The HVI is the authoritative guide to U.S. hotel values, giving hotel stakeholders an educated edge in buying, selling, and holding opportunities. This online tool provides historical and projected values and RevPAR for the San Francisco - San Mateo market.
The Boston lodging market continues to progress, steadily closing the gap on pre-pandemic RevPAR levels (inflation adjusted). With the new-construction pipeline empty and a record year anticipated in the convention sector, the market’s future is among the brightest in the nation.
The hotel investment industry gathered in L.A. once again for the ALIS Conference last week. It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, compare notes, and share predictions of what the future may bring.
The real estate market is constantly evolving, influenced by economic factors and societal trends. Over the years, different real estate sectors have taken turns in the spotlight, with office and multi-family properties often seen as safe and stable investments. However, recent data suggests a changing landscape, with hotel assets emerging as a more attractive investment option. In this article, we will explore how real estate investment in the lodging sector is becoming more appealing.
This fourteenth annual HVS Lodging Tax Study presents comprehensive data on city, state, and special district lodging and sales taxes imposed on lodging sales. We provide historical data on tax rates and the collection and distribution of revenue from lodging taxes levied in all 50 States and the 150 largest US cities.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, San Francisco has been navigating a difficult recovery affected by multiple issues, from safety concerns to a weak convention calendar. However, the long-term outlook remains cautiously optimistic given the growing presence of AI companies and major sporting events planned for 2026.
Monterey County features one of California’s most pristine coastlines, and outdoor leisure and event travel drives the local economy. However, Monterey County is still facing some effects of the COVID-19 pandemic given the slow recovery of the San Francisco Bay Area and the market’s high barriers to entry.
In 2023, Seattle was a beacon of renewed strength in the Pacific Northwest given its vibrant concert and sports event calendar, record-breaking cruise season, and $1.9-billion expansion of the Seattle Convention Center. As a result of these factors, Seattle was one of the nation’s best-performing hotel markets during the summer.
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.
Over the past decade, Sacramento has seen strong economic growth, driven by investment in the Downtown and Natomas submarkets. Fueled by rising costs in the San Francisco Bay Area, businesses and individuals have migrated inland toward the more cost-efficient Sacramento Valley. With several major commercial developments in the works, Sacramento should experience sustained growth in the near term.
Silicon Valley historically experienced strong lodging performance driven by high-rated corporate demand during the week. Thus, the rise of remote work policies has had an impact on recovery. However, the presence of Big Tech, surging interest in AI technology, and expansion of the life-sciences sector are anticipated to drive growth in this market over the long term.