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Cap Rate 101

Whenever people say they're planning to purchase a hotel, one of the forst questions asked of them is: "What capitalization rate are you using?" Cap rate, as it is called in the industry, has many meanings.

GOPPAR, a derivative of RevPAR!

This article shows the pitfalls of RevPAR, and elaborates on the advantages of using a complementary performance measure, GOPPAR.

How Interest Rates Affect Real Estate Values

Interest Rates affecting Real Estate values

How Much Should That Hotel Loan Cost You?

Hotel Loan and what they should cost you

How to Lower the Property Taxes on Your Hotel or Restaurant

Factors both internal and external to a hotel property affect its value, and in turn, its property tax burden. In most cases, an experienced hotel appraiser, employing a proven appeal protocol, is needed to determine whether a property is unfairly assessed.

Facing the facts on franchising

What does one need to consider in order to add value to a hotel through franchising. This column examines briefly, the merits and considerations of franchising.

Hotel franchises: calculating your breakeven point

In this article, we discuss the associated costs and fees incurred when franchising a hotel.

Food for Thought

Issues to consider before leasing out a restaurant outlet.

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Industry Insights

We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.

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Cap Rate 101
Cap Rate 101

Whenever people say they're planning to purchase a hotel, one of the forst questions asked of them is: "What capitalization rate are you using?" Cap rate, as it is called in the industry, has many meanings.

Canada Hotel Valuation Index 2024 Update
Canada Hotel Valuation Index 2024 Update

Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.