Forecasts

Access in-depth hotel investment forecasts, market outlooks, and economic trend analysis to guide strategic decisions in the hospitality sector.

News / Latin America

LatAm pipeline hits record to close 2024

By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2025

New project announcements in the fourth quarter soared 44% YOY with a 32% boost in rooms, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

European deal volume jumps 62% in 2024

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2025

Easing interest rates, private equity funding fuel activity with even more expected in 2025, according to HVS. ... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton’s CFO on scale, optimism and being No. 1

By Rob Schneider | March 24, 2025

In a wide-ranging interview, Kevin Jacobs discussed Hilton’s continued NUG growth, whether being No. 1 in rooms is an important metric and why more partnerships like AutoCamp could be coming.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

European hotel investors take bullish stance

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2025

Despite geopolitical concerns, 90% of investors surveyed by CBRE will maintain or increase hotel capital allocations with Spain the top destination. ... Read More

News

Why volatility can create opportunities in M&A market

By Rob Schneider | March 18, 2025

Hospitality experts at Hunter discuss the bid-ask spread, buyers and sellers, inefficient markets and the biggest hurdles to getting deals done.... Read More

News

Watch first-ever HICAP Conversations next week

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2025

HICAP’s year-round update network provides a big-picture approach with free virtual conversations leading up to October’s in-person event.... Read More

News / Owners

Courting conversions: Funding’s mixed bag

By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 18, 2025

In Part 2 of our series on conversions, the discussion turns to tapping a variety of dollar distributors and partners to revamp acquisitions, holdings.... Read More

News / EMEA

Turkey becomes hotbed of investments

By Tamara Thiessen | March 17, 2025

From Istanbul to Antalya, IHG, Marriott and Accor are among those growing their footprint in Turkey as tourism surges to record levels and inflation drops.... Read More

News / Asset Management

While owners are saving on insurance, claims matter

By Rob Schneider | March 17, 2025

For owners getting property insurance renewals at better rates than a few years ago, having claims still greatly affect the cost.... Read More

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Urban strength will drive 2% RevPAR growth in US

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2025

New CBRE report still cites improved international inbound travel and increases in business transient and group travel.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Property insurance renewals mean good news for most

By Rob Schneider | March 14, 2025

Aided by more competition in the market, brokers say hotel owners without losses on the books are seeing double-digit decreases in their property insurance renewals.... Read More

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Global travel remains white hot: Amex

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 13, 2025

New report from American Express suggests 77% of global respondents plan on going on more or the same number of international trips compared to last year. ... Read More