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HVS Market Intelligence Report: Kansas City

Development activity and increased visitation converge to quicken the pulse of this heartland city.

HVS Market Intelligence Report: Houston, Texas

Once thought of as a big oil town, Houston’s vast array of new developments are taking off throughout "Space City."

HVS Market Intelligence Report: San Juan, Puerto Rico

New developments are making the “Walled City” more welcoming than ever, while limited supply allows occupancies to remain strong and average rates to increase tremendously.

Hotel Management Contracts In Europe

This article reviews the main terms of a typical European hotel management contract. Note that the terms and definitions provided below are broad indications and that any of these terms can vary depending on various factors.

Hotel F&B - To Lease or Not to Lease?

The primary role of the F&B department is to enhance the overall profits of a hotel. Many claim hotels with F&B should maximize the department’s profit or lease income. Instead, maybe the departmental profit motive should be secondary.

French Polynesia - Investors' Paradise ?

French Polynesia has developed into the ultimate South Pacific destination, a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ journey only affordable by a privileged few. Significant tax incentives are available to developers to encourage further development.

Canadian Lodging Outlook October 2005

The Facts About Induced Demand

CMBS Emerging Market Dominance

The real estate capital markets demonstrate a remarkable ability to change and adapt. Perhaps, the most significant example is the emergence of the Commercial Mortgage Backed Security (CMBS)...

Bridging the Gap on Hotel Financing with Aggressive Lending Parameters

As the national economy continues to rebound from the 2001 economic downturn, the hotel industry also follow this positive trend with impressive annual RevPAR growths, beginning in 2004.

Asset Management Scope and Compensation: A Wide Spectrum

Asset managers provide a wide range of management oversight, analysis, and support to hotel owners. The specific scope of services is tailored to each owner. Compensation is usually a flat fee or a fee that is a percentage of gross revenues.