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While it is important to take actions during a recession to respond to economic conditions, it is also important to know when not to do something that causes short- and long-term harm to an asset.
The downturn in the national and worldwide economies, and the resulting decrease in consumer consumption, has reduced visitation to the Las Vegas market in 2008 to levels not seen since 2004.
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We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
While it is important to take actions during a recession to respond to economic conditions, it is also important to know when not to do something that causes short- and long-term harm to an asset.
The downturn in the national and worldwide economies, and the resulting decrease in consumer consumption, has reduced visitation to the Las Vegas market in 2008 to levels not seen since 2004.
A sluggish national economy hasn’t held back growth in Center City Philadelphia, where expansions of business, tourism, and the convention center bring on a need for new hotels.
Business, tourism, and an idyllic mountain setting are perennial features of Asheville, creating demand for hotels old and new.
The dynamics of San Miguel de Allende’s lodging and tourism market illustrate opportunities for growth for lesser-known towns rich in history, architecture, and culture.
Unemployment rates are surging, global stock markets are crashing, commodities are collapsing, and the real estate bubble has finally burst. What moves can hotel developers make during the downturn?
Hotel owners need professional guidance in this tough economic climate. Here are some tips to help you weather the storm.
This article articulates a framework for recovery of the tourism industry from the shadow of terrorism through a three-pronged strategy: safety, image change and domestic tourism promotion.
An overview of Jerusalem, the city's current supply of hotels and the future supply.
Hotels and Motels - Valuations and Market Studies Is co-authored by Stephen Rushmore, MAI, CHA and Erich Baum of HVS International and published by the Appraisal Institute. Mr. Rushmore has authored all five books on the evolution of hotel valuation theory for the Appraisal Institute, as well as three other books and over 300 articles on related hotel investment topics. He is a graduate of the Cornell Hotel School and lectures extensively through…
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