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.
Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report
News
Hotels are hitting affordability ceiling: report
By Rob Schneider
Lighthouse’s “State of global hotel pricing” finds that Western consumers are seeking more value while rates are rising in Latin America and traditional APAC destinations.... Read More
Latest news: APA acquires in Seattle; Starwood selling NYC 1?; AHT sells 2 more
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
News / Brands
Latest news: Avid opens 80th hotel; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin; new COO at Staypineapple
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
News / Financing
Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan
By Rob Schneider
The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, is seeking hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... Read More
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
News / Asset Management
USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination
By Abby Crotty
According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand, and more needs to be done to address concerns.... Read More
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
News / REITs
Latest news: DiamondRock prepays debt; Hilton’s APAC deal with YTL; $126.1M portfolio refi
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
LA minimum wage moves forward
News / Asset Management
LA minimum wage moves forward
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 8, 2025
AHLA, AAHOA decries failed referendum that will cause minimum wage to escalate to $30 by 2028. ... Read More
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
News / Franchising
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
By Rob Schneider | September 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why the ability to hold rate encourages Marriott CEO
News / Brands
Why the ability to hold rate encourages Marriott CEO
By Rob Schneider | September 5, 2025
Anthony Capuano discussed bifurcation, the current development environment and challenges in China at BofA conference.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Choice, Eight Form, Marriott, PM Hotel Group
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Choice, Eight Form, Marriott, PM Hotel Group
By Rob Schneider | September 5, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: T2 buys in DC; loan for Florida Indigo; OTO goes to Texas
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: T2 buys in DC; loan for Florida Indigo; OTO goes to Texas
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: August 26-September 2, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: August 26-September 2, 2025
By Shawn Turner | September 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust’s sale of the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake in Houston.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 4, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include JLL's Lauro Ferroni talking about better deal dynamics ahead.... Read More
Latest news: Aman adding Mexico; T2 buys in Florida; HLS deal with Live In Lodge
News / Brands
Latest news: Aman adding Mexico; T2 buys in Florida; HLS deal with Live In Lodge
By Rob Schneider | September 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
SVC signs 15-year agreement with Sonesta
News / Management
SVC signs 15-year agreement with Sonesta
By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025
Service Properties Trust’s new 15-year management agreement with Sonesta is for 59 of the REIT’s hotels and lasts until 2040.... Read More
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