Forecasts

Access in-depth hotel investment forecasts, market outlooks, and economic trend analysis to guide strategic decisions in the hospitality sector.
Marriott rides the wave of the rebound
News / C Corps
Marriott rides the wave of the rebound
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 1, 2023
Earnings report highlights growing strength of group, international business; pipeline boosted by MGM deal.  ... Read More
Hot Type: Hilton, Gencom, Choice, Accor
News / Insights
Hot Type: Hilton, Gencom, Choice, Accor
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | July 27, 2023
Some of our best quotes of the week, including an insightful comment from Choice Hotels' Anna Scozzafava about ramping up extended-stay properties.... Read More
Update: Nassetta reports no signs of weakness
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Update: Nassetta reports no signs of weakness
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 26, 2023
Hilton’s strong 2Q earnings report, potential soft landing for economy leads to raised guidance.... Read More
Accor CEO: 'Impossible' to segregate business and leisure travel
News / Brands
Accor CEO: 'Impossible' to segregate business and leisure travel
By Angelique Platas | July 20, 2023
Shifts on how consumers work and play requires a big shift in how hotels come to market, cater to locals.... Read More
Strategies to keep luxury booming
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Strategies to keep luxury booming
By Mary Scoviak | July 19, 2023
Marriott’s new luxury portfolio President Tina Edmundson outlines next steps from A (apartments) to (Gen) Z appeal to sustain 5-star sector momentum for investors and consumers.... Read More
The partner principle: Examining the value of branding
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The partner principle: Examining the value of branding
By Mary Scoviak | July 14, 2023
Hospitality investment, development and operations experts came together at CHRIS-HOLA to explore the top- and bottom-line benefits of hotel brands’ evolution from transaction drivers to collaborative business partners.... Read More
Hotel experts on staffing issues, AI and “selling happiness”
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Hotel experts on staffing issues, AI and “selling happiness”
By Derek Catron | July 14, 2023
Phocuswright Europe 2023 conversation focuses on challenges and new opportunities facing owners and operators.... Read More
CapStar’s new partner talks new deals, old friends, overlooked opportunities
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CapStar’s new partner talks new deals, old friends, overlooked opportunities
By Mary Scoviak | July 13, 2023
David McCaslin provides an owner-centric diagnostic for finding hidden upside and deconstructing market complexities to rev up IRR.... Read More
Leaders discuss managing debt financing in Europe
News / Debt and Equity
Leaders discuss managing debt financing in Europe
By Robert Cole | July 11, 2023
Will rates return to their previously low levels? Panelists at HVS-led event in London don’t seem to expect it and offer insight into the new, old normal.... Read More
Confidence dip tops trends in Caribbean hospitality financing
News / Financing
Confidence dip tops trends in Caribbean hospitality financing
By Mary Scoviak | June 15, 2023
Inflation, recession fears curb lenders’ enthusiasm but strength in other key indicators keeps their overall outlook positive.... Read More
US cap rate trends reveal most attractive deal opportunities
News / Mergers and Acquistions
US cap rate trends reveal most attractive deal opportunities
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 8, 2023
Opposite ends of the chain scales expected to remain most appealing over the medium term.  ... Read More
CEOs provide rosy outlook at NYU conference
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CEOs provide rosy outlook at NYU conference
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2023
With a world on the verge of "normalization," demand persistence, supply weakness and strong employment have major U.S. CEOs seeing even more upside to the recovery.... Read More
CHRIS interview: Sandals Resorts International Group CEO Gebhard Rainer
News / Brands
CHRIS interview: Sandals Resorts International Group CEO Gebhard Rainer
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2023
The group leader of the home-grown Caribbean all-inclusive resort brand discusses the rebound, development and how Sandals is responding to increased competition.... Read More
CHRIS Day 1: Leaders share optimism, realities
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CHRIS Day 1: Leaders share optimism, realities
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 22, 2023
CEO perspectives bring recovery to life during boardroom session at the opening of the 14th annual Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit.... Read More
Texas snapshot: A look at development, performance trends with STR
News / Owners
Texas snapshot: A look at development, performance trends with STR
By Mary Scoviak | May 15, 2023
 New data from STR reveals ongoing strong performance continues to spark investment and development interest in key markets.  ... Read More