Courtney Vris

Director – Leader, Atlanta Office

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Courtney leads the Atlanta office of HVS, where she specializes in hotel consulting and appraisals across the Southeastern United States. She is also a member of the Spa & Wellness consulting practice, advising on wellness-oriented hotels nationally. Courtney helps owners, developers, investors, and municipalities with market positioning, feasibility, and valuation of branded and independent hospitality assets. Her expertise encompasses boutique and lifestyle hotels, extended-stay properties, wellness-oriented resorts, convention hotels, and properties in military and coastal markets.

Courtney brings a strong strategic perspective to each project. She blends current business dynamics with local market opportunities to develop solutions that align with a client’s investment objectives. Clients value her thoughtful approach and her ability to synthesize data into clear insights and effectively communicate recommendations. Her hands-on management experience includes overseeing a luxury spa, the front office at a luxury hotel, and an Equinox Club in NYC. Drawing on her experience, she provides clients with advice on their property’s travel and wellness services to enhance its market profile.

She also brings a global perspective and a client-focused mindset to engagements. Courtney has extensive experience in global hospitality and cross-cultural business environments, having held operational roles at luxury hotels in Paris and NYC. Fluent in English and French, she has contributed to consulting assignments across the U.S., France, and China.

Courtney holds a Master of International Hospitality Management from the dual-degree program between L’Institut Paul Bocuse and EMLYON Business School in France. She also earned a graduate degree in French Studies at Middlebury College with coursework at La Sorbonne.

A Certified General Appraiser, Courtney attends hospitality conferences and publishes insights on hospitality topics and Southeast markets. Please contact her if you would like insights on Atlanta and the Southeast or are interested in a hotel market or feasibility study, an appraisal, or other hospitality consulting.

Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn.

"Spaulding & Slye Investments has worked with HVS on multiple hotel development projects. We continue to engage them because of their professionalism and the quality of their work. They are responsive, collaborative, and efficient in performing their work. Their level of knowledge runs deep in multiple markets. We and our investment partners have confidence in their analysis and rely upon their findings." – Daniel St. Clair, Spaulding & Slye Investments

"The HVS feasibility study provided a great understanding of the market and my project viability while navigating the uncertain environment. I would utilize the team again to execute on any new builds or trends." – Milan Patel, Monaco Hospitality

"HVS remains the gold standard for hotel appraisals. Excellent work, quick turnaround, and great communication." – Benjamin Levin, Smith Hill Capital

MSc – L’Institut Paul Bocuse & EMLYON Business School
 
MA – Middlebury College
 
BA – Wake Forest University
 
Other Specialized Training Classes Completed:
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Basic Appraisal Principles
Basic Appraisal Procedures
General Appraiser Income Approach (Parts I and II)
General Appraiser Market Analysis and HBU
General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach
Real Estate Finance, Statistics, Valuation Modeling
General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies
Commercial Appraisal Review
Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers
Advanced Income
Advanced Market Analysis & HBU
Advanced Concepts and Case Studies
Quantitative Analysis
Appraisal Institute Business Practices and Ethics
Fair Housing
Biennial USPAP Updates

July 2021 to present
HVS CONSULTING AND VALUATION SERVICES
New Orleans, Louisiana
 
2019 – 2021
EQUINOX FITNESS CLUBS
New York, New York
 
2018 – 2019
SPHATIKA INTERNATIONAL
New York, New York
 
2017 – 2018
HOTEL HUGO
New York, New York
 

Sample List for Illustrative Purposes

PORTFOLIO WORK
2 Canyon Ranch Resorts, Tucson, AZ, and Lenox, MA
 
ALABAMA
Proposed Canvas Hotel, Birmingham
Proposed Kimpton, Birmingham
Proposed ECHO Suites by Wyndham Foley, Foley
Proposed Residence Inn by Marriott Montgomery, Montgomery
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Montgomery, Montgomery
 
ARKANSAS
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Smith Downtown, Fort Smith
 
FLORIDA
Fairfield by Marriott Deerfield Beach Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach
Fairfield by Marriott Destin, Destin
Courtyard by Marriott Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach
Proposed Hotel Fort Myers, Fort Myers
Holiday Inn & Express Suites Jacksonville Airport, Jacksonville
Proposed Hotel Lake Park, Lake Park
Hampton by Hilton West Palm Beach Lake Worth Turnpike, Lake Worth
Little Palm Island, Little Torch Key
La Quinta Inn & Suites, Miami Lakes
Proposed TownePlace Suites, Sarasota
Hampton by Hilton Wellington, Wellington
 
