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

Investors turn to southern Europe development hotspots

By Tamara Thiessen | February 26, 2025

Year-round tourism and promising ROI are driving investments in high-growth resorts and city destinations across the area, from Spain to Greece.... Read More

News / Brands

Select-service, extended-stay dominate US growth story

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 26, 2025

New JLL study finds Investors increasingly gravitate towards the sectors driven by robust fundamental performances, lean operating models, and outsized yields. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: SVC sells in Minnesota; financing for Rome Baccarat; San Antonio financing

By Rob Schneider | February 26, 2025

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

News / Asset Management

Hospitality grapples with specter of mass deportations

By Christina Jelski | February 25, 2025

The U.S. hospitality industry's ongoing staff shortage could soon face a new complication: mass deportations. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Marriott adding camps in Kenya; Hyatt’s tender for Playa; $20M project in Jamaica

By Rob Schneider | February 25, 2025

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: McSam sells in NYC; Oliver to double portfolio; construction costs up last month

By Rob Schneider | February 24, 2025

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

News

Cuculic on the international markets that intrigue BWH

By Rob Schneider | February 24, 2025

BWH President and CEO Larry Cuculic talked about hot spots for international growth and what the company’s owners are telling him they need.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Kessler, Practice Hospitality, Resorts World

By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025

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

News / Owners

Latest news: Boutique for Houston; Garnet buys in New Orleans; Hilton adds 3 in Athens

By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: IHG, Choice Hotels, VICI, Hilton

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was IHG's Elie Maalouf talking about their acquisition of Ruby hotels and the attractiveness of the urban micro space.... Read More

News

23 bps occupancy, 1.6% ADR growth forecast in US

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 21, 2025

New 2025 CBRE forecast suggests 2.4% GDP growth, 2.5% inflation will lead to 2.0% RevPAR growth.... Read More

News / C Corps

Choice’s growth focused on ‘revenue-intense’ US brands

By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2025

During Choice Hotels fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Pat Pacious discussed the benefits of the larger-scale brands in its pipeline and the company’s ability to rapidly add conversion hotels into its system.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: February 11-18, 2025

By Shawn Turner | February 20, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Schroders Capital’s acquisition from Invesco Real Estate of the NH Collection Milano CityLife in Milan, Italy.... Read More