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 / Insights

Quotes of the Week: JLL, Dawson Design, Accor, Olive by Embassy

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario reacting to speculation about a potential sale of Sunstone Hotel Investors.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Ashford sells in Boston; new Orlando luxe hotel; Conrad in Portugal sells

By Rob Schneider | December 4, 2024

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

News / Management

Hotels increasingly managed by third parties

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 4, 2024

But JLL reports that no single operator manages more than 3% of 5.9 million rooms not managed by brands, which should lead to further consolidation.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Peachtree makes third DST deal of 2024

By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024

The 90-key Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Augustine in the Jacksonville, Florida, area is the sixth Delaware Statutory Trust acquisition for Peachtree overall.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Blackstone could lose 4 hotels; Mundi acquires in Vancouver; new CEO for Rosen

By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Opportunity fund buys in Mississippi, Georgia

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 3, 2024

Two cash deals for three properties by Woodvale from Chartwell Hospitality increases the Atlanta-based PE firm’s hospitality holdings.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Trinity makes bid for Sunstone REIT: report

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 3, 2024

While talks reportedly are not ongoing, it could become a catalyst for lodging REIT values to bounce and more deals to surface.... Read More

News / Brands

Why this ‘accidental’ hotelier sees a Spark of growth in India

By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2024

Olive by Embassy recently signed a deal with Hilton to introduce the Spark brand in India and add 150 hotels in 10 years. Here’s how the deal came together and why it won’t just be for conversions.... Read More

News / Owners

What hotels designers can’t wait to see in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024

From quirky independents by Liz Lambert to new luxury coming into the hot Mexican market, designers discuss what they want to see in 2025, and why. ... Read More

News / Insights

Is travel moving fast enough with AI?

By Morgan Hines - Phocuswire | December 2, 2024

Travel industry veterans such as Erik Blachford and current executives such as Amex GBT’s Marilyn Markham offer their take on the state of generative AI in travel. ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Waldorf NYC booking; Amante’s role in KKR deal; Four Seasons Prague sells

By Rob Schneider | December 2, 2024

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

News

Values to increase 12% over 5 years: LARC

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2024

Rebounding leisure demand has Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting driving RevPAR increases of 2.7% in 2025. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Central Romana, Dream Capital, Five Star

By Rob Schneider | December 2, 2024

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: October 15-November 26, 2024

By Shawn Turner | November 27, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Columbia West Properties’ sale of the Watertown Hotel in Seattle to Sohal Hotels for $27.5 million.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Meliá founder dies; $9B loan for Marina Bay Sands; Florida construction loan

By Rob Schneider | November 27, 2024

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

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