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.

News / REITs

Latest news: Pebblebrook earnings; big deal in Toronto; Canada pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 30, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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Survey shows colling climate for business travel

By Christina Jelski | July 30, 2025

Citing the impact of tariffs, economic uncertainty and geopolitics, many corporate travel stakeholders are anticipating that business travel’s rocky recovery is about to get worse.... Read More

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Why California hotel sales are down this year

By Rob Schneider | July 29, 2025

Lender foreclosure sales dominated California's deal flow in the first half, which helps create bid-ask spread issues elsewhere.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $1.7B London refi; Cali boutiques sell; Oasis powers UK hotels

By Rob Schneider | July 29, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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Dallas leads LE’s new 2027 openings list

By Rob Schneider | July 28, 2025

The Texas market also leads in construction through Q2 with a record-high pipeline.... Read More

News / Franchising

Landingplace launches 2 brands

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 28, 2025

Industry veterans create alternative and flexible franchise models for urban, suburban markets.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Virgin Chicago sells; Brooklyn Indigo trades; luxury refi in California

By Rob Schneider | July 28, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Accor, Davidson, Hotel Equities, Remington

By Rob Schneider | July 28, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Fortress eyes UK chains; Davidson adds execs; Crescent adds in Arizona

By Rob Schneider | July 25, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / C Corps

‘Green shoots’ for Wyndham in the Midwest

By Rob Schneider | July 24, 2025

Despite global RevPAR being down 3% in Q2, CEO Geoff Ballotti sees signs that better performance is already on the way.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, CapStar, Athens Group

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 24, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta talking about a focus on building new brands.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: US pipeline update; Aspen sues Pyramid; Mama Shelter to Bangkok

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 24, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: July 16-21, 2025

By Shawn Turner | July 24, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc.’s acquisition of the Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa in Costa Rica for $111 million.... Read More