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.
Latest HITs: Hilton goes big in KSA; Marriott comments about Maui; boost for Australia
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Hilton goes big in KSA; Marriott comments about Maui; boost for Australia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 11, 2023
The latest global news about development, M&A and data.... Read More
An ‘all-out brawl’ for travel’s return to normal
News
An ‘all-out brawl’ for travel’s return to normal
By Rob Schneider | August 10, 2023
President of Tourism Economics said while his company is expecting a recession to start in Q4, he thinks there is still room for travel to grow.... Read More
Hot Type: JLL, Choice Hotels, IHG, Hostmark
News / Insights
Hot Type: JLL, Choice Hotels, IHG, Hostmark
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 10, 2023
Some of our best quotes of the week, including an insightful comment from JLL about how U.S. performance will soon be impacted by inbound international traffic.  ... Read More
Hoteliers tested as wildfires rage on Maui
News / Asset Management
Hoteliers tested as wildfires rage on Maui
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 10, 2023
Two Lahaina hotels destroyed as of Friday morning; communication is intermittent as operators focus on the safety of guests and teams.... Read More
Sustainable heat: How to weather record temperatures
News / Asset Management
Sustainable heat: How to weather record temperatures
By Rob Schneider | August 9, 2023
Hotel Investment Today talked to operators and owners in the United States and Europe about the costs and implications of operating hotels in a summer with record heat.... Read More
Latest HITs: US forecast revised; meet StudioRes; Hyatt adds in China
News / Brands
Latest HITs: US forecast revised; meet StudioRes; Hyatt adds in China
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 9, 2023
The latest news about development, M&A and updated data.... Read More
Deal activity: August 1-8, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 1-8, 2023
By Shawn Turner | August 9, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Manga Hotels Group's acquisition of the Marriott Ottawa in Canada.... Read More
Choice beats on conversion strength, international rebound
News / C Corps
Choice beats on conversion strength, international rebound
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2023
Faster integration of Radisson platform adds to bullish growth and performance outlook by Choice International.... Read More
Latest HITs: Fisherman's Wharf property trades; Canada pipeline; strong Europe GOPPAR
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Fisherman's Wharf property trades; Canada pipeline; strong Europe GOPPAR
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2023
Breaking news about deals, development and the latest key data.... Read More
Returning international visitors boost US demand
News / Contributed Perspectives
Returning international visitors boost US demand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2023
The acceleration of performance recovery in U.S. urban markets is being largely driven by the resurgence of international arrivals, according to a new report from JLL. ... Read More
IHG joins race to middle with new conversion brand
News / C Corps
IHG joins race to middle with new conversion brand
By Robert Cole | August 8, 2023
New Group CEO Maalouf reports strong second quarter trading and announces pending brand launch.... Read More
Overcommunicate for CapEx project success
News / Contributed Perspectives
Overcommunicate for CapEx project success
By Alan Benjamin and Sarah Churchill, Benjamin West | August 7, 2023
Purchasing experts offer insights on how to best lead the project team with clarity and decisiveness.... Read More
Latest HITs: Warner reopening Four Seasons; Salamander rebrands; franchisor pipelines
News / Brands
Latest HITs: Warner reopening Four Seasons; Salamander rebrands; franchisor pipelines
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 4, 2023
The latest on global M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
REIT earnings: Host, Hersha, Park, Ashford, RLJ and more
News / REITs
REIT earnings: Host, Hersha, Park, Ashford, RLJ and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 3, 2023
A roundup of 2Q23 earnings reports for high-profile REITs.... Read More
ALG seasonality drags down Hyatt’s earnings
News / C Corps
ALG seasonality drags down Hyatt’s earnings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 3, 2023
CEO Hoplamazian cites normalization and shifts in leisure demand for some softness; believes multiple demand factors provide plenty of reasons for optimism.  ... Read More