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.
Deal activity: January 1-7, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 1-7, 2025
By Shawn Turner | January 9, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Dynamic City Capital’s acquisition of two hotels in Anaheim from T2 Hospitality for $303 million. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Peregrine Hospitality, Mohari Hospitality, Noble Investment
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Peregrine Hospitality, Mohari Hospitality, Noble Investment
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 9, 2025
Among the more noteworthy quotes from the past week's stories was Greg Kennealey talking development plans with the relaunch of KSL Resorts as Peregrine Hospitality.... Read More
Latest news: Kapstones acquires in Miami; Noble adds in Jacksonville; dual-brand in Cleveland
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Kapstones acquires in Miami; Noble adds in Jacksonville; dual-brand in Cleveland
By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2025
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
L.A.-area hotels sheltering fire evacuees
News / Asset Management
L.A.-area hotels sheltering fire evacuees
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2025
Fire ravaging the Los Angeles area with some hotels closing and others providing shelter.... Read More
How the role of banks is changing hospitality lending
News / Debt and Equity
How the role of banks is changing hospitality lending
By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2025
Hotel finance experts say even a partial reentry from regional or institutional banks has helped compress credit spreads in the hospitality lending space.... Read More
UK hotel investment on the rise
News / EMEA
UK hotel investment on the rise
By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2025
The majority of activity in 2024 was driven by portfolio transactions, which returned to pre-COVID levels and accounted for 57% (£3.6 billion) of investment volumes.... Read More
Management challenges, changes for 2025
News / Asset Management
Management challenges, changes for 2025
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 8, 2025
Addressing labor costs and retention, as well as F&B profitability top of mind for managers who are creating more incentive-based deals. ... Read More
Latest news: Dynamic City buys near Disney; dual-brand in San Antonio; Sage converts in New Orleans
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Dynamic City buys near Disney; dual-brand in San Antonio; Sage converts in New Orleans
By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2025
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Will market optimism lead to more M&A in 2025?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Will market optimism lead to more M&A in 2025?
By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2025
Deal and finance experts said 2024 was a slow year for acquisition financing, but many are optimistic that more capital will be ready to deploy this year and bring buyers and sellers back to the market.... Read More
Latest news: New president for Coury; TPI refi in Minnesota; Okura adds 2 in Thailand
News / Brands
Latest news: New president for Coury; TPI refi in Minnesota; Okura adds 2 in Thailand
By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Rates will continue to mute new development
News / Owners
Rates will continue to mute new development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 7, 2025
Deals that are getting done built on relationships, track records; stabilizing construction costs aid mid-market, extended-stay developments. ... Read More
Exclusive: KSL Resorts rebrands as Peregrine Hospitality
News / Owners
Exclusive: KSL Resorts rebrands as Peregrine Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 7, 2025
Owner-operator driven by KSL Capital Partners starts with 46 hotels under management and a plan to be more active in the acquisition marketplace. ... Read More
Why experts are optimistic about 2025 refi market
News / Financing
Why experts are optimistic about 2025 refi market
By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2025
Hotel refinance experts expect an uptick in hotel refinances in 2025 and are hearing optimism from their clients about what the new year can bring in terms of financing. ... Read More
New construction starting to pick up
News / Owners
New construction starting to pick up
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 6, 2025
While supply growth is expected to range only between 1% and 2%, some developers are just now starting to see more shovels in the ground. ... Read More
Latest news: Paris Marriott refi; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan
News / Financing
Latest news: Paris Marriott refi; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan
By Rob Schneider | January 6, 2025
Latest news: Paris hotel refinance; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan false Latest news: Paris hotel refinance; Nobu adds in New Orleans; Heeton resort in Bhutan Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More