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The Sarasota market is no longer just a snowbird destination in the winter months. Instead, the area is now thriving as a year-round destination, as evidenced by the area’s rising tourist tax collections, expanding demand centers including athletic facilities, and numerous development projects in the market’s pipeline.

Jonathan Nehmer + Associates, Inc. (Nehmer) and HVS Design, leading Architecture, Interior Design, and Project Management firms specializing in the hospitality industry, are proud to announce the release of the 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide. The Guide is a comprehensive listing of capital expenditure construction and FF&E costs for hotel renovations.

Now in its 17th year, the 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide evaluates costs in a variety of hotel tiers, including Economy, Extended Stay, Midscale, Upscale, Upper Upscale, and Luxury. Within each tier, costs are separated into the categories of Guestrooms, Guest Bathrooms, Guestroom Corridors, Public Spaces, Food & Beverage Outlets, Function Spaces, Guest Amenities, Infrastructure, and Common Additives.

The following firms contributed unit cost data to the 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide: Benjamin West, Ironstar Construction Inc., POK Construction, Reliance Construction Company, and Zerr Enterprises.

The Hotel Cost Estimating Guide is available as a complimentary download at www.hotelcostestimatingguide.com.

The Texas Hill Country has been undergoing a remarkable transformation since 2021. Once celebrated for its rustic inns and German heritage, the region is now emerging as a premier destination for rural luxury escapes, fueled by a wave of high-end investments, wellness-focused brands, and experience-driven developments.

Choosing the right hotel operating model (franchise, management agreement, or third-party operator) depends on owner goals, market conditions, and property characteristics. Franchises offer brand support but require strict standards. Management agreements, common in the Middle East, balance risk and reward. Third-party operators provide flexibility and cost efficiency. Owners must evaluate options to maximize returns as market dynamics shift.

The Newark Airport hotel market has faced significant adjustments since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes to the submarket’s hotel supply, coupled with the rebound in passenger levels through Newark Airport, have resulted in a slow but steady recovery of the hotel market. Recent and upcoming expansion projects at Newark Airport support a positive outlook.

This report highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry in 2024 along with the sector performance metrics, brand signings, and brand openings during the year. It also provides our outlook for the sector for 2025.

The Baton Rouge lodging market is stabilizing after several years of mixed performance. Record-high ADR and demand tied to industrial projects are helping to balance ongoing occupancy challenges and longstanding supply pressures. Future demand growth will depend on correcting the hotel and event supply issues.

Albuquerque is experiencing dynamic growth, as its rich cultural history is blended with modern developments, such as airport upgrades and hotel openings or renovations. These factors are helping to reshape the local hospitality market.

Will the evolving tariff situation create turbulence for the Indian hospitality sector? Read our latest article to know more.

The HVS Hotel Broker Survey is published twice annually and provides an important look at cap rate trends, multipliers, and other key investment metrics for the U.S. hotel industry. HVS reaches out to active hotel brokers across the nation to participate in the survey, and their insights provide you with the pulse of the market as it relates to the following key topics:

• Discount Rates (by hotel product type)
• Going-In Cap Rates (by hotel product type)
• Exit Cap Rates (by hotel product type)
• Current Rooms Revenue Multipliers
• Hotel Exposure Time & Marketing Time (by hotel product type)
• Selling Expenses (by hotel product type)
• Effects of Liquidation
• Insights into Specific Markets (as provided)
• Market Sentiment (cooling, steady, or hot)

Upon ordering the HVS Broker Survey, our team will send the PDF report to the email address provided during the ordering process. If you encounter any problems ordering your report, please contact Lizzette Casarin.

INVITATION TO HOTEL BROKERS

We'd love for you to join our next survey and share your valuable insights. As a thank you, you'll receive a free copy of our comprehensive report, which is packed with the latest market trends and data analysis to help you stay ahead in the industry. You will also receive a thank you gift!

Contact Rod Clough today to participate.