Nationally, hotel performance is growing and the hotel transactions market is strong. Many analysts think there is still time in this extended market cycle before the next down turn. According to Hotel Management, “The hotel industry is predicted to grow comfortably through 2018 and for the next two years. According to STR, high occupancy levels should…

And a Free Online Calculator to Check Current Rates and Compare Savings.  The hotel financing market is changing. The Federal Reserve has increased prime interest rates twice so far in 2018 and has proposed two possible hikes later this year. Here are a few questions to see if refinancing is a good option for your…

2017 Cap Rates, Interest Rates, and New Supply and Thier Impacts Some may be casting doubt on the hotel transactions market for 2017, but there are many reasons to be optimistic. For now, conditions remain favorable for sellers. Hotel sales volume may have been down in 2016, but hotel sales were actually strong in 2016 with…

Maybe hotels can also create a greater harmony and a little taste of enlightenment in the weary world of a modern traveler. In “ENLIGHTENED REAL ESTATE: Transforming ourselves and the world around us”, by Barry B. Scherr, with a special section by noted Vastu architect, Jonathan Lipman, AIA, the author makes the case that despite acceleration of…

Brillata is an innovative solution for hotel supervisors, housekeeping and maintenance staff. Hoteliers are embracing technologies in all aspects of hotel operations. However, most hoteliers must prioritize which technologies to adopt to maximize efficiency within their budget. In my view, new hotel software should pay for itself; either in reduced expenses and increased top line…

Occasionally a hotel owner will say to me that they rarely even look at the STR, (STR, ie, Smith Travel Research) report which shows ADR, Occupancy, and RevPAR data for the last week to 4 weeks, and the monthly report which goes back for 12 months at least.  Also useful are the franchise ranking report,…