In this article, Luigi shares what he believes to be some of the most important factors that must be considered in the acquisition or development of a hotel, which ultimately lead to a property’s financeability, profitability, and long-term success.
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Top 6 Hotel Success Factors
In this article, Luigi shares what he believes to be some of the most important factors that must be considered in the acquisition or development of a hotel, which ultimately lead to a property’s financeability, profitability, and long-term success.
Learnings from and for Africa’s Game-Lodge Industry
As tourist and investor interest grows in the game-lodge industry and wildlife destinations around the world, the article brings to light some peculiarities and challenges of the lodging industry and lists some lessons/best practices for developers.
Key Drivers for Hotel and Resort Spa Profitability
The global spa movement, which includes wellness tourism, amounts to upwards of $3 trillion dollars per year. What physical and strategic elements are key to driving bottom-line performance at traditional and wellness-focused spas?
Key Takeaways: SEAHIS 2017
Key takeaways from the South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit include recurring themes throughout the region such as the rise of the millennial generation, the experience economy and the effects of political instability on regional outlook.
Hotel Management Contracts in Europe
This article reviews the main terms of hotel management contracts in Europe. The terms provided are broad indications only, and can vary significantly depending on element such as asset class, location, brand, operator and type of investor.
In Focus: Florence, Italy
This market snapshot presents current data and information on the upscale and luxury hotel and tourism industry in Florence, Italy.
In Focus: Chicago, IL
Demand from a variety of sources has risen in Chicago, pushing occupancy to a ten-year high in 2015. More than 6,000 new rooms are expected in the market over the next three years, though average rates and hotel values should continue to grow.
HVS Takeaways: The 2016 Dallas Hotel Conference
This year’s Dallas Hotel Conference, one of the chief annual hospitality events in the South Central U.S., provided insights into foreign sources of capital, the Marriott-Starwood merger, and potential challenges facing the industry.
In Focus: Greece
This article constitutes an update on the current state of the Greek Hotel Market featuring the latest news regarding the performance of the Greek tourism industry and highlighting recent and upcoming changes in the country’s hotel supply.
In Focus: Student Housing - General Overview and the Greek Reality
Private Student Housing has emerged as a mainstream global asset class. While the USA and the UK are currently well-established as markets for student housing investments, the European market remains relatively unexploited.
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
As tourist and investor interest grows in the game-lodge industry and wildlife destinations around the world, the article brings to light some peculiarities and challenges of the lodging industry and lists some lessons/best practices for developers.
The global spa movement, which includes wellness tourism, amounts to upwards of $3 trillion dollars per year. What physical and strategic elements are key to driving bottom-line performance at traditional and wellness-focused spas?
Key takeaways from the South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit include recurring themes throughout the region such as the rise of the millennial generation, the experience economy and the effects of political instability on regional outlook.
This article reviews the main terms of hotel management contracts in Europe. The terms provided are broad indications only, and can vary significantly depending on element such as asset class, location, brand, operator and type of investor.
This market snapshot presents current data and information on the upscale and luxury hotel and tourism industry in Florence, Italy.
Demand from a variety of sources has risen in Chicago, pushing occupancy to a ten-year high in 2015. More than 6,000 new rooms are expected in the market over the next three years, though average rates and hotel values should continue to grow.
This year’s Dallas Hotel Conference, one of the chief annual hospitality events in the South Central U.S., provided insights into foreign sources of capital, the Marriott-Starwood merger, and potential challenges facing the industry.
This article constitutes an update on the current state of the Greek Hotel Market featuring the latest news regarding the performance of the Greek tourism industry and highlighting recent and upcoming changes in the country’s hotel supply.
Private Student Housing has emerged as a mainstream global asset class. While the USA and the UK are currently well-established as markets for student housing investments, the European market remains relatively unexploited.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.