Economy Hotel

Stay informed with the latest trends and developments in the economy hotel segment through Hotel Investment Today's dedicated section. Our coverage includes market forecasts, financing news, strategic growth opportunities, and more that impact this budget-friendly hotel segment.

News / Brands

5 minutes with Tony Capuano

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 19, 2026

At ALIS last month, the Marriott leader waxed about Mr. Marriott, noteworthy trends and risk taking.... Read More

News / C Corps

Choice hit with tough Q4 RevPAR comps

By Rob Schneider | February 19, 2026

Choice Hotels continues to grow internationally and across its higher-tier chain scales, but is facing RevPAR challenges in the US.... Read More

News / C Corps

Wyndham touts growth despite RevPAR headwinds

By Rob Schneider | February 18, 2026

Wyndham reported system growth of 4% in Q4 but had a global RevPAR decline of 6%, including an 8% decline in the US.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Nobu to Barbuda; Ruby adds in Italy; trade in Tampa

By Rob Schneider | February 18, 2026

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

News / Brands

Singapore’s co-living sector comes of age

By Raini H.R. | February 18, 2026

After six or seven years, investors finally see the light in co-living as a mainstream hospitality asset class.... Read More

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New record for global pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 18, 2026

At the end of 4Q25, the U.S. and China accounted for 61% of projects in the global pipeline, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More

News / C Corps

IHG rolls out premium soft brand

By Rob Schneider | February 17, 2026

As part of Q4 earnings, IHG launches The Noted Collection for upscale and upper upscale independent conversions.... Read More

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CGOs talk about their roles, growth at ALIS

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 17, 2026

Forward panel featuring women in development roles talk about how their roles are evolving and how performance is evolving in 2026.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: AWH buys in California; Marriott Vacations CEO; Trinity relocates

By Rob Schneider | February 17, 2026

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

News / Owners

From construction costs to key money: CDOs at ALIS

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 16, 2026

Chief development officers at ALIS weigh in on issues and opportunities of the day and how they work with owners.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Lark, Noble, Pan Pacific, Rebel

By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2026

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

News / Owners

Latest news: Details on Host sale; AHT closes in Houston; groundbreak in Georgia

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 13, 2026

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Davidson, Gencom, Hilton, Marriott

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Davidson Hospitality's Jason Rabidoux previewing the group's plans to move deeper into luxury.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 26-February 9, 2026

By Shawn Turner | February 12, 2026

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Northshore Development’s acquisition of the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in Louisiana.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Extended-stay strength; Super Bowl winner, loser; Nobu to Maldives

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2026

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

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