GEORGIA
Extended Stay America Atlanta Alpharetta Northpoint East, Alpharetta
Extended Stay America Suites Atlanta Alpharetta Northpoint West, Alpharetta
Extended StayAmerica Atlanta - Alpharetta - Rock Mill Road, Alpharetta
Hampton by Hilton Alpharetta Roswell, Alpharetta
Hyatt Place Atlanta Alpharetta Windward Parkway, Alpharetta
Econo Lodge Americus, Americus
American Hotel Atlanta Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Atlanta
Comfort Inn Atlanta North Buckhead, Atlanta
Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, Atlanta
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Vinings Galleria, Atlanta
Darwin Hotel, Atlanta
Fairfield by Marriott Atlanta Vinings/Galleria, Atlanta
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown, Atlanta
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Midtown, Atlanta
Hotel Colee Autograph Collection, Atlanta
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, Atlanta
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina, Atlanta
Kimpton Overland Hotel Atlanta Airport, Atlanta
Marriott Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center, Atlanta
Marriott Marquis Atlanta, Atlanta
Proposed ATL Supper Club, Atlanta
Proposed Dual-Brand AC/Element at Emory Executive Park Brookhaven, Atlanta
Proposed Four Points, Atlanta
Proposed Markham Hotel, Atlanta
Proposed Moxy Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta
Proposed Star Metals District Proper Hotel and Condos, Atlanta
Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, Atlanta
W Atlanta Downtown, Atlanta
Wingate By Wyndham Atlanta Galleria Center, Atlanta
Proposed Fairfield by Marriott Bethlehem, Bethlehem
Microtel Inn & Suites Brunswick North, Brunswick
Proposed Forsyth County Hotel, Cumming
Proposed Dawson County Hotel & Conference Center, Dawsonville
Extended Stay America Atlanta Duluth, Duluth
Extended Stay America Atlanta Gwinnett Place, Duluth
Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Gwinnett Place, Duluth
Hampton by Hilton Atlanta Fairburn, Fairburn
Proposed Hyatt Place Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville
Proposed Wyndham Garden Forest Park, Forest Park
Rodeway Inn Hephzibah, Hephzibah
Extended Stay America Atlanta Kennesaw Chastain Road, Kennesaw
Extended Stay America Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center, Kennesaw
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Northwest Kennesaw Town Center, Kennesaw
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Northwest Kennesaw Town Center, Kennesaw
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Kennesaw
Proposed Hotel and Conference Center at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw
Extended Stay America Atlanta - Marietta - Powers Ferry Road, Marietta
Extended StayAmerica Atlanta Marietta Windy Hill, Marietta
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Milledgeville
Proposed Hotel, Milledgeville
Proposed Swint Avenue Hotel, Milledgeville
Hyatt Place Atlanta Norcross Peachtree, Norcross
Extended Stay America Savannah Pooler, Pooler
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Port Wentworth, Port Wentworth
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Ringgold, Ringgold
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Rome Georgia, Rome
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Roswell, Roswell
Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center, Saint Simons Island
Alamo Plaza Motel, Savannah
Extended Stay America Savannah Midtown, Savannah
Proposed Dual-Brand Avid/Candlewood Suites, Savannah
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Savannah Downtown Historic District, Savannah
Proposed Sky Valley Boutique Hotel, Sky Valley
Extended Stay America Select Suites Atlanta Cumberland Mall, Smyrna
Proposed Tru by Hilton, Stockbridge
Hilton Garden Inn Tifton, Tifton
Proposed Extended Stay America, Warner Robins
 
MASSACHUSETTS
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Auburn Worcester, Auburn
 
