Articles

HVS - Canadian Lodging Outlook July 2010 (Download file)

Extended-Stay Hotels in Canada - This article provides an overview of the extended-stay hotel, the appeal of this segment to both guests and investors, and what the future holds for the extended-stay segment in Canada.

Aug 25, 2010 By Jason Wight

Global Leaders Check-In  (Read article)

CEOs share the challenges and opportunities of leadership in a recession

Aug 24, 2010 By Christopher J Mumford

Recovery or Double Dip? (Read article)

Did CEO pay follow the dramatic fall of the US economy in 2009? HVS Executive Search presents this and other findings in our annual CEO survey of the US hotel industry.

Aug 20, 2010 By Keith Kefgen

Golf and Resorts - Why Golf is Still Relevant (Download file)

While there is oversupply of golf in many markets, the tertiary impact of golf on the financial performance of resorts remains the driving force for inclusion. This article explores the impacts of golf on occupancy, rate and revpar at golf resorts.

Aug 18, 2010 By Darius M Hatami

Bringing T.L.C. to the R.F.P. (Read article)

Has the personalized hotel sales process become more the exception than the norm? We need to know how to better sell and respond to cut through the competitive clutter.

Aug 6, 2010 By Leora H Lanz and Jennifer Coyle

The Cogs That Grind To A Halt (Read article)

Letting someone go can be one of the most difficult decisions for managers to make. Once it has been determined as the only course of action, holding on to ineffective or obstructive people can harm an organization.

Aug 3, 2010 By Chris Anklin

Design or Lifestyle? A Review of London's Boutique Hotel Scene (Download file)

The eighties brought the world many design disasters, so it’s perhaps ironic that one of the most enduring hotel design trends was born in 1981, in London and San Francisco simultaneously.

Aug 2, 2010 By Lara M Sarheim

Is Your Hotel A Mess? (Read article)

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

Jul 30, 2010 By Kirby D. Payne

Greening The Hills of Coorg - Club Mahindra, Kodagu Valley (Read article)

This case study assesses the impact of environment friendly practices on a time share resort property in Coorg, India.

Jul 28, 2010 By Harinakkshi Nair and Deepika Thadani