Is the Sky Falling on the Convention Center Industry
In a critique of the Brookings Institution Research Brief on Convention Centers as Economic Development Strategy, the authors challenge the validity of the its findings and present an alternative view of the status of the convention center industry.
Middle East Hotel Markets - Outlook, Trends and Opportunities
HVS launched the annual report on hotel operating, development and investment trends in the Middle East. It covers each major hotel market in depth, reporting on hotel RevPAR, and GOPPAR trends, brand and hotel development, and the future outlook.
Investment Values of Lodging Property - Part 1 - December 1995
When taxes and lender criteria are considered, the estimated value of a hotel property can change. The effect of taxes, for instance, may well be to increase a potential buyer's bid for a given property.
Investment Values of Lodging Property - Part 2 - February 1996
In an earlier article (December 1995) the authors introduced two models that demonstrated the effects of taxes and tender criteria on a property's estimated value. Here's the proof of value for those two models.
Keys and Hotel Security
At the birth of the republic, hotels had neither room keys or security. Today, while keys are being phased out, security is stronger than ever.
The Increasing Demise of Telephone Profits in Full-Service Hotels
This article briefly discusses the three primary reasons that have led to the demise of telephone profits in full-service lodging facilities.
Hotel Market Review and Assessment - Cairo
...And some consider hotel operating performance in the Middle East to be poor!
Canadian Lodging Outlook February 2005
Low Interest Rates and High Demand for Hotel Assets Fuels Value Gains
European Hotel Transactions 2004 - Country Analysis
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European single asset and portfolio transactions during 2004. This article provides a general overview of transactional activity during 2004 for the European hotel market.
Fiji Welcomes Investors
Fiji is emerging as the new hot spot in the Pacific. Developers and investors appear enthusiastic about market prospects, stimulated by the Fiji Government which is offering generous financial and tax incentives to encourage new development.