Forecasts

Access in-depth hotel investment forecasts, market outlooks, and economic trend analysis to guide strategic decisions in the hospitality sector.
Latest news: Ashford withstands proxy; Sage adds Missouri boutique; IHG grows in Nepal
News / Brands
Latest news: Ashford withstands proxy; Sage adds Missouri boutique; IHG grows in Nepal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 15, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
LE: Canadian pipeline continues to surge
News / North America
LE: Canadian pipeline continues to surge
By Rob Schneider | May 15, 2024
The latest data from Lodging Econometrics reveals a double-digit rise in the number of projects currently under construction in Canada.... Read More
Why third-party management is growing in the Caribbean
News / Caribbean
Why third-party management is growing in the Caribbean
By Rob Schneider | May 13, 2024
As brands grow in the region, they are becoming less interested in managing all of their properties, hospitality executives said during a CHRIS panel. ... Read More
Deal flow expected to improve ‘slightly’: LIIC survey
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Deal flow expected to improve ‘slightly’: LIIC survey
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 10, 2024
In the coming 12 months, the 2024 LIIC Survey indicates a slightly improving U.S. transaction market with stagnation in many sectors.... Read More
Hyatt 1Q24 earnings a mixed bag
News / C Corps
Hyatt 1Q24 earnings a mixed bag
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 9, 2024
Hyatt misses expectations on earnings but reports record for gross fees and pipeline, as well as significant progress on asset disposition.... Read More
Choice CEO on Wyndham merger: ‘Strategic rationale still makes sense’
News / C Corps
Choice CEO on Wyndham merger: ‘Strategic rationale still makes sense’
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2024
During Choice Hotels International’s earnings call, CEO Patrick Pacious spoke about M&A, the value of new franchises and RevPAR trends.... Read More
Webinar: How to appeal hotel property taxes
News / Asset Management
Webinar: How to appeal hotel property taxes
May 8, 2024
Join industry tax experts who offer practical, detailed advice on how to mount a successful property tax appeal.... Read More
Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
News / Asset Management
Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
Great explanation about ‘service from the heart’ approach to business from CHRIS-HOLA Lifetime Achievement Award winner.... Read More
Choice’s earnings mixed bag: RevPAR down, pipeline up
News / C Corps
Choice’s earnings mixed bag: RevPAR down, pipeline up
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2024
In its first earnings since failed Wyndham bid, RevPAR and fees were down but EBITDA and pipeline were up.... Read More
Why Apple REIT is taking a bigger bite of larger deals
News / REITs
Why Apple REIT is taking a bigger bite of larger deals
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
Apple Hospitality CEO Justin Knight said the transaction landscape hasn’t changed radically, which helps the REIT’s ability to compete, especially on larger deals. ... Read More
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging false Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more Breaking news about M&A, development, data a... Read More
Why franchising is rising in SE Asia: JLL report
News / Franchising
Why franchising is rising in SE Asia: JLL report
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
The report highlights what hotel owners in the region need to assess before franchising with a brand.... Read More
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
News / Mergers and Acquistions
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024
Hotel assets remain in vogue, but investors cite borrowing costs (52%), labor costs (44%), and construction costs (26%) as biggest challenges. ... Read More
Latest news: Extended-stay takes hit; Charlottesville deal; Accor soft brand to SF
News / Owners
Latest news: Extended-stay takes hit; Charlottesville deal; Accor soft brand to SF
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
‘Scale matters’: Why appetite for M&A is still there for Choice
News / Franchising
‘Scale matters’: Why appetite for M&A is still there for Choice
By Rob Schneider | May 3, 2024
Choice Hotels International CEO Patrick Pacious talks about M&A, moving up segments and the success of its extended-stay brands.... Read More