Forecasts

Access in-depth hotel investment forecasts, market outlooks, and economic trend analysis to guide strategic decisions in the hospitality sector.
Don’t expect material supply growth till 2029/2030: JLL
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Don’t expect material supply growth till 2029/2030: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 1, 2024
Existing operators and those with healthy balance sheets able to acquire assets and brands will be the beneficiaries of a slow growth pace.... Read More
Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC
News / Asset Management
Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC
By D.J. Catron | June 28, 2024
IHG CTO Blanchard preaches ‘let the team work. Let them make it happen.’ That’s where you’ll find value and create ‘really sticky’ customers.... Read More
Asset management with a commercial lens
News / Contributed Perspectives
Asset management with a commercial lens
By Judith Cartwright | June 28, 2024
The role of asset management is evolving fast from profit margins to total revenue optimization.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 27, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories, including Blackstone's James Seppala talking about his company's acquisition of Village Hotels in the U.K.... Read More
Consequences of Barcelona’s new STR ban
News / Insights
Consequences of Barcelona’s new STR ban
By Morgan Hines | June 26, 2024
Opinions mixed on how the city’s move will impact local hoteliers with some suggesting supply will be insufficient and wondering how and if the ban will be imposed. ... Read More
Singapore rebounds but investment lags: CBRE
News / Asia Pacific
Singapore rebounds but investment lags: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 25, 2024
Return of Chinese tourists and big events helps drive performance, but a cumulative 25% increase in construction costs is hindering development.... Read More
Dallas still leads US construction pipeline
News / North America
Dallas still leads US construction pipeline
By Rob Schneider | June 24, 2024
The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows that the red-hot Texas market has 185 projects and over 21,000 rooms in its pipeline.... Read More
Mega deals, turnarounds keep Japan super active
News / Asia Pacific
Mega deals, turnarounds keep Japan super active
By Raini H.R. | June 19, 2024
At the rate Japan hotel transactions are going, 2024 volume won’t be too far off last year’s record and who knows – it may even surpass it.... Read More
Here are the hurdles to assessing ESG in valuations
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Here are the hurdles to assessing ESG in valuations
By Rob Schneider | June 18, 2024
The latest study from JLL says educating hotel valuers, better data collection and an increased appetite for green financing are keys for the future.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Driftwood Capital, Strawberry, Choice Hotels
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Driftwood Capital, Strawberry, Choice Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 18, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories include Driftwood Capital's Carlos Rodriguez, Sr., talking about  construction starts for the next five years.... Read More
Opportunities in transitional Vietnam
News / Asia Pacific
Opportunities in transitional Vietnam
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 18, 2024
Advisor discusses opportunities, challenges and how now could be the moment for foreign investors to jump into the Vietnamese hotel space. ... Read More
5 strategies to secure better loan terms
News / Financing
5 strategies to secure better loan terms
By Ryan Bosch | June 18, 2024
If you are looking to develop, acquire, or refinance in the current lodging investment landscape, here are strategies that have effectively secured more favorable loan terms. ... Read More
Hotels move beyond the bed to experiences that treat guests like royalty
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Hotels move beyond the bed to experiences that treat guests like royalty
By D.J. Catron | June 17, 2024
Hotels move beyond the bed to experiences that treat guests like royalty false Not every hotel can offer, literally, royal experiences — but that makes it even more important that they treat guests like royalty. Brought to you by 0 0 D.J. Catron 74 New... Read More
Which way are the hotel winds blowing?
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Which way are the hotel winds blowing?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 17, 2024
CBRE’s U.S. Hotel State of the Union offers more insights on the potential impact of macroeconomic forecasts, emerging trends and food for thought on headwinds and tailwinds.... Read More
Latest news: APA acquires in Seattle; Starwood selling NYC 1?; AHT sells 2 more
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: APA acquires in Seattle; Starwood selling NYC 1?; AHT sells 2 more
By Rob Schneider | June 14, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More