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Sonder Holdings Inc. Expands Footprint in Dubai with Addition of 401-Unit Business Bay Property
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Sonder Holdings Inc. (“Sonder”, Nasdaq: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, is set to open a 401-unit property at Business Bay in Dubai later this year. It will become the largest property in Sonder’s global portfolio. Developed by SAAS Properties and operated by Sonder, the 35-story building is meticulously finished throughout.
GIC and APG acquire a substantial stake in The Student Hotel from Aermont Capital, valuing the company at €2.1 billion
The Student Hotel (TSH), APG, Aermont Capital, Charlie MacGregor and GIC have reached an agreement as part of which GIC and APG will acquire a substantial stake in TSH and commit to invest to fuel further expansion for the hybrid hospitality leader, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The transaction values The Student Hotel, including assets currently under development, at €2.1 billion. The deal sees APG and founder Charlie MacGregor increase their current stake in TSH.
Leading Proptech Company Guesty Appoints David Aber as CFO
Aber joins Guesty’s Executive C-Suite as the company continues expanding into new verticals and markets in its next phase of growth June 21, 2022 - Tel Aviv, Israel: Today, Guesty officially announced the appointment of David Aber as Chief Financial Officer, pushing forth the Travel and Hospitality tech company’s continued global expansion as it enters its next phase of growth into new markets, verticals and business offerings as the PropTech industry continues to evolve and converge.
Serviced apartments lodged with travellers, says Cheval
Serviced apartments have found a permanent home with travellers, according to the results of Cheval Collection’s latest travel survey, with guests also looking for a great reputation and flexible booking. The study, analysing the responses of more than 2,200 travellers, found that 68% of respondents were likely or very likely to book a serviced apartment, when staying in either London or Edinburgh.
Wellness drives record TRevPAR results after the pandemic
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1mn generated 126% more in TRevPAR in 2021 than those with wellness revenues of less than US$1mn, according to the latest Wellness Real Estate Report by RLA Global. Average TRevPAR at properties with significant wellness offerings was still 35% below pre-Covid levels in 2019, but this gap was much higher at 44% and 55%, respectively, at hotels with minor and no wellness offerings. Roger A.
2021 Bordeaux wines: At what price should they be released?
The vintage of 2021 Bordeaux wines is a particular one. Contrary to the great years of 2018, 2019 and 2020 which are already considered as forming a historical trilogy (vinous.com, 2022), the year 2021 has suffered the torments of complicated weather. Thankfully, the overall quality, while heterogeneous, seems to be quite satisfactory and even very good for some châteaux. But as for the quantity, it is decidedly low. The context of how to market the 2021 vintage is also particular.
S Hotels & Resorts’ Portfolio Enhancement Strategy Delivers Benefits in the UK
S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited (SET: SHR), the flagship hospitality arm of Thailand’s Singha Estate PCL (SET: S), is moving forward confidently with its portfolio enhancement strategy in the United Kingdom, which is based on three core pillars of portfolio enhancement through asset rotation and renovations, tactical mergers and acquisitions, and developing an asset-light business model to help accelerate its recovery from the global pandemic.
European Hospitality Sector - Operators’ Perspective
Nearly two and half years after the Covid-19 outbreak erupted, operators are optimistic about the recovery of the hospitality sector and keen to expand across Europe. Nevertheless, they are also facing challenges with their existing pipeline while adjusting to the new normal via evolving their operating structures and contractual terms. Cushman & Wakefield presents the findings of surveys conducted among over 180 senior executives of leading hotel operators active in Europe.
Hong Kong’s co-living sector gains appeal
In the coming years, Hong Kong’s co-living sector may see increasing new entrants while existing players continue to expand to secure their share. JLL 4 min read 3 June 2022 Notwithstanding the dampened buyer sentiment in the residential market, Hong Kong’s real estate investment market witnessed a surge in en-bloc hotel transactions. While 2021 was considered an active year for hotel investment, 2022 is set to become substantially more dynamic.
Worldwide hotel supply, is big still as beautiful?
Let’s not forget at this critical period that our industry accounts for 10% of the world’s GDP and almost 300 million jobs. Overall, worldwide supply accounts for about 45 million rooms and branded supply accounts for about one third of that volume. During the last 6 years, the top 5 has not changed much. Except for the sharp jump made by OYO, the worldwide leading operating company ranking is very stable.
