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Key Takeaways | 4th Annual HVS Hotel Market Connections

The North American hotel industry is still firing on all cylinders, with year-to-date occupancies at an all-time high. While some markets face challenges from new supply, prospects appear healthy in the near term.

Fee-for-Service Arrangements Provide Opportunities for New Entrants into the Shared Ownership Industry

HVS consultants in Florida advise new entrants to consider the timeshare arena, thanks to new capital light and fee-for-service structures which, eliminate barriers to entry.

In Focus: The Hotel Industry of the Florida Panhandle

With hotel performance improving, supply in check, and tourism and commercial demand on the rise, hoteliers should pay close attention to possibilities in the Florida Panhandle.

Central Florida Newsletter - Spring 2013 A Revitalized Downtown Orlando is Taking Shape

HVS Miami spotlights hotel development activity in Downtown Orlando, reviews historical hotel operating performance and hotel transaction activity within the Metro Orlando area, and announces the opening of its new satellite office in Orlando.

Florida Newsletter - Fall 2012

It is no secret that Miami is at the top of nearly every investor’s targeted acquisition list. This article provides insights for alternatives to Miami, including Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and the Florida Keys.

Central Florida Newsletter - Summer 2012 Key Hotel Markets Are Gaining Recovery Momentum

In this newsletter, we examine the historical operating performance and provide an overview of hotel transactions that have occurred across the Central Florida region over the last five years, and present a brand overview of B Hotels & Resorts.

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.

Central Florida Newsletter - Fall 2011 A Review of Visitation and Hotel Market Trends Hotel News Across Central Florida

The 2nd edition of an ongoing series of quarterly newsletters being published by HVS in Florida, covering key hotel markets in the state. This newsletter reviews long-term trends in visitation and hotel market performance in the Metro Orlando area.

Florida Newsletter - Summer 2011 Spotlight on the Miami-Dade Hotel Marketplace: Miami's Hotel Performance and Values are Set to Heat Up

By examining trends in visitation, occupancy, average rate, and transactions, this article illustrates the resiliency of certain submarkets of the Miami hospitality industry. This is the first of a quarterly update on hospitality markets in Florida.

Is Your Hotel A Mess?

We've assumed management or done operational reviews of many hotels. So we’ve had the opportunity for an intimate look at the workings of all types of hotels. We’ve noticed some commonalities we think are symptomatic—and, therefore, instructive