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 / Asset Management

Identify, execute on action items to mitigate hurricane-related losses

By Keith Hayman | June 23, 2023

Drill down on what owners need to know to create a preparedness plan that helps limit fiscal damage in the wake of devastating storms.... Read More

News / Insights

Hot Type: Inclusive Collection, MBD Group, Hilton

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | June 22, 2023

Some of our best quotes of the week, including two referencing the hottest segments – all-inclusive and extended-stay.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Outrigger on a role; WTTC-UNWTO deal; Hilton grows in Pakistan

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 21, 2023

The latest news on development, M&A, as well as new data.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal Activity: June 13-20, 2023

By Shawn Turner | June 21, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Oxford Properties Group’s acquisition of the Rimrock Resort Hotel in Canada’s Banff National Park for a reported $128 million.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Marriott on safari; Starwood Capital sells in Spain; Deutsche to Rotterdam

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 20, 2023

The latest news on development, M&A, brand news and more.... Read More

News / From Our Partners

A global view of hospitality from BWH Hotels

June 20, 2023

From driving international growth and supporting developers and owners to embracing sustainability, Ron Pohl shares the latest from BWH Hotels.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Chains are wild about India – but it’s not an easy catch

By Raini Hamdi | June 19, 2023

Global chains have pounded their chest for dominance in China. These days, it’s India they are wild about. But it's incredibly complicated.... Read More

News / Insights

Hot Type: Banco Sabadell, Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe, JLL

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | June 15, 2023

Some of our best quotes of the week, many pertaining to development and M&A in the Caribbean and Latin America.... Read More

News / Brands

LatAm performance remains buoyant; development still requires patience

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 15, 2023

A panel of industry experts gathered at CHRIS-HOLA to discuss shifting growth strategies in the Caribbean and Latin America.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: Nobu, Plaza Athenee mashup; Meliá conversion; Rimrock Resort trades

June 15, 2023

The latest news on development, M&A and more.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: June 5-13, 2023

By Shawn Turner | June 14, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Summit Hotel Properties' $29 million acquisition of the Residence Inn Scottsdale North. ... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Understanding key money in transactions

By Michael Shindler, Four Corners Advisors | June 13, 2023

More and more frequently, transactions in the hotel industry include some form of key money. This article is an explanation of the origins, growth and mechanics of the use of key money. ... Read More

News / Owners

Middle East development pipeline update

By Lodging Econometrics | June 13, 2023

Lodging Econometrics reports that the hotel development pipeline in the Middle East is up 11% by projects and 7% by rooms year-over-year.... Read More