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 / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Apple buys in Tampa; 2 SF hotels file for bankruptcy; Ryman completes deal

By Rob Schneider | June 11, 2025

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

Are your KPIs evolving or staying the same?

By Judith Cartwright | June 10, 2025

The future belongs to properties that master KPIs that don’t stop at room rates but dive into every revenue stream... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Weak dollar, safe haven image attract investors to Australia

By Tamara Thiessen | June 9, 2025

Offshore capital views Australia as a safe haven, analysts say, with sales set to rebound driven by a weak Australian dollar and strong tourism growth.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Sunstone closes in NOLA; Brand USA in trouble; incentives for DFW's 2nd JW

By Rob Schneider | June 9, 2025

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

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, Langham, Palette, Vision

By Rob Schneider | June 6, 2025

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

News / Asia Pacific

Watch virtual update on APAC investment

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 6, 2025

Hotel Investment Today hosts a one-hour virtual event on June 11 to discuss macro views as well as market specifics in Asia Pacific. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Waldorf Pompano's loan; Avid's 80th; Dreamscape adds in Wisconsin

By Rob Schneider | June 6, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Starwood Hotels, STR, Hotel Equities, CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 5, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Starwood Hotels Barry Sternlicht talking about launching a brand via social media.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 27-June 3, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 5, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Noble Investment Group’s acquisition of 16 Woodspring Suites through two portfolio transactions.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: US RevPAR down 1.9%; Ryman funds Arizona buy; University Hotels launched

By Rob Schneider | June 5, 2025

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

News

STR’s Hite goes deeper on reforecast

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2025

New administration bump has not yet taken hold and costs continue to creep up, creating a tough bottom-line environment.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Dalata rejects bid; Sojourn acquires Salt Coast; Nashville property sale

By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2025

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News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Two Scandinavian companies make €1.27B bid for Dalata

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025

Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS have made an all-cash bid for Irish hotel firm Dalata Hotel Group, which earlier this year said it was open to an offer.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Four Seasons adds in Charleston; Choice international growth; Miraval residences in KSA

By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025

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

News / Insights

CEOs at NYU focus on marketplace resilience

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 2, 2025

Despite near-term challenges, big brand CEOs say travel continues to trump, becoming more of a need than a want. ... Read More

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