The hotel industry is ever-changing, and it’s difficult to predict exactly what’s going to happen to it, particularly as technology plays an increasingly larger role in this field. A hotel consultant strives to stay on top of these changes, and the several (both positive and negative) that have happened in 2016. We can likewise expect to…
Effective hotel consulting services should offer quality hotel management services through a team of seasoned consultants who have significant experience in hospitality operations, financing and marketing. Furthermore, If you are considering whether a particular hotel consultant services in California can help with running your establishment, read on… Functions of a Hotel Consultant So, what does…
Recent statistics this month that we reviewed as part of our hotel expert analysis for clients suggest the turnaround in the lodging industry continues although cautiously by many accounts. Two recent reports by hotel analyst firm PKF and major hotel chain Starwood highlight certain aspects of the recovery. According to this month’s Hospitality Market Update…
There is a good article from a hotel management consultant and owners representative standpoint on the legal ramifications surrounding social media and its use amongst hotels and restaurants throughout the hospitality industry. In particular are those areas that an owner and operator never thinks to call their lawyer first on but should be looked at…
With hotel expert analysis showing the prospect of growth and opportunities of increasing gross margins, you would expect that investors and financiers are taking the opportunity to cash in on projected returns. Having gone through the recession and came out scathed, the hotel industry has seen a great reduction in investment prospects since 2008 to…
Several hotel and leisure advisors and hotel chain reports point to larger numbers of Chinese travelers to the USA this year and beyond. In one report, which was recently published by the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, the Pacific Coast of the United States, and especially California, are expected to attract the majority share…
The recent report by PKF Hospitality Research on increased demand, coupled with higher average rates, suggest from our viewpoint that hotel workout services may be favored by banks with non-performing hotel loans in the coming months. Added to that is the report from STR on construction starts being now predominately low, which suggests values will…
As part of our hotel management consultant updates for legal professionals and their clients, a major chain and operator made the news again on two separate lawsuits. Of particular interest is the first allegation involving its sales force practices regarding a Virginia hotel near DC. The second involves a Hawaii property and also the subject…
Our hotel expert review this week focuses on the recent report that demand will rise contrasted by the expectation that more room rate discounts will prevail this year as well. Is it possible the two can occur and overall room revenues will continue to rise more than just modestly? According to Tim Hart, executive vice…
There are several hospitality industry trade stories we as a hotel management expert monitor in order to help clients make the best decisions. Where the current economy is headed in terms of hotels and resorts performance is the focus in this blog. The first excerpt is on the 2011 summer results exceeding expectations. According to…