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.
CoStar, Tourism Economics downgrade US hotel forecast
News
CoStar, Tourism Economics downgrade US hotel forecast
By Rob Schneider | June 2, 2025
Q1 underperformance and macroeconomic concerns led to lowered forecasted growth rates across top-line metrics for 2025 and 2026.... Read More
Latest news: $250M San Diego adaptive reuse; Marriott's first StudioRes; G6 Hospitality CDO leaving
News / Franchising
Latest news: $250M San Diego adaptive reuse; Marriott's first StudioRes; G6 Hospitality CDO leaving
By Rob Schneider | June 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Executive moves: AJ Capital, EVT, PM Hotel Group, Rosewood
News / Owners
Executive moves: AJ Capital, EVT, PM Hotel Group, Rosewood
By Rob Schneider | May 30, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: $136M refi in Hawaii; strong US demand last week; LXR debuts in Paris
News / Financing
Latest news: $136M refi in Hawaii; strong US demand last week; LXR debuts in Paris
By Rob Schneider | May 30, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: May 20-26, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 20-26, 2025
By Shawn Turner | May 29, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Park Hotels & Resorts’ sale of the Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf.... Read More
Exclusive: LARC forecast turns from dove to hawk, maybe
News
Exclusive: LARC forecast turns from dove to hawk, maybe
By Rob Schneider | May 29, 2025
The revised U.S. forecast features downward revisions to RevPAR, EBITDA and hotel values amid economic uncertainty from policy changes.... Read More
Latest news: Sage partners with CL Hotels; $86M refi in Arizona; Everhome Suites’ growth
News / Management
Latest news: Sage partners with CL Hotels; $86M refi in Arizona; Everhome Suites’ growth
By Rob Schneider | May 29, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Hotel Equities, KSL Capital Partners, citizenM
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Hotel Equities, KSL Capital Partners, citizenM
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 28, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week, was designer Kendra Jones-Lowell talking about the current state of new project development.... Read More
How Wyndham is pushing premium economy internationally
News / Franchising
How Wyndham is pushing premium economy internationally
By Rob Schneider | May 28, 2025
International development executives discuss the company’s recent Super 8 deal in Saudi Arabia, as well as APAC and Latin America development trends.... Read More
Latest news: Equinox adding Nashville; Noble buys 16; Peace Hotel becoming Raffles
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Equinox adding Nashville; Noble buys 16; Peace Hotel becoming Raffles
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | May 28, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Faraway's new management co.; Hyatt extends Playa offer; Choice deal in China
News / Management
Latest news: Faraway's new management co.; Hyatt extends Playa offer; Choice deal in China
By Rob Schneider | May 27, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, Peregrine, Stonebridge
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Dreamscape, Peregrine, Stonebridge
By Rob Schneider | May 23, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford sells in Houston; B&B modular design; DoubleTree milestone
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Ashford sells in Houston; B&B modular design; DoubleTree milestone
By Rob Schneider | May 23, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: May 13-19, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 13-19, 2025
By Shawn Turner | May 22, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ryman Hospitality Properties’ agreement to purchase the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Arizona from Trinity Investments for $865 million.... Read More
Latest news: Park closes $80M SF sale; St. Regis to Costa Rica; US, Canada performance
News / Brands
Latest news: Park closes $80M SF sale; St. Regis to Costa Rica; US, Canada performance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 22, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More