Starhotels set to open over 150 Apartments in Florence with Hines and Blue Noble
Florence - Hines, the global real estate firm, and Blue Noble, an international real estate investment manager, joint investors in the “Future Living” fund managed by Savills Investment Management SGR SpA, confirm that a lease agreement with Starhotels for the management of part of the asset of Corso Italia in the heart of Florence has been finalised.
Multifamily investors venture into fringe locations
Central Tokyo may still be the preferred investment destination for Japan’s multifamily investors, but interest in fringe locations within an hour’s commute of the city is gathering pace. In particular, cities in the Greater Tokyo Area such as Yokohama, a city of 3.8 million people just 30 minutes of central Tokyo, are drawing investors’ attention.
Singapore mid-market hotel demand to accelerate in 2022
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s mid-market hotel sector will continue to post healthy post-pandemic growth performance, fueled by increased tourist demand and reflected by heightened investment.
Adagio Accelerates Its International Development
London - After an eventful two years, the ambitions at Adagio remain unchanged. Europe's market leader in the aparthotel sector continues to collaborate with other companies and is constantly on the lookout for new innovations. Adagio currently comprises of three brands, with 122 aparthotels and almost 14,000 apartments in 13 different countries. The company plans to double its portfolio with over 220 aparthotels worldwide by 2025.
2021 European Hotel Transactions
2021 was a year of strong recovery for European hotel transactions. A total of €16.4 billion [1] worth of hotels changed hands, representing 322 individual transactions, 498 hotels and 79,000 rooms. Hotel prices per room were generally more expensive than in both 2020 and 2019, led by significant price increases in single-asset transactions, particularly in the Nordics.
European Hotel transactions up on 2020 levels with single asset deals reaching record average room rates
Last year was one of strong recovery for European hotel transactions with €16.4 billion-worth of deals, twice that of 2020, according to our latest European Hotel Transactions report. The report reveals that 322 European hotel transactions took place during 2021 involving 498 properties and 79,000 rooms. While total volume in 2021 doubled that of 2020, it fell nearly 40% short of 2019 levels on account of significantly fewer portfolio transactions.
Access Point Financial Follows Record Year with Record-breaking Q1 2022, Closing Over $1 Billion in Hotel Financing in the last 12 months
Access Point Financial, LLC(APF), a leading direct lender focused exclusively on the hospitality industry, announced today that it has broken all previous company records for loan volume, during a period of time when the hotel industry is still in economic recovery. During the previous 12 months, APF closed over $1 Billion in hotel financing, primarily through its bridge program that provides funding for acquisitions, refinances and conversion opportunities.
Sonder Holdings Inc. to Add Hotels in London and Grow UK & Ireland Portfolio to Approximately 900 Total Units
Sonder Holdings Inc. (“Sonder”, Nasdaq: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, is adding four new hotels in central locations to its portfolio in London. In April 2022, Sonder opened The Henry, a 102-key hotel close to Hyde Park in Bayswater, and The Voyage, a 53-key hotel on Norfolk Square close to Paddington Station. A further property on Norfolk Square will follow shortly: The Rove, with 74 keys.
Meyer Jabara Hotels to Host Extended Stay Development Seminar
Next week Meyer Jabara Hotels will host its first Extended Stay Development Seminar to educate people wanting to build, own or supply hotels in this thriving market segment. The event will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20th, at The Fountains at Gateway, Plaza Room, 1500 Medical Center Parkway, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. “If you want to get a deal done in the extended-stay market, this seminar is for you,” said Richard Sprecher, Meyer Jabara Hotels VP of Development.
Ascott targets 150 lyf coliving properties by 2030 as demand for its coliving brand gains momentum
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has set a target to sign 150 properties with over 30,000 units under its lyf coliving brand by 2030. The announcement was made at the official opening of lyf one-north Singapore today. The opening ceremony was officiated by the Guest-of-Honour Mr Alvin Tan, Singapore’s Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Amenitiz gets $30M for SaaS it bills as ‘Shopify for hotels’
Barcelona-based Amenitiz, which sells software-as-a-service for streamlining the administration of independent hotels and B&Bs which it shorthands as ‘Shopify for hotels’, has closed a $30 million Series A a few months after it announced a $7.5M seed. The latest round is led by VC firm Eight Roads, with Chalfen Ventures and existing investors Point-Nine, Backed and Otium Capital also participating.
