We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
Billions of dollars in new development are reshaping Downtown Detroit and transforming its hotel market. From landmark mixed-use towers to a revitalized riverfront, the investment activity underway is generating new demand, attracting first-time visitors, and positioning Motown as a legitimate destination for both leisure and business travel.
This article evaluates how full-service, select- and limited-service, and extended-stay hotels in the Kansas City metro market have performed across economic cycles. Our analysis highlights key differences in revenue potential, risk exposure, and recovery patterns to inform development and investment decisions.
This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
Global travel is being reshaped once again, as the Middle East crisis disrupts aviation networks and reshapes how and where people choose to travel, but demand rarely disappears, it simply evolves. For India, this moment presents a strategic opportunity to capture shifting flows, strengthen domestic leisure, and position itself as a safe global destination. Read more to find out.
Nestled among the iconic red rock formations of northern Arizona, Sedona is one of the most distinctive leisure destinations in the American Southwest. Over the past decade, Sedona’s hotel market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, supported by strong leisure demand, constrained hotel supply, and a reputation as a premium outdoor and wellness destination.
Over the past decade, equity yields for hotel investments have declined steadily across all segments, reflecting growing investor confidence in the asset class. Discount rates, by contrast, have remained relatively stable, moving with broader economic conditions. With equity yields approaching a natural floor, stability is the most likely near-term outlook.
The simple choice between disposable or reusable spa slippers reveals the deeper relationship between form, function, sustainability, and brand identity in spa and wellness design. By examining this micro decision, this article highlights how small details illustrate the relationship among guest experience, operational flow, and the financial performance of a resort spa or wellness center.
Hartford’s hotel market has demonstrated strong performance, with occupancy and ADR exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, a significant decline in hotel room supply has hindered the convention center’s ability to attract large-scale events, underscoring the need for additional lodging to support long-term competitiveness.
Colorado Springs has long stood as one of Colorado’s most popular drive-to leisure destinations during the peak summer months. Government entities and related contract business have also supported strong lodging dynamics. While disruptions within the government segment over the past year have resulted in uncertainty for the near term, the long-term outlook remains optimistic.
The hotel sector in Minneapolis–St. Paul continues to evolve and recover from pre- and post-pandemic oversupply and demand changes. Leisure and event-driven travel have returned with renewed energy, but not yet at the scale needed to fully offset the region’s corporate travel losses.
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
Billions of dollars in new development are reshaping Downtown Detroit and transforming its hotel market. From landmark mixed-use towers to a revitalized riverfront, the investment activity underway is generating new demand, attracting first-time visitors, and positioning Motown as a legitimate destination for both leisure and business travel.
This article evaluates how full-service, select- and limited-service, and extended-stay hotels in the Kansas City metro market have performed across economic cycles. Our analysis highlights key differences in revenue potential, risk exposure, and recovery patterns to inform development and investment decisions.
This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
Global travel is being reshaped once again, as the Middle East crisis disrupts aviation networks and reshapes how and where people choose to travel, but demand rarely disappears, it simply evolves. For India, this moment presents a strategic opportunity to capture shifting flows, strengthen domestic leisure, and position itself as a safe global destination. Read more to find out.
Nestled among the iconic red rock formations of northern Arizona, Sedona is one of the most distinctive leisure destinations in the American Southwest. Over the past decade, Sedona’s hotel market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, supported by strong leisure demand, constrained hotel supply, and a reputation as a premium outdoor and wellness destination.
Over the past decade, equity yields for hotel investments have declined steadily across all segments, reflecting growing investor confidence in the asset class. Discount rates, by contrast, have remained relatively stable, moving with broader economic conditions. With equity yields approaching a natural floor, stability is the most likely near-term outlook.
The simple choice between disposable or reusable spa slippers reveals the deeper relationship between form, function, sustainability, and brand identity in spa and wellness design. By examining this micro decision, this article highlights how small details illustrate the relationship among guest experience, operational flow, and the financial performance of a resort spa or wellness center.
Hartford’s hotel market has demonstrated strong performance, with occupancy and ADR exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, a significant decline in hotel room supply has hindered the convention center’s ability to attract large-scale events, underscoring the need for additional lodging to support long-term competitiveness.
Colorado Springs has long stood as one of Colorado’s most popular drive-to leisure destinations during the peak summer months. Government entities and related contract business have also supported strong lodging dynamics. While disruptions within the government segment over the past year have resulted in uncertainty for the near term, the long-term outlook remains optimistic.
The hotel sector in Minneapolis–St. Paul continues to evolve and recover from pre- and post-pandemic oversupply and demand changes. Leisure and event-driven travel have returned with renewed energy, but not yet at the scale needed to fully offset the region’s corporate travel losses.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.
