In a critique of the Brookings Institution Research Brief on Convention Centers as Economic Development Strategy, the authors challenge the validity of the its findings and present an alternative view of the status of the convention center industry.
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
Is the Sky Falling on the Convention Center Industry
In a critique of the Brookings Institution Research Brief on Convention Centers as Economic Development Strategy, the authors challenge the validity of the its findings and present an alternative view of the status of the convention center industry.
Investment Values of Lodging Property - Part 1 - December 1995
When taxes and lender criteria are considered, the estimated value of a hotel property can change. The effect of taxes, for instance, may well be to increase a potential buyer's bid for a given property.
Investment Values of Lodging Property - Part 2 - February 1996
In an earlier article (December 1995) the authors introduced two models that demonstrated the effects of taxes and tender criteria on a property's estimated value. Here's the proof of value for those two models.
Keys and Hotel Security
At the birth of the republic, hotels had neither room keys or security. Today, while keys are being phased out, security is stronger than ever.
Canadian Lodging Outlook February 2005
Low Interest Rates and High Demand for Hotel Assets Fuels Value Gains
How To Get The Best Sales Price
Steve Rushmore's March 2000 Hotels monthly.
How To Manage The Lower Returns Of Luxury, 5 Star Hotels
Steve Rushmore's February 2001 Hotels monthly.
"e-" Is For Employment
Steve Rushmore June 2000 Hotels monthly.
Canadian Lodging Outlook January 2005
A Crash Course In Cap Rates
System for Selecting A Management Company
Selecting a management company to run your hotel requires thorough due diligence. While a strong brand is important, there are many other issues that need to be considered during the selection process.
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
When taxes and lender criteria are considered, the estimated value of a hotel property can change. The effect of taxes, for instance, may well be to increase a potential buyer's bid for a given property.
In an earlier article (December 1995) the authors introduced two models that demonstrated the effects of taxes and tender criteria on a property's estimated value. Here's the proof of value for those two models.
At the birth of the republic, hotels had neither room keys or security. Today, while keys are being phased out, security is stronger than ever.
Low Interest Rates and High Demand for Hotel Assets Fuels Value Gains
Steve Rushmore's February 2001 Hotels monthly.
Selecting a management company to run your hotel requires thorough due diligence. While a strong brand is important, there are many other issues that need to be considered during the selection process.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.