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.
TMC Hospitality's Bates on carving out boutique niche
News / Brands
TMC Hospitality's Bates on carving out boutique niche
By Christina Jelski | August 5, 2024
The company that introduced residential style Bode and lifestyle brand Drift has its strategy in place and plans for further regional development.  ... Read More
Hoteliers fight NYC licensing bill
News / Asset Management
Hoteliers fight NYC licensing bill
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 5, 2024
AHLA leader calls Hotel Safety Act ‘damaging,’ while the head of the NYC hotel association said it’s a ‘death knell’ for many small hotels. ... Read More
Where investment opportunities will be 2H24
News / Owners
Where investment opportunities will be 2H24
By Rob Schneider | August 5, 2024
A panel at the ALIS Summer Update event discusses what transactions are happening now and what it will take for the deal flow pipeline to open up.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Ascott, Dalata, Dreamscape, Langham
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Ascott, Dalata, Dreamscape, Langham
By Rob Schneider | August 2, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
CBRE: May hotel RevPAR shows strong growth
News
CBRE: May hotel RevPAR shows strong growth
By Rob Schneider | August 2, 2024
The company released its “U.S. Hotel State of the Union” report and said the strong RevPAR performance was likely led by overperformance in the New York City and Las Vegas markets.... Read More
Latest news: Soft June in Hawaii; W grows in China; RLJ lowers guidance
News / Brands
Latest news: Soft June in Hawaii; W grows in China; RLJ lowers guidance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 2, 2024
Breaking news on development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Headwinds from Maui, leisure travel guides Host lower
News / REITs
Headwinds from Maui, leisure travel guides Host lower
By Rob Schneider | August 1, 2024
Headwinds from Maui, leisure travel lead Host to lower guidance false Headwinds from Maui, leisure travel lead Host to lower guidance The largest REIT in the U.S. said Maui demand is lower than expected, and leisure travel is slowing. But Host is still optimistic about demand returning. The larges... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Wyndham, Ashford, Omni
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Wyndham, Ashford, Omni
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 1, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from stories of the past week include Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti talking about his confidence in select-service RevPAR bouncing back.... Read More
Latest news: Will Mohari take the Bauer?; RLJ buys in Denver; Frontier buys Cambria in DC
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Will Mohari take the Bauer?; RLJ buys in Denver; Frontier buys Cambria in DC
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 1, 2024
Latest news: Will Mohari take the Bauer?; Frontier buys Cambria in DC; Berlin update false Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News Mohari taking Bauer? Bloomberg has reported that Mohari Hospitali... Read More
Deal activity: July 24-30, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 24-30, 2024
By Shawn Turner | August 1, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Millemont Capital Partner’s acquisition of Yotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, from Starwood Capital Group.... Read More
Third-party management logical for Tafer expansion
News / Management
Third-party management logical for Tafer expansion
By Rob Schneider | July 31, 2024
COO Sasa Milojevic says the move plays into Tafer Hotels & Resorts’ strengths as it was already managing the properties it owns. He said the company will keep expanding its third-party business.... Read More
Best quotes from Marriott’s 2Q earnings call
News / C Corps
Best quotes from Marriott’s 2Q earnings call
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 31, 2024
Marriott lost almost 5% of its stock value following its 2Q24 earnings report on Wednesday. Leadership put results into perspective on the earnings call. ... Read More
Latest news: MHG adds in Boca; HHP acquires in DC; Dallas pipeline leads again
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: MHG adds in Boca; HHP acquires in DC; Dallas pipeline leads again
By Rob Schneider | July 31, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Ashford Hospitality Trust wants to pay off debt by year end
News / REITs
Ashford Hospitality Trust wants to pay off debt by year end
By Rob Schneider | July 31, 2024
The REIT has been selling off assets and handing keys back to lenders as part of a plan to pay off its financing. Now, it says it plans to pay off its debt by the end of 2024.... Read More
China aside, APAC markets shine in 2Q24 for Marriott
News / C Corps
China aside, APAC markets shine in 2Q24 for Marriott
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 31, 2024
Asia Pacific, excluding China, posts 13% RevPAR increase over last year; Marriott maintains 5.5% to 6% full year rooms growth.... Read More