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 / EMEA

Luxury developers turn to Italy

By Tamara Thiessen | May 9, 2025

Record tourism levels drive investments with diversification as local operators seek global hospitality partners to drive growth.... Read More

News

ALIS CALA video: Paul Adan, IHG Hotels & Resorts

By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025

IHG's SVP of development in the CALA region talks about growing opportunities, especially in the luxury and lifestyle segment, and what markets are the hottest.... Read More

News / North America

Canada pipeline at all-time high

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2025

Projects scheduled to start construction within 12 months increased substantially, up 20% by projects and 44% by rooms YOY. ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: April 29-May 6, 2025

By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was CICT’s sale of the Citadines Raffles Place in Singapore for S$280 million to BlackRock and Malaysia’s YTL Corp.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Marriott adds in Austria; US performance up; Ascott growth

By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: IHG, Hotel Equities, Remington

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this is week is IHG's Elie Maalouf talking about the group's ongoing confidence in meeting 2025 profit expectations.... Read More

News / C Corps

Choice says it outperforms peers with RevPAR gains

May 8, 2025

Choice Hotels International announced RevPAR gains and NUG growth across its portfolio, especially upscale, extended-stay and midscale, while also cutting its 2025 guidance.... Read More

News / C Corps

IHG the bigger bull in the room

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2025

CEO Maalouf says IHG on track for the year as it takes advantage of its heavily weighted domestic stay occasions.... Read More

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Finding the ‘commonality’ for CALA investments

By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2025

Regional experts discuss investments, cruises and sustainability during ALIS CALA panel.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Blackstone acquires in NYC; Wynn delays renovations; Hilton to double in India

By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2025

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

News / C Corps

‘Steady as she goes’ for Marriott

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025

Not yet assuming a recession scenario, Marriott leaders continue to see strong net rooms growth and solid demand with some weakness in the U.S. and Canada. ... Read More