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.
Choice conversion encore: Lobby in a Box
News / Brands
Choice conversion encore: Lobby in a Box
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 7, 2024
 After rolling out Kitchen in a Box to help drive faster and cheaper conversions to their extended-stay brands, Choice Hotels has another plug-and-play package to create lobby marketplaces.  ... Read More
Wyndham creates new accelerator for diverse developers
News / Brands
Wyndham creates new accelerator for diverse developers
By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2024
The Accelerator Circle will help with peer-to-peer connections and mentorship for Wyndham’s Black Owners and Lodging Developers and Women Own the Room programs.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: BWH, OTO Development, Outrigger, Seibu Prince
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: BWH, OTO Development, Outrigger, Seibu Prince
By Rob Schneider | October 4, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Skyline selling 11 Courtyards; Hyatt select-serve growth; Moxy debut in Spain
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Skyline selling 11 Courtyards; Hyatt select-serve growth; Moxy debut in Spain
By Rob Schneider | October 4, 2024
Latest news: Skyline selling 11 Courtyards; Hyatt select-service growth; Moxy debut in Spain false Latest news: Skyline selling 11 Courtyards; Hyatt select-service growth; Moxy debut in Spain Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and... Read More
Hotel associations disagree on controversial NYC bill
News / Asset Management
Hotel associations disagree on controversial NYC bill
By Rob Schneider | October 3, 2024
While the HANYC has signed off on the bill’s revisions, the AHLA, AAHOA and other associations remain opposed to the proposed legislation that they say will hurt smaller owners.... Read More
First Hospitality launches new analytics platform
News / Asset Management
First Hospitality launches new analytics platform
By Rob Schneider | October 3, 2024
The company has also promoted Mike Kuzmar to vice president to lead First Hospitality’s new business analytics and intelligence division... Read More
Evens Charles tackles growth with disciplined plan
News / On the Money
Evens Charles tackles growth with disciplined plan
By Jeff Higley | October 3, 2024
Frontier Development & Hospitality Group’s founder and managing principal builds a company focused on making the right moves to build a multi-layered hotel portfolio. ... Read More
Deal activity: September 25-30, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 25-30, 2024
October 3, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was NewcrestImage's sale of the Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare to Parag Patel and Kevin Patel.... Read More
Latest news: NewcrestImage buys in Dallas; Earth’s southernmost hotel; US industry up
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: NewcrestImage buys in Dallas; Earth’s southernmost hotel; US industry up
By Rob Schneider | October 3, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the wek: Discover Collection, Glencove Capital, Broadreach Capital
News / Insights
Quotes of the wek: Discover Collection, Glencove Capital, Broadreach Capital
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 3, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Discover Collection's Bernhard “BB” Bohnenberger talking about his "no compromise" approach to his new brand management company.... Read More
Latest news: Field & Stream adds Bozeman; Reubens linked to W SoBe; first Sparks in Austria
News / Owners
Latest news: Field & Stream adds Bozeman; Reubens linked to W SoBe; first Sparks in Austria
By Rob Schneider | October 2, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Coury expands both management companies
News / Management
Coury expands both management companies
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 2, 2024
Coury Hospitality and emerging Concert Hospitality add soft brands, grow Northeast presence.... Read More
Mit Shah on strategy, post-election scenarios
News / On the Money
Mit Shah on strategy, post-election scenarios
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 1, 2024
Efficient use of capital and a sound operational structure might best describe Noble Investment’s strategy for driving growth and breeding success. What’s on Mit Shah’s mind today?... Read More
CBRE upbeat with midyear global outlook
News
CBRE upbeat with midyear global outlook
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 1, 2024
While global performance varies widely, US RevPAR growth expected to improve in the second half of the year.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt completes Standard deal; IHG's Vignette to Egypt; Auberge adds Puerto Rico
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt completes Standard deal; IHG's Vignette to Egypt; Auberge adds Puerto Rico
By Rob Schneider | October 1, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More