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HVS Monday Musings: Hotel Sector’s Big Debate - Asset Light or Asset Right?

As the Indian hospitality sector evolves, the ongoing debate between Asset Light and Asset Right models is intensifying. Read on to know more.

Sports and Conventions Support Hotel Industry in Cincinnati, OH

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.

HVS ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview, June 2024

This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

Unique Factors Shaping the Buffalo Lodging Market

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.

May 2024 Hotel Industry Outlook: Bright Spots and Challenges

Mixed messages abound these days, comprising some bright spots, some not so bright spots, and some challenges. With no coherent theme, the greatest challenge may be developing a forecast for the industry as a whole. But we are undaunted and herewith present our current expectations for the U.S. lodging industry.

HVS ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview, May 2024

This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

Hotel Cap Rates: Adjusting to a New Reality

A capitalization rate (“cap rate”) is a shorthand expression of a given investment’s return and represents the weighted average return to the debt and equity positions. As detailed in this article, hotel cap rates are higher than they’ve been in recent years and are unlikely to decline anytime soon.

Sun, Sand, Sea, and Luxury: The Rebound of Barbados Following COVID-19

Following the interruption of Barbados’s tourism industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, Barbados is on pace to surpass the peak achieved in 2019 during 2024. The recent and planned opening of a number of internationally branded resorts in Barbados will make the destination even more attractive.

Iconic Resort Destination Ocean City, MD Is Poised for Success

Ocean City, Maryland, known for its expansive beaches and boardwalk, welcomes millions of visitors annually. This robust tourism industry fuels a thriving hospitality market, and recent strategic investments underscore Ocean City's focus on providing exceptional experiences for all visitors.

HVS ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview, April 2024

This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.