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.
Why USDA program can be attractive option
By Rob Schneider | September 22, 2025
The USDA Business & Industry loan program offers up to $25 million in lending for smaller markets that meet the qualification criteria.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Atrium, First Hospitality, RLJ, Schulte
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Hotel executive moves: Atrium, First Hospitality, RLJ, Schulte
By Rob Schneider | September 19, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: InterCon in NYC selling?; Sage JV rebrands in Florida; Tokyo icon returning
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Latest news: InterCon in NYC selling?; Sage JV rebrands in Florida; Tokyo icon returning
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 19, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Mixed outlook for US business travel: Deloitte
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Mixed outlook for US business travel: Deloitte
By Elizabeth West | September 19, 2025
More than two-thirds of U.S.-based companies predicted their 2026 travel spend will outpace 2025 and with a slightly stronger increase of 23% on average. ... Read More
Deal activity: September 9-16, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: September 9-16, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was a joint venture’s acquisition of the Westin Tampa Waterside in Florida.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Certares, CapStar Advisors, Tarsadia Capital
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Quotes of the Week: Certares, CapStar Advisors, Tarsadia Capital
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was Certares' Nolan Hecht talking about buying ahead of the crowd and rate cuts.... Read More
Latest news: Marcus creates Marc; $42M refi in Savannah; Park recasts $2B credit facility
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Latest news: Marcus creates Marc; $42M refi in Savannah; Park recasts $2B credit facility
By Rob Schneider | September 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
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Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA false Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA member survey. Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA me... Read More
Airbnb to launch hotel interface
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Airbnb to launch hotel interface
By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025
CEO Brian Chesky said the company is “getting serious” about hotels and will be adding a hotel interface to its app.... Read More
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Bain buys in Paris; new IHG owners' CEO; Aman goes on safari
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
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Latest news: SI Resort in Chicago; refis in DC, Nashville; Hideaway brand debuts
By Rob Schneider | September 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: APAC investment off 23%; CIM closes $73.5M in loans; St. Regis to Turkey
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Latest news: APAC investment off 23%; CIM closes $73.5M in loans; St. Regis to Turkey
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
HAMA members expect better fourth quarter
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HAMA members expect better fourth quarter
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 15, 2025
Relative optimism prevails with a majority expecting some RevPAR growth in 4Q25, with similar sentiment carrying into 2026. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Concord, Dusit, Far East, Kempinski
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Hotel executive moves: Concord, Dusit, Far East, Kempinski
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada
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Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada
September 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More