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Global Leaders Check-In (Read article)
CEOs share the challenges and opportunities of leadership in a recession
Aug 24, 2010 By Christopher J Mumford
Design or Lifestyle? A Review of London's Boutique Hotel Scene (Download file)
The eighties brought the world many design disasters, so it’s perhaps ironic that one of the most enduring hotel design trends was born in 1981, in London and San Francisco simultaneously.
Aug 2, 2010 By Lara M Sarheim
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
HVS Journal, June 2010 (Read article)
NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference Journal, June 2010
May 26, 2010 By HVS
2010 Franchise Fee Guide - Europe (Download file)
The Hotel Franchise Fee Guide - Europe aims to assist owners in increasing their understanding and awareness of the franchise business model. Franchising in Europe is still much less developed than it is in the USA, but it is gaining ground.
May 20, 2010 By Mara Eisenbaum and Sophie Perret
European Hotel Transactions 2009 - An Age of Austerity (Download file)
HVS London publishes its latest European Hotel Transaction Report, reflecting 2009 single asset and portfolio hotel transactions. European hotel investment activity fell by 50% to just over €3 billion: a drop of more than 85% on the volumes of 2007!
Mar 1, 2010 By Cristina Balekjian, Elke Geieregger and Saurabh Chawla
European Hotel Valuation Index 2010 (Download file)
HVS London releases the latest edition of its annual review of European hotel value trends. The Hotel Valuation Index shows that on average hotel values across Europe fell 13%, the second year in succession the index has shown a drop in value.
Feb 28, 2010 By Pierre Ricord and Tim P Smith
London UK - Market Snapshot (Download file)
This market snapshot is the sixth in a series of articles that HVS will be producing every month in conjunction with STR Global. Our analysis for this market is based on a sample of nearly 60,000 rooms.
Feb 2, 2010 By Cristina Balekjian and Lara M Sarheim
Hotel CEO Turnover In 2009 (Read article)
HVS Executive Search reviews CEO turnover at the 50 largest hotel companies in the world.
Dec 11, 2009 By Christopher J Mumford and Thomas Mielke
Europe: Refinancing a hotel in today's restricted debt markets (Read article)
HVS Hodges Ward Elliott reviewed and analysed the prospects for hotel refinancing in the current environment following a survey conducted amongst the hotel teams of a number of leading European banks.
Dec 10, 2009 By Pascal Bichon
The HVS Executive Search annual review of corporate governance practices at European hotel companies sees Rezidor take top honours.
Nov 25, 2009 By Christopher J Mumford and Thomas Mielke
Adapt, Survive and Overcome (Download file)
This article describes some of the opportunities that are being taken up in various hotel markets, with the aim of improving hotel trading conditions in the short term and a hotels’ positioning and competitiveness long after the recession is over
Nov 11, 2009 By Pierre Ricord and Sophie Perret
Moscow, Russia - Market Snapshot (Download file)
This market snapshot is the fourth in a series of articles that HVS is producing every month with STR Global data for a number of key markets. Our analysis for this market is based on a sample of more than 9,000 rooms.
Oct 30, 2009 By Cristina Balekjian and Saurabh Chawla
HVS Executive Search’s annual review of corporate governance practices at European hotel companies sees Rezidor take top honours.
Oct 22, 2009 By Christopher J Mumford and Thomas Mielke
The Russian Hotel Market: Race For The Regions (Download file)
Russia's provinces still hold untapped potential for hotel development. For international operators and developers, the race for the regions is on…
Oct 21, 2009 By Elke Geieregger, Saurabh Chawla and Tatiana Veller
Market Snapshot - Sofia, Bulgaria (Download file)
Sofia is considered to be one of the five fastest-growing real estate markets in the world and one of the most competitive in terms of business costs. The city is being transformed, improving the travel infrastructure and promoting tourism.
Oct 20, 2009 By Thomas Laakso and Adamantia Phoca
Spot Your Superman: Talent Management in the Hotel Industry (Read article)
Top talent seems to be as elusive as Superman’s true identity; managing this talent an equally elusory skill. HVS Executive Search decided to play Lois Lane and went out in search of the superhero hotelier.
Oct 14, 2009 By Pooja Vir
Leadership and the Global Recession: Lessons from Seven Hotel Company CEOs (Read article)
HVS Executive Search conducted a series of interviews with seven hospitality company CEOs that revealed how to best lead a company through tough times.
