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.
Quotes of the Week: Kempinski, Choice, Mountain Shore, Outrigger
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Kempinski, Choice, Mountain Shore, Outrigger
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 29, 2024
Memorable quotes from this week's stories, including Kempinski Hotels new CEO Barbara Muckermann making a bold statement about the future of the luxury brand.... Read More
What’s top of mind for Australian finance execs?
News / Asia Pacific
What’s top of mind for Australian finance execs?
By Rob Schneider | August 28, 2024
At a HICAP ANZ panel in Sydney, hotel executives discuss financing, insolvency issues and tax changes happening right now in the Australian hospitality market.... Read More
Collective Hospitality will attempt to revive Selina
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Collective Hospitality will attempt to revive Selina
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2024
The Singapore-based experiential travel brand acquires a failed brand with 100 hybrid hotels/hostels.... Read More
Latest news: Hoxton heads to Australia; Hilton adds Guyana; InterCon back to Serbia
News / Brands
Latest news: Hoxton heads to Australia; Hilton adds Guyana; InterCon back to Serbia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Dusit, Generator partner to pursue growth
News / Brands
Dusit, Generator partner to pursue growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2024
Each group will use its network to introduce the other to potential development opportunities in preferred growth markets. ... Read More
Inside Choice’s program to increase minority ownership
News
Inside Choice’s program to increase minority ownership
By Rob Schneider | August 28, 2024
Choice Hotels' SOAR program, designed to increase hotel ownership for underrepresented entrepreneurs, executed its first contract since being reintroduced. Here’s a look at the program and the deal. ... Read More
Latest news: Buyer for Selina assets?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sale
News / Debt and Equity
Latest news: Buyer for Selina assets?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sale
By Rob Schneider | August 27, 2024
Latest news: Buyer for Selina Hospitality?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sells false Latest news: Buyer for Selina Hospitality?; new residences in Naples; DR resort sells Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
After demand boom for all-inclusives, signs point to slowdown
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After demand boom for all-inclusives, signs point to slowdown
By Christina Jelski | August 27, 2024
Some travel agents cite price, while others attribute change in pace to normalization of demand.... Read More
Latest news: Six Senses to Telluride; big Wyndham Thailand project; Star Asia adds 4 in Japan
News / Brands
Latest news: Six Senses to Telluride; big Wyndham Thailand project; Star Asia adds 4 in Japan
By Rob Schneider | August 26, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hospitality construction to be awarded at ALIS DESIGN+
News / Owners
Hospitality construction to be awarded at ALIS DESIGN+
August 26, 2024
 NEWH Inc.’s inaugural Structures of Hospitality Excellence will celebrate achievements in hospitality construction and award two scholarships.  ... Read More
US, China dominate world’s hotel pipeline
News
US, China dominate world’s hotel pipeline
By Rob Schneider | August 23, 2024
According to the latest data from Lodging Econometrics, the two countries account for 64% of the hotel construction pipeline.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Crescent, Hyatt, Minor, Sonesta
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Crescent, Hyatt, Minor, Sonesta
By Rob Schneider | August 23, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Acquisitions in Daytona Beach, Tampa; Valencia adding in Texas
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Acquisitions in Daytona Beach, Tampa; Valencia adding in Texas
By Rob Schneider | August 23, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: August 13-20, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 13-20, 2024
By Shawn Turner | August 22, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Dune Drifter’s acquisition of the Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach, California, from Highgate and Morgan Stanley for $80 million.... Read More
Latest news: Bridge loan in Austin; new Universal Loews; $250M debt fund announced
News / Debt and Equity
Latest news: Bridge loan in Austin; new Universal Loews; $250M debt fund announced
By Rob Schneider | August 22, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More