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 / Franchising

IHG further commits to support for minority ownership opportunities

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 23, 2023

A five-year, $30 million program is expected to hope under-represented groups get deals across the finish line with everything from key money to connecting lenders to capital sources.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: August 16-22, 2023

By Shawn Turner | August 23, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Three Wall Capital’s $64.2 million acquisition of a three-hotel portfolio in Florida from Blackstone.... Read More

News / Brands

Perez-Alvarado grateful for those who paved the way

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 23, 2023

Incoming chief strategy officer for Accor tells Hotel Investment Today the timing was right to start a new challenge after leading JLL's hospitality division.... Read More

News

Latest HITs: Waramaug adds in Atlanta; data on NYC, China pipeline, boutiques

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 21, 2023

The latest on development, M&A and important data.... Read More

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Latest HITs: Oahu occupancies way up; Expedia's fall forecast; China flights

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 18, 2023

Latest global news on development, M&A and data.... Read More

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Optimism reigns despite recession clouds

By Rob Schneider | August 18, 2023

Executives from Extended Stay America, Host Hotels and STR discussed the opportunities and obstacles they expect the hotel industry to face in the coming year.... Read More

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CoStar exec on resiliency, return-to-office and rates

By Rob Schneider | August 17, 2023

Jan Freitag, national director of hospitality analytics for CoStar, discusses climate change’s impact on hospitality, when we can expect international inbound to return and the current relationship between mixtures and ADR.... Read More

News / Owners

Adjacent parcels can add value, help finalize deals

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 17, 2023

In an era where building new hotels is challenging, acquiring land next to an existing property provides opportunity to get creative with expansion, sweeten valuations.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Aimbridge, TWC deal; CBRE reforecasts; first Hyatt Studios

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 16, 2023

The latest global news about deals, development and data.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: August 9-16, 2023

By Shawn Turner | August 16, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Jeffrey Zwick & Associates’ $33.6 million acquisition of the Collective Paper Factory Hotel in Long Island City, New York.... Read More

News / Owners

How to think like a hotel owner

By Rob Schneider | August 15, 2023

A panel of hotel owners and investors at the Hotel Data Conference discusses top metrics, how they think about CapEx and what they are most optimistic about for the future.... Read More

News / Asset Management

PIPs on a pendulum

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 15, 2023

Brands have reinstated PIP requirements, making improved communication between the two sides key to negotiating flexibility in the process and avoiding potential conflicts.... Read More