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The Caribbean’s Lodging Boom: A Summary of the Development Pipeline

The Caribbean hospitality market is undergoing a transformative period of growth, characterized by substantial new hotel development, expanding branded residential offerings, and continued investor interest. This article highlights the projects, trends, and opportunities shaping the future of Caribbean tourism and hospitality and previews the development pipeline to be presented at the upcoming CHICOS conference in November.

Sustainable Hotel and Resort Development in the Caribbean: Strategies for a Resilient Hospitality Future

For hotel and resort developers, owners, and operators, the mandate is clear: sustainability is no longer a differentiator but, instead, a central pillar of long-term competitiveness and asset protection. This article examines the strategic, operational, and design considerations that define successful sustainable development in the Caribbean.

Navigating the Current: Key Takeaways from CHICOS 2025

The 2025 edition of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) brought nearly 300 attendees to the Marriott Beach Resort & Spa Willemstad in Curaçao for several days of networking and industry insights from key stakeholders in the region. This article provides the main takeaways from this year’s conference.

Where Rustic Meets Refined: Texas Hill Country’s Luxury Evolution

The Texas Hill Country has been undergoing a remarkable transformation since 2021. Once celebrated for its rustic inns and German heritage, the region is now emerging as a premier destination for rural luxury escapes, fueled by a wave of high-end investments, wellness-focused brands, and experience-driven developments.

Downtown San Antonio, TX: Building for the Future

San Antonio has long been steeped in tradition and culture, with the city home to numerous historical landmarks such as the Alamo and the River Walk. However, Downtown San Antonio is in the midst of growth and modernization, led by new hotel development.

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.

The Diverse Factors Driving the Austin Lodging Market

Austin has enjoyed a strong and resilient lodging market since the Great Recession. But why? This article explores the lodging demand drivers that make Austin one of the most attractive hotel markets in the U.S.

Greater Houston Lodging Market: On the Mend

Hotels in the Houston area faced a significant RevPAR decline in 2020, and at the beginning of 2023, the market is again contending with uncertainty surrounding rising inflation, risk of a potential economic slowdown, and volatility in its largest industry. In this article, we take a look at Greater Houston lodging recovery thus far and the outlook for the future.

COVID-19’s Impact on the San Antonio Lodging Market

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected hotels in the greater San Antonio market since early March 2020, similar to most cities in the United States. How far has the San Antonio hotel market fallen? When is group demand expected to rebound? What will the recovery look like?

COVID-19’s Impact on the Houston Lodging Market

Since early March 2020, the greater Houston area hotels have suffered unprecedented declines in demand, similar to most cities in the United States, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. How far has the Houston hotel market fallen? How does this compare to the last recession? What will the recovery look like?

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Search: 'Shannon L. Sampson'

Industry Insights

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

20 results
The Caribbean’s Lodging Boom: A Summary of the Development Pipeline
The Caribbean’s Lodging Boom: A Summary of the Development Pipeline

The Caribbean hospitality market is undergoing a transformative period of growth, characterized by substantial new hotel development, expanding branded residential offerings, and continued investor interest. This article highlights the projects, trends, and opportunities shaping the future of Caribbean tourism and hospitality and previews the development pipeline to be presented at the upcoming CHICOS conference in November.

Sustainable Hotel and Resort Development in the Caribbean: Strategies for a Resilient Hospitality Future
Sustainable Hotel and Resort Development in the Caribbean: Strategies for a Resilient Hospitality Future

For hotel and resort developers, owners, and operators, the mandate is clear: sustainability is no longer a differentiator but, instead, a central pillar of long-term competitiveness and asset protection. This article examines the strategic, operational, and design considerations that define successful sustainable development in the Caribbean.

Navigating the Current: Key Takeaways from CHICOS 2025
Navigating the Current: Key Takeaways from CHICOS 2025

The 2025 edition of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) brought nearly 300 attendees to the Marriott Beach Resort & Spa Willemstad in Curaçao for several days of networking and industry insights from key stakeholders in the region. This article provides the main takeaways from this year’s conference.

Where Rustic Meets Refined: Texas Hill Country’s Luxury Evolution
Where Rustic Meets Refined: Texas Hill Country’s Luxury Evolution

The Texas Hill Country has been undergoing a remarkable transformation since 2021. Once celebrated for its rustic inns and German heritage, the region is now emerging as a premier destination for rural luxury escapes, fueled by a wave of high-end investments, wellness-focused brands, and experience-driven developments.

Greater Houston Lodging Market: On the Mend
Greater Houston Lodging Market: On the Mend

Hotels in the Houston area faced a significant RevPAR decline in 2020, and at the beginning of 2023, the market is again contending with uncertainty surrounding rising inflation, risk of a potential economic slowdown, and volatility in its largest industry. In this article, we take a look at Greater Houston lodging recovery thus far and the outlook for the future.

COVID-19’s Impact on the Houston Lodging Market
COVID-19’s Impact on the Houston Lodging Market

Since early March 2020, the greater Houston area hotels have suffered unprecedented declines in demand, similar to most cities in the United States, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. How far has the Houston hotel market fallen? How does this compare to the last recession? What will the recovery look like?

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.