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: REIT CEO resigns; big construction loan in Vegas; Miiro brand refi
News / REITs
Latest news: REIT CEO resigns; big construction loan in Vegas; Miiro brand refi
By Rob Schneider | December 12, 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 Shawn Turner | December 11, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Pebblebrook Hotel Trust’s sale of the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago to a local investor.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, LARC, AHT, Equinox Hotels
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Highgate, LARC, AHT, Equinox Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 11, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting's Ryan Meliker analyzing the price paid for the InterCon Times Square.... Read More
Latest news: 2026 perfect storm; Davidson adds in Chicago; Outset by Hilton debut
News / Asset Management
Latest news: 2026 perfect storm; Davidson adds in Chicago; Outset by Hilton debut
December 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Palladium opens in NYC; Quorum adds Indian Wells; Four Seasons to Brazil
News / Brands
Latest news: Palladium opens in NYC; Quorum adds Indian Wells; Four Seasons to Brazil
By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
News / Brands
Latest news: Loews adds in DFW; hostel player grows; Club Med adds Mont-Tremblant
By Rob Schneider | December 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Download our November deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our November deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 9, 2025
Among the highlights: acquisitions of high-profile hotels in Singapore, Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco.... Read More
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
News / Financing
Latest news: Tristan's €300M for easyHotel; $195M loan in LA; first Okura Resort in Japan
By Rob Schneider | December 8, 2025
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The hotel perspective: OTA’s AI partnerships
News / Asset Management
The hotel perspective: OTA’s AI partnerships
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 8, 2025
Hospitality industry stakeholders weigh in on hotel distribution: Who is likely to win in an AI era? ... Read More
Executive moves: Accor, Hyatt, Stonebridge, Tortuga
News / Owners
Executive moves: Accor, Hyatt, Stonebridge, Tortuga
By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: World Cup forecast, draws; Barrière rebrands; Curio to London
News / Brands
Latest news: World Cup forecast, draws; Barrière rebrands; Curio to London
December 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: KWHP, Waterford, Driftwood, Tortuga
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: KWHP, Waterford, Driftwood, Tortuga
December 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners' Webb Wilson referencing his grandfather when it comes to strategy.... Read More
Deal activity: November 25-December 2, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 25-December 2, 2025
By Shawn Turner | December 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Blackstone’s acquisition of the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco.... Read More
Latest news: US results mixed; deals in Georgia, Alabama; Marriott debut in Congo
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: US results mixed; deals in Georgia, Alabama; Marriott debut in Congo
By Rob Schneider | December 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, data, development and more.... Read More
Burba named ALIS Lifetime Achievement winner
News / Insights
Burba named ALIS Lifetime Achievement winner
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 3, 2025
The founder of ALIS with a career that goes back to 1978 will be honored for his actions, deeds and great accomplishments.... Read More