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The Obstacles to Making New Hotels Feasible (Read article)

The crisis is behind us, but there are still many obstacles to opening new hotels. When you identify a good opportunity, don’t let it slip out of your grasp.

Jul 16, 2010 By Cristiano Vasques

Warsaw, Poland - Market Snapshot (Download file)

This market snapshot is part of a series of articles that HVS is producing every month on a series of key markets with STR Global data for each key market. Our analysis is based on data for a sample of more than 7,500 rooms.

Jun 18, 2010 By Cristina Balekjian and Saurabh Chawla

Os obstáculos para viabilizar novos hotéis (Read article)

A crise ficou para trás, mas ainda há muitos obstáculos para a implantação de novos hotéis. Quando identificar uma boa oportunidade, não a deixe escapar.

Apr 12, 2010 By Cristiano Vasques

How Convention Centers Influence Hotel Markets (Read article)

HVS recommends using regression models to measure the impacts of convention centers on their surrounding hotel markets.

Jan 29, 2010 By Thomas A Hazinski

Ten Trends Influencing Hospitality in India: How the Game is Changing (Read article)

This article addresses the ten "game changers” that have influenced the Indian hospitality sector in the past decade and will continue to do so in the years ahead.

Jan 18, 2010 By Achin Khanna and Manav Thadani

Hotel Investing in Brazil (Read article)

Having emerged strengthened from the global financial crisis, Brazil — in contrast with the current international economic climate — offers excellent investment opportunities, especially in the hospitality industry.

Nov 23, 2009 By Diogo Canteras

Inside the Valuation of the Yellowstone Club  (Download file)

In 2009, HVS provided valuation and expert testimony for the Yellowstone Club in US Court. The appraisal of the private club, resort and master planned community, financed by Credit Suisse, shares insights into causes of the global financial crisis.

Nov 20, 2009 By Darius M Hatami

Como reinvestir em hotéis? (Read article)

Há uma perspectiva de que surjam incentivos para reinvestir em hotéis. Entre os incentivos, estão recursos do BNDES e boas oportunidades de mercado. Mas como realizar um reinvestimento hoteleiro da maneira mais adequada?

Oct 15, 2009 By Renato H Moraes

Hotels in India - Trends and Opportunities 2009 (Read article)

This publication highlights the current trends and future opportunities for the hospitality industry in India.

Sep 30, 2009 By Manav Thadani and Inshita Wij

Building a Case for the Future: Determining if Now is the Right Time to Buy (Read article)

HVS Hodges Ward Elliott has analyzed the major fundamentals of the hotel industry and current trends in other sectors of commercial real estate to determine how investors can capitalize on the current market.

Sep 11, 2009 By Jordan Mendell

Barcelona, Spain - Market Snapshot (Download file)

This is the second in a series of articles that HVS with STR Global data for each city. Our analysis is based on a sample of over 15,000 available daily rooms provided by STR Global.

Aug 28, 2009 By Gabriele Kiessling and Giuliano Gasparini

What You Need to Consider Before Buying a Distressed Property (Read article)

Poorly performing hotels are an unfortunate casualty of the recession, which is causing an increase in the number of distressed sales. Here we examine the tools you need to employ to maximize investment in a distressed property.

Aug 21, 2009 By Li Chen and Michael E. Brophy

Hotel Capitalization Rates on the Rise (Download file)

With limited recent sales and survey data upon which to rely, capitalization and discount rates can be developed based on the current cost of capital. Suzanne Mellen, MAI outlines the approach.

Jul 30, 2009 By Suzanne R Mellen

European Hotel Valuation Index - 2009 (Download file)

HVS’s London office released the latest edition of the Hotel Valuation Index (HVI). The survey shows that on average hotel values across Europe, measured in euro, showed the first annual fall in value since 2003.

Mar 9, 2009 By Alexandre Smertnik, Adamantia Phoca and Tim P Smith

Brazilian Hotels and Global Recession (Download file)

The worrying news about the global economic recession tend to make most Brazilians foresee a difficult time next year. A careful analysis, however, shows Brazilian hotels’ performances in 2009 should be better than in 2008, despite global turmoil.

Jan 30, 2009 By Diogo Canteras

Hotel Loans Coming Due During Distressed Times (Read article)

This article outlines a series of possible options owners may consider if their hotel loans are scheduled to mature during these distressed times.

Jan 14, 2009 By Hans Detlefsen and Emil Iskandar

Financing Hotels with Tax-Exempt Bonds: What is a 63-20 Corporation? (Read article)

This article discusses the potential benefits and risks associated with using a so-called “63-20” corporation to finance hotels with tax-exempt bonds.

Nov 25, 2008 By Hans Detlefsen

Mexico's Growing Trend: Master-Planned Resort-Residential Communities (Read article)

Mexico’s tourism industry has been at the forefront of international lodging trends, and the country is once again reinventing its coastlines and interior colonial towns with the proliferation of master-planned resort-residential communities.

Nov 7, 2008 By Luigi Major

Hotels in India - Trends and Opportunities (Download file)

This publication highlights the current trends and future opportunities for the hotel industry in India

Nov 1, 2008 By Manav Thadani

What Credit Crunch? More Luxury for New Money (Download file)

This article investigates how luxury is currently perceived, the main drivers of demand for luxury accommodation, the current and future supply of luxury hotels, and the leading luxury brands in Europe.

Oct 7, 2008 By Cristina Balekjian, Gabriele Kiessling and Arlett S Oehmichen

HVS Market Intelligence Report: Columbus, Ohio (Read article)

Hoteliers stand to reap the benefits of this capital city’s revitalization, especially downtown.

Sep 19, 2008 By Stacey E. Nadolny

Investment in Mexico (Read article)

Foreign investment in Mexican real estate is on the rise, and many favorable factors conspire to keep this trend moving forward.

Apr 13, 2008 By Richard J. Katzman and Jane L. Rogers