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Beyond the Winter Escape: Sarasota’s Transformation into a Year-Round Destination

The Sarasota market is no longer just a snowbird destination in the winter months. Instead, the area is now thriving as a year-round destination, as evidenced by the area’s rising tourist tax collections, expanding demand centers including athletic facilities, and numerous development projects in the market’s pipeline.

Paid Publication Nehmer & HVS Design Hotel Cost Estimating Guide

Jonathan Nehmer + Associates, Inc. (Nehmer) and HVS Design, leading Architecture, Interior Design, and Project Management firms specializing in the hospitality industry, are proud to announce the release of the 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide. The Guide is a comprehensive listing of capital expenditure construction and FF&E costs for hotel renovations.

Now in its 17th year, the 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide evaluates costs in a variety of hotel tiers, including Economy, Extended Stay, Midscale, Upscale, Upper Upscale, and Luxury. Within each tier, costs are separated into the categories of Guestrooms, Guest Bathrooms, Guestroom Corridors, Public Spaces, Food & Beverage Outlets, Function Spaces, Guest Amenities, Infrastructure, and Common Additives.

The following firms contributed unit cost data to the 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide: Benjamin West, Ironstar Construction Inc., POK Construction, Reliance Construction Company, and Zerr Enterprises.

The Hotel Cost Estimating Guide is available as a complimentary download at www.hotelcostestimatingguide.com.

  • May 21, 2025 By HVS

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.

Weighing Up the Options: Franchise, Management Agreement, or Third-Party Operator?

Choosing the right hotel operating model (franchise, management agreement, or third-party operator) depends on owner goals, market conditions, and property characteristics. Franchises offer brand support but require strict standards. Management agreements, common in the Middle East, balance risk and reward. Third-party operators provide flexibility and cost efficiency. Owners must evaluate options to maximize returns as market dynamics shift.

The Changing Landscape and Recovery of the Newark Airport Hotel Market

The Newark Airport hotel market has faced significant adjustments since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes to the submarket’s hotel supply, coupled with the rebound in passenger levels through Newark Airport, have resulted in a slow but steady recovery of the hotel market. Recent and upcoming expansion projects at Newark Airport support a positive outlook.

HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, April 2025

This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

HVS ANAROCK India Hospitality Industry Overview 2024

This report highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry in 2024 along with the sector performance metrics, brand signings, and brand openings during the year. It also provides our outlook for the sector for 2025.

Baton Rouge Hotel Market: Navigating the Path to Recovery

The Baton Rouge lodging market is stabilizing after several years of mixed performance. Record-high ADR and demand tied to industrial projects are helping to balance ongoing occupancy challenges and longstanding supply pressures. Future demand growth will depend on correcting the hotel and event supply issues.

Albuquerque Hotels Bolstered by Market Expansion and Urban Development

Albuquerque is experiencing dynamic growth, as its rich cultural history is blended with modern developments, such as airport upgrades and hotel openings or renovations. These factors are helping to reshape the local hospitality market.

HVS ANAROCK Insights - Navigating the Noise: What US Tariffs Could Mean for Indian Hospitality?

Will the evolving tariff situation create turbulence for the Indian hospitality sector? Read our latest article to know more.
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