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 / Contributed Perspectives

Tariffs quietly reshaping lending dynamics

By Ryan Bosch | April 15, 2025

Even with the tariff pause, lenders, developers and capital markets are adjusting their posture when considering construction costs, underwriting terms and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: First Hyatt Studios opens; Ashford $410M refi; US CEO for B&B

By Rob Schneider | April 15, 2025

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

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Goldman turns bearish on hotel stocks

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 15, 2025

The bank lowered its RevPAR forecast by 125 basis points, citing softer corporate and inbound travel, especially from Canada.... Read More

News / Owners

ALIS CALA two weeks away

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 14, 2025

With 40-plus session led by more than 100 industry leaders, the former CHRIS-HOLA conference will focus on equity, debt, and development opportunities. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Atlanta Hilton sells; Four Seasons Prague trades; Accor, Valor deal

By Rob Schneider | April 14, 2025

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

News / Asset Management

Loyalty programs prove their value: CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 14, 2025

Loyalty fees increased by 4.4% in 2024, outpacing 2.7% revenue growth, but at just $5.46 per occupied room or 1.6% of total revenues.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Accor, Aimbridge, Gencom, Omni

By Rob Schneider | April 11, 2025

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

News / Financing

Latest news: $392M loan in Miami Beach; notables refis in Dallas, New York

By Rob Schneider | April 11, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Accor, AAHOA, Sage

April 10, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Marriott's Anthony Capuano talking about the short-term demand environment.... Read More

News / Asset Management

AAHOA, Kalibri Labs analyze impact of US policy changes

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 10, 2025

While 30% of submarkets are pacing ahead, government and corporate travel show significant declines; future bookings lag heading into the peak summer season. ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: April 1-8, 2025

By Shawn Turner | April 10, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was an American investor’s acquisition of The Alpina Gstaad, Switzerland, for a reported CHF 200 million.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

How Asian owners view on-again, off-again tariffs

By Raini H.R. | April 10, 2025

Asian hotel owners keep calm and carry on – and even see some silver linings. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Mixed week in US; CMBS strength; Wyndham rebrand in Singapore

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 10, 2025

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

News / EMEA

Europe’s construction pipeline surged in 4Q24

By Rob Schneider | April 9, 2025

The growth was distributed across 25 European cities that announced two or more new projects during the quarter, according to Lodging Econometrics data. ... Read More

News / Brands

Accor makes big deals in India

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 9, 2025

Deals with InterGlobe and Treebo underscores big brand interest and opportunity in perhaps the world’s biggest emerging market.... Read More

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