Publications Covering the Motels Industry

4Hoteliers Online news site

Global hospitality trade outlet with daily news on ownership, franchising, operations, and technology across all segments—including economy and midscale brands with large motel footprints. Circulation figure reflects estimated monthly visits (February 2025). Source: Similarweb.

https://www.4hoteliers.com Circulation: 3,600

AHLA LODGING Magazine Print + online

Official publication of the American Hotel & Lodging Association covering development, franchising, operations, and policy—frequently profiling limited-service and economy brands relevant to motels. Circulation shown is audited print (historic) and complements robust web reach. Source: Hotel & Lodging Guide; LODGING About page.

https://lodgingmagazine.com Circulation: 52,000

Asian Hospitality Print + online

U.S. trade publication serving the AAHOA and broader owner/operator community; strong coverage of economy hotels and independent motels, financing, development, and labor. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (January 2025). Source: Similarweb (via Hotel Dive competitors page).

https://www.asianhospitality.com Circulation: 4,000

Business Travel News Print + online

Covers corporate travel management, hotel negotiations, distribution and lodging performance—useful for motels targeting business and project-based travelers. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (October 2024). Source: Similarweb.

https://www.businesstravelnews.com Circulation: 42,471

Green Lodging News Online news site

Specialized outlet on sustainability, energy, and ESG practices for hotels and motels—covering retrofits, housekeeping, and compliance topics relevant to roadside and independent properties. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (June 2024). Source: Hypestat (Similarweb estimate noted on page).

https://greenlodgingnews.com Circulation: 23,262

Hotel Business Print + online

Owner- and deal-focused coverage of U.S. hospitality—M&A, financing, brand moves, renovations—across select-service and economy segments where many motels compete. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (January 2025). Source: Similarweb (via Hotel Dive competitors page).

https://hotelbusiness.com Circulation: 27,600

Hotel Dive Online news site

Daily industry reporting on development, labor, brand strategy, and performance for hotels and motels, with accessible explainers for operators and investors. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (January 2025). Source: Similarweb.

https://www.hoteldive.com Circulation: 44,000

Hotel Executive (Hotel Business Review) Online magazine

Thought-leadership essays and best practices on operations, marketing, revenue, F&B, and HR for hotel and motel executives. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (October 2024). Source: Similarweb.

https://www.hotelexecutive.com Circulation: 20,700

Hotel Interactive Online news site + events

Executive interviews, development news, and BITAC events; useful for owner/operators and GMs across select-service and economy properties, including independent motels. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (February 2025). Source: Similarweb (via Hospitality Net competitors page).

https://www.hotelinteractive.com Circulation: 2,800

Hotel Management Print + online

Longstanding U.S. trade brand covering investment, development, operations, design, and technology—with frequent coverage of economy and limited-service segments. Circulation figure reflects monthly page views per media kit (2025); newsletter audience also noted on page. Source: Hotel Management Advertise page.

https://www.hotelmanagement.net Circulation: 395,000

Hotel News Resource Online news site

High-volume aggregator and original reporting hub for hotel-sector press releases and trends; quick way to monitor brand and ownership news relevant to motels. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (Dec 2024–Feb 2025). Source: Similarweb company profile.

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com Circulation: 40,700

Hotel Online Online news site

U.S.-centric aggregation and original items on development, operations, technology, and people moves—useful for motel owners tracking vendor and brand updates. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (January 2025). Source: Similarweb (via Hotel Dive and Hospitality-On comparisons).

https://www.hotel-online.com Circulation: 44,000

Hotel Technology News Online news site

Covers PMS, contactless tech, automation, distribution, and guest experience innovations—practical for independent motels and select-service brands. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (February 2025). Source: Similarweb.

https://www.hoteltechnologynews.com Circulation: 11,100

Hotelier Magazine Print + online

Canada’s leading lodging trade publication with owner/operator features, franchising, and operations—relevant to U.S. border and cross-border motel markets. Circulation shown reflects print distribution to operators; separate site traffic exists. Source: Hotelier Magazine About page.

https://www.hoteliermagazine.com Circulation: 10,000

Hospitality Design Print + online + events

Design trends, brand standards, and renovation case studies across hotels and select-service properties—helpful for motel refreshes, conversions, and PIP planning. Circulation reflects expanded show-issue audience (60,000+) used as an indicative print reach; ongoing digital reach not shown here. Source: Hospitality Design marketing opportunities; About page.

https://hospitalitydesign.com Circulation: 60,000

Hospitality Net Online news network

One of the broadest hospitality news hubs aggregating brand releases, analysis, and academic/consultant insights across all segments, including economy and extended-stay. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (October 2024 snapshot). Source: Similarweb comparison page.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org Circulation: 204,300

Hospitality Technology Print + online + research/events

Covers technology strategy for hotels and restaurants—PMS, POS, payments, cybersecurity, mobile, and AI—applied to limited-service and motel operations. Circulation reflects print reach to hospitality executives. Source: HTNG/HT description citing 16,000; trade references.

https://www.hospitalitytech.com Circulation: 16,000

PhocusWire Online news site

Travel-tech and distribution journalism (metasearch, OTA strategy, direct booking, payments) with frequent hotel case studies—useful for motels improving digital acquisition. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (February 2025). Source: Similarweb.

https://www.phocuswire.com Circulation: 148,600

Travel Weekly Print + online

U.S. travel trade newspaper with a deep Hotels section on brands, distribution, franchising, and development—regularly covering select-service and economy chains with large motel portfolios. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (February 2025). Source: Similarweb.

https://www.travelweekly.com Circulation: 777,700

HOTELS Magazine Print + online

Global hotel trade brand with news, analysis, design, and executive interviews across all chain scales—helps motel owners benchmark brand strategy and trends. Circulation reflects estimated monthly web visits (January 2025); the legacy BPA print figure was 62,330 (Dec 2006). Sources: Similarweb; Wikipedia/BPA note.

https://www.hotelsmag.com Circulation: 44,300