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377 Budget Hotels Are Struggling. Wyndham’s CEO Sees Opportunity

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 02/09/2026 12:57 EDT

Budget Hotels Are Struggling. Wyndham’s CEO Sees Opportunity

Wyndham holds about 30% of all U.S. branded economy hotels. CEO Geoff Ballotti said in an exclusive Skift interview that he's optimistic for the budget segment, despite the recent cost and demand pressures it's faced.

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