With Pittsburgh recently announced as the host city for the 2026 NFL Draft, we take a look at the impact of previous drafts on both the host cities and area hotels.
While many U.S. markets have experienced a slowdown in hotel development amid rising construction costs, increasing financing costs, and general uncertainty, the greater Jacksonville market area has continued to support a robust hotel development pipeline. This article details some of the recent and upcoming hotel projects in Jacksonville.
Fort Lauderdale, a staple South Florida beach destination, is shifting its focus beyond leisure tourism with a $1.3-billion investment in the Broward County Convention Center and adjoining Omni Hotel. Following this project, Fort Lauderdale will position itself as both a vacation destination and a commercial city.
The Cincinnati lodging market is gearing up for an influx in demand fueled by the renovation of the Duke Energy Convention Center. Moreover, recent success and changes in the city’s diverse sports scene are drawing visitors from near and far.
Hala offers insights into how boards drive company profitability, their crucial role in defining vision and strategy, and perspectives on growth and profitability in the MEA region.
FIAF Florence Gould Hall Theater was bustling in early June with another successful Boutique Hotel Investment Conference. Kudos to the BLLA team for executing a great event! This article presents some key takeaways from HVS attendees Patricia Shih (HVS Consulting & Valuation) and Marcus Lee (HVS Asset Management & Advisory).
Hala Matar Choufany contributes her insights on the “Brand Dilemma: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Launching New Brands – An Unbiased Perspective".
The Buffalo lodging market is affected by several unique factors given its location along the Canadian border. In this article, we explore the correlation between Buffalo occupancy and border crossings to the market from Canada, as well as the impact of the exchange rate for the U.S. dollar to the Canadian dollar.
Obtaining leverage through debt financing is key to achieving the desired equity return on a hotel acquisition. The reduced availability and prevailing high cost of traditional loans are forcing buyers to be creative and consider alternative strategies to seize an acquisition opportunity. This article presents a few of these alternatives.
The two leading women executives in hospitality discuss the critical Saudi traveller, the phenomenal growth of tourism in the region supported by data and how as the tourism industry booms in the region, it opens up a host of opportunities to set new benchmarks by challenging the status quo and bringing more women to the front.