HVS at Hunter Hotel Conference 

We are proud to be a patron of the Hunter Hotel Conference, scheduled for March 20-22 at the  Atlanta Marriott Marquis. HVS will be represented by Heidi Nielsen, appearing as a panelist for the Hotel Values: Expectations vs. Reality. A team of HVS hospitality experts, including Eric Guerrero,  Drew Noecker, Janet Snyder, Kristin Rinaudo, Court Williams, Bill Conn, Neil Flavin, Warren Feldman, and Matthew Hudson, will also be in attendance and meeting with clients. 

HVS Chicago Hotel Investment Summit 2019 Agenda Announced – April 5th, 2019 

Join Stacey Nadolny, MAI, and her team as they share Chicago's hot topics and latest trends at our breakfast event. The group will also facilitate conversations with David Czechowski with Choose Chicago to provide fresh market perspectives and expectations. Sponsorship opportunities still available! 

HVS Market Pulse: Southeastern U.S. Hotel Markets Poised for Strong 2019 
By Rod Clough, MAI

Overall, the pulse of each area within the Southeast region was positive, with some expecting some softening in occupancy this year, which mirrors our overall national sentiment. ADR growth should keep overall RevPAR change in the positive column.

HVS Market Pulse: Minneapolis - After the Super Bowl 
By Tanya Pierson, MAI and Justin Westad

Minneapolis is home to many Fortune 500 companies and more than 11,000 hotel rooms. High quality of life, diversity of employers, and leisure attractions continue to entice demand and an ensuing level of hotel development to the area.

HVS Market Pulse: Gaylord Rockies – Impact on Denver Lodging Submarkets 
By Ryan Mark and Katy Black, MAI

Denver has experienced record levels of lodging demand over the past several years; however, new supply, including the recent opening of the Gaylord Rockies, is expected to result in increased competition for full-service hotels throughout Denver.

HVS Market Pulse: Gainesville, FL 
By Bradley Hoban

There’s more to Gainesville than football, which says a lot when the University of Florida (UF) Gators have won eight SEC titles and three national championships. Gainesville serves as the commercial center for the North Central Florida region.

HVS Market Pulse: Portland, Maine 
By Brian Bisema and Roth Johnson

Since Portland’s Old Port revitalization in the 90s, the city has become a bustling regional summer leisure destination. Portland’s two primary employment sectors—hospitality and healthcare—support the area’s strong economy and low unemployment rate.

HVS Market Pulse: Rochester, MN – Medicine at the Forefront of Development 
By Justin Westad

Anchored by the Mayo Clinic, Downtown Rochester has experienced a plethora of development attributed to the $5.6-billion Destination Medical Center (DMC) initiative, which is the largest economic development initiative in Minnesota’s history.

Brokerage & Advisory Investment Opportunity – Element by Westin Dallas - Lewisville Development Project 
By Eric Guerrero and Drew Noecker

HVS, as sole and exclusive advisory firm to Ownership, is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the fee simple interest in a 2.33-acre site within the growing Lewisville submarket of Dallas. The land is fully entitled to be developed as a 122-key Element by Westin hotel—an upscale, Marriott-affiliated, extended-stay brand. Upon acquisition and approval, an investor can expect a new, 20-year license agreement with Marriott as an Element by Westin.  

HVS in the News 

• Liaison Capitol Hill Sold for $111M; More U.S. Transactions
• The Blake Hotel brings boutique accommodation and Michelin-star dining to New Haven
• Report: Fox River plan likely to boost tourism in St. Charles
• Convention center exceeding goals for economic impact, study says