
Stephen Rushmore, Jr., President and CEO of HVS, the leading global hospitality consulting and services firm, has announced the publication of the 2012 U.S. Hotel Valuation Index.

The 2011 hotel development survey reports updated per-room development costs through the end of 2011. This year's survey reveals a range of factors impacting the turnkey cost of hotel development.

Military installations—some expanded, others diminished—in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina are impacting hotel demand and average rates.

HVS’ 2011 U.S. Hotel Valuation Index (HVI) Shows Significant Increases in Transaction Dollar Value Over 2010

Steve Rushmore projects the economic future of Lifestyle and Boutiques hotels in the United States. His presentation also compares the financial performance of Boutique Hotels vs. Chain Affiliated normal hotels.

How could this affect countries like Argentina and Uruguay, where the American dollar has historically been the only reference currency? Is it time to think of other options like those used in Brazil or Chile?

New demand-generating developments and attractive investment parameters are putting the Nashville hotel market on track for an impressive recovery.

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 2009/10 hotel development survey reports updated per-room development costs through the end of 2010. This year's survey reveals a range of factors impacting the turnkey cost of hotel development.”

The 2010 U.S. Hotel Valuation Index (HVI), tracking 51 major markets and the United States as a whole, discusses the historical and projected impact of the credit crisis and resultant recession upon U.S. hotel values.