The effects of the challenging economic conditions in 2008 on major gaming markets, as well as other significant events and developments impacting these markets, are briefly summarized in this article.
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
The Status of the Gaming Industry: A Recap of 2008
The effects of the challenging economic conditions in 2008 on major gaming markets, as well as other significant events and developments impacting these markets, are briefly summarized in this article.
Managing through a Recession Without Destroying a Hotel's Long-Term Value
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.
Las Vegas Casino and Hotel Market Outlook 2009
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.
HVS Market Intelligence Report: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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.
HVS Market Intelligence Report: Asheville, North Carolina
Business, tourism, and an idyllic mountain setting are perennial features of Asheville, creating demand for hotels old and new.
San Miguel de Allende - A Beacon for the Tourism Potential of Colonial Towns and Villages
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.
Conquering the Credit Crunch: Part I
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?
Conquering the Credit Crunch: Part II
Hotel owners need professional guidance in this tough economic climate. Here are some tips to help you weather the storm.
Rising Above Terror: A Framework for Tourism Recovery
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.
Market Snapshot - Jerusalem, Israel
An overview of Jerusalem, the city's current supply of hotels and the future supply.
Industry Insights
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.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.