Fernanda L'Hopital

Consulting Experience

Fernanda leads HVS's activity across South America in coordination with the company’s Mexico-based LATAM team. This allows her to leverage the experience gained in completing over 200 assignments in the region with the breadth and depth of capabilities offered by HVS in the region.
 
Fernanda has experience in the preparation of market and feasibility studies and appraisals for a wide variety of assets in urban and resort areas alike, ranging from economy to luxury lodging projects. In addition, she provides hotel development consulting for complex master plans that include different types of hotels, branded and non-branded residences, various amenities, and/or retail space, office space, and other real estate components. She equally participates in the formulation of strategic studies for investors and hotel chains looking to expand in the region.
 
With her nearly 15-year tenure in the hotel industry, Fernanda has been instrumental in leading the growth of the firm in South America. She is a recognized and collaborative advisor, as well as a valuable resource for market participants in South America's lodging industry. She combines a deep understanding of regional hotel markets with strong analytical thinking to provide a wide variety of clients with comprehensive market data and tailor-made solutions. She is client-focused and proactive in communication and enjoys ongoing exchanges with developers, investors, hotel chain representatives, bank representatives, and others.
 
Fernanda has in-depth knowledge of the tourism, hospitality, and related real estate markets in South America. She has unique access to regional market intelligence, as well as market-specific insights, which enables her to offer clients unmatched hospitality advisory services.
 
Fernanda obtained her bachelor’s degree in economics from the Universidad de Buenos Aires and her MBA from the Universidad del CEMA. She regularly participates in regional events and conferences and prepares articles on market dynamics across South America, as well as other topics of interest.

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Education

UCEMA (Universidad del Cema), Argentina, 2006-2007
Master in Business Administration (MBA)

UBA (Universidad de Buenos Aires), Argentina, 1995-2000
Bachelor Degree in Economics

Employment History

May 2023 – Till Date
HVS
Vice President
Mexico City, Mexico (based in Buenos Aires, Argentina)

August 2021 – April 2023
HVS
Senior Project Manager
Mexico City, Mexico (based in Buenos Aires, Argentina)

July 2020 – July 2021
National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC)
Director of Basic Balance of Payments Statistics
Buenos Aires, Argentina

April 2019 – June 2020
National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC)
Consultant
Buenos Aires, Argentina

May 2018 – February 2019
JLL
Vicepresident
Buenos Aires, Argentina

December 2017 – April 2018
Argentina Investment and Trade Promotion Agency
Senior Analyst
Buenos Aires, Argentina

October 2014 – November 2017
HVS Global Hospitality Services
Associate Director
São Paulo, Brazil (based in Buenos Aires, Argentina)

September 2009 – September 2014
HVS Global Hospitality Services
Managing Director (April 2013 – September 2014)
Associate Director (February 2012 – March 2013)
Senior Associate (September 2009 – January 2012)
Buenos Aires, Argentina

May 2008 – August 2009
Bright Star Group
Commercial Planning and New Business Development Analyst for Argentina and Chile
Buenos Aires, Argentina

May 2006 – April 2008
HVS Global Hospitality Services
Consultant
Buenos Aires, Argentina

July 2002 – April 2006
Argentine Ministry of Economy – Secretariat for Economic Policy
Consultant
Buenos Aires, Argentina

July 2001 – June 2002
Daniel Lew & Roberto L’Hopital Consultores
Analyst
Buenos Aires, Argentina

July 2000 – June 2001
Buenos Aires Mergers & Acquisitions
Junior Analyst
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Clients

L’Hopital has conducted approximately 200 studies in South America for more than 80 clients including construction and development companies, hotel operators, investment funds, financial institutions, government bodies and various investors.

Some of the clients are:

Accor Hotels
Banco Sabadell
Club Med
DK Management S.A.
E&A Consultores SAC
Grupo BTI
Inversiones La Rioja
Meliá Hotels & Resorts
Ventura Mall
Vision SAC

