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.
How the Dignity Act offers labor relief
News / Contributed Perspectives
How the Dignity Act offers labor relief
By John Dorer | August 6, 2025
If signed into law, the Dignity Program will offer legal status and work authorization to undocumented immigrants already living in the U.S.... Read More
Latest news: Galaxy adds 10 to G6; Smyth Tribeca acquired; Arbor adds in Illinois
News / Franchising
Latest news: Galaxy adds 10 to G6; Smyth Tribeca acquired; Arbor adds in Illinois
By Rob Schneider | August 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
$3.3B in US 2Q25 hotel deals
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
$3.3B in US 2Q25 hotel deals
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 6, 2025
LW Hospitality Advisors reports dollar volume up 17% over 1Q25 with deals in California and Florida leading the way.... Read More
Choice highlights global growth; RevPAR dips 2.9%
News / C Corps
Choice highlights global growth; RevPAR dips 2.9%
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 6, 2025
Second quarter earnings show RevPAR remains soft; buyout of Canada joint venture increases global growth trajectory.... Read More
Europe ‘lackluster’ in June
News / EMEA
Europe ‘lackluster’ in June
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 5, 2025
STR cites actual occupancy levels, the weather, and difficult event comparisons for soft performance. ... Read More
Latest news: Kerzner buys in Miami; Northstar buys 2 in Florida; Rosewood debuts in Dubai
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Kerzner buys in Miami; Northstar buys 2 in Florida; Rosewood debuts in Dubai
By Rob Schneider | August 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Marriott reports strong international RevPAR growth
News / C Corps
Marriott reports strong international RevPAR growth
By Rob Schneider | August 5, 2025
While the U.S. and Canada had flat RevPAR for Q2, Marriott reported 5.3% growth internationally and 1.5% overall.... Read More
Latest news: $1.1B refi for Atlas; Caesars to California; Crescent adds in NYC
News / Financing
Latest news: $1.1B refi for Atlas; Caesars to California; Crescent adds in NYC
By Rob Schneider | August 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Defining Detroit’s appeal
News / Owners
Defining Detroit’s appeal
By Stefani C. O'Connor | August 4, 2025
The revived market’s development fans approach the market differently with luxury leading the way.... Read More
Latest news: Portman buys in Cincy; Big Dallas development; extended-stay RevPAR down
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Portman buys in Cincy; Big Dallas development; extended-stay RevPAR down
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 1, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, First Hospitality, Omni, Noble, Trinity
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, First Hospitality, Omni, Noble, Trinity
By Rob Schneider | August 1, 2025
Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, First Hospitality, Omni, Noble, Trinity false Hotel executive moves: Aimbridge, First Hospitality, Omni, Noble, Trinity Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Ovolo, Atlas, JLL, Curator
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Ovolo, Atlas, JLL, Curator
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 31, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Ovolo's Shivang Jhunjhnuwala talking about partnering with Wyndham for growth.... Read More
Deal activity: July 23-28, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 23-28, 2025
By Shawn Turner | July 31, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Accelerated Assets’ acquisition of the Virgin Hotels Chicago for approximately $77.4 million.... Read More
Latest news: 1754 acquires in North Carolina; Pensacola development; US hotels down
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: 1754 acquires in North Carolina; Pensacola development; US hotels down
By Rob Schneider | July 31, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Accor’s strong quarter muted by forex
News / C Corps
Accor’s strong quarter muted by forex
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 31, 2025
EBITDA growth of 9.4% will suffer from exchange rates; leisure leads with group and BT largely flat.... Read More