Sep 30, 2009 By Lorenza Alessie
Athens, Greece - Upscale Hotels (Download file)
This is the third in a series of articles that HVS publishes every month on a series of key markets. Our analysis is based on a customised sample of hotels provided by STR Global.
Sep 25, 2009 By Pavlos Papadimitriou and Themis Trakas
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
Paris, France - Upscale and Luxury Market Snapshot (Download file)
This is the first in a series of market snapshots that HVS will be producing every month for a series of key markets. The first to be selected is the Paris upscale and luxury market, which is based on a customised sample provided by STR Global.
Aug 28, 2009 By Cristina Balekjian and Sophie Perret
Market Snapshot - Milan, Italy (Download file)
An overview of the hotel market in Milan
Jul 17, 2009 By Pierre Ricord and Sophie Perret
Market Snapshot - Geneva, Switzerland (Download file)
The Geneva hotel market is fundamentally prosperous and stable. Commercial demand in the city is driven mainly by the many international and government organisations and by banking institutions in and around Geneva.
Jun 26, 2009 By Mara Eisenbaum
Sustainability - Putting a Face to the Name (Read article)
HVS explores the emerging role in hotel management companies - the Vice President of Sustainability.
Jun 17, 2009 By Chris Anklin and Pierre Ricord
Mapping E-commerce Strategies and Skill Sets (Read article)
The Internet has gained momentum as a leading distribution channel and brand presence in the virtual space has become more important. HVS Executive Search meets hotel department heads of e-commerce and distribution to discuss their strategies.
Apr 30, 2009 By Thomas Mielke
The Future for Recruitment and Pay in Dubai (Read article)
Where once hoteliers had their pick of jobs in Dubai now it is the employers who once again have the bargaining power as the economic crisis makes itself felt.
Apr 20, 2009 By Christopher J Mumford
Zürich Market Snapshot (Download file)
A look at the hotel market in Zürich including a breakdown of hotel and room supply by category, historical hotel performance trends and the average hotel value per room.
Apr 7, 2009 By London Office
Would ‘X’ Hit the Spot? (Download file)
Inspired by the inauguration of Barack Obama, Chris Mumford, Managing Director of HVS Executive Search – London, asks whether democracy could ever be applied to the boardroom.
Mar 17, 2009 By Christopher J Mumford
Bodrum - The St Tropez of Turkey? (Download file)
This article analyses Bodrum’s visitation pattern and takes a closer look at the local hotel market’s performance and future development opportunities.
Mar 11, 2009 By Mara Eisenbaum and Arlett S Oehmichen
Berlin - Capital of Hotel Investment? (Download file)
This article analyses the existing hotel demand and supply in Berlin as well as future developments and opportunities.
Mar 10, 2009 By Gabriele Kiessling, Alexandre E Duffar Arias and Arlett S Oehmichen
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
European Hotel Transactions 2008 (Download file)
HVS’s London Office has today published its latest European Hotel Transaction Report, reflecting the 2008 single asset and portfolio hotel transactions. The huge reduction in deals compared to previous years is the most dramatic ever recorded by...
Mar 6, 2009 By Cristina Balekjian, Elke Geieregger and Saurabh Chawla
Medical Tourism: Vaccinated Against the Recession? (Read article)
A forecast by Deloitte Consulting published in August 2008 projected that medical tourism originating from the US alone could jump by a factor of ten over the next decade.
Feb 25, 2009 By Lorenza Alessie
Pulling Together or Pulling Apart - The Sustainable Debate (Download file)
Are sustainable developments and other green initiatives the result of sound strategic decisions or just a transitory humanist trend?
Feb 12, 2009 By Pierre Ricord and Tim P Smith
Cost Cutting - Alternatives to Redundancy (Read article)
At a time when many hospitality companies are facing difficult decisions in regards to reducing their personnel costs, HVS Executive Search looks at the various options available and gets some expert advice.
Feb 2, 2009 By Chris Anklin
Tim Smith's Letter To Santa Claus (Read article)
Tim Smith, a director with HVS's London office, describes his ten wishes for the UK hotel industry in 2009
Dec 19, 2008 By Tim P Smith and Russell I Kett
MBA and Nowhere to Go? (Read article)
HVS Executive Search and EHL Master Students discuss job search strategies in the current economic turmoil.
Dec 15, 2008 By Lorenza Alessie and Denis Dilion
Leading through the Crisis - A Matter of Emotional Intelligence (Read article)
With the financial crisis and economic downturn being omnipresent in the media and people’s minds, companies seek security and stability. Does “Emotional Intelligence” help leaders to cope with such an ever changing work environment?
