U.S. Travel and Hospitality Outlook—2019
As we move forward into 2019, investors in hospitality and lodging want an idea of what they can expect. It’s important for hotel investors to understand predictions in the travel industry altogether to prepare for changes in their sector specifically. Deloitte’s 2019 U.S. Travel and Hospitality outlook gives investors a clearer look into this year. […]
Why Hotel Investors Should Be Using Opportunity Zones
The Opportunity Zones program may pose some limitations, but it brings seriously lucrative tax benefits to the table for hotel owners and investors who may have projects in the right location. With more and more investors thinking about taking advantage of the benefits brought on by the program, here’s why you should start giving serious […]
Hotels: Higher Occupancy Low ADR vs. Higher ADR Lower Occupancy
Measuring hotel performance can be difficult. There are several factors that need to be considered when looking at how well a hotel is performing. This includes occupancy, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR). One of the ongoing debates in hotel performance ratings is the efficiency of measuring success using ADR or […]
Trump’s Foreign Policy and the impact on Foreign Travel to USA
From immigration policies to healthcare and tax reform to a government shutdown, U.S. President Donald Trump has had his fair share of challenges since taking office. One of the more recent issues that’s gaining international attention in recent months is his foreign policy. Whether one aspect is directly related or attributed to the other remains […]
Dual Branding: Is it a Successful Model?
The world of commerce is an ever-growing and expanding one. The fight to stay relevant, successful, and efficient is a reality that drives many companies to come up with more and more ways to push the boundaries of their particular fields. Sometimes these boundary-pushing measures flourish, and other times they fail. Risks that are never […]
What is the Value of Your Hotel? – Aligning Expectations vs. Reality
So, you’re looking to sell your hotel. You have a great property in a fantastic location with updated rooms and equipment, and you expect to receive a fair price with these features. Or, you’re looking to buy your first property and are excited about the prospect of owning and running a hotel. Whether you’re buying […]