Forecasts

Access in-depth hotel investment forecasts, market outlooks, and economic trend analysis to guide strategic decisions in the hospitality sector.
Why Certares is so optimistic about the M&A market
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why Certares is so optimistic about the M&A market
By Rob Schneider | July 17, 2024
Nolan Hecht, whose company has already acquired two high-profile assets in 2024, said he thinks this is one of the best hotel acquisition periods in decades. Here's why.... Read More
IHG ups sustainability ante with low carbon program
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IHG ups sustainability ante with low carbon program
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 17, 2024
Three hotels launch “Pioneers” program that requires no fossil fuels combusted on site and offers special listing on booking channels.... Read More
Lower US construction cost growth buoys spending: JLL
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Lower US construction cost growth buoys spending: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 17, 2024
New report suggests the U.S. construction industry has shown resilience amidst global conflicts leading to stabilized construction costs.... Read More
Luxury hoteliers now doing a better job: J.D. Power
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Luxury hoteliers now doing a better job: J.D. Power
By Rob Schneider | July 16, 2024
The J.D. Power study finds that high-end hotel segments are seeing steady guest satisfaction improvement while more affordable hotel segments are showing declines.... Read More
Global Hotel Alliance, now 20, seeks corporate niche
News / Asset Management
Global Hotel Alliance, now 20, seeks corporate niche
By Chris Davis | July 16, 2024
CEO Chris Hartley talks about the state of the network, business travel trends and the promise of direct booking. ... Read More
How Portugal’s hospitality business has bounced back
News / EMEA
How Portugal’s hospitality business has bounced back
By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2024
 The country has surpassed pre-COVID levels in overnight stays, RevPAR and hotel investment, according to a report from Global Asset Solutions.... Read More
London dominates Europe’s construction pipeline
News / EMEA
London dominates Europe’s construction pipeline
By Rob Schneider | July 12, 2024
The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows the city leading in total projects, including ones currently under construction, future projects, and renovations/conversions.... Read More
UK portfolio deals dominate; single asset deals off 34%
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
UK portfolio deals dominate; single asset deals off 34%
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 10, 2024
Knight Frank research suggests some sellers’ expectations are closer to buyers’ pricing levels, but transaction timelines continue to impact the market and the ability to close. ... Read More
Unveiling Southeast Asia’s next resort gems
News / Asia Pacific
Unveiling Southeast Asia’s next resort gems
By Raini H.R. | July 8, 2024
Opportunities are aplenty in Southeast Asia for resort investors. Here’s where and how to be the next big thing.... Read More
Latest news: Protests in Barcelona; Trump deal in Oman; AAHOA icon dies
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Latest news: Protests in Barcelona; Trump deal in Oman; AAHOA icon dies
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 8, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Know thyself for budget success
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Know thyself for budget success
By Jordi Izquierdo | July 3, 2024
Before you can budget for the year ahead, it is critical that you assess the year just gone, or just passing through.... Read More
What we’ve learned from 8 refinance experts
News / Financing
What we’ve learned from 8 refinance experts
By Rob Schneider | July 3, 2024
Hotel Investment Today has talked to various hospitality lending experts over the past month. Here’s what they’ve told us.... Read More
APAC luxury travelers spending more: Marriott
News / Asia Pacific
APAC luxury travelers spending more: Marriott
By Rob Schneider | July 3, 2024
A new report from Marriott reveals the changing face of luxury for high-net-worth Asia Pacific travelers.... Read More
Punta Cana hottest development market in LatAm
News / Latin America
Punta Cana hottest development market in LatAm
By Rob Schneider | July 1, 2024
Punta Cana is hottest development market in LA false Punta Cana is hottest development market in Latin America The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows the Dominican Republic city leads in both projects and room count. The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows the Dominican Republic... Read More
Who says performance is slowing down?
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Who says performance is slowing down?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 1, 2024
STR “bubble data” through mid-June show 65% of major markets growing year-over-year RevPAR results.... Read More