Dec 12, 2008 By Thomas Mielke
Space For More? Market Analysis - Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Download file)
A summary of the hotel market in Amsterdam including visitation, hotel supply and market performance
Nov 25, 2008 By Jan Willem Wit and Arlett S Oehmichen
It's Sales Time (Read article)
The recent HCE London Hotel Salary Survey by HVS Executive Search reports London hotel Directors of Sales & Marketing saw a 14% increase in average base salaries over last year, making them the highest earners after hotel General Managers.
Nov 21, 2008 By Christopher J Mumford and Pooja Vir
Top European Hotel Board 2007 (Read article)
InterContinental Hotels Group named as the Top European Hotel Board 2007 by HVS Executive Search.
Nov 15, 2008 By Christopher J Mumford and Kai Schukowski
Market Snapshot - Jerusalem, Israel (Download file)
An overview of Jerusalem, the city's current supply of hotels and the future supply.
Nov 14, 2008 By Alexandre Smertnik and Russell I Kett
The Sun Continues to Shine on the Middle East (Read article)
As forecasts for the U.S. and European hotel markets are facing a severe downward adjustment, the Middle East is still going strong. HVS Executive Search takes a look at how hotel developers in the region are faring.
Oct 10, 2008 By Chris Anklin
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
Tripoli, Libya - A Prosperous Prospect (Download file)
In the 1930s, Mussolini took pride in calling Libya’s coast his country’s ‘fourth shore’. Libya gained independence from Italian rule in 1951 and its constitutional monarchy brought a promise of glamour, and eventually, newly-discovered oil wealth.
Sep 12, 2008 By Elie Milky and Sophie Perret
The Mental Shift to “Y” (Read article)
The hospitality market is ever evolving, but hoteliers seem to struggle to adapt to recent changes in the work environment. Can they beat the constant labour shortage by embracing the values of the latest generation of hotel school graduates?
Jul 28, 2008 By Christopher J Mumford and Thomas Mielke
An increasing number of people are joining online networks where one can find an incredible amount of information about people’s professional and personal lives. If used with caution, these online networks can be beneficial recruitment tools.
Jul 17, 2008 By Lorenza Alessie
The Importance of the Personal Touch (Read article)
Making a candidate feel truly wanted at the offer stage by personalizing the process.
Jul 7, 2008 By Chris Anklin
At the risk of shareholder dissatisfaction, companies are awarding one-off bonuses to executives to keep them in place during tough market conditions. Is this a fad or do retention bonuses play an effective role in talent management?
Jun 24, 2008 By Christopher J Mumford
The author considers that a strengthened understanding by hotel investors of revenue management principles will permit investors to make better investment decisions.
May 28, 2008 By Lara M Sarheim
I’ll have the room that matches my dress please (Read article)
There is an emerging group of guests who are looking for more individualized hotels. In response, hotel operators and developers have created new brands or partnered with well established brands to differentiate themselves from the competition.
May 20, 2008 By Lorenza Alessie
A Home For The Modern Nomad: Extended Stay Hotels (Download file)
HVS analyses the supply and demand patterns that govern the serviced apartment sector in Europe and ultimately answers the question: extended stay – where are the opportunities?
Apr 29, 2008 By Elke Geieregger and Arlett S Oehmichen
Chasing Your Own Private Equity (Read article)
HVS Executive Search explains the logic of granting equity to key executives, especially for startup scenarios or takeovers.
Apr 1, 2008 By Chris Anklin
Clear Skies Ahead? Challenges and Trends Shaping the UK Hotel Industry in 2008 (Download file)
Russell Kett and Michael Schwarz of HVS London have looked at five major trends and factors which are expected to influence the UK's hotel industry in 2008.
Jan 22, 2008 By Michael Schwarz and Russell I Kett
2007 European Hotel Valuation Index (Download file)
HVS's annual review of European hotel value trends, the Hotel Valuation Index (HVI), shows that hotel values achieved a third consecutive year of growth, increasing by 9.4% in 2006, compared with an increase of 5.0% in 2005.
Jan 1, 2008 By HVS London
HVS Executive Search - London - Annual Newsletter 2007 (Read article)
HVS Londons Annual Newsletter
Dec 20, 2007 By Christopher J Mumford
Developing Developers (Download file)
The hotel development sector has been on fire of late and companies have been busy recruiting talent into their hotel development teams. Interestingly though most have been forced to look outside their own ranks for potential candidates.
