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 / Brands

Accor names presidents for premium, midscale/economy brands

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 5, 2024

New leaders will lead and help further develop more than 20 brands and over 5,000 hotels across 100-plus countries.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

For global CEOs, a choice between ‘asset light’ and ‘asset right’

By Rob Schneider | September 4, 2024

A panel of hospitality executives at HICAP ANZ in Sydney discussed investments vs. development in the current environment and the power of international brands for consumers.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Asia Pac hoteliers divided on 2024/25 outlook

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 4, 2024

New JLL research suggests China’s economy is still dragging on hotel performance, while the boom in India could offset some of the near-term shortfalls.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Chartres buys in LA; MG Developer adds in Miami; Pandox buys again in UK

By Rob Schneider | September 4, 2024

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

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1.4% RevPAR increase for 2024: LARC forecast

By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2024

The Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting forecast also projects the best and worst-performing hotel markets for the coming years.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Manhattan refi; REIT sells 5; New Jersey development

September 3, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Six-month turnaround plan for Selina

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 3, 2024

New owner Collective Hospitality plans to cut corporate costs, pay off some partnership debt and focus on driving occupancy with much more exhaustive distribution approach.... Read More

News / North America

Post-pandemic changes lead to US worker strikes

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 3, 2024

More than 10,000 hotel workers walked off the job in eight U.S. cities to protest wage and benefit issues, as well as cuts to housekeeping positions.... Read More

News / Brands

How generational changes are affecting hotels

By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2024

BWH Hotels executive Ron Pohl spoke at HICAP ANZ in Sydney about the growth of WorldHotels, AI and working with owners.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Aspen Hospitality, Four Seasons, MGM, Twenty Four Seven

By Rob Schneider | August 30, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: European deals at 5-year high; Hilton’s 8,000th; Grand Canyon hotels closed

By Rob Schneider | August 30, 2024

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

News / Asia Pacific

Young leaders don’t always act so young

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 29, 2024

Emerging leaders panel at HICAP ANZ offer smart points of view about ownership, people development and investment trends. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Wynn NYC plans; Crowne Plaza deals in Japan; Pandox acquires 3 in London

August 29, 2024

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: July 25-August 27, 2024

By Shawn Turner | August 29, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was CDC Houston’s acquisition of the Houston City Place Marriott from Affinius Capital and Woodbine Development Corp.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Why more jaw-dropping deals could be coming

By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2024

JLL said $200 million-plus hotel transactions are at an eight-year high with ample dry powder available for more in the back half of the year.... Read More

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