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Market Analysis, Concept Refinement and Financial Feasibility Study
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Destination Masterplan for Anji Sports Town
Anji, Zhejiang Province, China
Destination & Lodging Masterplan for Grand Nianhua Bay
Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
Historical Canal Masterplan
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
SOE Brand Development Strategy
China
Disney Hotels Brand Development Strategy
China
Seller-side Valuation of an Upscale Suburban Resort
Shanghai, China
Four Points Lanzhou Management Contract Review and Negotiation
Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
Portugal Hotels & Chains Report 2025
Welcome to the 2025 Portugal Hotels and Chains Report, a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic hospitality industry in Portugal. This report delves into the unique opportunities and challenges facing this flourishing market, offering valuable insights. Portugal’s hospitality industry continues to stand out as one of Europe’s most dynamic and resilient markets. In 2024, the country reinforced its position as a top-tier global tourism destination, buoyed by sustained demand, growing international interest, and a robust investment environment. While traditional destinations like Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve remained strongholds of growth, there was a notable surge in visitor numbers to lesser-known regions, signalling a broader diversification of tourism flows.
Ireland Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Market Update
Welcome to the latest edition of Crowe / Horwath HTL Ireland Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure (HTL) market update, where we take a look at the wider tourism sector and provide hotel commentary, sectoral updates and noteworthy news. In this edition, we share a selection of our key industry developments and insights, including Ireland’s hotel performance, transactions, tourism trends, and the latest updates on hotel supply.
Tourism competitiveness in Argentina: challenges, opportunities and strategic responses
Currently, Argentina faces significant challenges regarding its competitive position in the global tourism sector. The recent devaluation of the peso has intensified barriers to attracting international visitors, while also highlighting the crucial importance of each destination’s unique value proposition within the country. The first quarter of 2025 reflected a 25% decline in the influx of international tourists compared to the same period last year. Europe remains the leading source region, accounting for 20% of total visitors, followed by Brazil with 16%.
Historic city centres: preserving urban memory & authenticity
Not every city is a tourist destination, but those that safeguard their environmental heritage and promote community well-being have the potential to turn their history and culture into meaningful experiences for both residents and visitors. Historic city centres are a living expression of this process, embodying the identity and evolution of a place over time.
Branding, luck and the power of yes
In this inspiring and wildly entertaining episode of the Growth Ready Podcast, host Steve Mellor welcomes John Fareed for a conversation that travels from a small town in North Georgia to the global stage.
Intangible assets in hotel property tax assessments
Hotels are complex assets that blend real estate with business value. For property tax purposes, only the real estate is taxable – yet all too often, assessors inadvertently include the hotel’s intangible business assets in the assessed value. Brand value, management contracts, franchise affiliations, and customer relationships can inflate taxable value if not properly removed. On the majority of occasions, upscale, select-service, and extended-stay hotels – particularly those transacted in portfolios – are assessed at values that fail to extract these intangibles.