Dec 19, 2007 By Christopher J Mumford
How Diverse is Your Hotel Company? (Read article)
HVS Executive Search takes a closer look at the principle of diversity and examines the efforts of international hotel management companies in contrast to other industries.
Dec 9, 2007 By Chris Anklin
The Potential for Luxury Resort Developments in Croatia (Download file)
Croatia is the current hotspot for resort development in the Mediterranean Basin. This article highlights the potential for resort developments but also the possible downsides.
Nov 22, 2007 By Arlett S Oehmichen
Things get Personnel in Dubai (Read article)
Dubai has been one success story after another. Along with the success comes the challenge of sustainability and among the bigger challenges facing Dubai is the manpower shortage which will only become more imminent as Dubai continues to expand.
Oct 22, 2007 By Lorenza Alessie
A level playing field for salaries? (Download file)
The average hotel salary in London is £21,016, just below the UK average salary. For those looking to earn the most within their chosen profession of hotelier, Sales and Marketing should be the department to head for.
Oct 9, 2007 By Christopher J Mumford
Transatlantic Transfers (Read article)
HVS Executive Search interviews Americans who have successfully transitioned into the European hospitality real estate industry in an effort to assess the feasibility of transatlantic transfers for European hires.
Aug 9, 2007 By Chris Anklin
Human Resources: Remuneration and the Strength of the Industry (Download file)
Christopher Mumford's March 2007 article in Hotel Report Guide to UK Hotels.
Jul 2, 2007 By Christopher J Mumford
Money for nothing? (Download file)
Once viewed as a cushy number for retirement years, the role of non-executive director has become one of weighty influence and responsibility. HVS looks at how remuneration of non-executive directors at UK hotel companies has adjusted accordingly.
Jun 26, 2007 By Christopher J Mumford
Hotel Management Contracts In Europe (Read article)
This article reviews the main terms of a typical European hotel management contract. Note that the terms and definitions provided below are broad indications and that any of these terms can vary depending on various factors.
Jun 20, 2007 By Elana E Bader and Amir Lababedi
Are Hoteliers Checking Out of the Boardroom? (Read article)
Today’s public hotel companies are rarely lead by executives that have grown up in the business. Is the need for hands-on hotel experience a thing of the past in the boardroom?
Jun 19, 2007 By Lorenza Alessie
Morocco Country Snapshot (Download file)
This Country Snapshot provides an overview of the recent historic hotel performance in Morocco together with research on new supply. This article and the research for it was completed in April 2007.
Jun 4, 2007 By Hadrien Pujol and Bernard Forster
More Than Buildings Soaring In Dubai (Read article)
Spiraling rent increases have become a severe burden on expatriate employees in Dubai. HVS Executive Search looks at how hotel companies have responded when determining expatriate compensation.
May 22, 2007 By Chris Anklin
Syria Country Snapshot (Download file)
This Country Snapshot provides an overview of the recent historic hotel performance in Syria together with research on new supply. This article and the research for it was completed in April 2007.
May 4, 2007 By Hadrien Pujol and Bernard Forster
Lebanon Country Snapshot (Download file)
This Country Snapshot provides an overview of the recent historic hotel performance in Lebanon together with research on new supply. This article and the research for it was completed in April 2007.
May 4, 2007 By Hadrien Pujol and Bernard Forster
Kuwait Country Snapshot (Download file)
This Country Snapshot provides an overview of the recent historic hotel performance in Kuwait together with research on new supply. This article and the research for it was completed in April 2007.
May 4, 2007 By Hadrien Pujol and Bernard Forster
Middle East Hotel Survey - Outlook, Market Trends And Opportunities (Download file)
The 2007 edition of HVS International’s report on Trends and Opportunities for Hotels in the Middle East highlights a tale of two regions.
May 4, 2007 By Bernard Forster and Hadrien Pujol
Oman Country Snapshot (Download file)
This Country Snapshot provides an overview of the recent historic hotel performance in Oman together with research on new supply. This article and the research for it was completed in April 2007.
May 3, 2007 By Hadrien Pujol and Bernard Forster
Qatar Country Snapshot (Download file)
This Country Snapshot provides an overview of the recent historic hotel performance in Qatar together with research on new supply. This article and the research for it was completed in April 2007.
May 3, 2007 By Hadrien Pujol and Bernard Forster
Saudi Arabia Country Snapshot (Download file)
This Country Snapshot provides an overview of the recent historic hotel performance in Saudi Arabi together with research on new supply. This article and the research for it was completed in April 2007.
