Upper Midscale

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Latest news: Soft holiday week in US; Travelodge adds in Spain; Rotana to Somalia
News / Asset Management
Latest news: Soft holiday week in US; Travelodge adds in Spain; Rotana to Somalia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Designers share 2025 trends to watch
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Designers share 2025 trends to watch
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025
There is a lot of consensus around maximalism and the further immersion into the experiential aspect of today’s stays, but don’t forget the more practical. ... Read More
Inside Ashford Trust’s pivot to growing its portfolio
News / REITs
Inside Ashford Trust’s pivot to growing its portfolio
By Rob Schneider | January 2, 2025
The CEO for Ashford Hospitality Trust talks about moving on from COVID debt, transitioning from selling to acquiring assets and the lessons he’s learned six months into the job.... Read More
Deal activity: December 17-31, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 17-31, 2024
By Shawn Turner | January 2, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past two weeks was Playa Hotels & Resorts’ sale of the Jewel Paradise Cover in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, for $28.5 million.... Read More
2025 development headwinds, tailwinds
News / Owners
2025 development headwinds, tailwinds
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025
New development remains challenging, but creative financing and unique perspectives provide opportunities. ... Read More
Latest news: Dallas Tru trades; Leonardo grows in Berlin; Accor adds in KSA
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Dallas Tru trades; Leonardo grows in Berlin; Accor adds in KSA
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Slicing, dicing latest trends in F&B profitability
News / Owners
Slicing, dicing latest trends in F&B profitability
By Stefani C. O’Connor | January 2, 2025
Upgrades in technology, strategic partnerships and improving efficiency can help improve or further accelerate food and beverage profitability.... Read More
Latest news: SBM launches brand; Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen; strong extended-stay data
News / Brands
Latest news: SBM launches brand; Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen; strong extended-stay data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 30, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt, Playa enter exclusive merger talks
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt, Playa enter exclusive merger talks
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2024
Already working together in the all-inclusive space, a merger or acquisition would give Hyatt a greater presence in the Caribbean and “add new incremental durable fee streams.”  ... Read More
Ohana exec on why he’s bullish for deals in 2025
News / Owners
Ohana exec on why he’s bullish for deals in 2025
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024
Eddie Yu, managing director for investments at Ohana Real Estate Investors, talked about the current market and why lower interest rates could open up the supply of deals in the coming year.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: BWH, Hospitality America, Reside, Teneo
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: BWH, Hospitality America, Reside, Teneo
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Big CMBS comeback; high-profile US refis; Rockbridge buys 3 ZaZas
News / Financing
Latest news: Big CMBS comeback; high-profile US refis; Rockbridge buys 3 ZaZas
By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024
 Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 10-17, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 10-17, 2024
By Shawn Turner | December 19, 2024
 Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Leyad and Capstone Equities’ acquisition of the 226-key Ink48 Hotel in New York City.... Read More
Latest news: Whitestone buys in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Whitestone buys in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale
By Rob Schneider | December 19, 2024
Latest news: Whitestone acquires in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale false Latest news: Whitestone acquires in Minneapolis; Ashford extends; Florida sale Breaking news on deals, development, data and more. Breaking news on deals, development, data and more. Brought to you by... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Lark Hospitality, Oyo, Hotel Equities
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Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Lark Hospitality, Oyo, Hotel Equities
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 19, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from this week's stories include Hilton's luxury brand head Dino Michael talking about his obligation to bring back the Waldorf Astoria New York just right.... Read More