MICHIGAN
Comfort Inn & Suites, Clarkston
Holiday Inn Express, Marshall
 
MISSISSIPPI
Hilton Jackson, Jackson
Proposed Hotel Eudora Jackson, Jackson
 
NEW HAMPSHIRE
La Quinta Inn & Suites Salem, Salem
 
NORTH CAROLINA
Best Western Mountain Lodge, Banner Elk
Inlet Inn Beaufort, Beaufort
Proposed Beech Mountain Hotel, Beech Mountain
Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary, Cary
Proposed Hotel Cedar Point, Cedar Point
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Airport North, Charlotte
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte North, Charlotte
Hyatt Place Charlotte Airport/Tyvola Road, Charlotte
Proposed University City Hotel, Charlotte
Proposed Upper-Upscale Hotel, Charlotte
Econo Lodge, Creedmoor
Econo Lodge Triangle Park Durham, Durham
Marriott Research Triangle Park Durham, Durham
Courtyard by Marriott, Fayetteville
Extended Stay America Fayetteville-Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville
Extended Stay America Fayetteville Owen Drive, Fayetteville
Proposed Extended-Stay Hotel Fayetteville, Fayetteville
Proposed SpringHill Suites Fayetteville, Fayetteville
Sleep Inn Fayetteville, Fayetteville
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fayetteville Cross Creek, Fayetteville
Travelodge by Wyndham Fayetteville, Fayetteville
Super 8 by Wyndham Goldsboro, Goldsboro
Microtel Inn & Suites Greenville University Medical Park, Greenville
Proposed Dual-Brand La Quinta/Hawthorn Suites, Greenville
Proposed Staybridge Suites, Greenville
Proposed Hilton Garden Inn Birkdale/Lake Norman Huntersville, Huntersville
Proposed Limited-Service Hotel, Indian Trail
Candlewood Suites, Jacksonville
Extended Stay America-Jacksonville-Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville
Proposed My Place Jacksonville, Jacksonville
Proposed TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Kernersville
Chalet Club (Closed), Lake Lure
Quality Inn Lumberton, Lumberton
Hyatt House Raleigh Durham Airport, Morrisville
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Bern Riverfront, New Bern
Proposed Cambria Hotel Oak Island, Oak Island
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Pineville, Pineville
AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh North Hills, Raleigh
Proposed Upscale Hotel, Raleigh
Proposed Wyndham Garden Richlands, Richlands
Proposed LivSmart Studios by Hilton Salisbury, Salisbury
Proposed SpringHill Suites by Marriott Selma, Selma
Proposed TownePlace Suites by Marriott Smithfield, Smithfield
Hampton by Hilton Southport, Southport
Proposed Homewood Suites by Hilton Sugar Mountain, Sugar Mountain
Comfort Inn University, Wilmington
Hive, Wilmington
Extended Stay America Wilmington New Centre Drive, Wilmington
Proposed Element, Wilmington
Proposed Westin, Wilmington
Staybridge Suites Wilmington East, Wilmington
Proposed Tribute by Marriott Autumn Hall, Wilmington
Proposed Hotel Wilson, Wilson
Proposed Hotel and Conference Center Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem
Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Wrightsville Beach
 
SOUTH CAROLINA
Proposed Residence Inn by Marriott Beaufort, Beaufort
Sleep Inn Beaufort, Beaufort
Red Roof Inn Bishopville, Bishopville
Extended Stay America Bluffton Hilton Head, Bluffton
Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview, Charleston
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District, Charleston
Hampton by Hilton Charleston Historic District, Charleston
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront Downtown, Charleston
Pinch Charleston, Charleston
Planters Inn, Charleston
Proposed Boutique Hotel, Charleston
Radisson Hotel Charleston Airport, Charleston
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Cheraw
Extended StayAmerica Columbia Fort Jackson, Columbia
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast, Columbia
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown, Columbia
Hotel Trundle Columbia, Columbia
Proposed Hyatt Centric/Hyatt House Columbia, Columbia
Proposed Shepherd Hotel Columbia, Columbia
Proposed Tribute by Marriott, Columbia
Wyndham Garden Columbia, Columbia
Proposed Holiday Inn Express Conway, Conway
Knights Inn Dillon, Dillon
Proposed Extended Stay America, Duncan
OYO Hotel Florence SC I-95 North, Florence
Proposed Aloft Hotel, Florence
Quality Inn & Suites Civic Center, Florence
Cambria Hotel Greenville, Greenville
Hilton Greenville, Greenville
Proposed Everhome Suites, Greenville
Proposed Greer Hotel, Greer
Countryside Inn, Harleyville
Beach House Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head
Hampton by Hilton Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island
Proposed Hilton Head Island Hotel, Hilton Head Island
Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Northwest Harbison, Irmo
Proposed Candlewood Suites Ladson, Ladson
Proposed Moncks Corner Hotel, Moncks Corner
Extended StayAmerica Charleston Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant
Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach Broadway, Myrtle Beach
Proposed Aiden by Best Western Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, Myrtle Beach
Summer Sands Motel, Myrtle Beach
Hampton by Hilton Newberry-Opera House, Newberry
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry, Newberry
Courtyard North Charleston Airport Coliseum, North Charleston
Extended Stay America Charleston Airport, North Charleston
Fairfield by Marriott Charleston Airport Convention Center, North Charleston
Proposed AC by Marriott North Charleston, North Charleston
Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Airport, North Charleston
Baymont by Wyndham North Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Proposed Extended Stay Hotel, Piedmont
Proposed Extended Stay Hotel Piedmont, Piedmont
Cambria Hotel Rock Hill University Center, Rock Hill
Proposed Hampton by Hilton Saint George, Saint George
Holiday Inn Santee, Santee
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Santee, Santee
Cambria Hotel Summerville Charleston, Summerville
Proposed Tru by Hilton, Summerville
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Sumter, Sumter
 
