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The Impact Of COVID-19 In The Hotel Industry – Brazil Overview

By Felipe Touro – Corporate Revenue Manager at Hotelaria Brasil

In view of the advancing Coronavirus over the past few days, the economic impact starts to deepen and takes bigger steps around the world, mainly reflected by issues due to the drop in consumption and production, the stock market and supply chains, and this serves as a wake-up call for all the world even for those powerful countries in the European Union as a possible economic recession is looming.

Opinion11 MayHotelaria BrasilBrazilMarkets & PerformanceSpecial Coverage

Political Turmoil in Latin America: What Effects on Tourism Demand?

By Giuliano Bianchi and José Manuel Leguizamón Tiusabá

What are the effects of the recent political turmoil in Latin America on the region's tourism demand? Relying on a simple microeconomics principle, the concept of externalities, this analysis helps to explain why there is so much unrest in South America and its impact on the tourism sector.

Opinion14 AprilEHLLodging IndustrySpecial Coverage

The Future of Hospitality Industry in Colombia

By Giuliano Bianchi, Isabella Blengini and José Manuel Leguizamón Tiusabá

On November 24, 2016, the signing of the Final Agreement for the Termination of the Conflict between the Colombian State and the Revolutionary Army Forces of Colombia (FARC) put (at least formally) an end to the oldest and largest civil war in the Americas.

Opinion 8 Jul 2019EHLColombiaDestination MarketingMarkets & Performance

The Staff Of Nizuc Resort Cancun Clearly Understands Where True Hospitality Starts – The Human Heart

By Doug Kennedy – President of the Kennedy Training Network

As a hotel industry sales and guest services trainer, on average I experience six or more hotel stays each month. Although I have clients across all segments of lodging, many of my clients are in the ultra-luxury five star or five diamond categories.

Opinion17 Jan 2018Kennedy Training Network (KTN)Punta Nizuc, MexicoGuest Experience

Are there any quick-fix IT solutions for hotels in the post-COVID new normal?

View by Fergus Boyd – Hospitality Consultant

"RPA - Robotic Process Automation - is growing quickly. It is an application of technology, governed by business logic and structured inputs, aimed at automating business processes. It uses AI to import data from screens and forms."

View11 other experts shared their viewInformation Technology

Trends and Opportunities South America

By Cristiano Vasques – Managing Director at HVS

It is our great pleasure to present the third edition of the Trends and Opportunities South America, an annual publication by HVS/Hotel Invest (in partnership with STR) that illustrates and analyzes the sector's performance in some of the major markets in the region.

Opinion27 Mar 2017HVSMarkets & Performance

Market Pulse: South America 1st Half of 2016 - 2nd Edition

By Pedro Cypriano – Consulting Manager at HVS South America

The Market Pulse of South America is the annual publication by HVS/HotelInvest in partnership with STR which analyzes the partial performance of 10 major hotel markets in South America. Overall, in the first half of 2016 the economic slowdown continued to affect the economy in most of the analyzed markets.

Opinion 8 Sep 2016HVSMarkets & Performance

Is Your Hotel Advertising During Rio 2016?

By Larry Mogelonsky – Owner of Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited and the founder of LMA Communications Inc.

With the television landscape becoming increasingly fragmented by cable, satellite, social media and internet streaming options, reaching many people at once via traditional, 20th century media placement methods comes with its fair dose of anxiety.

Opinion10 Jun 2016Hotel Mogel Consulting LimitedRio de Janeiro, BrazilAdvertising

HVS Key Takeaways: Hotel Opportunities in Latin America (HOLA) 2016

By Luigi Major – Vice President, Houston at HVS

The 2016 HOLA conference roused both enthusiasm and caution for Latin America's hotel industry. Major markets benefit from their alignment with the U.S. dollar, but hurt from oversupply. Smaller markets, however, may be poised for growth.

Opinion 1 Jun 2016HVSEvents & ConferencesReal Estate & InvestmentMarkets & Performance

How will you weather the next economic downturn?

View by Thomas Willms – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Deutsche Hospitality

"In times of uncertain economic development and in order to weather any storm that may come, focus on key strategies is essential. In recent years, we at Deutsche Hospitality have significantly increased the spectrum of our portfolio to five brands covering the segments from luxury to economy."

View11 other C-Suite executives shared their view2020 C-SUITE World Panel

Trends and Opportunities South America 2015-2016

By Cristiano Vasques, Pedro Cypriano and Fernanda L’Hopital

This article analyzes the hospitality results and forecasts in South America. By understanding the main challenges and opportunities of the industry, it is possible to offer some tools to managers and investors to build their strategies.

Opinion19 Apr 2016HVSConsumer TrendsMarkets & Performance

Trends and Opportunities Brazil 2014 - 2015

By Cristiano Vasques, Diogo Canteras and Pedro Cypriano

This article analyzes hospitality markets in six major Brazilian cities – São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Porto Alegre and Salvador – discussing key performance indicators in 2014 vis-à-vis past years.

Opinion26 May 2015HVSBrazilReal Estate & InvestmentMarkets & PerformanceMarket Updates