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.
Holiday travel remains steady: PwC
News
Holiday travel remains steady: PwC
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 1, 2024
About the same percentage plan to travel this year versus last; stress levels are down; and Gen Z and millennials will drive spending. ... Read More
Aimbridge launches proprietary data, reporting tool
News / Asset Management
Aimbridge launches proprietary data, reporting tool
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 30, 2024
Owners get near real-time access to STR performance, RevPAR Index, profitability, guest service, and turnover data at property and portfolio levels.... Read More
Latest news: $210M refi for Ritz-Carlton Dallas; Bespoke acquires 4; Hyatt adds in KSA
News / Financing
Latest news: $210M refi for Ritz-Carlton Dallas; Bespoke acquires 4; Hyatt adds in KSA
By Rob Schneider | September 30, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
OTO Development names new CEO
News / Owners
OTO Development names new CEO
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 30, 2024
Rob Rain comes in from another Johnson Group company to oversee strategic initiatives designed to drive growth, increase efficiencies and maximize profitability.... Read More
Hilton sees ongoing dichotomy in consumer needs
News / Asset Management
Hilton sees ongoing dichotomy in consumer needs
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 30, 2024
Annual Trends Report discusses everything from “Hurkle-Durkling” and slow travel to “Fido and Frolleagues.” ... Read More
Hotel executive moves:  Aperture, Berkadia, Colliers, Peachtree
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, Berkadia, Colliers, Peachtree
By Rob Schneider | September 30, 2024
Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Aperture, Berkardia, Colliers false Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Aperture, Berkardia, Colliers Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Brought to you by... Read More
Latest news: Big deals for IHG in UAE; first 3D hotel; extended-stay strength
News / Brands
Latest news: Big deals for IHG in UAE; first 3D hotel; extended-stay strength
September 27, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Glyn Aeppel on music's inspiration, taking risks
News / On the Money
Glyn Aeppel on music's inspiration, taking risks
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 26, 2024
Is the music telling the leader of New York City-based Glencove Capital it's time to start building again? Aeppel also discusses her quest to bring the Mob hotels to the U.S.... Read More
Leeny Oberg on the Fed, ‘aha’ moments, career advice
News / On the Money
Leeny Oberg on the Fed, ‘aha’ moments, career advice
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 26, 2024
Leeny Oberg on the Fed, ‘aha’ moments, career advice false Marriott’s CFO and executive vice president of development reacts to the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in mid-September, talks development opportunities and offers some career path wisdom. Brought to you by... Read More
Latest news: Highgate rebrands 4 in Portugal; update on Citi Field project; Yotel to Belfast
News / Owners
Latest news: Highgate rebrands 4 in Portugal; update on Citi Field project; Yotel to Belfast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 26, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Oyo, Thor Equities, Sage and more
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Oyo, Thor Equities, Sage and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 26, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Oyo International's CEO commenting on the significance of its G6 Hospitality acquisition.... Read More
How bifurcation is affecting drive-to-leisure customers
News / Owners
How bifurcation is affecting drive-to-leisure customers
By Rob Schneider | September 26, 2024
RREAF Holdings CFO talks about an ADR pushback on drive-to-leisure properties, what’s keeping the company out of the M&A market and the draw of RV parks.... Read More
Deal activity: September 17-23
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 17-23
By Shawn Turner | September 26, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week, Isrotel has acquired for €68 million the Hotel Savoy Roma in Rome. ... Read More
China pipeline bursts with record construction numbers
News / Asia Pacific
China pipeline bursts with record construction numbers
By Rob Schneider | September 25, 2024
Lodging Econometrics said China’s hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,815 projects, with an astounding 72% under construction.... Read More
Latest news: Aman, Hyatt add Maldives; second Catbird; Four Seasons SF to auction?
News / Brands
Latest news: Aman, Hyatt add Maldives; second Catbird; Four Seasons SF to auction?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2024
Breaking news on development, deals, data and more.... Read More