In Focus: South African Hotel Market Update

By Tim P. Smith and Tshepo Makhudu
This article highlights the macro factors impacting the South African hotel market and also provides a 2016 outlook.
Opinion14 Mar 2016

Nairobi 2013: The Perfect Storm makes way for Nairobi 2014: Keep Your Nerve

By Tim P. Smith - Managing Partner, HVS Cape Town
The first few months of the year have been challenging for hoteliers with RevPAR down significantly. The recent increase in bombings has also led some tour operators to repatriate their guests and cancel all flights until October.
Opinion17 Jun 2014

Amsterdam Market Snapshot

By Tim P. Smith - Managing Partner, HVS Cape Town
As a highly attractive historic city, significant business centre and with a major international hub airport, Amsterdam benefits from a strong mix of corporate, leisure and conference demand and is o.
Opinion11 Feb 2014

The Impact of the Recent Uprisings in the Arab World on Regional Hotel Values

By Tim P. Smith - Managing Partner, HVS Cape Town
The Arab world has been growing in importance and influence in recent years, which has resulted in increased interest from hotel operators and investors. From an operational perspective, both leisure and commercial trade have grown exponentially throughout the region, although Egypt has long been highly dependent on tourism, which accounts for 11.
Opinion28 Apr 2011