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The HVS Quarterly Hong Kong and Macau Update

By Daniel J. Voellm - Managing Partner HVS Asia Pacific By

The reverberation from the sharp declines in mainland China visitor arrivals post-2014 echoed into the first quarter of 2016, negatively impacting hotel markets across the region, especially in Hong Kong and Macau.

Opinion29 AugustHVSHong KongHong Kong (SAR)Markets & Performance

Key takeaways from the 2017 South East Asia Hotel Investors' Summit (SEAHIS )

By Paola Orneli Bock - Vice President, HVS Bangkok

Below are some key takeaways from the 2017 SEAHIS conference:Rise of the Millennials and the Experience EconomyHoteliers have been aware of the rise of the Millennials for a while now, and the shifts in consumer behaviour brought about by this generation.

Opinion 5 JulyHVSBangkokThailandReal Estate & InvestmentMarkets & PerformancePartnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions

What Hoteliers Need To Know About Indonesia

By Larry Mogelonsky - Principal, Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd. & Chairman, LMA Communications Inc.

From what I've read of recent, the archipelago nation of Indonesia has as many opportunities for the hotel industry as there are islands (and then some). Then factor in the astounding growth throughout the rest of Southeast Asia and it's the equivalent of a total paradigm shift in global travel.

Opinion19 AprilHotel Mogel Consulting LimitedIndonesiaLodging IndustryDestination Marketing

Chinese hotel brands expand overseas but face challenges on the way

By Stuart Pallister - Associate Director, Lausanne Hospitality Research Center

As more and more Chinese tourists go abroad on holiday, China's budget hotel chains are expanding overseas to serve the country's growing numbers of international travelers.According to a recent article in the Financial Times, low-cost hotels such as 7Days Inn and GreenTree Inn have already opened hotels in Austria, the U.

Opinion27 FebruaryEHLChina

What Hoteliers Need To Know About Indonesia

By Larry Mogelonsky

Opinion19 April

It's 2017 and This Is Why It's Time for Your Online Tourism Marketing to Get Real

By Bronwyn White - Travel & Tourism Market Researcher at MyTravelResearch.com

Destinations, hotels and tourism businesses should seize the opportunities of digital democracy created by the semantic search revolution that has only just begunWHEN Google switched its algorithm to semantic search in 2013 it began to clear away dodgy SEO practices and leveled the playing field for small operators and destinations.

Opinion 8 FebruaryMyTravelResearch.comAustraliaSearch MarketingDigital Marketing

Market Pulse: Colombo, Katunayake, Negombo - Sri Lanka

By Hemangi Bhandari - Senior Associate - Consulting & Valuation at HVS New Delhi

On the eve of the 2nd edition of Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC) Sri Lanka, hosted by HVS, this article explores the historical performance and outlook for three key hotel markets, namely Colombo, Katunayake, and Negombo, which are preceded by a snapshot of key macroeconomic and tourism statistics in the country.

Opinion 6 FebruaryHVSColomboSri LankaMarkets & Performance

FHRAI Indian Hotel Industry Survey 2015-16

By Achin Khanna - Managing Director at HVS South Asia By Hemangi Bhandari - Senior Associate - Consulting & Valuation at HVS New Delhi By Tulika Das - Manager - Domestic Database and Travel at HVS New Delhi

The survey, representing 1,517 hotels in various cities across different star categories in India, presents key statistics for the industry. It provides information about financial performance, marketing media usage patterns, guest segmentation, etc.

Opinion 1 FebruaryHVSIndiaMarkets & Performance

CEO and Chairmen's Views on the OTA Challenge

By Larry Mogelonsky - Principal, Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd. & Chairman, LMA Communications Inc.

A recently published white paper on the state of the hospitality industry by Egon Zehnder's executive search and leadership consulting team brings into focus the need for senior managers in the hotel industry to holistically re-examine how they approach their business, and ultimately their hiring practices, to meet their future needs.

Opinion20 JanuaryHotel Mogel Consulting LimitedDiversityOnline Travel Agencies (OTA)Digital Marketing

How to deal with consultants effectively: A view from the other side

By Ted Horner - Information Technology and Services Consultant

Ted Horner has almost 30 year's experience as an IT consultant in the hotel industry. We asked him for advice on how a company can get the most out of working with a consultant. Here are his eminently reasonable guidelines.

Hotel Yearbook29 Dec 2016HYB Special Edition - Technology 2017

GlobeSt.com interviews Jim Butler on Chinese Investment and US Economic Issues

By Jim Butler - Chairman, JMBM's Global Hospitality Group

I was recently interviewed by GlobeSt.com to discuss Chinese investment in the United States, including why the US is an attractive market for Chinese dollars, how it helps the US economy, and what it means for the Chinese market.

Opinion21 Dec 2016JMBMChinaReal Estate & Investment