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Putting the Past to Use: A Hotel Forecasting Tool for the Current Downturn

Most hotel operators are currently facing revenue losses. Using our store of historical data from the prior downturn, HVS has developed an analytic tool for use in projecting income and expense items through the downturn.

Canadian Lodging Outlook December 2008

What Can Hoteliers Do To Avoid Having The Value Of Their Assets Go South?

Hotel Values in Transition - An Appraisal Technique for These Uncertain Times

Recent trends in hotel capitalization and discount rates are discussed and a basis for developing capitalization rates and discount rates in today’s uncertain market environment is set forth. And I have attached the edited

Managing through a Recession Without Destroying a Hotel's Long-Term Value

While it is important to take actions during a recession to respond to economic conditions, it is also important to know when not to do something that causes short- and long-term harm to an asset.

Canadian Lodging Outlook September 2008

Business Goes On...Hotel Sales Tips for an Uncertain Market

What Credit Crunch? More Luxury for New Money

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.

Surviving In Turbulent Times Through Outsourcing

Enhancements in technology and telecommunications have transformed the global hospitality landscape. In this article we evaluate how these transformations are acting as able catalysts in a world where geography is rapidly becoming history.

The Prognosis for Occupancy and Average Rate in a Slowing Economy

Given the current state of the economy, and the growing consensus that a recession is near, if not here, what is the outlook for the hotel industry? This article reviews past cycles, to gain some insight into future occupancy and average rate trends.