A defined exit strategy is vital for hotel investment
By Danielle Schalk
A key aspect of investing in hotel properties is planning for when you no longer wish to hold that asset.
However, Monique Rosszell, senior managing partner,...
Investors consider operational aspects of a hotel
By Morag McKenzie
As the number of travellers show no sign of slowing, it could be said there has never been a better time to invest in hotels.
Hotels are...
Apartment-style hotel concepts are gaining traction
By Amy Bostock
Apartment-style hotels offer investors a unique blend of stability and flexibility, while appealing to a diverse range of guests. Also known as “ApartHotels” or serviced...
Demand for meetings and events at hotels shows a significant uptick
By Roseline Victoria Vijayakumar
With the grips of the pandemic fading into the past, in-person conferences and events are staging a comeback. Business travel is on the rebound...
Hotelier: Guillaume Benezech, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Toronto
When you’re the GM of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto, you’d expect style to be part of your imprint. That’s clearly the case for Guillaume Benezech, who...
Hoteliers and developers scout the right space for the right place
By Robin Roberts
You know what they say in the real-estate business about location, location, location? Don’t say it. At least not to a developer, and especially not...
A solid capital structure serves as the bedrock of a hotel’s success
By Nicole Di Tomasso
At its core, a hotel’s capital structure refers to the mix of debt and equity used to finance its operations, investments and expansions. Achieving...
The best-positioned investors will be those who are ready to act on opportunity
By Fraser MacDonald, Senior Director | Canada, Colliers International Hotels
Sustained investor interest and strong operating conditions kept the hotel real-estate market active in 2023, with transaction volume...
From the Editor: The Investment Quotient
For the past few years, the hotel industry has enjoyed strong market fundamentals driven by solid ADR and occupancy rates, creating a positive investment environment. And while...
From the Editor: Dire Straits
Across North America, hoteliers find themselves continuing to grapple with staffing challenges. A recent report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, AHLA, indicates more than two...
