Year-end 2011 RevPAR in Miami-Dade County surpassed the 2007 level, or what is generally regarded as the peak of the market. The Miami Beach, Downtown/Brickell, and the Airport markets performed strongly and are poised to have another great year.
Industry Insights
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Florida Newsletter - First Quarter 2012 Miami Continues to Appeal to Hotel Investors
Year-end 2011 RevPAR in Miami-Dade County surpassed the 2007 level, or what is generally regarded as the peak of the market. The Miami Beach, Downtown/Brickell, and the Airport markets performed strongly and are poised to have another great year.
HVS Hotel Market Intelligence Report: New Orleans
The hotel industry in New Orleans has struggled to regain its footing in the years since Hurricane Katrina, but new data suggest a recovery is underway.
Hotel Management Contracts in Russia and the CIS
Due to increased hotel development in Russia and the CIS, it is important for owners to better understand different types of relations with the hotel operators. In this article we address some of the main terms of a typical management contract.
Industry Recovery Ahead of Pace
Steve Rushmore's July 2011 column in Lodging Hospitality magazine.
Trends and Transactions for Top-Tier Denver Hotels
The performance of upscale and luxury hotels in Downtown Denver made a strong rebound in 2010, buoying investor confidence in the market. This trend continues in 2011, with a rise in RevPAR and transactions for the city’s top-tier hotels.
HVS Hotel Market Snapshot: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs’ hotel industry has been in business for more than a century, with a wide spectrum of entities driving demand. The market wasn’t hard hit by the recent recession, and major events this summer should bode well for local hotels.
Caught in the Crossfire – the Impact of the Recent Uprisings in the Arab World on Regional Hotel Values
This article highlights the impact that the pro-democracy uprisings in countries such as Tunisia, Egypt and Libya have had on the region’s hotels, including dramatic changes in values.
Hotel Valuation Techniques
Hotel appraising is done in different markets across the world and valuation experts generally consider three approaches to valuing a hotel asset. What are the pros and cons of each approach and which is more applicable when valuing your property?
HVS Report: Foreign Direct Investment, Commercial Real Estate, and Hotel Development in Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the most densely populated and developed urban areas in the world. How will rising foreign direct investment amplify the dynamics of the city’s office and lodging markets in the wake of the recent recession?
Dramatic Decline in Hotel Capitalization Rates Reflects Shift in Market Sentiment
The increase in hotel transactions and low cost of debt and equity have driven down rates of return to pre-recession levels. This article sets forth an overview of recent hotel cap and discount rate trends and provides an outlook for 2011.
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
The hotel industry in New Orleans has struggled to regain its footing in the years since Hurricane Katrina, but new data suggest a recovery is underway.
Due to increased hotel development in Russia and the CIS, it is important for owners to better understand different types of relations with the hotel operators. In this article we address some of the main terms of a typical management contract.
Steve Rushmore's July 2011 column in Lodging Hospitality magazine.
The performance of upscale and luxury hotels in Downtown Denver made a strong rebound in 2010, buoying investor confidence in the market. This trend continues in 2011, with a rise in RevPAR and transactions for the city’s top-tier hotels.
Colorado Springs’ hotel industry has been in business for more than a century, with a wide spectrum of entities driving demand. The market wasn’t hard hit by the recent recession, and major events this summer should bode well for local hotels.
This article highlights the impact that the pro-democracy uprisings in countries such as Tunisia, Egypt and Libya have had on the region’s hotels, including dramatic changes in values.
Hotel appraising is done in different markets across the world and valuation experts generally consider three approaches to valuing a hotel asset. What are the pros and cons of each approach and which is more applicable when valuing your property?
Mexico City is one of the most densely populated and developed urban areas in the world. How will rising foreign direct investment amplify the dynamics of the city’s office and lodging markets in the wake of the recent recession?
The increase in hotel transactions and low cost of debt and equity have driven down rates of return to pre-recession levels. This article sets forth an overview of recent hotel cap and discount rate trends and provides an outlook for 2011.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.