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 / Franchising

Wyndham, Soliteight take Super 8 to Iberia

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2025

Portugal-based investment firm plans to develop 40 Super 8s over the next 10 years, many new construction with modular design.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: KHP closes $300M fund; Dynamic City buys in Scottsdale; Peachtree EB-5 deal

By Rob Schneider | April 23, 2025

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

News

Bridging the ‘say-do’ gap in sustainable travel

By Marisa Garcia | April 23, 2025

People say sustainability is important to them, but their travel choices don't always reflect these views. How do hoteliers manage?... Read More

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Study shows steep decline in federal hotel demand

By Rob Schneider | April 22, 2025

Federal changes are affecting US hotel performance and demand, with 76% of markets showing declines and Washington, D.C., taking the biggest hit.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $68.2M refi in Seattle; Wanda sells management arm; Valor adds two voco

By Rob Schneider | April 22, 2025

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

News / Wall Street

Amex reports solid Q1 consumer spending

By Business Travel News | April 22, 2025

Total commercial customer spend increased by 2%; T&E also spend up 2%.... Read More

News / C Corps

Uncertainty clouds Q1 earnings reports

By Rob Schneider | April 21, 2025

With hotel companies announcing their Q1 results in the coming weeks, tariffs, a cloudy economic environment and plummeting consumer confidence have created unfavorable conditions.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Gianco adds in Florida; first Hard Rock in Canada; Dreamscape growth

By Rob Schneider | April 21, 2025

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

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: B&B Hotels, Hotel Equities, HVMG, Pyramid Global

By Rob Schneider | April 18, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Trailborn owner buys in Wyoming; credit spreads tighten; York adds in S. Carolina

By Rob Schneider | April 18, 2025

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

News / Asia Pacific

Accor, InterGlobe tackle ‘bizarre’ situation

By Raini H.R. | April 18, 2025

Can Accor and InterGlobe jumpstart a two-decade-old partnership in India with their new plan?... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Turnberry, Ennismore, Arriba Capital

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | April 17, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Turnberry's Aly-khan Merali explaining how they finessed a construction loan for the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: April 8-15, 2025

By Shawn Turner | April 17, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Xenia Hotels & Resorts’ sale of the 545-key Fairmont Dallas to an undisclosed buyer for $111 million.... Read More