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 news: Sale in Seattle; $51M Nashville refi; new Montage in Mexico
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Sale in Seattle; $51M Nashville refi; new Montage in Mexico
By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Investor puts pressure on Whitbread
News / C Corps
Investor puts pressure on Whitbread
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 18, 2025
Owner of the Premier Inn brand has a big capital outlay in the works and hedge fund Corvex Management said it should review its options.... Read More
Why Super Bowl surge may be muted for SF
News
Why Super Bowl surge may be muted for SF
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025
A CoStar report says the market will benefit from the big game, but it may be more muted than it was 10 years ago.... Read More
Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
News / Owners
Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 16, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ocean Properties’ acquisition of the Bobby Nashville hotel in Nashville for $50 million.... Read More
Why travelers are 'defecting' from preferred airline, hotel or OTA
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Why travelers are 'defecting' from preferred airline, hotel or OTA
By Phocuswright Research | December 16, 2025
Wanting to try something new is a top justification for using non-go-to brands within the last year across a variety of travel verticals.... Read More
Latest news: $28M loan in N. Carolina; Louisiana portfolio sale; Park Hyatt adds Mexico
News / Financing
Latest news: $28M loan in N. Carolina; Louisiana portfolio sale; Park Hyatt adds Mexico
By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Increasing US deal volume has PwC optimistic
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Increasing US deal volume has PwC optimistic
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2025
Improving capital market conditions, strong sector fundamentals set the stage for 2026 M&A activity.  ... Read More
Why investors keep coming back to Texas
News / Owners
Why investors keep coming back to Texas
By Rob Schneider | December 15, 2025
Despite RevPAR challenges across all four major markets (and convention center closures in Austin and Dallas), here’s why Texas remains the top pick for investors.... Read More
Redefining hospitality with services, AI, more ways to stay
News / Asset Management
Redefining hospitality with services, AI, more ways to stay
By Abby Crotty | December 15, 2025
Executives from Marriott, Casago and Airbnb discuss strategies and initiatives defining the changing hospitality industry.... Read More
Latest news: Lotte’s NYC acquisition; Hyatt Jamaica resorts remain closed; Salt Lake refi
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Lotte’s NYC acquisition; Hyatt Jamaica resorts remain closed; Salt Lake refi
By Rob Schneider | December 15, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Remington, Viceroy, White Lodging
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Remington, Viceroy, White Lodging
By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Could 2026 see return to normal for foreign inbound?
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Could 2026 see return to normal for foreign inbound?
By Rob Schneider | December 12, 2025
Colliers’ 2026 CRE outlook hits on familiar themes, while also offering up opportunities for hospitality growth over the next year.... Read More
Are Americans ready for AI-booked travel?
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Are Americans ready for AI-booked travel?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 12, 2025
New Accenture research suggests increasingly the answer is ‘yes,’ with some review or approval. ... Read More
Booking’s Ransom on AI’s role in online travel
News / Asset Management
Booking’s Ransom on AI’s role in online travel
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2025
Booking Holdings' chief strategy officer Rob Ransom discusses OTA value, marketing in the age of AI and growth across the portfolio.... Read More