The HVS Greater China Update – 4th Quarter 2014

By Daniel J Voellm, Steven Zhu and Ciao Liu

Markets in the region are experiencing some headwind amid an economic slowdown, changes in demand patterns and increases in supply. Hong Kong received 16.1 million visitors in the third quarter of 2014, reflecting an 11.2% yearon-year (YOY) growth. Despite the Occupy Central Campaign, growth was mainly driven by Mainland Chinese visitors. Looking forward, it is difficult to estimate the effect of the Occupy Central Campaign.

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Ciao Liu is an analyst with the HVS Hong Kong (Shenzhen) office, specialising in Consulting & Valuation. Prior to joining HVS, Ciao gained experience in Sales and Front-of-House roles with the Ritz-Carlton, Conrad, InterContinental and Ramada brands, primarily during hotel opening periods.

Before joining HVS, Steven Zhu worked with international real estate consulting firms and provided consultancy for more than 40 projects with 5-year experiences. Since joining HVS Shanghai in 2012, he provides consultancy on hotel and mix-use development projects.

Dan Voellm, MRICS is the CEO & Founder of AP Hospitality Advisors, responsible for all aspects of the firm. Based in Hong Kong he covers the entire APAC region. With more than 15 years of consulting experience, Dan Voellm has provided advice in 24 territories across Asia Pacific.

HVS is the world's leading consulting and services organization focused on the hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries. Established in 1980, the company performs more than 2,000 assignments per year for virtually every major industry participant. HVS principals are regarded as the leading professionals in their respective regions of the globe.