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CEE Market Beat H1 2024

Transaction volume reached €122M in the first half of 2024, 27% less than in H1 2023. This was primarily due to the lack of hotel assets for sale in the CEE region, geopolitical uncertainty, and the high cost of financing. However, this has changed in recent months. Several properties are in various stages of disposition, and this, combined with continued performance growth, improved access to debt, and rising investor interest, is expected to boost volumes in the next 12 months.

Cushman & Wakefield
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Madrid Market Pulse 2024 – Smashing the Rate Ceiling

As the capital of Spain, Madrid holds a prominent position as a cultural, economic and political hub in Europe. Its rich history, vibrant arts scene, world-renowned culinary offerings as well as its many corporate head offices and financial institutions attract a diverse range of visitors, including both leisure travellers and business professionals. Additionally, Madrid's strategic location within Spain and its well-connected transportation infrastructure, including its international airport and high-speed rail services, facilitate easy access for both domestic and international travellers. The city's tourism sector, which was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, experienced a gradual recovery from the latter half of 2021, buoyed by successful vaccination campaigns and the easing of travel restrictions both domestically and internationally.

Alexandra DumoulinCassandre Pene
By Alexandra Dumoulin and Cassandre Pene
Madrid, Spain
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Hotel Market Beat 2024 H1 - Italy

Investment TrendsItalian hotel transactions exceeded €800 million in H1 2024, involving over 30 properties and nearly 4,500 rooms. This marks a 90% increase compared to H1 2023, positioning Italy as the fourth largest European market by transaction volume for the first half of 2024, behind the United Kingdom, Spain, and France. Hotel investments were primarily driven by domestic and European investors, amounting to 85% of the volumes in H1.

Cushman & Wakefield
Italy
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The Endangered Species of Hospitality: Bed and Breakfast Properties

In Lansing, MI, the city council and planning board are revisiting ordinances for short-term rentals. This work often runs into questions about bed and breakfast accommodations and what defines a bed and breakfast. In small communities, ordinances are frequently outdated or inadequate for future growth or preservation. Lansing is not the only community facing this in the state; cities such as Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Park Township are also facing this. As the state of Michigan has deferred short-term rental (STR) laws to cities and towns, there are no cohesive rulings across the board—something this country is facing as a whole.

Mandy Murry
By Mandy Murry, Chief Experience Officer, Hospitality Concierge
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Berlin Market Pulse 2024 – A Bright Outlook

Berlin, Germany’s largest city with a population exceeding 3.7 million, is a vibrant hub of culture, innovation and diversity. Renowned for its top universities, dynamic sports events, world-class museums and captivating arts scene, Berlin offers a rich tapestry of experiences. With residents of 190 different nationalities, Berlin embraces inclusivity and creativity, making it a truly cosmopolitan destination.

Julia DzerkachAlexandra Dumoulin
By Julia Dzerkach and Alexandra Dumoulin
Berlin, Germany
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Hotel Market Beat H1 2024 - UK

Transaction volumes in the UK hotel real estate market have significantly increased in the first half of 2024, reaching levels unseen since H1 2015. According to new data from Cushman & Wakefield, this revival saw around £3.9 billion transacted by hotel investors in the first half of the year. Fuelled by several major private equity portfolio deals, half-yearly investment saw a 210% upswing in activity versus the same period in 2023.

Jack WallsworthArsh Gupta
By Jack Wallsworth and Arsh Gupta
United Kingdom
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HVS Monday Musings: Hotel Sector’s Big Debate - Asset Light or Asset Right?

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has recently been making significant strides in the global hospitality industry. With Brand Finance ranking Taj as the world's strongest hotel brand for the third time recently, and the remarkable growth in the company’s market capitalization, IHCL's ascent into the Top 5 global Hotel Management companies (by market cap) is a testament to its growing global presence and influence. This recognition not only highlights IHCL's success but also places the Indian hospitality market in the global spotlight in line with the country’s ascent among the top 5 global economies.

Mandeep LambaDipti Mohan
By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan
India
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APAC: Economic Boom or Financial Gloom?

2024 has been very intense. Throughout my career as a hotelier, I've gone through 9/11, a few wars, a world financial crisis, pandemics, and a tsunami to name but a few significant milestones. And yet, 2024 has been the most intense year for me thus far in the quarter century of hospitality life. So, what is going on?

Tareq Bagaeen
By Tareq Bagaeen, Senior Consultant, HotStats
Opinion Article

Unique Factors Shaping the Buffalo Lodging Market

As a border town, Buffalo has historically been heavily reliant on Canadian visitors and U.S. travelers stopping over en route to/from Canada for lodging demand. Based on a recent hotel market study and many hotel appraisals in the greater Buffalo-Niagara area I have performed, it is clear that traffic volume at the land crossings has an impact on these border markets. Below is a brief timeline of the changing restrictions for border crossings from 2020 until 2023.

Christian Cross
By Christian Cross, Vice President, HVS Buffalo, HVS
Buffalo, New York, United States