Asset Management

Hotel Profitability in Transition: Cost Pressures and Budgeting Priorities for 2026

As the end of 2025 approaches, hotel owners, asset managers, and operators are preparing next year’s budgets in an uncertain environment where operating costs have reached new highs and revenue growth has slowed. The post-pandemic RevPAR surge has l...

Marcus R Lee

Executive Vice President, Development, HVS

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The Future of Hotel Asset Management in Europe

The Future of Hotel Asset Management in Europe

This article takes a deep dive into Hotel Asset Management (HAM): what it is, when and where it began, and how it has evolved over the years. Drawing on 22 in-depth interviews with industry professionals, we analyze its intricacies and growing popul...

Philippe Masset

Philippe Masset

Associate Professor at EHL Hospitality Business School

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Lodging Industry

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The Future of Hotel Asset Management in Europe

We must restore the magic pact!

We must restore the magic pact!

Investors have read the situation correctly. In a turbulent real estate market, hotel assets still stand tall — in fact, they outperform. Week after week, I see it clearly on the ground. Ambition on one side, caution on the other, yet a shared concl...

Vanguélis Panayotis

Vanguélis Panayotis

CEO MKG Consulting & Hospitality ON / MRICS

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We must restore the magic pact!

How Hoteliers are Moving from Green Screens to Guided Insights

How Hoteliers are Moving from Green Screens to Guided Insights

Hotel tech looks simple from the lobby; but as we know, behind the front desk it’s anything but. Recently, Otelier’s Distinguished Architect Lex Raleigh sat down with SnapLogic CMO Dayle Hall to explain why hospitality’s data problem is unlike any o...

Jason Q. Freed

Hospitality Data Evangelist

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How Hoteliers are Moving from Green Screens to Guided Insights

Restricted Appraisal vs. Standard Appraisal: Understanding the Differences

Per the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), there are two appraisal report formats: the restricted appraisal report and the standard appraisal report. But what’s the difference between these two report types, and how do you...

Brian F. Bisema

Brian F. Bisema

Managing Director and Partner of HVS Boston

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Navigating the Property Tax Maze: How Location and Hotel Type Impact Your Bottom Line

Property taxes represent a substantial expense for hotels, significantly impacting profitability. A recent analysis of over 6,000 hotels, using CBRE’s Trends® in the Hotel Industry database, reveals dramatic disparities in property tax burdens based...

Desiree Flanary

Desiree Flanary

Director of Property & Transaction Tax Service, CBRE Hotels Valuation and Advisory Services

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The Role of Hotel Spa Departments

Spas are an expected amenity for most luxury and ultra luxury hotels, and properties with savvy operators are benefiting greatly from luxury travelers increasingly willing to spend on spa. Spas are also mandatory under the brand standards for certai...

Robert Mandelbaum

Robert Mandelbaum

Director of Research Information Services at CBRE Hotels

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Wellness and well-being

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Top 10 Risks Hotel Owners Face When Hiring a Hotel Management Company

Top 10 Risks Hotel Owners Face When Hiring a Hotel Management Company

Engaging a professional hotel management company can be a wise strategy to leverage operational expertise, benefit from brand recognition, and enhance market competitiveness. However, many owners are unaware of the significant risks these agreements...

Stephen Rushmore

Stephen Rushmore

Creator of the Hotel Valuation Methodology and Founder of HVS

Hotel Valuation Software

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Management Companies

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Real Estate & Investment

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Top 10 Risks Hotel Owners Face When Hiring a Hotel Management Company

4 Things Hoteliers Need to Know About Tariffs

4 Things Hoteliers Need to Know About Tariffs

In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, tariffs have emerged as a formidable challenge for hoteliers. As these financial barriers reshape the market, understanding their implications is crucial for those in the hospitality industry. Hotel gi...

Sundip Patel

CEO of AVANA Companies

AVANA Companies

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4 Things Hoteliers Need to Know About Tariffs

Sustainability as Profitability: Smart Resource Management for Hotels

In an era where climate concerns and rising operational costs dominate the global conversation, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword — it is a core business strategy. For hotels across the globe, going green is both an ethical imperative and ...

Haninder Sachdeva

Haninder Sachdeva

CEO at Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts

Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts

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Environment & Sustainability

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