Steve Rushmore's October 2003 Hotels Monthly

In August 2002, the San Francisco office of HVS International published profiles of several hotel markets in the state of California including San Francisco (SF), Silicon Valley (SV), and Napa, among several others. This article updates and contras

At any given time 30% to 50% of HVS International's consulting practice involves preparing market feasibility studies and appraisals for proposed hotel developments. . . . The development of a garden-type, modified full-service hotel is provided as

The simultaneous valuation formula is an algebraic equation developed for the capitalization of a variable income stream over a forecast period. This article weighs the strengths and weaknesses of traditional capitalization techniques.

Lodging appraisals demand some unique approaches. How, for instance, can you determine the value of a hotel management contract?

In many distress hotels, the blame lies with the inept hotel management companies.

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

This article highlights how the economy and hotel sales move in tandem. Starting in May of this year, right after President Bush announced the combat portion of the war in Iraq over, the economy and hotel sales started to improve.

How To Get The Best Sales Price

Employee leasing works as follows: you the owner/employer terminate your employees and immediatley hire them back by an employee leasing organization.