Total European hotel transaction volume reached approximately €5.6 billion in 2012, a decrease of 21% on the €7.1 billion recorded in 2011.

HVS provides a guide though the peaks and troughs of the various hotel markets in Russia, the CIS and Georgia, giving lenders, investors and owners a clearer view of the region from a valuation perspective.

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.

С развитием гостиничного бизнеса в России и СНГ собственникам и инвесторам важно понимать различные способы сотрудничества с гостиничными операторами. В данной статье мы обсудим основные аспекты договора на управление отелем.

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?

A review of the Branded Residence sector based on the results of the 2010 EHL Strategy Challenge at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne when 150 students set about forecasting the future of Timeshare, Branded Residences and Fractional Ownership.

As investors are looking to get into Russian hotel markets, they will no doubt be cautious. Hotel development can be quite a complex process. What are the main bottlenecks potential investors could face when developing hotels in Russia?

Несмотря на возникшее желание игроков вкладывать средства в гостиничные рынки, они, без сомнения, более осторожны. С какими рисками могут столкнуться потенциальные инвесторы при девелопменте отелей в России?

With increasing economic growth since 2009, developing countries once again offer opportunities to investors. Due-diligence is becoming an important aspect of any investment. How can hospitality consultants help investors with Feasibility Studies?

This market snapshot is the fourth in a series of articles that HVS is producing every month with STR Global data for a number of key markets. Our analysis for this market is based on a sample of more than 9,000 rooms.