2012 was a year of change, from an economic, political and social perspective. Newly elected and re-elected leaders sought to reform and revive, while international visitation fluctuated as a result of the rehabilitation of certain destinations.
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GCC 2012 A Region in Review
2012 was a year of change, from an economic, political and social perspective. Newly elected and re-elected leaders sought to reform and revive, while international visitation fluctuated as a result of the rehabilitation of certain destinations.
HVS Hotel Market Update: Colorado Springs Hotels in the Wake of the Waldo Canyon Fire
Wildfires ravaged lives and infrastructure on the northwest of Colorado Springs, setting off a scramble for hotel rooms. As the city rebuilds, major projects—including multimillion-dollar hotel renovations—aim to put the local economy back on track.
2012 Caribbean Hotel Market Survey: The Big Six
This article focuses on the Caribbean lodging market and provides valuable insight into the major island destinations Aruba, the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico - considered the “The Big Six” in Caribbean tourism.
Repositioning a Destination
What is needed to reposition an entire destination? All around the world destinations reach a mature life cycle and are forced to re-invent themselves due to increased global competition. This case study on Montenegro can provide an insight.
Boston’s Waterfront District: Harboring Potential for Hotels
Boston’s burgeoning Waterfront District has been part of a rising tide of demand for local hotels, and expansion of the city’s convention market has created a need for thousands of additional rooms.
Myanmar - First Glance at the Golden Land - Report
Myanmar has great potential to establish itself as a prime tourist destination in Southeast Asia. The tourism industry was not a priority for several decades – yet the situation is changing.
HVS Market Intelligence Report: Houston Hotels in 2012
Energy prices, strong for the past several years and rising in 2012, have driven impressive growth in jobs, commercial space, and other developments in Houston. This growth and major planned projects continue to pump hotel demand into the city.
Caught in the Crossfire – the Impact of the Recent Uprisings in the Arab World on Regional Hotel Values
This article highlights the impact that the pro-democracy uprisings in countries such as Tunisia, Egypt and Libya have had on the region’s hotels, including dramatic changes in values.
Hotel Demand Outlook after a (Natural) Disaster
Japan recently registered one of the most devastating earthquakes in recent history, followed by a tsunami and a severe emergency situation at a nuclear power plant. What are the implications for the Japanese Hotel and Tourism Industry?
The 21st Century Game-Changer Up Close China Outbound Tourism
Driven by a booming economy and increasing disposable incomes, mainland Chinese are looking more and more to travel abroad. In what markets do they make their mark, and how does one have to cater to them differently from other travelers?
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
Wildfires ravaged lives and infrastructure on the northwest of Colorado Springs, setting off a scramble for hotel rooms. As the city rebuilds, major projects—including multimillion-dollar hotel renovations—aim to put the local economy back on track.
This article focuses on the Caribbean lodging market and provides valuable insight into the major island destinations Aruba, the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico - considered the “The Big Six” in Caribbean tourism.
What is needed to reposition an entire destination? All around the world destinations reach a mature life cycle and are forced to re-invent themselves due to increased global competition. This case study on Montenegro can provide an insight.
Boston’s burgeoning Waterfront District has been part of a rising tide of demand for local hotels, and expansion of the city’s convention market has created a need for thousands of additional rooms.
Myanmar has great potential to establish itself as a prime tourist destination in Southeast Asia. The tourism industry was not a priority for several decades – yet the situation is changing.
Energy prices, strong for the past several years and rising in 2012, have driven impressive growth in jobs, commercial space, and other developments in Houston. This growth and major planned projects continue to pump hotel demand into the city.
This article highlights the impact that the pro-democracy uprisings in countries such as Tunisia, Egypt and Libya have had on the region’s hotels, including dramatic changes in values.
Japan recently registered one of the most devastating earthquakes in recent history, followed by a tsunami and a severe emergency situation at a nuclear power plant. What are the implications for the Japanese Hotel and Tourism Industry?
Driven by a booming economy and increasing disposable incomes, mainland Chinese are looking more and more to travel abroad. In what markets do they make their mark, and how does one have to cater to them differently from other travelers?
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.