The Prognosis for Occupancy and Average Rate in a Slowing Economy
Given the current state of the economy, and the growing consensus that a recession is near, if not here, what is the outlook for the hotel industry? This article reviews past cycles, to gain some insight into future occupancy and average rate trends.
Managing a Hotel Renovation to Minimize Guest Inconvenience and Loss of Revenue
A summary on the actions that are essential in order to initiate a "painless as possible" renovation of a hotel while concurrently minimizing the financial impact on the hotel's bottom line.
The Potential for Luxury Resort Developments in Croatia
Croatia is the current hotspot for resort development in the Mediterranean Basin. This article highlights the potential for resort developments but also the possible downsides.
Canadian Lodging Outlook September 2007
What Were The Major Factors Affecting Capital Expenditures From 2000 To 2005?
The Reciprocal Value of City Development
Major developments in the Fort Worth area are drawing new patrons to the office, retail, and lodging markets, breathing new life into the city “where the west begins.”
Canadian Lodging Outlook December 2006
The Lowdown on Canada's Hotel Construction High
Hotel F&B - To Lease or Not to Lease?
The primary role of the F&B department is to enhance the overall profits of a hotel. Many claim hotels with F&B should maximize the department’s profit or lease income. Instead, maybe the departmental profit motive should be secondary.
Canadian Lodging Outlook August 2006
Don't Overpay For Hotel Sites
Incentives of Historic Proportion
This article provides an introduction to the Federal Historic Preservation tax credit programs administered by the U.S. Government and the applicability of these programs to select hotel redevelopment projects.
The Value of an Owner's Representative
Discussing Project Management in the hospitality sector.