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 / Brands

Latest news: Elbow Beach deal; IHG adds Crete; BWH manages in Australia

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 9, 2025

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

News / Brands

Latest news: Accor's first Orient Express; Oakland hotels fail; extended-stay data

April 8, 2025

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

News / EMEA

Egypt, Marriott boost Africa pipeline

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 8, 2025

Resort projects are increasing much faster than city or airport hotels, driven by the number of signings and by the larger average size of the developments, 210 keys versus 170. ... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

AI: More convenience, efficiency—and cybersecurity risks

By Pam Lindemoen | April 8, 2025

Vulnerabilities that can be found with check-in kiosks, IoT devices, third-party service providers must be addressed proactively.... Read More

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San Francisco market finally starts to rebound

By Rob Schneider | April 8, 2025

Rebound driven by an improved convention center, a resurgence of international demand and a burgeoning AI sector, according to JLL report.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Hyatt grows in APAC; Jalaram buys in Memphis; Nightcap adds in Colorado

By Rob Schneider | April 7, 2025

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

News / Financing

Avana’s co-founder on how private credit has changed

By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025

Sanat Patel talks about loans Avana writes in hospitality, how that mix could change and lender creativity.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Island, Starwood Capital

By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025

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

News / Brands

Latest news: Second Hoxton to Chicago; Waldorf debuts in Japan; USTOA advises after tariffs

By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was R.W. Baird's Michael Bellisario estimating the impact of the newly announced tariffs by the Trump administration.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: March 26-April 1, 2025

By Shawn Turner | April 3, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was AJ Capital Partner’s acquisition of the Hotel Boulderado hotel in Boulder, Colorado.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Refi in SF; US hotels up last week; Olympia adds 4 in Virginia

By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025

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

News

Tariffs’ potential chilling effect

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2025

President Trump unleashes 10% tariffs across the globe with rates as high as 46% in markets like Vietnam. How will it impact hoteliers? ... Read More

News / EMEA

Signings in Africa off to great start in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 2, 2025

After actualizing a hefty 38% of anticipated openings in 2024, early 2025 shows promise with a 13% increase in deals signed, according to W Hospitality Group.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Deals in Texas, Indiana; Z selling London hotel; Fairmont’s Japan debut

By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2025

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