Hotels Appraised

Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa, Chile
Arennas Mancora, Peru
Country Club Lima Hotel, Peru
Crowne Plaza Santiago, Chile
Faena Hotel + Universe, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hilton Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hilton Garden Inn Cusco, Peru
Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca, Ecuador
Hotel Oro Verde Guayaquil, Ecuador
Hotel Oro Verde Machala, Ecuador
Hotel Oro Verde Manta, Ecuador
Libertador Arequipa, Peru
Libertador Lago Titicaca, Puno, Peru
Libertador Lima, Peru
Libertador Trujillo, Peru
LP Hotel Chiclayo, Peru
LP Hotel Cusco, Peru
LP Hotel Piura, Peru
LP Hotel Tarma, Peru
Luxury Collection Hotel Paracas, Peru
Luxury Collection Palacio del Inka, Cusco, Peru
Luxury Collection Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley, Peru
Termas Puyehue Wellness & Spa Resort, Chile
The Ritz Carlton Santiago, Chile
Westin Lima, Peru
Proposed Costanera Center Project, Santiago, Chile
Proposed Four Seasons, Santiago, Chile
Proposed Hilton Iguazu, Argentina
Proposed Hyatt Regency, Cartagena, Colombia
Proposed Ibis, Tucuman, Argentina
Proposed Karibana Project, Cartagena, Colombia
Proposed Larcomar Hotel Project, Lima, Peru
Proposed Marriott, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Proposed Novotel Airport, Lima, Peru
Proposed Novotel, Tucuman, Argentina
Proposed Patagonia Virgin Resort, Frutillar, Chile
Proposed Sheraton, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Proposed Valle de Uco Golf & Wine Resort Mixed-Use Project, Mendoza, Argentina
Proposed Boutique Hotel, Cañuelas, Argentina
Proposed Boutique Hotel, Cartagena, Colombia
Proposed Boutique Hotel, Frutillar, Chile
Proposed Boutique Hotel, Lima, Peru
Proposed Boutique Hotel, Paracas, Peru
Proposed Economy Hotel, Armenia, Colombia
Proposed Economy Hotel, Cucuta, Colombia
Proposed Economy Hotel, Bucaramanga, Colombia
Proposed Economy Hotel, Bucaramanga, Colombia
Proposed Economy Hotel, Ibague, Colombia
Proposed Economy Hotel, Manizales, Colombia
Proposed Economy Hotel, Manta, Ecuador
Proposed Economy Hotel, Pereira, Colombia
Proposed Luxury Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Proposed Luxury Hotel, Lima, Peru
Proposed Luxury Hotel, Montevideo, Uruguay
Proposed Luxury Hotel, Santiago, Chile
Proposed Luxury Hotel & Residences, Cartagena, Colombia
Proposed Midscale Hotel, Lima, Peru
Proposed Midscale Hotel, Medellin, Colombia
Proposed Midscale Hotel, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Proposed Midscale Hotel, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Proposed Mixed-Use Project, Cañuelas, Argentina
Proposed Mixed-Use Project, Lima, Peru
Proposed Mixed-Use Project, Tumbes, Peru
Proposed Resort, Cartagena, Colombia
Proposed Select Service Hotel, Cartagena, Colombia
Proposed Select Service Hotel, Lima, Peru
Proposed Select Service Hotel, Lima, Peru
Proposed Select Service Hotel, Cusco, Peru
Proposed Select Service Hotel, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Proposed Upper Midscale Hotel, Piura, Peru
Proposed Upper Upscale Hotel, Asuncion, Paraguay
Proposed Upper Upscale Hotel, Cartagena, Colombia
Proposed Upper Upscale Hotel, Con Con, Chile
Proposed Upper Upscale Hotel, Cusco, Peru
Proposed Upper Upscale Hotel, Frutillar, Chile
Proposed Upper Upscale Hotel, Lima, Peru
Proposed Upper Upscale Hotel, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Proposed Upscale Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Proposed Upscale Hotel, Lima, Peru
Proposed Upscale Hotel, Mendoza, Argentina
Proposed Upscale Hotel, Montevideo, Uruguay
Proposed Upscale Hotel, Vicente Lopez, Argentina

Qualifications

International Monetary Fund (Washington DC, May-June 2005): “Balance of Payments Statistics Course”

Other courses: Strategic Marketing (UCEMA), Valuation of Enterprises (Centro de Estudios Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas), Strategic Marketing for Enterprises (Centro de Estudios Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas), Seminar on Finance (Instituto Argentino de Ejecutivos en Finanzas), Macroeconomic Indicators (Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero – INDEC).

Teaching and Lecture Assignments

Master in Real Estate Developments - Universidad de Belgrano
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dictates the class: Planning of a Hotel Investment

My Articles

HVS South America Outlook & Opportunities 2023: Clearing Skies Ahead

After several economic and political disruptions across South America, there is now greater clarity in several countries, giving rise to compelling opportunities in some urban markets and across the leisure sector. The outlook appears bright throughout much of the region.

• June 5, 2023 By Fernanda L'Hopital

• Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , Ecuador , Uruguay , Bolivia , Paraguay , Cartagena , Santa Marta , Medellín , Lima , Buenos Aires , Argentina , South America , Brazil , Chile , Colombia , Peru

The Big Interview: Richard Katzman and Fernanda L’Hopital, HVS

As the South American hotel industry is recovering after the pandemic hit the continent hard, Richard Katzman (Managing Director, HVS Mexico City) and Fernanda L'Hopital (Senior Project Manager, HVS Buenos Aires) gave an interview to TOPHOTELNEWS about the current status of development prospects across this continent.

• October 10, 2022 By Richard J. Katzman , Fernanda L'Hopital

• Development & Construction , Economic Trends and Cycles , Resorts , COVID-19 , South America , Brazil , Argentina , Colombia , Chile , Peru , Ecuador