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.
How leading with F&B translates to ROI for Coury Hospitality
News / Management
How leading with F&B translates to ROI for Coury Hospitality
By Rob Schneider | January 15, 2025
Andrew Casperson, the newly promoted president of Coury Hospitality, talks about the management company’s emphasis on food and beverage, growth strategy and plans for its adjacent business, Concert.... Read More
Latest news: Another SF hotel in trouble; Santander, Meliá €225M refi; Braemar extends loan
News / Financing
Latest news: Another SF hotel in trouble; Santander, Meliá €225M refi; Braemar extends loan
By Rob Schneider | January 15, 2025
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Maldives’ taxing gambit
News / Asia Pacific
Maldives’ taxing gambit
By Raini H.R. | January 15, 2025
Maldives welcomes tourists with hefty taxes that will test the resilience of affluent travelers and investors. Will it remain a dream destination, or is Maldives dreaming too big?... Read More
Driftwood secures $257M for Space Coast resort
News / Financing
Driftwood secures $257M for Space Coast resort
By Rob Schneider | January 14, 2025
The Miami-based firm says the $420-million, 502-key property will fill a 160-mile gap of Marriott beachfront resorts along the Atlantic coast between Daytona Beach and Hutchinson Island.... Read More
Latest news: TPI sells 3; Boston hotel sells for $45M; Four Seasons adds in Switzerland
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: TPI sells 3; Boston hotel sells for $45M; Four Seasons adds in Switzerland
By Rob Schneider | January 14, 2025
Latest news: TPI sells 3 in Minnesota; Boston hotel sells for $45M; Four Seasons adds in Switzerland false Latest news: TPI sells 3 in Minnesota; Boston hotel sells for $45M; Four Seasons adds in Switzerland Breaking news about development, deals, data and more. Breaking news about development,... Read More
Is this the new normal for hotel finance?
News / Financing
Is this the new normal for hotel finance?
By Rob Schneider | January 14, 2025
 Hotel finance experts tell us we are close to a “normalized rate environment,” and they don’t expect much change in the next few years.... Read More
ALIS remains on schedule for January 27
News
ALIS remains on schedule for January 27
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 13, 2025
With all of those affected by the L.A. wildfires top of mind, The BHN Group has talked to the appropriate authorities and partners and still plans to move ahead with ALIS 2025.... Read More
LE: Sunbelt leads boom in top 50 US markets
News / North America
LE: Sunbelt leads boom in top 50 US markets
By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2025
 Lodging Econometrics’ U.S. hotel construction pipeline shows growth across key markets, reflecting broader economic resilience with Dallas, Atlanta and Orlando leading the way.... Read More
Latest news: Choice, AAHOA aid for Cali; Stanley makeover; $68M refi in New Jersey
News / Owners
Latest news: Choice, AAHOA aid for Cali; Stanley makeover; $68M refi in New Jersey
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | January 13, 2025
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity to aid 2025 management growth
News / Management
Deal activity to aid 2025 management growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 13, 2025
Increase deal flow should create new opportunities for third-party managers with some looking to Europe where potential is ripening. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Ace, Coury, Jumeirah, Four Seasons
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Ace, Coury, Jumeirah, Four Seasons
By Rob Schneider | January 10, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Trump in talks to take back DC hotel; $300M refi for Omni Nashville; new CEO at Ace Hotel
News / Financing
Latest news: Trump in talks to take back DC hotel; $300M refi for Omni Nashville; new CEO at Ace Hotel
By Rob Schneider | January 10, 2025
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Can Trump deregulation be an elixir for hotel lending?
News / Financing
Can Trump deregulation be an elixir for hotel lending?
By Rob Schneider | January 10, 2025
Hotel finance experts discuss market optimism that loosening government regulations can help banks increase their hospitality lending. But the reality could be far more complicated.... Read More
Consensus: Management consolidation will continue
News / Management
Consensus: Management consolidation will continue
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 10, 2025
For better or worse, mid-sized and regional management companies are expected to grow via acquisition to better compete at scale and pick up new geographies.... Read More
Update on impact of LA wildfires
News / Asset Management
Update on impact of LA wildfires
By Christina Jelski | January 10, 2025
While some hotels remain closed, other are offering shelter to fire victims.... Read More