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HVS MarketCast Report

Order the HVS MarketCast Report for a five-year forecast of annual occupancy and ADR for any desired market area in the U.S. Let HVS do the work of poring over economic indicators, recent market trends and market insights, changes to existing supply, and the entrance of new supply for a forecast of future performance.

$750 Single Market (Bulk Discounts Available)

The tailor-made HVS MarketCast Report assists hotel owners, property managers, and asset managers in forecasting future property performance by having a well-developed HVS market forecast for comparison. Enhancing the forecasting process is essential to setting the right plans in place to optimize a lodging facility’s profitability, and the HVS MarketCast Report can help.

Data are by year for the selected market area:

  • Occupancy
  • Average Rate (ADR)
  • RevPAR

Summary insights that influenced the forecast are also included. The file is provided in PDF format.

For more information or a sample report, please contact Rod Clough at [email protected].

Think Outside the Guestroom: Innovative Strategies to Drive Hotel Revenue

If your hotel’s top-line revenue is slowing or declining, consider other revenue streams beyond occupancy and ADR. Opportunities like food and beverage upsells, amenity fees, parking-fee adjustments, and guest upgrades can help maintain revenue growth in times of RevPAR decline.

The Lodging Conference 2025: HVS Takeaways

This year’s Lodging Conference was well attended with a cautiously optimistic atmosphere, despite the challenges currently facing the industry. HVS was pleased to sponsor the event, and we were strongly represented with participants from multiple divisions. Several HVS attendees provide their thoughts and takeaways from the event in this article.

Strategic Differentiation and Value Creation: Takeaways from the 2025 BLLA Boutique Hotel Investment Conference

The 2025 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA brought together hotel owners, investors, developers, advisors, and brands with a focus on independent, boutique, and lifestyle hospitality. This year’s panels and conversation centered around operational efficiency driving owner’s profitability and the renewed appetite for thoughtful, experience-driven hotel and F&B concepts. This article discusses our key takeaways from the conference.

Uncertainty Abounds: HVS Takeaways from NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2025

The start of June always brings the industry together in New York City, and we HVS attendees enjoyed our time at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum this year. It was great to see many of you there and share our recent experiences in the industry. This article summarizes our main takeaways from the event.

HVS Global Perspectives: Our 2025 Outlooks

Our views around the world reflect early optimism for 2025, with the anticipation of stronger transaction activity and modestly improving hotel metrics in most regions.

The Hotel Market Study vs. the Hotel Feasibility Study: What’s the Right Solution for You?

The hotel feasibility study is not the only option for hotel developers at the start of a project. In this article, we outline the range of solutions we provide for hotel developers, as well as some of the factors we consider as consultants on these projects.

ALIS 2024 HVS Takeaways: Upbeat, Optimistic, and an Eye on Innovation

HVS was a proud sponsor of this year’s ALIS conference, where the sentiment was upbeat and optimistic for the year ahead. This article provides our key takeaways from the conference.

HVS Global Hotel Industry: 2023 Recap and 2024 Outlook

As 2023 ends, regional HVS leaders across the globe take a look back at how the global hotel industry fared this year. Overall, operating metrics shined brightly, with revenue growth achieved in most global markets, while investment activity cooled. The investment market is expected to improve in 2024.

HVS Conference Takeaways: The Lodging Conference 2023

This article shares our main takeaways from the highly attended 2023 Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. It was an incredible gathering for our industry, with great ideas and insights shared, deals done, and friendships strengthened. We look forward to next year’s event!

Search: 'Rod Clough, MAI'

Industry Insights

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

55 results
HVS MarketCast Report
HVS MarketCast Report

Order the HVS MarketCast Report for a five-year forecast of annual occupancy and ADR for any desired market area in the U.S. Let HVS do the work of poring over economic indicators, recent market trends and market insights, changes to existing supply, and the entrance of new supply for a forecast of future performance. $750 Single Market (Bulk Discounts Available) The tailor-made HVS MarketCast Report assists hotel owners, property managers, and a…

The Lodging Conference 2025: HVS Takeaways
The Lodging Conference 2025: HVS Takeaways

This year’s Lodging Conference was well attended with a cautiously optimistic atmosphere, despite the challenges currently facing the industry. HVS was pleased to sponsor the event, and we were strongly represented with participants from multiple divisions. Several HVS attendees provide their thoughts and takeaways from the event in this article.

Strategic Differentiation and Value Creation: Takeaways from the 2025 BLLA Boutique Hotel Investment Conference
Strategic Differentiation and Value Creation: Takeaways from the 2025 BLLA Boutique Hotel Investment Conference

The 2025 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA brought together hotel owners, investors, developers, advisors, and brands with a focus on independent, boutique, and lifestyle hospitality. This year’s panels and conversation centered around operational efficiency driving owner’s profitability and the renewed appetite for thoughtful, experience-driven hotel and F&B concepts. This article discusses our key takeaways from the conference.

Uncertainty Abounds: HVS Takeaways from NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2025
Uncertainty Abounds: HVS Takeaways from NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2025

The start of June always brings the industry together in New York City, and we HVS attendees enjoyed our time at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum this year. It was great to see many of you there and share our recent experiences in the industry. This article summarizes our main takeaways from the event.

The Hotel Market Study vs. the Hotel Feasibility Study: What’s the Right Solution for You?
The Hotel Market Study vs. the Hotel Feasibility Study: What’s the Right Solution for You?

The hotel feasibility study is not the only option for hotel developers at the start of a project. In this article, we outline the range of solutions we provide for hotel developers, as well as some of the factors we consider as consultants on these projects.

HVS Global Hotel Industry: 2023 Recap and 2024 Outlook
HVS Global Hotel Industry: 2023 Recap and 2024 Outlook

As 2023 ends, regional HVS leaders across the globe take a look back at how the global hotel industry fared this year. Overall, operating metrics shined brightly, with revenue growth achieved in most global markets, while investment activity cooled. The investment market is expected to improve in 2024.

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.