May 3, 2007 By Hadrien Pujol and Bernard Forster
Jordan Country Snapshot (Download file)
This Country Snapshot provides an overview of the recent historic hotel performance in Jordan together with research on new supply. This article and the research for it was completed in April 2007.
May 3, 2007 By Hadrien Pujol and Bernard Forster
Abu Dhabi & Dubai Country Snapshot (Download file)
This Country Snapshot provides an overview of the recent historic hotel performance in both emirates together with research on new supply. This article and the research for it was completed in April 2007.
May 2, 2007 By Hadrien Pujol and Bernard Forster
Bahrain Country Snapshot (Download file)
This Country Snapshot provides an overview of the recent historic hotel performance in Manama together with research on new supply. This article and the research for it was completed in April 2007.
May 2, 2007 By Bernard Forster
Egypt Country Snapshot (Download file)
This Country Snapshot provides an overview of the recent historic hotel performance in both emirates together with research on new supply. This article and the research for it, was completed in April 2007.
May 2, 2007 By Bernard Forster
Older And Wiser? (Download file)
The average age and tenure of FTSE 100 CEOs is falling. HVS looks at whether the same trend is occurring in the hospitality sector.
Apr 2, 2007 By Christopher J Mumford
Why not learn from Fortune 500? (Read article)
Who wants to become the next Google? Google has been voted America’s best employer.
Mar 9, 2007 By Lorenza Alessie
European Hotel Valuation Index 2007 (Download file)
HVS's annual review of European hotel value trends, the Hotel Valuation Index (HVI), shows that hotel values achieved a third consecutive year of growth, increasing by 9.4% in 2006, compared with an increase of 5.0% in 2005.
Mar 5, 2007 By Elana E Bader and Dominique A Bourdais
European Transaction Article 2006 (Download file)
HVS’s European Hotel Transaction Review analyses the single asset and portfolio hotel transactions that shaped 2006, highlighting the significant increase in the volume of hotels sold: an increase driven yet again by large portfolio transactions.
Mar 5, 2007 By Elke Geieregger and Karen J Smith
Addressing the Demand for Hotel Asset Managers in Europe (Read article)
Continuing changes in the European hotel real estate sector have led to a significant increase in the need for Hotel Asset Managers in Europe this year.
Jan 4, 2007 By Chris Anklin
Fun and Board Games (Download file)
In a climate of public-to-private transactions, HVS analyses the board performance of public hotel companies in Europe.
Dec 13, 2006 By Christopher J Mumford
French Polynesia, investors' paradise? (Download file)
Sophie Cottom featured in REFJ Fall 2006
Nov 30, 2006 By Sophie Cottom
Release of the HCE London Salary Survey 2006.
Oct 25, 2006 By Christopher J Mumford
HVS looks at how hotel companies can reward their employees through a variety of benefits.
Oct 23, 2006 By Christopher J Mumford
Hotel Investment Risk: What Are The Chances? (Download file)
The article illustrates the fundamental risk components inherent in a hotel investment and compares the risk profiles of the various asset classes in the industry.
Oct 23, 2006 By Elie Younes and Russell I Kett
A Test of Character (Download file)
An increasing number of companies are placing more emphasis on hiring people with the right character traits as opposed to a teachable skill set. HVS examines how psychometric testing can be used as a powerful tool to ensure the right fit.
Jul 13, 2006 By Chris Anklin
London GMs score with bonuses (Download file)
HVS looks at how London General Manager salary and bonus levels have risen over the past three years.
Jun 14, 2006 By Christopher J Mumford
Sustainable Hotel Business Practices: A Surface Examination (Download file)
As global tourist arrivals continue increasing, demand and supply trends in regards to sustainable business practices are shifting.
Jun 8, 2006 By Elana E Bader
Bucharest, Romania - Where are the Hotel Investment Opportunities? (Download file)
Is Bucharest still one of the markets in Eastern Europe with hotel investment opportunities, or is it already too late? When all the hotels under construction have opened, which market segments will warrant further development?
Apr 20, 2006 By Jakob Forstnig and Elana E Bader
All the right moves (Download file)
HVS looks at strategies for successful career management and offers top tips for job hunting.