TENNESSEE
Proposed StudioRes by Marriott, Lebanon
Courtyard by Marriott Memphis East/Galleria, Memphis
 
TEXAS
Extended Stay America Select Suites Austin Northwest Lakeline Mall, Austin
 
VIRGINIA
Economy Inn Danville, Danville
Proposed Hyatt Studios, Danville
Hyatt House Richmond Short Pump, Henrico
Hyatt House Richmond West, Henrico
Red Roof Inn Marion, Marion
Proposed Hotel Martinsville, Martinsville
Proposed Hotel Martinsville, Ridgeway
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Virginia Beach
Sleep Inn Wytheville, Wytheville

HVS Takeaways: Optimism Dominates at Hunter Conference 2026

Optimism took center stage at this year’s Hunter Conference, with continued strength in luxury and upper-upscale properties driving greater investor interest. The industry remains hopeful that the FIFA World Cup will prove to be a windfall, Middle East conflicts will soon be resolved, and gas prices will stabilize, leading to a stronger second half of 2026 for RevPAR growth, hotel pricing, and transactions.

March 19, 2026 By Courtney Vris Read More

Call of the Mountains: Hotel Investment in the Blue Ridge Mountains

In the past year, a surge of hotel consulting work in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern North Carolina and northwestern Georgia has called attention to this market’s growth. The concentration of investment and development in this region indicates an opportunity hotspot, as the hotel supply is adapted to the increasing demand from travelers seeking high-quality properties.

December 2, 2025 By Courtney Vris Read More

Hunter Conference Takeaways: Survive 2025

The 36th Hunter Hotel Investment Conference took place this week at Atlanta’s Marriott Marquis, with the theme “Elevate Your Game” inspiring session topics and conversations throughout the event. This article provides our key takeaways from the conference.

March 21, 2025 By Courtney Vris Read More

Hunter Conference 2024 Takeaways

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis was bustling this week with another successful Hunter Hotel Investment Conference. Kudos to the Hunter and Marriott teams for executing an extraordinary event! Some key takeaways from the HVS brokerage and consulting staff members who attended the conference are summarized in this article.

March 25, 2024 By Courtney Vris , Eric Guerrero , Josh Williams Read More

Outpacing and Evolving: Metro Atlanta Hotel Supply Growth

The hotel supply across Metro Atlanta has grown significantly since the onset of the pandemic, particularly as compared to the rest of the nation. In this article, we provide an overview of notable supply and demand trends, both recent and on the horizon.

March 19, 2024 By Courtney Vris , Brett Testa Read More

Charleston, SC: Making & Preserving History

Europeans first settled in the city that would become Charleston over 350 years ago. Charleston’s rich history is one of the drivers of its thriving tourism sector, which tallied 7.68 million visitors in 2022. In the hospitality industry, Charleston continues to make history, while local initiatives are also making strides to preserve it.

November 29, 2023 By Courtney Vris Read More

Charlotte, North Carolina: Queen City on the Rise

Charlotte is known as the Queen City, reigning as the most populous city in North Carolina and one of the nation’s largest banking centers. Charlotte has been somewhat slow to recover from the effects of the pandemic but is poised to become stronger than ever given overall economic growth and expansions at the airport and convention center.

