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An Overview of San Francisco’s Prolonged Recovery

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, San Francisco has been navigating a difficult recovery affected by multiple issues, from safety concerns to a weak convention calendar. However, the long-term outlook remains cautiously optimistic given the growing presence of AI companies and major sporting events planned for 2026.

HVS ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview, August 2024

This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2024-Q2

Canadian Hotel demand continues to outperform 2019 levels in terms of overall occupancy and is even neck and neck with 2018 which was Canada’s occupancy peak. ADR’s robust growth above inflationary rates at 4.3% YTD leads healthy RevPAR growth of 4.0% YTD June. In spite of inflation, deflated RevPARs are higher than pre-COVID levels. We have faced many headwinds with consumer disposable income constraints and geopolitical uncertainty; however, hotel performance continues to roar forward!

Texas Hotel Investment Hotspots: Top Markets to Watch in 2024

In this article, we explore the top hotel investment locations within Texas submarkets for 2024. We provide insights into key cities and emerging submarkets, highlighting factors such as demand, developments, and recent trends to guide investment decisions.

Federal Per Diem Set for 2024/25: A Win for the Lodging Industry

The per-diem lodging rates, which set the maximum amount a federal traveler can reimburse, are based on the average rates for mid-priced hotels. The recently published per-diem rates for the 2025 fiscal year show increases for the overall continental United States.

HVS U.S. Development Cost Survey

This research report is a benchmark for development cost across different hotel classes, with research and a compilation of development costs from actual hotel construction budgets, including an illustrated total development cost per room/per product type.

The Continued Evolution of Newark, New Jersey

Newark, New Jersey, has been undergoing gradual revitalization efforts during the last roughly 15 years. The city has been gaining recognition given the ease of access to Manhattan and within New Jersey, the newly renovated Newark Liberty International Airport, and waterfront areas along the Passaic River and Newark Bay.

Another Successful Hotel Real Estate Society Event in Washington, D.C.–August 2024

The Hotel Real Estate Society (HRES) in Washington, D.C., met this week to network and tour a local luxury hotel. This article provides a quick overview of the organization, which was co-founded by Chelsey Leffet, and some information on this latest event.

Madrid Market Pulse 2024 – Smashing the Rate Ceiling

Snapshot of the Madrid hotel market in 2024 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook.

HVS ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview, July 2024

This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.