U.S. Hotels State of the Union March 2022 Edition
Source: CBRE Hotels The CBRE Hotels Research State of the Union showcases a pictorial review of current hotel trends, leading and coincident indicators of hotel demand, and an update on cost pressures and margin flow-through. The report showcases current demand trends, as well as fundamentals by segment, location type and chain scale.
The Energy Price Threats to Hotel Demand
During periods of elevated energy prices concerns about leisure and business travel stagnation become real. Travel requiring overnight accommodations is highly and predominantly discretionary. Leisure travel expenditures give way to necessities when energy prices spike.
The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe 2022 – Navigating the Headwinds | By Arlett S Hoff and Maria Coll
Welcome to the 9th edition of the annual HVS Serviced Apartment report! We are excited to continue sharing our insights and experience from this growing sector. What started off as an InFocus piece in 2008 became an annual publication in 2013. We thank all the operators, lenders and investors in the sector that continue contributing so we can provide first-hand, first-class research. Please do be in contact with us for next year’s edition if you are an active player in the sector.
The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe 2022 - Navigating the Headwinds
Welcome to the 9th edition of the annual HVS Serviced Apartment report! We are excited to continue sharing our insights and experience from this growing sector. What started off as an InFocus piece in 2008 became an annual publication in 2013. We thank all the operators, lenders and investors in the sector that continue contributing so we can provide first-hand, first-class research. Please do be in contact with us for next year’s edition if you are an active player in the sector.
The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe – Changing Gears? : 4Hoteliers
2020 will undeniably be a year to remember. Unfortunately, not for great reasons. The hospitality industry is going through arguably the worst crisis it has experienced in a generation. Every day we are inundated with news about COVID-19: case numbers, vaccine trials, lockdown restrictions and its impact on travel, tourism and the wider economy. So far, the picture has been quite discouraging, despite some green shoots during the summer months. Self-contained product.
The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe - Changing Gears?
2020 will undeniably be a year to remember. Unfortunately, not for great reasons. The hospitality industry is going through arguably the worst crisis it has experienced in a generation. Every day we are inundated with news about COVID-19: case numbers, vaccine trials, lockdown restrictions and its impact on travel, tourism and the wider economy. So far, the picture has been quite discouraging, despite some green shoots during the summer months.
Is the German Hotel Market Poised to Be One of the Fastest in Europe to Recover from COVID-19? | By Arlett Hoff – Hospitality Net
A Short Outline of the Pandemic Response in Germany The 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Germany on 27 January 2020, when the first COVID-19 case brought in by a Chinese visitor at Webasto was confirmed and contained near Munich, Bavaria. The majority of cases in January and early February originated from the headquarters of a car parts manufacturer there. On 25 and 26 February, multiple cases related to the Italian outbreak were detected in Baden-Württemberg.
Budapest - On The Up
By Magali Castells, Arlett S Hoff Budapest is the capital of Hungary and the ninth-largest city in the EU, with close to 1.7 million inhabitants in 2018. Budapest traditionally had a strong industrial focus, but has since shifted to the service industries including banking, finance and real estate. The city is also a cultural and historic centre, with several renowned monuments including UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Buda Castle district and the banks of the Danube.
Budapest – On The Up | By Magali Castells and Arlett S Hoff – Hospitality Net
Budapest is the capital of Hungary and the ninth-largest city in the EU, with close to 1.7 million inhabitants in 2018. Budapest traditionally had a strong industrial focus, but has since shifted to the service industries including banking, finance and real estate. The city is also a cultural and historic centre, with several renowned monuments including UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Buda Castle district and the banks of the Danube.
Wellness and Hospitality Resilience in Economic Uncertainty
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The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe: Alive and Kicking | By Magalí Castell and Arlett Hoff – Hospitality Net
The last year marked a true consolidation of the serviced apartment industry, which has now found its place within the accommodation sector and in the investor community. This year's article includes the latest announcements in the sector, analyses the different operating models used within the industry through the review of the 2018 survey results, and looks at the future pipeline as well as the latest investment transactions in the market.
HVS Market Pulse - Berlin - In Search of ADR Growth - By Dayk Balyozyan and Arlett S Hoff
This market pulse provides an overview of the tourism and hotel market in Berlin, Germany. It discusses recent tourism trends, challenges encountered in pushing average rate and provides a summary of the extensive hotel pipeline.
