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.
Update: ALIS events will open as planned on January 27
News
Update: ALIS events will open as planned on January 27
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 17, 2025
With the devastation from the Los Angeles-area wildfires top of mind, the BHN Group is moving forward with ALIS, ALIS DESIGN+, and ALIS Law. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, Olympia, Preferred, Valor
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Hotel Equities, Olympia, Preferred, Valor
By Rob Schneider | January 17, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Atlantis to Hawaii; CBRE raises GDP forecast; new look for HI Express EMEAA
News / Owners
Latest news: Atlantis to Hawaii; CBRE raises GDP forecast; new look for HI Express EMEAA
By Rob Schneider | January 17, 2025
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Aimbridge, Coury, Noble Investment, Langham
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Aimbridge, Coury, Noble Investment, Langham
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 16, 2025
Among the most noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Aimbridge Hospitality CEO Craig Smith referencing a debt restructuring plan that will strengthen its balance sheet and better position the third-party manager for growth. ... Read More
Deal activity: January 8-14, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 8-14, 2025
By Shawn Turner | January 16, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was IFA Hotels and Resorts’ sale of the Fairmont The Palm in Dubai to a unit of Arzan Financial Group for $325 million.... Read More
Latest news: McWhinney’s $115M in financing; Hilton, AmEx support LA; Glasgow Virgin sells
News / Financing
Latest news: McWhinney’s $115M in financing; Hilton, AmEx support LA; Glasgow Virgin sells
By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2025
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Another SF hotel in trouble; Santander, Meliá €225M refi; Braemar extends loan
News / Financing
Latest news: Another SF hotel in trouble; Santander, Meliá €225M refi; Braemar extends loan
By Rob Schneider | January 15, 2025
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: TPI sells 3; Boston hotel sells for $45M; Four Seasons adds in Switzerland
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: TPI sells 3; Boston hotel sells for $45M; Four Seasons adds in Switzerland
By Rob Schneider | January 14, 2025
Latest news: TPI sells 3 in Minnesota; Boston hotel sells for $45M; Four Seasons adds in Switzerland false Latest news: TPI sells 3 in Minnesota; Boston hotel sells for $45M; Four Seasons adds in Switzerland Breaking news about development, deals, data and more. Breaking news about development,... Read More
Is this the new normal for hotel finance?
News / Financing
Is this the new normal for hotel finance?
By Rob Schneider | January 14, 2025
 Hotel finance experts tell us we are close to a “normalized rate environment,” and they don’t expect much change in the next few years.... Read More
ALIS remains on schedule for January 27
News
ALIS remains on schedule for January 27
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 13, 2025
With all of those affected by the L.A. wildfires top of mind, The BHN Group has talked to the appropriate authorities and partners and still plans to move ahead with ALIS 2025.... Read More
LE: Sunbelt leads boom in top 50 US markets
News / North America
LE: Sunbelt leads boom in top 50 US markets
By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2025
 Lodging Econometrics’ U.S. hotel construction pipeline shows growth across key markets, reflecting broader economic resilience with Dallas, Atlanta and Orlando leading the way.... Read More
Latest news: Choice, AAHOA aid for Cali; Stanley makeover; $68M refi in New Jersey
News / Owners
Latest news: Choice, AAHOA aid for Cali; Stanley makeover; $68M refi in New Jersey
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | January 13, 2025
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity to aid 2025 management growth
News / Management
Deal activity to aid 2025 management growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 13, 2025
Increase deal flow should create new opportunities for third-party managers with some looking to Europe where potential is ripening. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Ace, Coury, Jumeirah, Four Seasons
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Ace, Coury, Jumeirah, Four Seasons
By Rob Schneider | January 10, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Trump in talks to take back DC hotel; $300M refi for Omni Nashville; new CEO at Ace Hotel
News / Financing
Latest news: Trump in talks to take back DC hotel; $300M refi for Omni Nashville; new CEO at Ace Hotel
By Rob Schneider | January 10, 2025
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More