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.
Wyndham reports NUG, pipeline growth in Q3
News / C Corps
Wyndham reports NUG, pipeline growth in Q3
By Rob Schneider | October 24, 2024
The company’s global room count grew 4% globally year-over-year with international leading the way. Its development pipeline grew 5% year-over-year to a record 248,000 rooms.... Read More
Latest news: NYC bill passes; Aimbridge shores up reserves; new Under Canvas
News / Management
Latest news: NYC bill passes; Aimbridge shores up reserves; new Under Canvas
By Rob Schneider | October 23, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Ascott, Jin Jiang partner for asset-light China growth
News / Franchising
Ascott, Jin Jiang partner for asset-light China growth
By Rob Schneider | October 23, 2024
The JV between The Ascott Ltd. and Jin Jiang Hotels aims for massive franchise growth for Ascott’s Quest and Jin Jiang’s Tulip Lodj brands in China.... Read More
Who's afraid of loyalty programs, headwinds?
News / Asia Pacific
Who's afraid of loyalty programs, headwinds?
By Raini H.R. | October 23, 2024
At HICAP View from the Boardroom panel, small independents see the power of collaboration, while APAC leaders see the might of Asia and opportunities in headwinds.... Read More
Hilton’s Nassetta filibusters about 2025 expectations
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Hilton’s Nassetta filibusters about 2025 expectations
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2024
During third quarter earnings call the president and CEO of Hilton held court, offering broad strokes about expectations for 2025. In a word, it’s ‘resilient.’ ... Read More
Investors at HICAP talk pricing, development, green financing
News / Asia Pacific
Investors at HICAP talk pricing, development, green financing
By Rob Schneider | October 23, 2024
The investment panel talked about tight pricing for assets, ongoing interest in Japan, conversions, green bonds and the Maldives.... Read More
Hilton beats on EBITDA despite light RevPAR quarter
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Hilton beats on EBITDA despite light RevPAR quarter
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 23, 2024
Hilton beats on EBITDA despite light RevPAR quarter false Hilton lowers 4Q24 RevPAR guidance while maintaining net unit growth expectations.... Read More
HICAP awards dealmaking, sustainability, star power
News / Asia Pacific
HICAP awards dealmaking, sustainability, star power
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 22, 2024
Here is a summary of awards presented at HICAP 2024 in Singapore for noteworthy deals, sustainability, lifetime achievement and a rising star.... Read More
Latest news: $92.5M Cali hotel refi; Mama Shelter to Netherlands; RA Ventures sells 2
News / Financing
Latest news: $92.5M Cali hotel refi; Mama Shelter to Netherlands; RA Ventures sells 2
By Rob Schneider | October 22, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Charles El-Mann’s belief in Mexico, approach to the US
News / On the Money
Charles El-Mann’s belief in Mexico, approach to the US
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 22, 2024
The head of Mexico City-based Parks Hospitality discusses the group’s strategy for investing in bountiful Mexico and partnerships in major U.S. markets.... Read More
IHG fights off weak demand in China
News / C Corps
IHG fights off weak demand in China
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 22, 2024
The first public hotel company to report third quarter earnings show global RevPAR growth of just 1.5% due to tough comps in China and softness in the U.S.... Read More
Latest news: AmEx GBT says global rates will rise; Faena to NYC; Marriott adds in China
News
Latest news: AmEx GBT says global rates will rise; Faena to NYC; Marriott adds in China
By Rob Schneider | October 21, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
US 3Q24 deals up 8% versus previous quarter: LWHA
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
US 3Q24 deals up 8% versus previous quarter: LWHA
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 21, 2024
The $1.07 billion sale of the Hyatt Regency Orlando represented 25% of 3Q24 total dollar investment volume. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Bob W, Club Med, IHG ANA, Sage
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Bob W, Club Med, IHG ANA, Sage
By Rob Schneider | October 21, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Accor CEO on why he doesn’t miss big M&A
News / Brands
Accor CEO on why he doesn’t miss big M&A
By Rob Schneider | October 18, 2024
Speaking at the HICAP, Sébastien Bazin talked about the radical transformation of Accor from 13 to 48 brands, M&A in general, and why founder-led brands have a special place at Accor.... Read More