July 6, 2023 By Courtney Vris , Janet L. Snyder, MAI Read More
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Courtney Vris

Director – Leader, Atlanta Office

Courtney leads the Atlanta office of HVS, where she specializes in hotel consulting and appraisals across the Southeastern United States. She is also a member of the Spa & Wellness consulting practice, advising on wellness-oriented hotels nationally. Courtney helps owners, developers, investors, and municipalities with market positioning, feasibility, and valuation of branded and independent hospitality assets. Her expertise encompasses boutique and lifestyle hotels, extended-stay properties, wellness-oriented resorts, convention hotels, and properties in military and coastal markets.

Courtney brings a strong strategic perspective to each project. She blends current business dynamics with local market opportunities to develop solutions that align with a client’s investment objectives. Clients value her thoughtful approach and her ability to synthesize data into clear insights and effectively communicate recommendations. Her hands-on management experience includes overseeing a luxury spa, the front office at a luxury hotel, and an Equinox Club in NYC. Drawing on her experience, she provides clients with advice on their property’s travel and wellness services to enhance its market profile.

She also brings a global perspective and a client-focused mindset to engagements. Courtney has extensive experience in global hospitality and cross-cultural business environments, having held operational roles at luxury hotels in Paris and NYC. Fluent in English and French, she has contributed to consulting assignments across the U.S., France, and China.

Courtney holds a Master of International Hospitality Management from the dual-degree program between L’Institut Paul Bocuse and EMLYON Business School in France. She also earned a graduate degree in French Studies at Middlebury College with coursework at La Sorbonne.

A Certified General Appraiser, Courtney attends hospitality conferences and publishes insights on hospitality topics and Southeast markets. Please contact her if you would like insights on Atlanta and the Southeast or are interested in a hotel market or feasibility study, an appraisal, or other hospitality consulting.

Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn.

"Spaulding & Slye Investments has worked with HVS on multiple hotel development projects. We continue to engage them because of their professionalism and the quality of their work. They are responsive, collaborative, and efficient in performing their work. Their level of knowledge runs deep in multiple markets. We and our investment partners have confidence in their analysis and rely upon their findings." – Daniel St. Clair, Spaulding & Slye Investments

"The HVS feasibility study provided a great understanding of the market and my project viability while navigating the uncertain environment. I would utilize the team again to execute on any new builds or trends." – Milan Patel, Monaco Hospitality

"HVS remains the gold standard for hotel appraisals. Excellent work, quick turnaround, and great communication." – Benjamin Levin, Smith Hill Capital

MSc – L’Institut Paul Bocuse & EMLYON Business School
 
MA – Middlebury College
 
BA – Wake Forest University
 
Other Specialized Training Classes Completed:
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Basic Appraisal Principles
Basic Appraisal Procedures
General Appraiser Income Approach (Parts I and II)
General Appraiser Market Analysis and HBU
General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach
Real Estate Finance, Statistics, Valuation Modeling
General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies
Commercial Appraisal Review
Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers
Advanced Income
Advanced Market Analysis & HBU
Advanced Concepts and Case Studies
Quantitative Analysis
Appraisal Institute Business Practices and Ethics
Fair Housing
Biennial USPAP Updates

July 2021 to present
HVS CONSULTING AND VALUATION SERVICES
New Orleans, Louisiana
 
2019 – 2021
EQUINOX FITNESS CLUBS
New York, New York
 
2018 – 2019
SPHATIKA INTERNATIONAL
New York, New York
 
2017 – 2018
HOTEL HUGO
New York, New York
 

Sample List for Illustrative Purposes

PORTFOLIO WORK
2 Canyon Ranch Resorts, Tucson, AZ, and Lenox, MA
 
ALABAMA
Proposed Canvas Hotel, Birmingham
Proposed Kimpton, Birmingham
Proposed ECHO Suites by Wyndham Foley, Foley
Proposed Residence Inn by Marriott Montgomery, Montgomery
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Montgomery, Montgomery
 
ARKANSAS
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Smith Downtown, Fort Smith
 
FLORIDA
Fairfield by Marriott Deerfield Beach Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach
Fairfield by Marriott Destin, Destin
Courtyard by Marriott Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach
Proposed Hotel Fort Myers, Fort Myers
Holiday Inn & Express Suites Jacksonville Airport, Jacksonville
Proposed Hotel Lake Park, Lake Park
Hampton by Hilton West Palm Beach Lake Worth Turnpike, Lake Worth
Little Palm Island, Little Torch Key
La Quinta Inn & Suites, Miami Lakes
Proposed TownePlace Suites, Sarasota
Hampton by Hilton Wellington, Wellington
 
