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December 16, 2016

Market Snapshot: Growing Glasgow

The success of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which welcomed around 5,000 athletes, has bolstered Glasgow's reputation as a destination with a full range of sporting facilities and a city capable of hosting international events, such as the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships, which attracted over 70,000 people. In 2018, Glasgow will be the stage for the inaugural European Championships expected to have a television audience of more than one billion.

By Lionel Schauder, analyst at HVS London, HVS

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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December 6, 2016

Tourist Spending In Mexico Is Critically Low | tourism-review.com

Average tourist spending by foreign visitors to Mexico is only half of what it is in Dominican Republic, and at least 300% below that of the United States, India and Australia, according to a study by Anahuac University and the National Tourism Business Council (CNET).

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Mexico

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December 6, 2016

Italian Tourism Industry Steadily On The Rise | tourism-review.com

Tourism industry in Italy has become the most important growth provider for the country’s economy this year. The trend is expected to continue in 2017/18 as well. The gross domestic product is expected to increase by 0.9% in 2016 and tourism by 1.5%. The turnover in tourism accounts for 171 billion euros, which is 11.8% of the GDP. The sector employs 3.1 million people, 12.8% of the Italian workforce.

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Italy

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December 5, 2016

HVS Key Takeaways: CHICOS 2016 | By Kristin Rinaudo and Parris Jordan

HVS recently held its 6th annual Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operating Summit (CHICOS) at the Ritz-Carlton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hotel developers, investors, operators, lenders, brand representatives, and government leaders came armed with questions and information on the prospects for the region's hotel industry. Here are some key takeaways.

By Kristin Rinaudo, Vice President of HVS Atlanta, HVS

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December 2, 2016

AETHOS Consulting Group Shares 2017 Predictions, US

With just weeks left in the 2016 calendar year, AETHOS Consulting Group in New York, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne have gathered their thoughts and will boldly share their predictions, concerns and issues for the coming year. And while AETHOS executives focus on issues relative to their respective parts of the globe, issues naturally transcend and impact our industry worldwide.

By Keith Kefgen and David Mansbach

United States

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December 2, 2016

AETHOS Consulting Group Shares 2017 Predictions, EMEA

With just weeks left in the 2016 calendar year, AETHOS Consulting Group in London, New York, Los Angeles and Melbourne have gathered their thoughts and will boldly share their predictions, concerns and issues for the coming year. And while AETHOS executives focus on issues relative to their respective parts of the globe, issues naturally transcend and impact our industry worldwide.

By Chris Mumford and Thomas Mielke

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December 2, 2016

AETHOS Consulting Group Shares 2017 Predictions, Asia-Pacific

With just weeks left in the 2016 calendar year, AETHOS Consulting Group in New York, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne have gathered their thoughts and will boldly share their predictions, concerns and issues for the coming year. And while AETHOS executives focus on issues relative to their respective parts of the globe, various issues naturally transcend and impact our industry worldwide.

By Georgianne Fsadni, Director, AETHOS Consulting Group

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November 28, 2016

Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2016

Las Vegas lives on reputation. A city of enticement, its draws include world-renowned institutions and venues for gambling, dining, entertainment, conventions and meetings, and high-end shopping. Gaming, both in terms of visitors who come to gamble and gaming wins per visitor, is evidently in decline in the market. Hence, there is a continuing need for casino owners and hoteliers in Las Vegas to track and focus on other ways in which visitors create revenue. The generation of more non-gaming revenue should make the market better equipped to withstand future economic downturns.

By Shannon Okada and Bomie Kim

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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November 22, 2016

Tourism In Venice Driving The Locals Out Of The City | tourism-review.com

Tourism in Venice has been a growing problem; the city is overrun by tourists. Many of the local inhabitants have left the center, and are still leaving in droves. Within one generation the population has shrunk by almost a third. Rising costs are driving more and more people out of the city. This month the number of inhabitants has fallen to under 55,000. In 1951 the population was 175,000. 26 years ago it was still 78,000. Another problem is that almost half of the population is over 60 years old. On the other there are only about 9000 people under 18 years old.

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Venice, Italy

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November 22, 2016

The Resilience Of Business Tourism In France | tourism-review.com

Tourism in France suffered greatly last year; especially Paris and its suburbs. The hotel industry in Ile-de- France reported that the number of overnight stays in the second quarter of 2016 fell by 10.6% compared to the previous year. The decline in the number of foreign customers was particularly noticeable: 13.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2016. Japanese tourists were the biggest group that left Paris, their number dropped by 46.2% compared to the previous year. Fortunately, business tourism, the professional counterpart to leisure tourism, is performing better, and despite a lackluster year, the Ile-de-France maintains its dominant position in Europe.

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France

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November 15, 2016

Brexit: A Boon For Domestic Tourism In Great Britain? | tourism-review.com

The vote of British electors in favor of the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union (EU) in June 2016, commonly known as “Brexit,” will have consequences for the country's tourism industry, as well as for Europe. It seems domestic tourism will benefit quite substantially. It was one of the most discussed topics at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2016. It is the subject of an entire chapter in the 7th edition of the “Industry Report” presented by the fair and is at the heart of several conferences.

