Volatility in the Hotel Sector
Volatility in the hospitality sector is characteristically more pronounced than in other major real estate asset classes. This is due in part to the nature of the investment. A direct investment into...
View ArticleWhen to Sell your Hotel
A lot of factors weigh in on the decision to sell a hotel. Grouping these factors into three categories may help create a more objective way of approaching this important decision. These categories...
View ArticleRecapitalizing an “Underwater” Hotel Deal
The number of hotels that are “underwater” financially is substantial and growing. The challenges of today’s economic and capital market conditions has brought even solid, experienced operators to...
View ArticleBridging the Bid Ask spread in Difficult Times
A common scenario in today’s real estate landscape is the following situation: A property has lost a significant part of its value due to market conditions. The borrower is in violation of their loan...
View ArticleSale Leasebacks – a Timely Alternative
In financial markets such as we are experiencing now, financing real estate for operations or investments can be a challenge. An excellent alternative that remains attractive for corporations and...
View ArticleRate vs. Occupancy
A longstanding debate in the hospitality industry deals with the question of whether it’s better to have a higher hotel occupancy or higher average daily rate. Since typically your largest income...
View ArticleGuest Reviews at the Speed of Cyberspace
There was an old adage that said that one {un}satisfied customer would spread the word to 10 others who in turn would continue the process until their message had reached thousands. In today’s...
View ArticleA Perspective on the “Value of a Sale-Leaseback” on Hospitality Properties
Sale leaseback transactions have been an excellent tool for businesses to leverage the equity in their real estate while maintaining operational control of their property. Typically, an investor...
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