Apr 7, 2006 By Christopher J Mumford
How to use the web to capture high-flyers (Download file)
When it is used correctly, the internet can be an invaluable tool in meeting hotels’ recruitment needs. HVS looks into the process of online recruitment and gives a few pointers to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Mar 9, 2006 By Chris Anklin
European Hotel Transactions 2005 (Download file)
The signs in late 2004 that investor confidence in the hotel sector was high proved correct, with 2005 witnessing an upturn in trading and a colossal amount of investment capital across the majority of European markets.
Mar 7, 2006 By Elana E Bader and Karen J Smith
European Hotel Valuation Index 2006 (Download file)
The European Hotel Valuation Index (HVI) shows that hotel values (expressed in euro) achieved a second consecutive year of growth. On average, values across Europe increased by 5% in 2005, compared with an increase of 3% in 2004.
Mar 7, 2006 By Kristin Thorsteinsdottir and Karen J Smith
Festive Bonus Ball For Executives (Download file)
It is that time of year when everyone is eagerly awaiting their bonus. HVS looks at what bonus awards are based upon and at how closely they fall in line with set targets.
Feb 20, 2006 By Christopher J Mumford
Riga, Latvia: Are Too Many New Hotel Rooms Checking In? (Download file)
Between 2006 and 2008 approximately 1,400 new three-star to five-star hotel rooms will enter the market in the Latvian capital Riga. Can Riga sustain its current marketwide occupancy with extensive new hotel supply entering the market?
Feb 10, 2006 By Jakob Forstnig and Lasse Ristolainen
Perks of the job (Download file)
Compensation in the hotel industry is about more than just base salaries and bonuses. HVS looks at the typical employee benefits on offer and outlines how hotels can get the most value from their investment.
Jan 17, 2006 By Christopher J Mumford
The price of quality (Download file)
Salary levels are obviously crucial to attracting and retaining top talent, but what is a fair wage and how do salary levels differ throughout the industry?
Jan 12, 2006 By Christopher J Mumford
The Dubai Hotel Market - Hot or Soon to Overheat...? (Download file)
The article assesses the hotel boom in Dubai and the future trends of the market.
Nov 17, 2005 By Sarah Leemann and Elie Younes
Marrakech - A City Of Cultural Tourism (Download file)
Morocco has identified tourism as a major growth area which is to be implemented through the Plan Azur. HVS is launching three articles on Morocco with the first one focusing on tourism trends and the outlook of Marrakech as a destination.
Sep 30, 2005 By Riikka Moreau and Bernard Forster
Salary versus RevPAR (Read article)
Do increases in RevPAR performance translate to increases in salary? Chris Mumford of HVS Executive Search takes a look at the London market to see if management salaries have increased in line with RevPAR.
Aug 12, 2005 By Christopher J Mumford
The Dating Game (Download file)
Gone are the days when companies could to sit back and let job applicants do all the chasing. Chris Mumford of HVS Executive Search looks at the need for companies to actively woo candidates in today’s market.
Jul 8, 2005 By Christopher J Mumford
The Istanbul Hotel Market 2005 (Download file)
An assessment of the hotel market in Istanbul; have things changed in recent years, what does the future hold?
Jul 7, 2005 By Bernard Forster
P2P: Are There Any More Public-to-Private Deals Left? (Download file)
What are the alternatives to P2Ps for investors and owners? Jakob Forstnig and Bernard Forster demonstrate how P2P deals were structured and give an outlook for listed hotel companies in Europe.
Jun 7, 2005 By Jakob Forstnig and Bernard Forster
Reward Sweetens Labour (Download file)
Rewarding superior performance through a bonus scheme is a key element of compensation philosophy. Chris Mumford of HVS Executive Search looks at bonus scheme components in Europe.
Apr 21, 2005 By Christopher J Mumford
Hotel Market Review and Assessment - Cairo (Download file)
...And some consider hotel operating performance in the Middle East to be poor!
Apr 18, 2005 By Hadrien Pujol and Elie Younes
European Hotel Transactions 2004 - Country Analysis (Read article)
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European single asset and portfolio transactions during 2004. This article provides a general overview of transactional activity during 2004 for the European hotel market.
Apr 6, 2005 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
European Hotel Transactions 2004 - Country Analysis: The UK & Ireland (Read article)
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European hotel transactions during 2004. This article provides an overview of transactional activity during 2004 for the UK and Irish hotel markets.
Apr 4, 2005 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
European Hotel Transactions 2004 - Country Analysis: The Netherlands & Scandinavia (Read article)
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European hotel transactions during 2004. This article provides an overview of transactional activity during 2004 for the Netherlands and Scandinavian hotel markets.
