2019 HVS Lodging Tax Report - USA 
By Thomas Hazinski and Joseph Hansel

In the 8th annual Lodging Tax Report, HVS explores the current status and historical trends of lodging taxes in the USA. This updated version provides lodging tax rates/collections on all 50 US states and 150 US cities.

HVS Hotel Brokers Survey Fall 2019 
By Rod Clough, MAI

In this Fall 2019 report from HVS, 40 hotel brokers provide their opinions on the current state of the hotel transaction environment from their viewpoints in 24 markets across the U.S. The overall sentiment reflects stability, but with the RevPAR-growth outlook minimal and a possible economic correction looming, average cap rates are not moving substantially. The forthcoming national election, new supply, PIP costs, and rising labor costs are top limiting factors, which are also contributing to the more cautious outlook.

Per Diem Rates: Current & Historical Trends 
By Chelsey Leffet

This publication provides an overview of current and historical trends in the federal lodging per diem, with a focus on the per diem rates for the top hotel lodging markets.

Discovering Possible Off-The-Radar Investment Markets 
By Drew Noecker

At the 2019 Phoenix Lodging Conference, the HVS Team heard muted optimism and a view that growth in the next 24 months may vary widely across markets. We would encourage owners to investigate the sometimes overlooked top 50 MSAs that still could experience value appreciation in those 24 months.

HVS Market Pulse: Brooklyn, New York 
By Patricia Shih

Brooklyn is renowned not simply for the Brooklyn Bridge, but also for its innovation economics, arts, and eclectic neighborhoods. Expansive commercial and residential development projects have created a new façade for this multi-faceted New York City borough.

HVS Market Pulse: Downtown Indianapolis 
By Justin Kaminski

Indianapolis’s hospitality industry is experiencing a new supply boom, a result of continued demand growth across all sectors and an upcoming convention center expansion.

HVS Market Pulse: Reno, Nevada 
By Desiree Flanary

Is history repeating itself in the Reno market, or has the market diversified enough over the last decade to handle the influx of new supply?

HVS Market Pulse: Vancouver, Washington 
By Eileen Bosworth and Breanna Smith, MAI

Vancouver is experiencing a development renaissance. Instilled with a new sense of confidence by The Waterfront’s ongoing success, Portland’s lesser known neighbor is buzzing with new construction projects, including office, multi-family, retail, and hotels along The Waterfront.

HVS Market Pulse: Colorado Springs, Colorado 
By Katy Black, MAI

With multiple hotels having opened since 2012 and several hotel projects in the pipeline, understanding the current mix of products types and brands is an important part of maximizing market share for both existing and proposed assets.

CHICOS 2019 Presents Impressive C-Suite Leaders of Caribbean Hospitality 

Parris Jordan, Chairman of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) has announced that this year’s event will feature five inspirational, innovative, and notable C-Suite Executives participating in the always eagerly awaited Leaders Panel.

HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of the Staybridge Suites Houston West-Westchase 

HVS Brokerage & Advisory announced that it has closed on the sale of the 118-key Staybridge Suites Houston West-Westchase located at 9901 United Drive in Houston, Texas.

REDUCED PRICING - Investment Opportunity - Hampton Inn & Suites Katy, TX 

HVS, as the sole and exclusive advisory firm, is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire ahe 69-key Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton. The seller is highly motivated and would like to transact quickly, all offers are encouraged. Including the PIP, this opportunity presents an investor the ability to acquire the Property at a price well below replacement cost. Contact Drew Noecker or Eric Guerrero for more information.

Investment Opportunity - Quality Inn & Suites by the Parks Near Walt Disney World 
By Eric Guerrero and Drew Noecker

HVS, as the sole and exclusive advisory firm to Ownership, is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the 113 room, limited-service asset located in the historically strong market of Kissimmee, FL. The Property is favorably located along U.S. Highway 192, a short drive from the area’s top demand generators, including Walt Disney World Resort, Margaritaville, and the ESPN Wild World of Sports. This opportunity presents an investor the ability to acquire the Property at a price well below replacement cost. 

HVS is Speaking Near You 

• October 24, 2019: John Lancet at the 4th Annual Investment Forum in Miami, FL
• October 30, 2019: Drew Noecker at the BISNOW Hotel Leadership, Investment & Management Summit in Washington, D.C.
• November 6, 2019: Court Williams at the Northeast Restaurant Association Meeting in Philadelphia, PA
• November 7, 2019: Stephen Rushmore Jr. at the YPO Hospitality Roundtable in SIngapore. 
• November 14-15, 2019: Parris Jordan, Nicole Roantree, John Lancet, and Kristina D'Amico at the 2019 HVS Caribebean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

HVS in the News 

• Why Palm Beach Gardens needs more hotel rooms
• Study: Chain Hotel Not Feasible
• Port accepts $1.3M for Millennium Hotel purchase, studying new hotel options
• Convention center deficit projected; hotel set to open next July
• Hilton’s Martinique on Broadway Finishing Multi-Million Dollar Renovation