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 / Owners

Bradshaw to become CEO at L+R Hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 17, 2024

After 13 years at Starwood Capital, the formidable investor wants L+R to become the ‘go-to buyer of hotel real estate and partner of choice for major investors.’... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Six Senses to Pennsylvania; more SLH at Hilton; big travel tech merger

By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2024

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

News / Brands

Langham Hospitality plans major Asia expansion

By Christina Jelski | September 17, 2024

CEO van den Oord details latest plans for the brand family and how the company expects to grow to 50 hotels in China alone.... Read More

News / Brands

Dusit’s third-generation ‘Champ’ steps out of comfort zone

By Raini H.R. | September 17, 2024

The past can meet the future; the young can meet the old. A Dusit offspring attempts to broaden the company’s traditional brand hierarchy. ... Read More

News / Brands

Sonesta expands in Caribbean with 5-hotel deal

By Rob Schneider | September 16, 2024

Sonesta expands in Caribbean with 5-hotel deal false Sonesta expands in Caribbean with 5-hotel deal The first property will open in 2026 in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, and the rest will be completed over the next seven years. Brought to you by 54154 0... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Certares, TMGOC add in Florida; Sage adds Marriott apartment; Ares closes $3.3B fund

By Rob Schneider | September 16, 2024

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

News / Brands

Latest news: Omni adds in Texas; vacant STL hotel under contract; Ventive Hospitality IPO

By Rob Schneider | September 13, 2024

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

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, SH Hotels, Stonebridge

By Rob Schneider | September 13, 2024

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: September 4-10, 2024

By Shawn Turner | September 12, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Blackstone’s acquisition of the Hyatt Regency Clearwater in Florida from Westmont Hospitality Group for $137 million.... Read More

News / Owners

Dissecting the fragmented wellness market

By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024

RLA Global’s annual wellness report shows luxury properties rule in GOPPAR, while upper upscale has the stronger profit performance.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Hyatt, Driftwood Capital, Salter Brothers; and more

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024

Noteworthy quotes from the week's stories, including Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian on Taylor Swift impacting GDP growth.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Motel One to Miami; LionGrove's big plan in Puerto Rico; IHG grows Vignette

September 12, 2024

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

News / North America

NYC hoteliers take to streets to fight license bill

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 12, 2024

More than 1,000 hoteliers and supporters rally to urge City Council to reject a bill that would prohibit hoteliers from hiring subcontractors.... Read More

News / Owners

Driftwood’s ‘to infinity and beyond’ portfolio

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 11, 2024

The Miami-based firm has closed its “Space Coast” fund with a projected return north of 20% and a desire to hold the assets for a very long time.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Flynn Properties $54M refi; Indus secures $26.4M loan; first Spark in Canada

By Rob Schneider | September 11, 2024

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

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