The effects of the challenging economic conditions in 2008 on major gaming markets, as well as other significant events and developments impacting these markets, are briefly summarized in this article.
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
The Status of the Gaming Industry: A Recap of 2008
The effects of the challenging economic conditions in 2008 on major gaming markets, as well as other significant events and developments impacting these markets, are briefly summarized in this article.
Managing through a Recession Without Destroying a Hotel's Long-Term Value
While it is important to take actions during a recession to respond to economic conditions, it is also important to know when not to do something that causes short- and long-term harm to an asset.
Las Vegas Casino and Hotel Market Outlook 2009
The downturn in the national and worldwide economies, and the resulting decrease in consumer consumption, has reduced visitation to the Las Vegas market in 2008 to levels not seen since 2004.
HVS Market Intelligence Report: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A sluggish national economy hasn’t held back growth in Center City Philadelphia, where expansions of business, tourism, and the convention center bring on a need for new hotels.
San Miguel de Allende - A Beacon for the Tourism Potential of Colonial Towns and Villages
The dynamics of San Miguel de Allende’s lodging and tourism market illustrate opportunities for growth for lesser-known towns rich in history, architecture, and culture.
Conquering the Credit Crunch: Part II
Hotel owners need professional guidance in this tough economic climate. Here are some tips to help you weather the storm.
What Hotel Stakeholders Need to Know about the Other Side of the Financial Meltdown
The lending climate in the U.S. will remain tough as we head into 2009, but certain opportunities lie in wait.
HVS Market Intelligence Report: Austin, Texas
As both the capital of Texas and the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin has businesses and hotels singing a lively tune despite the current economic dirge.
Canadian Lodging Outlook September 2008
Business Goes On...Hotel Sales Tips for an Uncertain Market
Mexico's Growing Trend: Master-Planned Resort-Residential Communities
Mexico’s tourism industry has been at the forefront of international lodging trends, and the country is once again reinventing its coastlines and interior colonial towns with the proliferation of master-planned resort-residential communities.
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
While it is important to take actions during a recession to respond to economic conditions, it is also important to know when not to do something that causes short- and long-term harm to an asset.
The downturn in the national and worldwide economies, and the resulting decrease in consumer consumption, has reduced visitation to the Las Vegas market in 2008 to levels not seen since 2004.
A sluggish national economy hasn’t held back growth in Center City Philadelphia, where expansions of business, tourism, and the convention center bring on a need for new hotels.
The dynamics of San Miguel de Allende’s lodging and tourism market illustrate opportunities for growth for lesser-known towns rich in history, architecture, and culture.
Hotel owners need professional guidance in this tough economic climate. Here are some tips to help you weather the storm.
The lending climate in the U.S. will remain tough as we head into 2009, but certain opportunities lie in wait.
As both the capital of Texas and the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin has businesses and hotels singing a lively tune despite the current economic dirge.
Business Goes On...Hotel Sales Tips for an Uncertain Market
Mexico’s tourism industry has been at the forefront of international lodging trends, and the country is once again reinventing its coastlines and interior colonial towns with the proliferation of master-planned resort-residential communities.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.