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United Kingdom

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November 14, 2016

HVS Market Pulse: Branson, MO

Named after the owner of the area's first general store and later developed as a center for lumber shipments, Branson, Missouri, had an inauspicious start as a tourism destination. Over the course of the past century, however, Branson has built a reputation as a "family friendly" counterpart to Las Vegas, featuring a high density of live music and theater performance venues along a stretch of State Highway 76 nicknamed "The Strip."

By Justin Westad, Vice President at HVS Minneapolis, HVS

Branson, Missouri, United States

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November 10, 2016

Hotel Bulletin Q3 2016

The Q3 2016 Hotel Bulletin analyses the first full quarter of data following the EU referendum in June. Very early trends suggest that a divide could be emerging between leisure and corporate focused markets. Cities with larger tourist industries recorded strong RevPAR growth as international visitors flocked to benefit from a weaker Pound, whereas cities outside this group continued recent trends of plateauing or declining RevPAR. This quarter's Focus examines he independently branded hotel market, where a number of groups have created unique customer propositions and enjoyed significant success.

By Russell Kett, Chairman at HVS - London Office, HVS

United Kingdom

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November 1, 2016

In Focus: Udaipur – An Oasis of Potential

Located in the Girwa valley, amidst the desert of Rajasthan, stands the city of Udaipur. The once capital of the mighty Mewar Kingdom, Udaipur is now one of the most sought after leisure destinations India has to offer. Aptly known as the "City of Lakes", the scenic Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lake are centres of most of the leisure activity in the city. The atmosphere of royalty can not only be sensed in the palaces and gardens of Udaipur, but by way of the luxury hospitality experience as well. This article focuses on the history and progress of the Udaipur hotel market in addition to a brief outlook of its future potential.

By Shunit Roy, Analyst at HVS New Delhi, HVS

Udaipur, India

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October 18, 2016

The Business of Leisure in India

Twenty years is a long time to understand a hotel market, which is about the same time when the first HVS Asian office was set up in New Delhi. Yes, what is happening in the leisure space for hotel accommodation in India today is indeed a revelation that needs to be recognized.

By Manav Thadani, Chairman - HVS Asia Pacific, HVS

India

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October 18, 2016

In Focus: Greece

In December 2008, we put together an article titled "The Changing Face of the Greek Hospitality Market" outlining the situation in the Greek hotel market at that time. Nearly eight years later, and after a volatile period inside and outside the country, we think it is appropriate to update our findings since we all live in "a completely different world" which has been profoundly transformed in terms of the sense of general prosperity prevailing in the Western economies since the mid-2000s. Thus, we wonder: "Has the Greek Hospitality Market Even Changed?"

By Nana Boussia, Themis Trakas, and Pavlos Papadimitriou

Greece

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October 11, 2016

HVS Market Pulse: Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge, aka the "Red Stick," was so named by 17th century French explorers who came upon a native boundary marker at the top of a bluff, in the form of pole painted red. Now the capital city of the state of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is also the seat of East Baton Rouge Parish and the political hub of Louisiana.

By Bunmi Oyinloye, Senior Vice President, Leader - Houston Office, Houston, HVS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

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October 4, 2016

In Focus: Patras, Greece

Patras is the regional capital of Western Greece and the country's third largest city. It is located 215 kilometers west of Athens, within Achaia Prefecture, while the port of the city serves as the main gateway to Greece from Western Europe. Τhe urban complex of the city is the third most populous in Greece after the ones of Athens and Thessaloniki and it constitutes one of the largest financial, commercial, and cultural center of the Peloponnese Peninsula and Western Greece. The city hosts the University of Patras which is one of the country's most prominent public universities and the University Regional General Hospital which is affiliated with the University of Patras and has earned a reputation as a well-respected medical center.

By Nana Boussia and Pavlos Papadimitriou

Patras, Greece

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October 4, 2016

2016 Manhattan Lodging Overview 2Q

The 2016 HVS Manhattan Lodging Overview examines the effects of up and down economic cycles on Manhattan hotels, reviewing trends in hotel performance, supply, and demand over the past 25 years. The report also provides the most current information available on today's market, as well as forecasts for supply growth and hotel performance.

By Roland deMilleret and Chris Fernandes

New York, New York, United States

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October 3, 2016

2016 African Hotel Valuation Index | By Tim Smith, Tshepo Makhudu, Laura Dutrieux

Welcome to the third edition of the African Hotel Valuation Index (HVI). We are thrilled that the number of markets included in the study continues to grow. In the first edition we had 14 cities, that grew to 18 last year and this year it has increased again to 21 cities in 16 different countries. A 50% increase in markets in such a short space of time is indicative of the ever increasing interest in the African hotel market. Moreover, and equally importantly it also illustrates an improved transparency and increase in data across the continent.

By Tim Smith and Tshepo Makhudu