HVS Market Pulse: Berlin - In Search of ADR Growth – Hospitality Net
Dayk BalyozyanDayk Balyozyan is a Senior Associate with HVS’s London office. Dayk holds a Master’s in Management degree from Toulouse Business School, with a specialisation in Corporate Finance. Prior to HVS, Dayk worked in management consulting, investment banking and hospitality in Paris, New York and Dubai. Since joining the London office in 2015, he has worked on valuations, feasibility studies and consulting mandates throughout Europe and Africa.
HVS Report - Geneva - Ripe for Budget? - By Lionel Schauder and Arlett S Hoff (PDF Download)
This market pulse provides an overview of the tourism and hotel market in Geneva, Switzerland. It discusses recent tourism trends, challenges encountered in light of the currency situation and provides a summary of the extensive hotel pipeline.
HVS Market Pulse: Geneva - Ripe for Budget? – Hospitality Net
This market pulse provides an overview of the tourism and hotel market in Geneva, Switzerland. It discusses recent tourism trends, challenges encountered in light of the currency situation and the impacts on hotel performance. This article also provides a summary of the extensive hotel pipeline which has the potential to make the city a more affordable destination to visit. This market pulse provides an overview of the tourism and hotel market in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe - Highlights and Trends in 2016
Arlett S Hoff, Director at HVS London Arlett Hoff is a Director with HVS’s London office, specialising in hotel valuation and consultancy. Arlett joined HVS in 2006 after experience in the hotel investment industry as well as operational hotel experience. Arlett holds a Masters in Real Estate Investment and Finance from Reading University, UK and is a member of the RICS.
The Increasing Importance of Branded Residences
We have interviewed industry experts to explore the strategies and future growth opportunities for branded residences on a global scale. This article represents our findings based on a sample of eight luxury international branded residence operators. %%ViewCount%% Views Comments
Bargain Hunting for Luxury Hotels
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A New Breed Of Traveller - How Consumers Are Driving Change In The Hotel Industry
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Spotlight on Morocco: Marrakech's Luxury Hotel Market
Luisa Russell is an associate director in the London office of HVS. She joined the company in 2011 after completing her Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management at Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland. Since joining HVS, Luisa has conducted various hotel valuations and feasibility studies throughout Europe and Africa. For further information, please contact [email protected] .
Market Snapshot - Vienna, Austria
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Here To Stay - An Overview of the European Serviced Apartment Industry
This article gives an overview of the European serviced apartment sector. We highlight the trends, opportunities and challenges and give an overview of the general investment environment and appetite for serviced apartments. %%ViewCount%% Views 5 Comments
Umfrage Unter Deutschen Banken: Gute Chancen auf Hotelkredite?
Luisa Russell is an associate director in the London office of HVS. She joined the company in 2011 after completing her Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management at Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland. Since joining HVS, Luisa has conducted various hotel valuations and feasibility studies throughout Europe and Africa. For further information, please contact [email protected] .
German Bank Survey: There is money for hotel lending!
Luisa Russell is an associate director in the London office of HVS. She joined the company in 2011 after completing her Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management at Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland. Since joining HVS, Luisa has conducted various hotel valuations and feasibility studies throughout Europe and Africa. For further information, please contact [email protected] .
Tripoli, Libya A Three Part Tale: Before, During and After
A three part tale of the hotel market in Tripoli, Libya. Looks at the hotel market before the civil war in 2011, during and after the uprising and provides an outlook for the future of hotel development and investment. %%ViewCount%% Views Comments
Tipping the Scales, Economy vs Luxury in the German Hotel Market
Luisa Russell is an associate director in the London office of HVS. She joined the company in 2011 after completing her Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management at Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland. Since joining HVS, Luisa has conducted various hotel valuations and feasibility studies throughout Europe and Africa. For further information, please contact [email protected] .
2012 Caribbean Hotel Market Survey: The Big Six
Parris Eric Jordan is the Chairman of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) and the Managing Director of HVS in the Caribbean, where he overseas hospitality consulting and valuation assignments in the Caribbean, the United States, Central America and Mexico.
Repositioning a Destination
What is needed to reposition an entire destination? All around the world destinations reach a mature life cycle and are forced to re-invent themselves due to increased global competition. This case study on Montenegro can provide an insight. %%ViewCount%% Views Comments
After the Storm: Germany in the Spotlight
HVS has prepared a comprehensive hotel performance analysis of the most important primary and secondary German cities between 2008 and H1 2011.For each city we highlight the recent hotel performance and forecast until 2014. %%ViewCount%% Views Comments
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