GEORGIA
Extended Stay America Atlanta Alpharetta Northpoint East, Alpharetta
Extended Stay America Suites Atlanta Alpharetta Northpoint West, Alpharetta
Extended StayAmerica Atlanta - Alpharetta - Rock Mill Road, Alpharetta
Hampton by Hilton Alpharetta Roswell, Alpharetta
Hyatt Place Atlanta Alpharetta Windward Parkway, Alpharetta
Econo Lodge Americus, Americus
American Hotel Atlanta Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Atlanta
Comfort Inn Atlanta North Buckhead, Atlanta
Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, Atlanta
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Vinings Galleria, Atlanta
Darwin Hotel, Atlanta
Fairfield by Marriott Atlanta Vinings/Galleria, Atlanta
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown, Atlanta
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Midtown, Atlanta
Hotel Colee Autograph Collection, Atlanta
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, Atlanta
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina, Atlanta
Kimpton Overland Hotel Atlanta Airport, Atlanta
Marriott Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center, Atlanta
Marriott Marquis Atlanta, Atlanta
Proposed ATL Supper Club, Atlanta
Proposed Dual-Brand AC/Element at Emory Executive Park Brookhaven, Atlanta
Proposed Four Points, Atlanta
Proposed Markham Hotel, Atlanta
Proposed Moxy Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta
Proposed Star Metals District Proper Hotel and Condos, Atlanta
Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, Atlanta
W Atlanta Downtown, Atlanta
Wingate By Wyndham Atlanta Galleria Center, Atlanta
Proposed Fairfield by Marriott Bethlehem, Bethlehem
Microtel Inn & Suites Brunswick North, Brunswick
Proposed Forsyth County Hotel, Cumming
Proposed Dawson County Hotel & Conference Center, Dawsonville
Extended Stay America Atlanta Duluth, Duluth
Extended Stay America Atlanta Gwinnett Place, Duluth
Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Gwinnett Place, Duluth
Hampton by Hilton Atlanta Fairburn, Fairburn
Proposed Hyatt Place Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville
Proposed Wyndham Garden Forest Park, Forest Park
Rodeway Inn Hephzibah, Hephzibah
Extended Stay America Atlanta Kennesaw Chastain Road, Kennesaw
Extended Stay America Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center, Kennesaw
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Northwest Kennesaw Town Center, Kennesaw
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Northwest Kennesaw Town Center, Kennesaw
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Kennesaw
Proposed Hotel and Conference Center at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw
Extended Stay America Atlanta - Marietta - Powers Ferry Road, Marietta
Extended StayAmerica Atlanta Marietta Windy Hill, Marietta
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Milledgeville
Proposed Hotel, Milledgeville
Proposed Swint Avenue Hotel, Milledgeville
Hyatt Place Atlanta Norcross Peachtree, Norcross
Extended Stay America Savannah Pooler, Pooler
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Port Wentworth, Port Wentworth
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Ringgold, Ringgold
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Rome Georgia, Rome
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Roswell, Roswell
Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center, Saint Simons Island
Alamo Plaza Motel, Savannah
Extended Stay America Savannah Midtown, Savannah
Proposed Dual-Brand Avid/Candlewood Suites, Savannah
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Savannah Downtown Historic District, Savannah
Proposed Sky Valley Boutique Hotel, Sky Valley
Extended Stay America Select Suites Atlanta Cumberland Mall, Smyrna
Proposed Tru by Hilton, Stockbridge
Hilton Garden Inn Tifton, Tifton
Proposed Extended Stay America, Warner Robins
 
MASSACHUSETTS
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Auburn Worcester, Auburn
 
