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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.
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The Boston lodging market outlook remains positive, with some uncertainty associated with new 4 star inventory and a sluggish commercial segment. However, the city is fundamentally sound and is expected to remain attractive for hotel investment.
The Boston lodging market’s long-awaited recovery commenced in 2004. The course has been set, and substantial investments in transportation and convention infrastructure seem likely to facilitate continued improvement.
The Boston lodging market, always volatile, continues to decline through mid 2003. Developers are lined up at the door, however, waiting for construction capital. Meanwhile, a new convention center will open in 2004, providing some answers, but gen
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.
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
This article details a simple and logical methodology that can be used to determine which among a variety of brand/product scenarios are feasible, if any, and to gauge which among the feasible uses will generate the strongest return.
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.
Hotels and Motels - Valuations and Market Studies Is co-authored by Stephen Rushmore, MAI, CHA and Erich Baum of HVS International and published by the Appraisal Institute. Mr. Rushmore has authored all five books on the evolution of hotel valuation theory for the Appraisal Institute, as well as three other books and over 300 articles on related hotel investment topics. He is a graduate of the Cornell Hotel School and lectures extensively through…
The Boston lodging market outlook remains positive, with some uncertainty associated with new 4 star inventory and a sluggish commercial segment. However, the city is fundamentally sound and is expected to remain attractive for hotel investment.
The Boston lodging market’s long-awaited recovery commenced in 2004. The course has been set, and substantial investments in transportation and convention infrastructure seem likely to facilitate continued improvement.
The Boston lodging market, always volatile, continues to decline through mid 2003. Developers are lined up at the door, however, waiting for construction capital. Meanwhile, a new convention center will open in 2004, providing some answers, but gen
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.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.
