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The COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on hotels. While room revenue has almost recovered nationally to 2019 levels, food and beverage revenue continues to lag 2019—but maybe that is OK.
Some hotel owners who survived the pandemic are seeing that the travel rebound may not persuade lenders to offer new credit as their debts mature. Leisure travel has improved since last year, but hotels with big meeting spaces relying on business trips and conferences are recovering more slowly due to remote meetings. While business-focused hotels..
China is set to relax international travel restrictions following three years of strict quarantine policies. In 2019, China stood as the fifth-largest contributor of international travelers to the United States, with nearly 3 million visitors, as outlined in the International Trade Association’s “China—Country Commercial Guide.” With Chinese travelers gearing up for a comeback, hotels should..
Over the last two years, resort RevPAR grew over 30% and many bottom lines doubled. Yet, consumers had no rate sensitivity. They craved getting away; they booked suites and splurged on prix-fixe meals and expensive wine. An unintentional reduced workforce and the elimination or reduction of services contributed to the strong bottom line expansion, though..
As hotel demand returns to pre-COVID levels (or exceeds it in the case of destination resorts), hotels are facing new challenges particularly as it relates to the guest experience. Staffing shortages, supply chain challenges and reduced or modified levels of service show their scars throughout the industry. What has changed? Customers are voicing discontent. If..
July 8, 2022 / USA Today After a long pandemic, many hotels are run-down and in desperate need of renovation. If you aren’t careful, you could stay in one this summer. When it comes to hotel development spending, the U.S. lodging market reached an all-time low in 2020, according to consulting firm HVS. Many hotels..
According to a May 2022 article published by Trepp, close to 9% of all CMBS loans in the hospitality asset class were in special servicing. Although the year-over-year default rate has improved, there may be signs of trouble ahead..
At its post-COVID peak in 2021, corporate travel indexed at 80 percent of 2019 levels while leisure travel exceeded 2019 levels. All signs are positive for the return of travel. Airports, hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues are busy but corporate travel is still lagging. So why is corporate travel not catching up? Read the..
Branded All-Inclusive; Hotel Asset Management Once considered primarily a hospitality segment catering to budget-conscious travelers, today’s major all-inclusive companies offer a sophisticated guest experience and a wide array of amenities and services at various price points. These customized and high-end products and services help create lasting memories among a more demanding clientele. Read Full..
How the hotel sector outperformed expectations Not only was there no pandemic-induced bloodbath for hotels, but the lodging industry actually exceeded expectations. Michelle Russo, founder and CEO of Hotel Asset Value Enhancement (hotelAVE), joins the program to discuss how hotels finessed the situation, and why she sees opportunities for innovations and heightened profitability going forward...