MICHIGAN
Comfort Inn & Suites, Clarkston
Holiday Inn Express, Marshall
 
MISSISSIPPI
Hilton Jackson, Jackson
Proposed Hotel Eudora Jackson, Jackson
 
NEW HAMPSHIRE
La Quinta Inn & Suites Salem, Salem
 
NORTH CAROLINA
Best Western Mountain Lodge, Banner Elk
Inlet Inn Beaufort, Beaufort
Proposed Beech Mountain Hotel, Beech Mountain
Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary, Cary
Proposed Hotel Cedar Point, Cedar Point
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Airport North, Charlotte
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte North, Charlotte
Hyatt Place Charlotte Airport/Tyvola Road, Charlotte
Proposed University City Hotel, Charlotte
Proposed Upper-Upscale Hotel, Charlotte
Econo Lodge, Creedmoor
Econo Lodge Triangle Park Durham, Durham
Marriott Research Triangle Park Durham, Durham
Courtyard by Marriott, Fayetteville
Extended Stay America Fayetteville-Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville
Extended Stay America Fayetteville Owen Drive, Fayetteville
Proposed Extended-Stay Hotel Fayetteville, Fayetteville
Proposed SpringHill Suites Fayetteville, Fayetteville
Sleep Inn Fayetteville, Fayetteville
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fayetteville Cross Creek, Fayetteville
Travelodge by Wyndham Fayetteville, Fayetteville
Super 8 by Wyndham Goldsboro, Goldsboro
Microtel Inn & Suites Greenville University Medical Park, Greenville
Proposed Dual-Brand La Quinta/Hawthorn Suites, Greenville
Proposed Staybridge Suites, Greenville
Proposed Hilton Garden Inn Birkdale/Lake Norman Huntersville, Huntersville
Proposed Limited-Service Hotel, Indian Trail
Candlewood Suites, Jacksonville
Extended Stay America-Jacksonville-Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville
Proposed My Place Jacksonville, Jacksonville
Proposed TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Kernersville
Chalet Club (Closed), Lake Lure
Quality Inn Lumberton, Lumberton
Hyatt House Raleigh Durham Airport, Morrisville
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Bern Riverfront, New Bern
Proposed Cambria Hotel Oak Island, Oak Island
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Pineville, Pineville
AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh North Hills, Raleigh
Proposed Upscale Hotel, Raleigh
Proposed Wyndham Garden Richlands, Richlands
Proposed LivSmart Studios by Hilton Salisbury, Salisbury
Proposed SpringHill Suites by Marriott Selma, Selma
Proposed TownePlace Suites by Marriott Smithfield, Smithfield
Hampton by Hilton Southport, Southport
Proposed Homewood Suites by Hilton Sugar Mountain, Sugar Mountain
Comfort Inn University, Wilmington
Hive, Wilmington
Extended Stay America Wilmington New Centre Drive, Wilmington
Proposed Element, Wilmington
Proposed Westin, Wilmington
Staybridge Suites Wilmington East, Wilmington
Proposed Tribute by Marriott Autumn Hall, Wilmington
Proposed Hotel Wilson, Wilson
Proposed Hotel and Conference Center Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem
Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Wrightsville Beach
 
SOUTH CAROLINA
Proposed Residence Inn by Marriott Beaufort, Beaufort
Sleep Inn Beaufort, Beaufort
Red Roof Inn Bishopville, Bishopville
Extended Stay America Bluffton Hilton Head, Bluffton
Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview, Charleston
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District, Charleston
Hampton by Hilton Charleston Historic District, Charleston
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront Downtown, Charleston
Pinch Charleston, Charleston
Planters Inn, Charleston
Proposed Boutique Hotel, Charleston
Radisson Hotel Charleston Airport, Charleston
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Cheraw
Extended StayAmerica Columbia Fort Jackson, Columbia
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast, Columbia
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown, Columbia
Hotel Trundle Columbia, Columbia
Proposed Hyatt Centric/Hyatt House Columbia, Columbia
Proposed Shepherd Hotel Columbia, Columbia
Proposed Tribute by Marriott, Columbia
Wyndham Garden Columbia, Columbia
Proposed Holiday Inn Express Conway, Conway
Knights Inn Dillon, Dillon
Proposed Extended Stay America, Duncan
OYO Hotel Florence SC I-95 North, Florence
Proposed Aloft Hotel, Florence
Quality Inn & Suites Civic Center, Florence
Cambria Hotel Greenville, Greenville
Hilton Greenville, Greenville
Proposed Everhome Suites, Greenville
Proposed Greer Hotel, Greer
Countryside Inn, Harleyville
Beach House Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head
Hampton by Hilton Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island
Proposed Hilton Head Island Hotel, Hilton Head Island
Extended Stay America Select Suites Columbia Northwest Harbison, Irmo
Proposed Candlewood Suites Ladson, Ladson
Proposed Moncks Corner Hotel, Moncks Corner
Extended StayAmerica Charleston Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant
Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach Broadway, Myrtle Beach
Proposed Aiden by Best Western Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, Myrtle Beach
Summer Sands Motel, Myrtle Beach
Hampton by Hilton Newberry-Opera House, Newberry
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry, Newberry
Courtyard North Charleston Airport Coliseum, North Charleston
Extended Stay America Charleston Airport, North Charleston
Fairfield by Marriott Charleston Airport Convention Center, North Charleston
Proposed AC by Marriott North Charleston, North Charleston
Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Airport, North Charleston
Baymont by Wyndham North Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Proposed Extended Stay Hotel, Piedmont
Proposed Extended Stay Hotel Piedmont, Piedmont
Cambria Hotel Rock Hill University Center, Rock Hill
Proposed Hampton by Hilton Saint George, Saint George
Holiday Inn Santee, Santee
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Santee, Santee
Cambria Hotel Summerville Charleston, Summerville
Proposed Tru by Hilton, Summerville
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Sumter, Sumter
 
