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

D.C. hotels and vacation rentals are getting Inauguration Day boost

By Christina Jelski | October 30, 2024

With the next presidential election less than a week away, Washington, D.C., is already showing a spike in hotel and vacation rental bookings for the Jan. 20, 2025, inauguration.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: $24M Arizona refinance; Hilton converts in Cancun; Kasa adds in New Orleans

By Rob Schneider | October 30, 2024

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

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Exploring the ROI of sustainability

By Tamara Thiessen | October 29, 2024

As the hospitality industry faces growing pressure to lower its carbon footprint, experts say that choosing the most cost-effective method for development depends on the projects.... Read More

News / Franchising

Why China is the right growth market for Ascott-Jin Jiang JV

By Rob Schneider | October 29, 2024

An executive for The Ascott Ltd. and regional analysts talked to Hotel Investment Today about the reasons for this JV and the benefits of franchise growth in China.... Read More

News / Franchising

Latest news: Wyndham growth in China; Reubens acquire W SoBe; new 21c

By Rob Schneider | October 29, 2024

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

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Dallas continues to dominate US pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 29, 2024

The largest construction pipelines are in Dallas, Atlanta, Nashville, Phoenix and Austin, according Lodging Econometrics. ... Read More

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Latest news: notable refis; US construction pipeline high; Orlando hotel sells

By Rob Schneider | October 28, 2024

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

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Deadline approaches for sustainability award

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 28, 2024

New program celebrates hotel projects that fight climate change and support guest health and equity. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Distress trade in NYC; BWH finance program; Bally's Vegas update

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 25, 2024

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

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: JLL, Langham, Minor, Rosewood

By Rob Schneider | October 24, 2024

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Choice, Frontier Development, MGM

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 24, 2024

Among the more noteworthy quotes from stories this past week was Hilton's Christ Nassetta on how the industry and economy are shaping up for 2025.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: October 16-21, 2024

By Shawn Turner | October 24, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was SJR Shelton's acquisition of the Hyatt House Shelton (Connecticut) from Acrophyte Hospitality Trust.... Read More