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: Pursuit adds in Costa Rica; Marina Bay Sands tower; MG2 hospitality vertical
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Pursuit adds in Costa Rica; Marina Bay Sands tower; MG2 hospitality vertical
By Rob Schneider | July 16, 2025
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2025 deals in US way down, unlikely to change
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
2025 deals in US way down, unlikely to change
By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2025
As we look at the top U.S. hotel deals of the first half of 2025, CoStar’s Jan Freitag explains why deal volume is down and why we shouldn’t be expecting changes in the second half.... Read More
Latest news: $55M Maryland refi; Hyatt Regency in NYC; luxury trade in Paris
News / Financing
Latest news: $55M Maryland refi; Hyatt Regency in NYC; luxury trade in Paris
By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2025
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Marriott’s Oberg to retire in 2026
News / Brands
Marriott’s Oberg to retire in 2026
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 14, 2025
Successors named for CFO and chief development roles. ... Read More
Latest news: Possible deal in Manhattan; Spark debuts in CALA; big Wyndham India deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Possible deal in Manhattan; Spark debuts in CALA; big Wyndham India deal
By Rob Schneider | July 14, 2025
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Are San Francisco values bottoming out?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Are San Francisco values bottoming out?
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | July 14, 2025
Experts say there are great deals in the Bay Area, but they will require patience as the market makes its years-long recovery.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, Hotel Equities, Hyatt, Highgate
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, Hotel Equities, Hyatt, Highgate
By Rob Schneider | July 11, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Reverb to Alabama; senior execs join HE; Dreamscape adds in Houston
News / Brands
Latest news: Reverb to Alabama; senior execs join HE; Dreamscape adds in Houston
By Rob Schneider | July 11, 2025
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Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Minor, Mountain Shore, L+R
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Minor, Mountain Shore, L+R
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 10, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Minor Hotels CCO Ian Di Tullio explaining the company's rationale behind adding four new brands.... Read More
Deal activity: June 30-July 7, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 30-July 7, 2025
By Shawn Turner | July 10, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was LVMH’s sale of the El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara, California, for $82.2 million.... Read More
Latest news: US down last week; $25M loan in Tennessee; Hilton adds 8 in Turkey
News / Owners
Latest news: US down last week; $25M loan in Tennessee; Hilton adds 8 in Turkey
By Rob Schneider | July 10, 2025
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Latest news: LVMH sells only US asset; Marriott dual-brand in Phoenix; extended-stay demand up
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: LVMH sells only US asset; Marriott dual-brand in Phoenix; extended-stay demand up
By Rob Schneider | July 9, 2025
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Why foreign investment is rushing to Germany
News / EMEA
Why foreign investment is rushing to Germany
By Tamara Thiessen | July 8, 2025
International investors are transforming the German hotel market, with seven domestic brands snapped up in the past few years.... Read More
UK sees increase in single asset transactions
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
UK sees increase in single asset transactions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 8, 2025
Savills UK deal roundup for H1 2025 reveals fewer portfolio deals and an expectation for stronger volume in the second half.... Read More
Latest news: Hilton debuts LivSmart Studios; Braemar sells in Seattle; Four Seasons adds in Florida
News / Brands
Latest news: Hilton debuts LivSmart Studios; Braemar sells in Seattle; Four Seasons adds in Florida
By Rob Schneider | July 8, 2025
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