Timeshare 101: The Interval Ownership Explosion
Steve Rushmore's July 2001 Hotels article.
Canadian Lodging Outlook December 2004
Performance Clauses Essential In Contract
The Tsunami Devastation - Indonesia Takes The Challenge
As the struggle goes on to recover from the aftermath of the biggest earthquake ever seen, where there can be no underestimating the scale of the human devastation wrought by Asia's horrific tsunamis, and yet the overall economic impact is minimal.
Canadian Lodging Outlook November 2004
2004 Canadian Hotel Transaction Survey
Post Tsunami Sri Lanka: Damaged, But Not Defeated...
Tsunami highlights tourism industry's biggest handicaps: its vulnerability to changes in the immediate environment. It is among the first to get affected but among the last to recuperate. Sri Lanka prepares itself for the troubled times, yet again.
Economy Lodging: Always In Transition
Since its inception, the economy segment has undergone a continual process of transition. Although most owners, operators and lenders take a “stick to the basics” approach, a problem arises when one attempts to define just what “the basics” are.
Allure of Hotel Investment Expected to Moderate Rise in Capitalization Rates as Rebound Takes Hold
When investors and lenders call and ask “what are hotel cap rates today?” the first question is, “what net income are you using in your equation?”
Balancing Financial and Non-Financial Objectives in Public-Sector/Private-Sector Hotel Relationships
Public-/private-sector partnerships, while sometimes challenging, can certainly result in a win-win situation when financial and non-financial goals and objectives are clearly defined and effectively aligned.
The Status of the Gaming Industry: a Recap of 2004
Retrospectively, 2004 was a banner year for the gaming industry, highlighted by revenue spikes, major consolidation, and significant expansion (both domestically and internationally).
Extracting Value From Hotels in Hawaii Through Conversion
In this article, the authors discuss why the current trend of converting the use of transient lodging facilities in Hawaii to alternative uses is so appealing to developers.