Sustainable Hotel and Resort Development in the Caribbean: Strategies for a Resilient Hospitality Future
For hotel and resort developers, owners, and operators, the mandate is clear: sustainability is no longer a differentiator but, instead, a central pillar of long-term competitiveness and asset protection. This article examines the strategic, operational, and design considerations that define successful sustainable development in the Caribbean.
Grand Rapids, Michigan: A City on the Rise
Named the number-one “City on the Rise” in 2025 by LinkedIn, Grand Rapids is supported by major healthcare, grocery, and manufacturing employers. Several major developments are set to reshape the city’s landscape and strengthen hotel demand in the years ahead, including a new riverfront amphitheater, a professional soccer stadium, and an airport expansion.
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.
The Continued Rise of Upstate South Carolina’s Hospitality Sector
Greenville, a city in the heart of South Carolina’s Upstate area, strengthened coming out of the pandemic and has continued its upward trajectory since. Supported by a strong economic base, thriving tourism industry, and small-town charm, the Greenville market remains one to watch.
Navigating the Current: Key Takeaways from CHICOS 2025
The 2025 edition of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) brought nearly 300 attendees to the Marriott Beach Resort & Spa Willemstad in Curaçao for several days of networking and industry insights from key stakeholders in the region. This article provides the main takeaways from this year’s conference.
How The NIL Era Is Reshaping Stadium Development
The rise of NIL and revenue-sharing policies are reshaping college athletic facility development. Universities seem to be shifting focus from lavish player facilities towards revenue-generating stadium features such as premium seating and mixed-use districts. This article explores how the growing cost of recruiting may redefine financial priorities across college sports.
Demand-Driven Growth: Huntsville Hotel Market’s Meteoric Rise
Huntsville, also known as “Rocket City,” has rapidly become a major market in Alabama and the Southern United States, supported by a robust commercial and government demand base. As Huntsville undergoes unprecedented growth, hotel development has surged to meet the overflowing demand.
San Francisco’s Hotel Investment Outlook Brightens
Following a slow post-pandemic recovery and a modest decline in 2024, RevPAR for the San Francisco market has rebounded in 2025, with year-to-date performance reaching the highest levels since 2020. With strengthening fundamentals, the market appears poised for notable growth in hotel investments.
HVS ANAROCK Northeast India: A Hidden Gem for Tourism Potential
The report explores Northeast India’s untapped tourism potential, analyzing its economic impact, infrastructure growth, state tourism policies, and branded hospitality landscape. It highlights key opportunities, challenges, and strategic recommendations to drive sustainable, inclusive, and community-led tourism development across the region.
Market Snapshot: Asia Pacific 2025
The Market Snapshot: Asia Pacific 2025 highlights an overview of transaction activity in the region and presents 24 markets’ current hospitality landscape; each covering demand and supply dynamics, hotel performances, and key transactions.