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 / Management

Latest news: Hotel Equities adds 13 in Texas; Florida property sells; AHT extends loan

By Rob Schneider | January 14, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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World Cup markets show strong construction activity

By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2026

As the largest World Cup in history draws near, development activity in the host markets in the US, Mexico and Canada continue to surge.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Outbound develops in Utah; new property in Dallas; HEI adds 3 in Texas

By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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Meet the 2026 ALIS Awards finalists

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 13, 2026

Hotels, companies and executives to be honored for development, transactions, M&A and financial advisement.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Hidden profit lever: property tax strategy

By Mona Govahi | January 13, 2026

Property tax reduction is a “hidden profit center” for investors who treat tax liabilities as a variable, not a fixed, cost.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Mixed opinions on whether groups still deliver

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 13, 2026

HIT advisory board sounds off on 2026 perceived performance strengths and weaknesses – from group to BT and leisure transient.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Whitestone scales up deals amid shifting economics

By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2026

The owner has completed $362M in transactions since 2022, launched a management division, and says discipline will guide future growth.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Download our December deals

By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | January 12, 2026

Among the highlights: acquisitions of high-profile hotels in Chicago, New York City, Seattle and Miami.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $167M loan for Concord JV; ex-Standard CEO’s move; Houston M&A

By Rob Schneider | January 12, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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Truist raises 2026 U.S. RevPAR forecast

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026

While hedging a bit, analyst cites better than expected GDP growth, favorable holiday date shifts, World Cup and generally less bad news.... Read More

News / Franchising

New co-CEOs at Sonesta

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026

Pierce and Leer to replace retiring Murray on April 1 to lead franchise-focused growth strategy for 1,000 hotel business.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Loews, Marriott, Noble, Charlestowne

By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2026

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Loan to build in Florida; NOLA Sonesta sells; Criterion adds in London

By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 1-6, 2026

By Shawn Turner | January 8, 2026

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was a group acquiring the Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport out of receivership for $12.5 million.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Straten buys in Arizona; good week for US hotels; Four Seasons adds in KSA

By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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