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

US performance expected to reaccelerate into 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 14, 2024

CBRE forecast revised downward for 2024 but will rebound from subdued summer demand and a sluggish third quarter. ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: November 5-12, 2024

By Shawn Turner | November 14, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the sale of the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit by Grande Asset Hotels and Property Perfect to an undisclosed seller for 5.055 billion baht (US$155 million).... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Viceroy, Wyndham, Design Hotels, Oberoi

November 14, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes from the past week was Viceroy's head of development Mark Keiser talking about Highgate's desire to ramp-up development of its luxury lifestyle brand.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Spain's biggest deal; Davidson adds in Miami; developments in Mexico

By Rob Schneider | November 14, 2024

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

News / Franchising

Wyndham’s new financing option for diverse developers

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 14, 2024

Franchise giant teams up with Lafayette Square to offer up to $100 million in financing for hotel projects. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Wave of renewed US investment optimism

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 14, 2024

JLL’s Global Hotel Investor Sentiment Survey suggests 2025 could mark a turning point for U.S. hotel investment, with urban markets and luxury assets leading the way.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Ashford forbearance on CMBS; PM adds in DC; NewcrestImage sells

By Rob Schneider | November 13, 2024

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

News / Brands

Marriott’s Design Hotels accelerates portfolio growth

By Rob Schneider | November 12, 2024

The collection of independent hotels has signed 29 new agreements and grown 10% over the past 12 months, including key signings in the U.S., Mexico, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, Singapore and Bali.... Read More

News

78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey

By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024

A report also found 52% travelers have abandoned an online booking after a bad experience, such as lack of site security, payment issues, loading times, design and a lack of friendliness for mobile users. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: AWH buys in Colorado; Sunstone earnings; NexGen adds in Florida

By Rob Schneider | November 12, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Why Aprirose is gearing up for more UK acquisitions

By Rob Schneider | November 11, 2024

The London-based real estate investment firm has been selling hospitality assets and wants to double its entire UK portfolio in the coming years. Here’s how.... Read More

News

US RevPAR decreased in September: STR

By Rob Schneider | November 11, 2024

The calendar had unfavorable shifts, but group demand still tops a 2019 comp. The top 25 markets helped push growth while the planning phases of the pipeline remained strong.... Read More