Though it is difficult to pinpoint a definition of boutique hotel, we analyze some traits of boutique hotel that are universally agreed through the case study of seven prominent “boutique” hotels in Shanghai.
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IN FOCUS: Shanghai Boutique Hotel Market Scene
Though it is difficult to pinpoint a definition of boutique hotel, we analyze some traits of boutique hotel that are universally agreed through the case study of seven prominent “boutique” hotels in Shanghai.
Here To Stay - An Overview of the European Serviced Apartment Industry
This article gives an overview of the European serviced apartment sector. We highlight the trends, opportunities and challenges and give an overview of the general investment environment and appetite for serviced apartments.
Repositioning a Destination
What is needed to reposition an entire destination? All around the world destinations reach a mature life cycle and are forced to re-invent themselves due to increased global competition. This case study on Montenegro can provide an insight.
HVS Reviews Sascha Reichstein’s Book Be my Guest
This review of Sascha Reichstein’s Be my Guest, examines Hilton’s dual role as an international American symbol and a local institution. Reichstein’s book uses photographic images and employee interviews to contrast two international Hilton hotels.
2011 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide
2011 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide
Capex In Crisis
Steve Rushmore's May 2010 article for Lodging Hospitality.
Managing a Hotel Renovation to Minimize Guest Inconvenience and Loss of Revenue
A summary on the actions that are essential in order to initiate a "painless as possible" renovation of a hotel while concurrently minimizing the financial impact on the hotel's bottom line.
Canadian Lodging Outlook September 2007
What Were The Major Factors Affecting Capital Expenditures From 2000 To 2005?
The Value of an Owner's Representative
Discussing Project Management in the hospitality sector.
Due Diligence Process Can Make Or Break An Acquisition
One of the most important aspects of the sale and purchase of hotel properties is the technical due-diligence process. This investigation into the "bones" of an existing property can be critical to the success or failure of a hotel venture.
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
This article gives an overview of the European serviced apartment sector. We highlight the trends, opportunities and challenges and give an overview of the general investment environment and appetite for serviced apartments.
What is needed to reposition an entire destination? All around the world destinations reach a mature life cycle and are forced to re-invent themselves due to increased global competition. This case study on Montenegro can provide an insight.
This review of Sascha Reichstein’s Be my Guest, examines Hilton’s dual role as an international American symbol and a local institution. Reichstein’s book uses photographic images and employee interviews to contrast two international Hilton hotels.
A summary on the actions that are essential in order to initiate a "painless as possible" renovation of a hotel while concurrently minimizing the financial impact on the hotel's bottom line.
What Were The Major Factors Affecting Capital Expenditures From 2000 To 2005?
Discussing Project Management in the hospitality sector.
One of the most important aspects of the sale and purchase of hotel properties is the technical due-diligence process. This investigation into the "bones" of an existing property can be critical to the success or failure of a hotel venture.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.