresh; Sonesta adds 23 in Q4
News / Brands
Latest news: Spark’s 100th; Crowne Plaza's refresh; Sonesta adds 23 in Q4
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More