Program

How is the Hotel Industry Really Doing?

Delve into top-line and transaction trends from experts whose job it is to get us in the know. As we’re settling into yet another new normal, how will demand and rate growth show themselves and what are the strongest performing asset classes and locations? Hear what owners and operators may face this year. There have been multiple small to large hotel sales peppered with portfolio acquisitions. Who bought, who sold and for how much? Where are cap rates truly heading? This fast-paced data-display must be seen and heard.

Which Way Do I Go? In-House v Third-Party Management

You’ve accumulated several assets or more and your internal staffing infrastructure is growing. Your ability to oversee and control every aspect of the operations is diminishing. This is only because of the growing number of assets, brands and locations you have. Learn how to effectively manage for your circumstances. Staffing asset management internally often brings a higher degree of control, especially with a large number of hotels whereas a smaller hotel owner may benefit from specialized skills from an external expert. Come weigh the options to help maximize your hotels’ performance.

Build it Right and They Will Come, or They Will Go to Your Competitor

Hotel development trends and guest needs/preferences are rapidly shifting. A new hotel provides tailored, contemporary designs, new building systems, higher revenue potential, lower energy costs and perhaps a much better location with underserved and growing markets. Whether it is economy, full service or luxury, find out what brands the hotel companies have that are hot and getting hotter and most appropriate for your next hotel. Or do you go independent?