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 / Mergers and Acquisitions

Oyo completes deal for G6, replaces CEO, plans expansion

By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024

The New Delhi-based travel technology company plans to add over 150 hotels to Motel 6 and Studio 6 in 2025 and has completed an extensive corporate restructuring at the Texas-based company.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Blackstone mulls Grand Wailea sale; $118M refi in Boston; junk fee ban

By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2024

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

News / Owners

Latest news: Minor to delist NH; Kimpton to LATAM's tallest tower; Crowne Plaza in Japan

By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2024

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

News / Owners

How design can help drive ROI in 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2024

Thought leaders from the design world talk about what developers need to consider to generate a good return; it often starts with processes.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Choice Hotels, Davidson, Lodging Dynamics, NEWH

By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024

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

News

Urban will outperform resorts in 2025: CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2024

New report about U.S. hotel performance suggests 1.7% RevPAR growth in 2025 with inbound international travel unlikely to recover. ... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: Leyad, Capstone buy in NYC; REIT refis in Austin; Line DC to auction

By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024

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

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: December 3-10, 2024

By Shawn Turner | December 13, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ashford Hospitality Trust’s sale of the Courtyard Boston Downtown in Boston to an undisclosed seller for $123 million.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Marriott joins the outdoor herd

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2024

Acquisition of Postcard Cabins and agreement with Trailborn will form the nucleus of an outdoor-focused collection. ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Four Seasons to Puerto Rico; Blackstone adds in Japan; Hard Rock collab in KSA

By Rob Schneider | December 13, 2024

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Marriott, Shaner Hotels, Urban Villages

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Shaner Hotels President Plato Ghinos on Shaner’s Italia division’s recently announced partnership with The First Group for hotel management and development.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Dean Group to Florida; AJ buys in N. Ireland; A-1 partners with Delta Inn

By Rob Schneider | December 11, 2024

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

News / Owners

Cleveland NFL project will include two hotels

By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2024

The 176-acre mixed-use development, which will be anchored with a new NFL stadium, will ultimately include two upscale hotels, 1,100 apartments and 300,000 sq. ft. in retail space.... Read More