TENNESSEE
Proposed StudioRes by Marriott, Lebanon
Courtyard by Marriott Memphis East/Galleria, Memphis
 
TEXAS
Extended Stay America Select Suites Austin Northwest Lakeline Mall, Austin
 
VIRGINIA
Economy Inn Danville, Danville
Proposed Hyatt Studios, Danville
Hyatt House Richmond Short Pump, Henrico
Hyatt House Richmond West, Henrico
Red Roof Inn Marion, Marion
Proposed Hotel Martinsville, Martinsville
Proposed Hotel Martinsville, Ridgeway
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Virginia Beach
Sleep Inn Wytheville, Wytheville

HVS Takeaways: Optimism Dominates at Hunter Conference 2026

Optimism took center stage at this year’s Hunter Conference, with continued strength in luxury and upper-upscale properties driving greater investor interest. The industry remains hopeful that the FIFA World Cup will prove to be a windfall, Middle East conflicts will soon be resolved, and gas prices will stabilize, leading to a stronger second half of 2026 for RevPAR growth, hotel pricing, and transactions.

March 19, 2026 By Courtney Vris Read More

Call of the Mountains: Hotel Investment in the Blue Ridge Mountains

In the past year, a surge of hotel consulting work in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern North Carolina and northwestern Georgia has called attention to this market’s growth. The concentration of investment and development in this region indicates an opportunity hotspot, as the hotel supply is adapted to the increasing demand from travelers seeking high-quality properties.

December 2, 2025 By Courtney Vris Read More

Hunter Conference Takeaways: Survive 2025

The 36th Hunter Hotel Investment Conference took place this week at Atlanta’s Marriott Marquis, with the theme “Elevate Your Game” inspiring session topics and conversations throughout the event. This article provides our key takeaways from the conference.

March 21, 2025 By Courtney Vris Read More

Hunter Conference 2024 Takeaways

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis was bustling this week with another successful Hunter Hotel Investment Conference. Kudos to the Hunter and Marriott teams for executing an extraordinary event! Some key takeaways from the HVS brokerage and consulting staff members who attended the conference are summarized in this article.

March 25, 2024 By Courtney Vris , Eric Guerrero , Josh Williams Read More

Outpacing and Evolving: Metro Atlanta Hotel Supply Growth

The hotel supply across Metro Atlanta has grown significantly since the onset of the pandemic, particularly as compared to the rest of the nation. In this article, we provide an overview of notable supply and demand trends, both recent and on the horizon.

March 19, 2024 By Courtney Vris , Brett Testa Read More

Charleston, SC: Making & Preserving History

Europeans first settled in the city that would become Charleston over 350 years ago. Charleston’s rich history is one of the drivers of its thriving tourism sector, which tallied 7.68 million visitors in 2022. In the hospitality industry, Charleston continues to make history, while local initiatives are also making strides to preserve it.

November 29, 2023 By Courtney Vris Read More

Charlotte, North Carolina: Queen City on the Rise

Charlotte is known as the Queen City, reigning as the most populous city in North Carolina and one of the nation’s largest banking centers. Charlotte has been somewhat slow to recover from the effects of the pandemic but is poised to become stronger than ever given overall economic growth and expansions at the airport and convention center.

July 6, 2023 By Courtney Vris , Janet L. Snyder, MAI Read More