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Why Is San Diego a Favorite Among Hotel Investors?

San Diego remains one of the West Coast’s most attractive hotel investment markets, driven by diversified demand from leisure, conventions, military, and life sciences. With roughly 45% of downtown keys owned by REITs and private equity, the market reflects strong institutional confidence, resilient performance, active transactions, and long-term growth supported by major infrastructure investments.

Hotel Discount Rates and Equity Yields: A Decade of Shifting Investor Expectations

Over the past decade, equity yields for hotel investments have declined steadily across all segments, reflecting growing investor confidence in the asset class. Discount rates, by contrast, have remained relatively stable, moving with broader economic conditions. With equity yields approaching a natural floor, stability is the most likely near-term outlook.

What Every Owner Needs to Know Before Deciding to Sell, Hold, or Renovate in 2026

U.S. hotels had a difficult year in 2025, with RevPAR down 0.3%—the first non-recessionary decline on record. Conditions are improving, and 2026 appears to be a stabilization year. This playbook examines the pricing floor, segment performance variations, and PIP and debt maturity pressures. It also includes a “seller-readiness checklist” for timing a sale.

HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, February 2026

This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

The Life of a Slipper: Spa & Wellness Form and Function

The simple choice between disposable or reusable spa slippers reveals the deeper relationship between form, function, sustainability, and brand identity in spa and wellness design. By examining this micro decision, this article highlights how small details illustrate the relationship among guest experience, operational flow, and the financial performance of a resort spa or wellness center.

HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2026

While Las Vegas experienced moderation in several key performance metrics in 2025 relative to 2024, the market demonstrated continued resilience, supported by a strong calendar of major events, sports-related visitation, and a diversified entertainment offering. In 2026, Las Vegas is expected to maintain solid operating fundamentals, with growth patterns continuing to normalize following the post-pandemic rebound.

HVS U.S. Market Pulse: February 2026

U.S. hotels began 2026 steadily, with flat occupancy and slightly higher ADR for January. As of February, HVS expects modest RevPAR growth in 2026 and stronger gains in 2027 and 2028. Cap rates are trending downward as more distressed assets sell, while transaction activity is slowly gaining momentum, supported by lower interest rates.

Beyond the Pipeline: Why Park City’s Growth Is a Function of Scale, Not Oversupply

Park City is experiencing an unprecedented wave of residential and hotel development, driven by expanding ski infrastructure and growing year-round demand. This article places current lodging growth in context by comparing Park City’s hotel supply to that of other mature ski resorts, illustrating why the market remains well positioned to absorb additional inventory over time.

Room Supply Constraints Limiting Convention Growth in Hartford

Hartford’s hotel market has demonstrated strong performance, with occupancy and ADR exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, a significant decline in hotel room supply has hindered the convention center’s ability to attract large-scale events, underscoring the need for additional lodging to support long-term competitiveness.

Taormina Market Pulse 2026 - From the Grand Tour Heritage to a Global Luxury Destination

This article reviews the key dynamics shaping Taormina’s hotel market in 2026, from tourism demand and hotel performance to evolving supply patterns, lifestyle positioning and investment activity.

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Why Is San Diego a Favorite Among Hotel Investors?
Why Is San Diego a Favorite Among Hotel Investors?

San Diego remains one of the West Coast’s most attractive hotel investment markets, driven by diversified demand from leisure, conventions, military, and life sciences. With roughly 45% of downtown keys owned by REITs and private equity, the market reflects strong institutional confidence, resilient performance, active transactions, and long-term growth supported by major infrastructure investments.

Hotel Discount Rates and Equity Yields: A Decade of Shifting Investor Expectations
Hotel Discount Rates and Equity Yields: A Decade of Shifting Investor Expectations

Over the past decade, equity yields for hotel investments have declined steadily across all segments, reflecting growing investor confidence in the asset class. Discount rates, by contrast, have remained relatively stable, moving with broader economic conditions. With equity yields approaching a natural floor, stability is the most likely near-term outlook.

What Every Owner Needs to Know Before Deciding to Sell, Hold, or Renovate in 2026
What Every Owner Needs to Know Before Deciding to Sell, Hold, or Renovate in 2026

U.S. hotels had a difficult year in 2025, with RevPAR down 0.3%—the first non-recessionary decline on record. Conditions are improving, and 2026 appears to be a stabilization year. This playbook examines the pricing floor, segment performance variations, and PIP and debt maturity pressures. It also includes a “seller-readiness checklist” for timing a sale.

The Life of a Slipper: Spa & Wellness Form and Function
The Life of a Slipper: Spa & Wellness Form and Function

The simple choice between disposable or reusable spa slippers reveals the deeper relationship between form, function, sustainability, and brand identity in spa and wellness design. By examining this micro decision, this article highlights how small details illustrate the relationship among guest experience, operational flow, and the financial performance of a resort spa or wellness center.

HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2026
HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2026

While Las Vegas experienced moderation in several key performance metrics in 2025 relative to 2024, the market demonstrated continued resilience, supported by a strong calendar of major events, sports-related visitation, and a diversified entertainment offering. In 2026, Las Vegas is expected to maintain solid operating fundamentals, with growth patterns continuing to normalize following the post-pandemic rebound.

Beyond the Pipeline: Why Park City’s Growth Is a Function of Scale, Not Oversupply
Beyond the Pipeline: Why Park City’s Growth Is a Function of Scale, Not Oversupply

Park City is experiencing an unprecedented wave of residential and hotel development, driven by expanding ski infrastructure and growing year-round demand. This article places current lodging growth in context by comparing Park City’s hotel supply to that of other mature ski resorts, illustrating why the market remains well positioned to absorb additional inventory over time.

Room Supply Constraints Limiting Convention Growth in Hartford
Room Supply Constraints Limiting Convention Growth in Hartford

Hartford’s hotel market has demonstrated strong performance, with occupancy and ADR exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, a significant decline in hotel room supply has hindered the convention center’s ability to attract large-scale events, underscoring the need for additional lodging to support long-term competitiveness.

Canada Hotel Valuation Index 2024 Update
Canada Hotel Valuation Index 2024 Update

Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.