In our lives we are continuously evolving as people. When thought of most of the time, this evolution seems like a continuous stream of challenges to
The budget is a BIG deal. Heck, it consumes so much time and energy in the hotel. Getting it right is a critical element to any branded, managed hote
Experts expect to see a flood of interest in the EB-5 program, both from foreign investors anxious to immigrate to the US, and from real estate devel
We’re all always asking to some degree where the hotel industry is going. At the ownership level, it’s a matter of timing in terms of whether or not
When most people hear the term “inventory management,” they are likely to think of warehouses that ship products to consumers or manufacturing facili
Since the renewal of the EB-5 program this year, there has been a lot of talk about what this means for developers interested in taking on new projec
You might be reading this and saying to yourself, “Well, for sure every hotel needs a daily pick-up report.” But I bet you would be surprised how man
Hunter Hotel Advisors sponsored their annual hotel investment conference March 22-24, 2022, at the Atlanta Marriott Marques, attended by 1,726 hotel
With statistics showing that only 29.1% of invoices are paid on time in the post-pandemic United States, the already-fraught world of invoices just g
As travel started to resume, scammers and hackers are also back to take their share of the business. Travel and hospitality is an industry with high-
To analyze recent changes in hotel insurance costs, and the factors that influence those changes, we examined the operating statements of 3,156 U.S.
Having a monthly financial statement for your hotel is the key to creating an effective management process inside your business. But, like many thing
The Annual Asia Pacific Hotel Operator Guide (HOG) is the most established publication in the industry in Asia Pacific to guide investors and owners
The hotel development and financing world is buzzing with the news that the EB-5 program has been renewed, creating new opportunities for upcoming pr
Many hotels have opted to include Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as an amenity for guests as the cars become more and more common. And while hote
During the pandemic we had to make changes driven by the need for more robust health and safety, to ensure that everything was hygienic and because e
According to a recent GlobalData report, the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the travel and tourism sector was worth US$155 billion
In your hotel internal controls are a mission critical element you must have up and working well to adequately safeguard your assets. If you forgo th
If you are planning to make a large gift as part of your estate plan, you should consider taking advantage of the current tax exemption in effect unt
Addressing privacy compliance and cybersecurity is becoming more and more challenging for companies. At least 26 states are considering various kinds
GO PAR is the new and exciting measurement everyone is talking about in the hotel business. But let’s be honest. It is a bit of a stretch to comprehe
Driven by more flexible legislation, hotel management leasing in France is attracting a growing number of investors thanks to its excellent risk-bene
The hotel business is a form of retail business. Every day we must balance our revenues with our settlements, just like you would if you owned a stor
After spending a few days with 1,800 or so hotel industry participants at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit at and around the J.W. Marriott L.A.
If you complete a regular monthly close in your hotel, and I certainly hope you do. And if closing your books takes longer than three-five working da
Its January 2022, cold in most of the U.S., and we are all dreaming of our next vacation.
When buying or selling a hotel, there are many steps to conducting a hotel appraisal. Previously, we highlighted the needed market research including
