HVS, the world's leading hospitality consulting and services organization, and

HotelInvest, reference advisors for hotel investment in Brazil, today announced the inking of a partnership to jointly operate in Brazil and South America. According to the agreement, HVS will offer its Consulting and Valuation services through a São Paulo office, allowing the client base of both parties to access best practices and updated information on local and global market trends, knowledge and experience.

Stephen Rushmore Jr., President and CEO of HVS

emphasized on the tremendous potential the South American market holds for the firm saying, " The opening of our São Paulo office is a reflection of our desire to continue to be a part of the growth story building up in South America. Its hospitality sector has been receiving a lot of positive investor interest in recent times, and we look forward to strengthening our presence and reach in the continent by providing industry-leading advice and services to our potential clients in this part of the world.""

HotelInvest's extensive experience and knowledge of the Brazilian

market, acquired from more than 15 years of operations, will allow the identification of opportunities for development, in line with strategic plans of international groups interested in investing in Brazil and other countries of the region.

"With the support of HVS's global expertise in the

area of hospitality intelligence and consulting, HotelInvest will further strengthen its strategy to expand business throughout the region" informs HotelInvest's Associate Director Diogo Canteras, who shall also lead the team at HVS's São Paulo office. 

About HotelInvest
Founded in 1999 by Diogo Canteras, HotelInvest is a

reference in hotel investment support in Brazil. The company operates in three business sectors: Hotel Investment Consultancy, Hotel Asset Management and Hotel Investment Fund. The consultancy division of the company provides varied services ranging from economic feasibility studies, to advisory on new business development projects. Additionally, HotelInvest is amongst the first to operate in the Hotel Asset Management field in Brazil, focused on overseeing and maximizing the profitability of hotel investments. The company, together with Ourinvest Bank, also created the Hotel Maxinvest Real Estate Investment Fund, one of the most profitable investment funds in the country. www.hotelinvest.com.br

About HVS

HVS is the world's leading consulting and valuation services organization focused on the hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries. Established in 1980, the company performs more than 4,500 assignments per year for virtually every major industry participant. HVS principals are regarded as the leading professionals in their respective regions of the globe. Through a worldwide network of over 50 offices staffed by 300 experienced industry professionals, HVS provides an unparalleled range of complementary services for the hospitality industry. For further information regarding our expertise and specifics about our services, please visit www.hvs.com.

Dorothy Jennings
HVS Global Hospitality Services
+1 (516) 248-8828 ext. 225
HVS