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2025/26 Federal Per-Diem Update: Steady Rates Ahead

The federal government per-diem rate is made up of a lodging allowance and a meals and incidental expense (M&IE) allowance. The per-diem lodging rates, which set the maximum amount a federal traveler can reimburse, are based on the average rates for...

Chelsey Leffet
Chelsey Leffet
Managing Director, Northeast Leader, HVS
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by Chelsey Leffet
2 October 2025HVSFinance & Accounting
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New Survey: Majority of Hoteliers Scaling Back Development Plans
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New Survey: Majority of Hoteliers Scaling Back Development Plans

Rising costs and uneven demand challenges are placing a significant strain on hotel investment and operations, according to a new survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the...

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New Survey: Majority of Hoteliers Scaling Back Development Plans17 September 2025AH&LAFinance
New Survey: Majority of Hoteliers Scaling Back Development Plans
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The Dark Side of Hotel Insurance: A History of Broken Promises

Hotel insurance has long been sold as a safety net for one of the world’s most unpredictable industries. But behind the polished marketing and “peace of mind” slogans lies a history riddled with fine print, exclusions, and moments where insurers pro...

Thomas Cleary
Thomas Cleary
Hospitality Practice Leader, The Loomis Company, and a consultant of Cayuga Hospitality Consultants.
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by Thomas Cleary
25 August 2025Cayuga Hospitality ConsultantsFinance
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Turning Numbers Into Narratives

Budget season in hospitality can feel like trying to land a plane in fog—numbers are everywhere, and every decision impacts your property’s future. That’s where the Budgeting Playbook comes in as a clear, actionable guide to help you build a strateg...

Tim Hayes
Tim Hayes
Vice President of Financial Analysis, Newport Hospitality Group
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by Tim Hayes
18 August 2025Newport Hospitality GroupFinance
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Summertime Blues: Corporate Finance Faces a Financial Reporting Reckoning

Summer is just at the half-way point, but financial reporting for many borrowers for second quarter is still around the corner. Given market volatility, tariffs and other financial burdens – initial indicators suggest that companies are likely strai...

Marianne Martin
Marianne Martin
Corporate Finance Partner, JMBM’s Corporate Practice
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by Marianne Martin and Bennett G. Young
31 July 2025JMBMFinance
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Minor Hotels Europe & Americas to Delist from the Stock Exchange by the First Half of 2025
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Minor Hotels Europe & Americas to Delist from the Stock Exchange by the First Half of 2025

The Spanish market authorities have authorised the delisting of ex-NH Group, now a subsidiary of Minor Hotels International. This marks the end of a process that began six months ago, coinciding with the publication of excellent results for the firs...

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Minor Hotels Europe & Americas to Delist from the Stock Exchange by the First Half of 202525 July 2025MinorFinance
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HVS U.S. Hotel Development Cost Survey 2025

In 2025, the national lodging market has continued to demonstrate resilient performance, maintaining strong average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) metrics despite flat occupancy growth. Compared to 2023 and 2024, ADR and Re...

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Luigi Major
Vice President, Houston at HVS
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Luigi Major
by Luigi Major
18 July 2025HVSFinance
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