Mar 31, 2005 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European hotel transactions during 2004. This article provides an overview of transactional activity during 2004 for Germany and the Central and Eastern European hotel markets.
Mar 29, 2005 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European hotel transactions during 2004. This article provides an overview of hotel transactional activity during 2004 for Spain, France, Italy and the Portugal.
Mar 23, 2005 By Philippa Bock and Bernard Forster
Hiring CEOs From Outside the Hotel Industry - An Example to Follow? (Read article)
Three of the world’s largest hotel companies recently hired CEOs from outside the industry. Chris Mumford of HVS Executive Search considers the case for following this lead when hiring further down the organization chart.
Mar 23, 2005 By Christopher J Mumford
European Hotel Transactions 2004 - Country Analysis (Read article)
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European single asset and portfolio transactions during 2004. This article provides a general overview of transactional activity during 2004 for the European hotel market.
Mar 21, 2005 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
European Hotel Transactions 2004 (Download file)
HVS International’s London Office has today published its latest European Hotel Transaction Review, which details single asset and portfolio hotel transactions that took place during 2004.
Mar 15, 2005 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
European Hotel Valuation Index 2005 (Download file)
An annual review of European hotel value trends.
Mar 14, 2005 By Katerina M Giannouka and Karen J Smith
Recruitment Drive (Download file)
Hiring the right employees is crucial to any successful business. In order to avoid the pitfalls, managers should be aware of all the recruitment options at their disposal to help them make an effective hire.
Feb 8, 2005 By Christopher J Mumford
The End of Year Bonus (Read article)
Chris Mumford of HVS Executive Search looks at bonus levels and what hotel executives can expect this year.
Jan 22, 2005 By Christopher J Mumford
Chris Mumford of HVS Executive Search warns of the dangers of undervaluing hotel staff and gives the lowdown on the highest earners.
Oct 25, 2004 By Christopher J Mumford
Market Snapshot - Vienna (Read article)
Vienna hotels have sustained the recent economic slowdown relatively well. There has been continued investment in Vienna's tourist infrastructure. Despite the entry of new hotel supply to the market, our outlook is positive.
Oct 4, 2004 By Katerina M Giannouka and Bernard Forster
Executive bonus payments may be getting bad press these days but a well defined bonus scheme is still an effective component of compensation strategy.
Jul 20, 2004 By Christopher J Mumford
Snapshot of The Warsaw Hotel Market (Read article)
Warsaw has experienced trading difficulties since 2001, mainly as a result of the significant increase in new hotel supply. Nevertheless, in the longer term, the outlook is one of greater optimism.
Jul 13, 2004 By HVS London
European Hotel Valuation Index 2004 (Download file)
An annual review of European hotel value trends
Jun 21, 2004 By Justin Lanzkron and Russell I Kett
Snapshot of Prague (Read article)
The last few years have proven to be very challenging for the Prague hotel market - with major floods, global and domestic economic downturns and the war in Iraq - but the outlook for 2004 shows clear signs of recovery.
May 19, 2004 By HVS London
Recruitment Ethics (Read article)
HVS highlights two issues which often cause misunderstanding in recruitment – guarantees and off-limits - and looks at what clients can expect from executive search firms.
May 17, 2004 By Christopher J Mumford
Does Size Matter? (Read article)
Does a hotel's size correlate to the size of the management's salaries? Or does quality pay better than quantity? To find out we took a look at management salaries in London.
Apr 19, 2004 By Christopher J Mumford
European Hotel Transactions 2003 - Country Analysis (Read article)
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European single asset transactions during 2003. This article provides an overview of transactional activity during 2003 by European country.
Mar 25, 2004 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
European Hotel Transactions 2003 - Country Analysis - Spain, France & Italy (Read article)
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European single asset transactions during 2003. This article provides an overview of transactional activity during 2003 for Spain, France and Italian hotel markets.
Mar 24, 2004 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European single asset hotel transactions during 2003. This article provides an overview of transactional activity during 2003 for Belgium, Netherlands and the Scandinavian...
Mar 23, 2004 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
European Hotel Transactions 2003 - Country Analysis - United Kingdom & Ireland (Read article)
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European single asset hotel transactions during 2003. This article provides an overview of transactional activity during 2003 for the UK and Irish hotel markets.
Mar 22, 2004 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European single asset hotel transactions during 2003. This article provides an overview of transactional activity during 2003 for Germany and Central and Eastern European hotel markets.
