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 / Insights

Fuller to receive ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 11, 2024

Longtime Marriott executive who for years led international development will be honored at the 2025 conference in Los Angeles. ... Read More

News / EMEA

Openings keep growing in Europe: LE

By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2024

With almost half of Europe’s hotel pipeline currently under construction, Lodging Econometrics forecasts an increase in openings in the coming years.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: NewcrestImage buys in Ohio; third Le Petit Pali; first Regent standalone residence

By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2024

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

News / Owners

Salter Brothers goes full-throttle in Japan

By Raini H.R. | September 9, 2024

The Australian fund manager is diving into Japan’s mid-market hotels, ryokans and luxury properties – a thrilling journey that can be challenging. ... Read More

News / Brands

Taylor Swift in Europe: a lodging love story

By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024

Top executives at Hyatt and Marriott discussed the Taylor Swift effect, leisure demand and weakness in China at a lodging conference in New York City.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Development moratorium coming to Bali

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 9, 2024

Timeline to halt hotel, villas and nightclub development could range from between two and 10 years, according to reports. ... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $135M Oahu construction loan; 700 for Red Roof; Drury adds near Charleston

By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024

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

News / Latin America

Why Latin American pipeline is surging

By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024

The region’s construction pipeline has increased double digits year over year and is poised for even more growth, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Accor, B&B, Extreme Hospitality, H World Group

By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024

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

News / Brands

Latest news: Marriott on China booking window; Maui leads Hawaii; Alterra’s $300M investment

By Rob Schneider | September 6, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Rebounding gateways will lead transaction charge: JLL

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 6, 2024

RevPAR recovery for the top 10 most liquid hotel markets outperformed the global average in the first half of 2024. What are the deal implications? ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: August 24, September 3, 2024

By Shawn Turner | September 5, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Chartres Lodging Group’s acquisition of the Lüm Hotel from Shomof Group for $57 million.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Is Sri Lanka poised for a dream come true moment?

By Raini H.R. | September 5, 2024

A bailed-out Sri Lanka is seeing arrivals rebound and there are other good reasons for investors to be more curious about hotel development there. ... Read More