Access Point Financial announced the successful refinancing of $1.1 billion of floating rate mortgage loans backed by 67 properties, such as the Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (pictured), with ATLAS SP Partners.    Access Point Financial has completed a $1.1 billion refinancing of floating rate mortgage loans for 67 properties with ATLAS SP Partners. Access Point […]

Embassy Suites Columbia Greystone Hotel – Image Credit JLL    The Embassy Suites Columbia Greystone Hotel, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is currently listed for sale. This 218-room property is presented by JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, offering a fee simple interest. Situated at the intersection of I-126 and Greystone Boulevard, the hotel is strategically positioned […]

Rendering of the Caesars Republic Sonoma County Resort – Image Credit Caesars Entertainment    Dry Creek Rancheria and Caesars Entertainment have commenced construction to transform River Rock Casino into Caesars Republic Sonoma County, with completion expected by summer 2027. Dry Creek Rancheria and Caesars Entertainment have initiated the construction of Caesars Republic Sonoma County, a new […]

Horwath HTL Report – The Shifting Fundamentals of the UK Hotel Market – Image Credit Horwath HTL    We take a deep dive into the shifting fundamentals of the UK hotel market in eight key charts. Learn what they mean for owners, operators, and investors alike. Recently we presented at the IHG Hotels & Resorts UK&I […]

Leveraging PPC for Hotel Advertising in 2025: How to Maximize ROI Without Wasting Budget – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing    The Evolving Landscape of Hotel PPC Advertising Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising for hotels remains one of the most powerful tools in your marketing strategy, but if not properly optimized, it’s an easy way to overspend. As digital […]

CSMD – Conference Services Managers’ Disease and Its Devastating Effects on Your Hotel’s Bottom Line – By David Lund – Image Credit Unsplash    I first diagnosed CSMD at Hotel Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada where I held the position of hotel manager in the early 2000’s. I call it “conference services managers’ disease” because this […]

Are Spanish Tourism Protests Having an Impact on Hotel Demand over the Summer Season? – By Jonathan Gough – Image Credit Unsplash+    Data from Lighthouse suggests that travelers may be taking notice of travel protests, as hotspots around Spain display lower year-on-year demand. Tourism is big business, bringing millions of inbound visitors not just into […]

STR Weekly Insights: RevPAR Trends – Las Vegas Shines While Global Markets Face Challenges – Image Credit CoStar    The U.S. hotel industry experienced a mostly flat week in RevPAR, with notable performance variations across different markets, while global RevPAR growth slowed due to occupancy and ADR declines. U.S. Hotel Industry Overview The U.S. hotel industry […]

European Hotels Report Mixed Performance for June 2025 – Image Credit CoStar    Weather Influence: Unseasonable heat drove travelers from the U.K. and Hungary to cooler Nordic destinations, affecting hotel occupancy. Event Impact: The absence of major events like those in 2024 led to a decline in RevPAR across Europe, though upcoming concerts are […]

Rendering of the Avani Singapore Hotel – Image Credit Minor Hotels    Minor Hotels has commenced construction on a 200-room Avani hotel in Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar district, scheduled to open in 2027. Minor Hotels has initiated the construction of its first Avani-branded hotel in Singapore. The 200-room hotel is being developed in partnership with Kajima Development […]