Mar 22, 2004 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
European Hotel Transactions 2003 - Country Analysis - Introduction (Read article)
HVS International's London office has published a review of the European single asset transactions during 2003. This article provides a general overview of transactional activity during 2003 for the European hotel market.
Mar 19, 2004 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
European Hotel Transactions 2003 (Download file)
A review of the European Hotel Transactions for 2003, which details single asset and portfolio hotel transactions.
Mar 15, 2004 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
Kuwait Wins Hotel War! (Read article)
For the first time in its history, the Kuwait hotel market outperformed most, if not all, of the markets in the EMAI region.
Feb 19, 2004 By HVS London
Do You Know What To Pay? (Read article)
Making informed remuneration decisions with the aid of reliable market data.
Feb 13, 2004 By Christopher J Mumford
CEO Selection - a Board Game (Read article)
These days demanding investors, stringent regulators and scandal-hungry media are forcing companies to operate under much heightened scrutiny.
Feb 4, 2004 By Christopher J Mumford
An Investment Driven Breakeven Analysis for Hotels (Read article)
ID.RevPAR & ID.GOPPAR: the Investment Driven RevPAR and GOPPAR
Oct 17, 2003 By Elie Younes and Russell I Kett
Who’s Managing Your Talent? (Read article)
Effective talent management leads to superior performance yet McKinsey & Company found that “talent has been the most under-managed corporate asset over the past two decades.”
Oct 16, 2003 By Christopher J Mumford
Hedging Shows Growth (Read article)
In this article, the authors discuss how the practice of ‘hedging’ has become popular during the past few down years in the stock market.
Jul 25, 2003 By Keith Kefgen and Christopher J Mumford
Assess for the Best (Read article)
One result of the current business climate in the hospitality industry is that there are a lot of people presently out of work.
Jun 4, 2003 By Christopher J Mumford
Middle East Hotels -Trends and Opportunities 2003 Edition (Download file)
Our journal reveals the hotel operating performance of 15 markets in the Middle East in 2002, and elaborates on the trends in hotel developments in each market. We also comment on future trends in tourism, and on new hotel developments and...
May 6, 2003 By Elie Younes and Dominique A Bourdais
GOPPAR, a derivative of RevPAR! (Download file)
This article shows the pitfalls of RevPAR, and elaborates on the advantages of using a complementary performance measure, GOPPAR.
Mar 4, 2003 By Elie Younes and Russell I Kett
European Hotel Valuation Index 2003 (Download file)
HVS International’s London Office has released the latest edition of its annual review of European hotel value trends, the Hotel Valuation Index (HVI). The European HVI has tracked trends in hotel values in key regional markets since 1993. The...
Mar 1, 2003 By Justin Lanzkron and Russell I Kett
European Hotel Valuation Index 2003 (Download file)
The HVI is a sophisticated hotel valuation benchmark developed by HVS International. It monitors annual percentage changes in the values of, mainly, four-star and five-star hotels in 28 major European markets.
Mar 1, 2003 By Justin Lanzkron and Russell I Kett
Copenhagen Congress Facilities Study (Download file)
Wonderful Copenhagen and Copenhagen Capacity hired HVS to perform a market and financial feasibility study, site recommendations and economic impact analysis for congress facilities in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Feb 11, 2003 By Thomas A Hazinski and Justin Lanzkron
Corporate Governance in the Post-Enron World (Read article)
As a year ridden with corporate scandal drew to a close it seemed fitting that President Bush nominated a new chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Jan 14, 2003 By Christopher J Mumford
European Hotel Transactions 2002 (Download file)
Overview of the Latest Single and Portfolio European Hotel Transactions between 2000 and September 2002
Dec 1, 2002 By Philippa K Bock and Bernard Forster
Middle East Hotels - Trends and Opportunities 2002 (Download file)
The 2002 edition of HVS International’s report on Trends and Opportunities for Hotels in the Middle East
Jul 13, 2002 By HVS London
European Hotel Valuation Index 2002 (Download file)
The HVI is a sophisticated hotel valuation benchmark developed by HVS International. It monitors annual percentage changes in the values of, mainly, four-star and five-star hotels in 28 major European markets.
Mar 1, 2002 By Justin Lanzkron and Charles RG Human
European Hotel Valuation Index 2001 (Download file)
HVS International’s London Office has released the latest edition of its annual review of European hotel value trends, the Hotel Valuation Index (HVI). The European HVI has tracked trends in hotel values in 29 key regional markets.
May 1, 2001 By Justin Lanzkron and Dominique A Bourdais
