A few days ago I talked about what a hotel expert might say about one of three significant lodging industry lawsuits of which this is the second one to be discussed. The next excerpt from the article at HotelNewsNow.com is about the litigation involving a predominant seller and broker and three hotel transactions. Below are…
We routinely read and share articles from our hotel motel consultant peers that clients and colleagues find of interest. This week the talk is about the continuing rise in U.S. hotel operating performance in the first two quarters of 2011 and turning distress into success. Here are excerpts from that commentary and some of our…
This recent compilation from different hotel capital advisors suggests that getting a small hotel deal done is extremely difficult as proven by the lack of those transactions to date. In fact, anything under $20,000,000 is considered dead from the get go. Not exactly encouraging news if you are trying to sell or buy a smaller…
With the US and world economic systems still recovering from crisis, there is a need for hotel economist recommendations on whether to buy or sell hotel properties. Deciding whether to increase or decrease investment in the hotel and hospitality market will require more than just a general economic forecast. It is important to acquire as…
Depending on what story your hotel investment advisor follows or even writes, there may be a recovery or not. Better said, what is a problem for some are opportunities to others based on recent news reported this last week. Here are some of those summaries that seem to reflect these trends: – According to Bobby…
Several concepts and designs are worth looking at if you will start a restaurant, change a bar or renovate a hotel this year. Some are here in the USA, another not far. Here are three excerpts on these new design projects from HA+D at Hospitality World Network: 1. The Bar at Paramount Hotel in New…
Distressed hotels will be in a good position to see valuations continue rising based on demand and expense projections. This is despite the potential for more foreclosures in 2012 with loans coming due from loans refinanced in 2005 and 2006. The added supply of defaulted hotel loans does not suggest that there will be “fire…
The next six to twelve months is the time that investors and their hotel asset manager, who are planning to purchase hotel real estate, should look more seriously. Now that many hotel markets are improving and travel growth is expected along with net operating incomes at lodging properties on the rise, potential values for hotels…
If you are a family office investor, real estate fund or high net worth individual, right now is the time to buy a hotel in the USA. Here’s a look at five reasons why it makes sense sooner than later: 1. Historically Low Interest Rates The recent decision by the Feds to keep interest rates…
Real estate investors such as private equity firms and large funds should consult their hotel real estate advisor about Yotel returns-on-investment and upside on this new hotel called brand. “The Yotel New York” lodging property is a product of brand founder, Simon Woodroffe and Gerard Greene. We like this particular hotel product and believe the…