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.
Hyatt continues asset-light path in Q4
News / C Corps
Hyatt continues asset-light path in Q4
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026
As part of its Q4 earnings, Hyatt reported NUG of 7.3% and another portfolio sale, this time in Spain.... Read More
Latest news: Baccarat grows in UAE; Blackstone $3B Vegas loan; $23M Miami refi
News / Brands
Latest news: Baccarat grows in UAE; Blackstone $3B Vegas loan; $23M Miami refi
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Download our January deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our January deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | February 11, 2026
Among the highlights: hotel acquisitions in Oakland, Columbus, Cancun, Lisbon and Miami.... Read More
Latest news: Nashville Edition financing; Ritz-Carlton residence develops; 2025 California deal data
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Latest news: Nashville Edition financing; Ritz-Carlton residence develops; 2025 California deal data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
JLL likes 2026 investment dynamics
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JLL likes 2026 investment dynamics
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2026
JLL forecasts robust investment growth driven by strengthening debt markets, record capital availability and renewed investor confidence.... Read More
International drives Marriott’s Q4 RevPAR gains
News / C Corps
International drives Marriott’s Q4 RevPAR gains
February 10, 2026
Despite a stagnant RevPAR environment (-0.1%) in the US and Canada, international growth of 6.1% drives overall Q4 increase of 1.9%.... Read More
Latest news: Bozeman restoration; $50M redo in Atlantic City; NZ conversion
News / Owners
Latest news: Bozeman restoration; $50M redo in Atlantic City; NZ conversion
By Rob Schneider | February 9, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, Concord, Iconic, Remington
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, Concord, Iconic, Remington
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Westbrook to sell another Ritz; $99M refi in DC, Aimbridge names LATAM leader
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Westbrook to sell another Ritz; $99M refi in DC, Aimbridge names LATAM leader
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Accor, Berkadia, L+R, RIDA Development
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Accor, Berkadia, L+R, RIDA Development
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 5, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Cody Bradshaw talking about L+R’s newly launched hybrid capital and operating partner model.... Read More
ALIS experts discuss how to empower, enable leaders
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ALIS experts discuss how to empower, enable leaders
By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2026
During an ALIS panel on leadership and empowerment, experts discussed balancing results and when employees should have guardrails.... Read More
Deal activity: January 27-February 2, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 27-February 2, 2026
By Shawn Turner | February 5, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was an affiliate of Bridgeton acquiring the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel in Florida for $67.5 million.... Read More
Latest news: First Hard Rock in Puerto Rico; US hotels down; Stonebridge, PM add
News / Owners
Latest news: First Hard Rock in Puerto Rico; US hotels down; Stonebridge, PM add
By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Choice commits to 100 more hotels in Africa
News / Brands
Choice commits to 100 more hotels in Africa
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
Choice EMEA is adding three hotels in Kenya and plans to open 100 more across the continent by 2035.... Read More
Latin American pipeline surges through 2025
News / Latin America
Latin American pipeline surges through 2025
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
Pipeline projects in Latin America rose 13% in Q4, with Mexico, Brazil and the Dominican Republic leading the way.... Read More