In Focus: Singapore provides an overview of Singapore's tourism landscape and hotel market performance, infrastructure developments, hotel transactions and investments in 2024, an in-focus topic on MICE and the entertainment tourism industry, as well as an outlook.
HVS discusses the main hotel transactions that took place in 2024 and looks at the trends in single-asset and portfolio transactions over the years.
The Downtown St. Louis hotel market steadily recovered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic until 2024, when the recovery stalled due to a correction in leisure demand and disruptions at the convention center. However, subsequent airport passenger traffic growth and completion of the convention center’s expansion, along with other trends and developments, provide a stronger outlook for the market in 2025 and beyond.
Our views around the world reflect early optimism for 2025, with the anticipation of stronger transaction activity and modestly improving hotel metrics in most regions.
Major cities in the Southeast like Charleston, Atlanta, Savannah, and Raleigh-Durham remain strong hotel investment markets due to their thriving tourism, growing business hubs, and strategic locations. Enhanced financing options are expected to boost transaction volumes. Significant construction pipelines and improving economic conditions highlight the region's long-term resilience and investment appeal.
San Antonio has long been steeped in tradition and culture, with the city home to numerous historical landmarks such as the Alamo and the River Walk. However, Downtown San Antonio is in the midst of growth and modernization, led by new hotel development.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, San Francisco has been navigating a difficult recovery affected by multiple issues, from safety concerns to a weak convention calendar. However, the long-term outlook remains cautiously optimistic given the growing presence of AI companies and major sporting events planned for 2026.
In this article, we explore the top hotel investment locations within Texas submarkets for 2024. We provide insights into key cities and emerging submarkets, highlighting factors such as demand, developments, and recent trends to guide investment decisions.
Newark, New Jersey, has been undergoing gradual revitalization efforts during the last roughly 15 years. The city has been gaining recognition given the ease of access to Manhattan and within New Jersey, the newly renovated Newark Liberty International Airport, and waterfront areas along the Passaic River and Newark Bay.
The hotel feasibility study is not the only option for hotel developers at the start of a project. In this article, we outline the range of solutions we provide for hotel developers, as well as some of the factors we consider as consultants on these projects.