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2015 European Hotel Transactions

This article gives an overview of hotel investment volumes in Europe in 2015, discussing trends and forecasts and providing a comprehensive list of single asset and portfolio hotel deals above €7.5 million.

2012 European Hotel Transactions

Total European hotel transaction volume reached approximately €5.6 billion in 2012, a decrease of 21% on the €7.1 billion recorded in 2011.

Hotel Investment Sentiment in France - Conservatively Optimistic Expectations

HVS and ESSEC surveyed the French hotel market and gauged investment and lending parameters used. This article reports the results of the participants’ expectations. Lending and investment parameters will be reported in a forthcoming article.

Building a Case for the Future: Determining if Now is the Right Time to Buy

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.

Paris, France - Upscale and Luxury Market Snapshot

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.

HVS Market Intelligence Report: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A sluggish national economy hasn’t held back growth in Center City Philadelphia, where expansions of business, tourism, and the convention center bring on a need for new hotels.

HVS Market Intelligence Report: Austin, Texas

As both the capital of Texas and the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin has businesses and hotels singing a lively tune despite the current economic dirge.

HVS Market Intelligence Report: San Juan, Puerto Rico

New developments are making the “Walled City” more welcoming than ever, while limited supply allows occupancies to remain strong and average rates to increase tremendously.

Hotel Management Contracts In Europe

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.

European Hotel Transactions 2004 - Country Analysis: Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal

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.