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.
Developers talk deals, value add, capex, brands
News
Developers talk deals, value add, capex, brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 4, 2026
ALIS Boardroom panel on dealmaking focuses on, among other things, when to buy and when to walk away.... Read More
Latest news: Big Louisville conversion; Orlando EB-5 deal; $360M loan for Four Seasons
News / Owners
Latest news: Big Louisville conversion; Orlando EB-5 deal; $360M loan for Four Seasons
By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
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Development experts discuss why deals are getting done
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
During an ALIS panel on evaluating market opportunities, panelists discussed the current value of big boxes and the lure of soft brands.... Read More
Canada pipeline shows continued momentum
News / North America
Canada pipeline shows continued momentum
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Construction starts were up 60% year-over-year and reached the highest number of starts since 2023.... Read More
Latest news: Columbia adds in Seattle; Dreamscape to Santa Monica; IHG signs 4 in UK
News / Management
Latest news: Columbia adds in Seattle; Dreamscape to Santa Monica; IHG signs 4 in UK
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
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ALIS Design+ panel: the draws of emotion, localization
By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2026
Experts on the first day of the ALIS Design+ conference discussed the appeal of great design, lifestyle hotels and the economic impact of F&B.... Read More
US hotel transactions up 17.5% last year
News / North America
US hotel transactions up 17.5% last year
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
The JLL study found that debt markets for hotels remain increasingly strong, with private equity leading the way and HNWI and foreign capital picking up as well.... Read More
Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
News / Financing
Latest news: $324M loan for Four Seasons residences; boutique for Alabama; sale in Louisville
By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Accor, HHM, Hyatt, Remington
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Accor, HHM, Hyatt, Remington
By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Four Seasons update; Parable launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M
News / Owners
Latest news: Four Seasons update; Parable launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M
By Rob Schneider | January 30, 2026
Latest news: Four Seasons Jacksonville update; Parable Hospitality launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M false Latest news: Four Seasons Jacksonville update; Parable Hospitality launches; Shatterproof raises $2.1M Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, de... Read More
ALIS video: What would hotelAVE’s Russo build now?
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ALIS video: What would hotelAVE’s Russo build now?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 30, 2026
Asset manager talks about relentlessly challenging costs, managing the middle of the P&L and what hotel she would build today.... Read More
Latest news: Kempinski US debut; Waldorf in Dubai; US hotels down
News / Financing
Latest news: Kempinski US debut; Waldorf in Dubai; US hotels down
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, IHG, Schrager, Starwood
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, IHG, Schrager, Starwood
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Brookfield's Shai Zelering suggesting pricing today is favorable for long-term investing.... Read More
ALIS Deals of the Year awarded
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ALIS Deals of the Year awarded
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2026
Hotels, companies and executives honored for influencing the most noteworthy deals of 2025.... Read More
Deal activity: January 12-27, 2026
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 12-27, 2026
By Shawn Turner | January 29, 2026
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Orion Capital Managers forming a JV with International Hotel Investments Plc to acquire the Corinthia Hotel Lisbon.... Read More