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 / Latin America

Strong growth in Latin America pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025

Upscale chains have the biggest pipelines with Mexico having the most projects.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: NoMad debut in APAC; Vegas struggles; Wage battle in LA

By Rob Schneider | May 5, 2025

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

News / Contributed Perspectives

Crisis readiness: What to do before sirens sound

By Edward Mady | May 5, 2025

Crisis isn’t a one-time test. It’s a daily measure of readiness. The hotels that thrive aren’t reacting, they’re preparing.... Read More

News / C Corps

Why a potential recession doesn’t scare Wyndham

By Rob Schneider | May 4, 2025

During the company’s first-quarter earnings call last week, CEO Geoff Ballotti said Wyndham is better positioned to outperform its competitors in times of economic downturns.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Aperture, AutoCamp, KHP, Remington Hospitality

By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025

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

News / Franchising

Choice convention highlights upscale push

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2025

Upscale and above portfolio has grown by more than 110,000 rooms, helping drive more group and business transient revenue.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Westgate buys VOS; EasyHotels sold; Driftwood’s $40M in financing

By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Accor, Noble, Blue Diamond

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 2, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Hilton's Chris Nassetta talking about rating current risk more to the upside than downside.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: April 22-28, 2025

By Shawn Turner | May 1, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Shayher Group’s acquisition of the 245-key The Park Hyatt in Melbourne, Australia, from Fu Wah International.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Ennismore to Nashville; JV secures $45.36M loan; US hotels mixed

By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2025

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

News / C Corps

Wyndham cuts RevPAR guidance amid record openings

By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2025

The company touted records for Q1 openings and its development pipeline but cut its full-year RevPAR guidance more than analysts expected.... Read More

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Can CALA teach US how to deal with instability?

By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2025

Top hotel executives talk about why current instability in the US isn’t diminishing CALA’s long-term prospects and why deal volume in the region is “frothy.”... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Trinity adds services biz; Sonesta, Aken align; Trump adds Dubia

By Rob Schneider | April 30, 2025

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

News

ALIS CALA poll shows investor sentiment still positive

By Rob Schneider | April 30, 2025

Luxury is the most promising opportunity in the Caribbean and Latin America but debt remains expensive. ... Read More

News / C Corps

In uncertain earnings season, Hilton chooses optimism

By Rob Schneider | April 29, 2025

President and CEO Chris Nassetta said he sees a path to a positive second half of 2025 despite the current noise and economic uncertainty. He also sees new brands in the future.... Read More

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