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 / C Corps

Marriott off to good start in January

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025

Earnings call touches on results, forecasts and hot topics, ranging from key money and debt capital to the timing on China’s recovery.... Read More

News / C Corps

Record for new deals highlights Marriott earnings

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025

Global RevPAR increases 5%, driven by 4.1% in U.S. and Canada and 7.2% in international markets. ... Read More

News / Brands

First Field & Stream Lodge taking reservations

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2025

The 179-room property in Bozeman from Starwood Capital and AJ Capital Partners is launching in May with a $289 introductory rate.... Read More

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China’s pipeline holds steady at 3,779 projects

By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025

The upper midscale and upscale chain scales account for 70% of China's projects: Lodging Econometrics. ... Read More

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Shanghai, London, Dubai will lead in room openings

By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025

Where do EMEA, Asia Pacific and the Americas stand in global hotel pipeline delivery as projects in the final planning stages decline.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Baywood $35.5M refi; Hilton back to Atlantic City; Mint House buys Locale

By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025

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

News / Franchising

Choice CDO talks upscale at ALIS

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2025

David Pepper reinforces Choice Hotels’ interest in moving up chain scales with Radisson and soft brands, and boasts about extended-stay pipeline.... Read More

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NYC will open 5,700-plus rooms this year

By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2025

The latest data from CoStar shows the New York City market opening almost double the number of rooms of its nearest competitor. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Marriott, Remington, Raffles, BWH

By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Sandpiper buys in Florida; Marriott’s APEC growth; Shiva £310M London refi

By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2025

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

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ALIS video interview: Jean-Jacques Morin, Accor

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2025

Deputy CEO and CEO of the Premium, Midscale & Economy Division discusses growth opportunities, operational news and what he would personally like to accomplish this year as a leader.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 29-February 3, 2025

By Shawn Turner | February 6, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Select M City Ltd.’s acquisition of the Radisson Blue Dubai Media City in Dubai from an undisclosed seller for more than AED200 million ($54.4 million).... Read More

News / C Corps

How Hilton is ‘defying gravity’ in challenging market

By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2025

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta sounds off on his optimism for 2025, why his company has more construction starts than any other brand, and why Hilton is also getting disproportionate financing.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: ALIS commentary, SH Hotels, Aimbridge, JLL

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 6, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was SH Hotels & Resorts' Raul Leal talking about the rebrand to Starwood Hotels and the new growth plan.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Maybourne coming to Paris; Bvlgari adds Bahamas; Wyndham's 25 for Europe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 6, 2025

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

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