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Hotel asset values and strategic positioning in a policy-driven climate

Recent federal policy activity in the United States is reshaping the operating environment for hotels and travel-aligned businesses. The implications of new regulatory measures—ranging from tightened cross-border access to reductions in government expenditures and a reconfigured trade posture—are already filtering through to performance data and asset pricing in hospitality. At Horwath HTL, our focus is to help stakeholders interpret these signals through the lens of value: whether that’s the valuation of individual hotel assets, the enterprise value of lodging platforms, or the strategic advisability of hospitality investment. In today’s climate, our role centers on identifying how policy inputs are translating into financial outcomes for hotel owners, operators, and investors.

Bryan Younge
Bryan Younge
Managing Partner, USA
Viewpoint

Why Valuation expertise matters

In today’s dynamic economic environment, hotel companies across the United States and globally are facing significant pressures due to escalating tariffs, rising inflation and persistent market volatility.

Bryan Younge
Bryan Younge
Managing Partner, USA
Viewpoint

The ROI of ESG in Hospitality

The hospitality industry thrives on providing experiences, but today’s most successful hotels and resorts prove that sustainability isn’t just good for the planet. It’s a game-changer for the bottom line. Gone are the days when ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives were viewed as a “nice-to-have.”

Alex Smith
Alex Smith
Partner
Viewpoint

International investors reshape the german-speaking hotel market

The recent acquisition of Munich-based hotel group Motel One by French investor PAI Partners underscores the growing interest of international investors in the German-speaking hotel market.

Susann Sparwasser
Susann Sparwasser
Consultant, Germany
Viewpoint

Professional sport stadiums and arenas are being vastly over-taxed

Overvaluation of professional sports stadiums is a significant issue, especially for those hosting major teams like the NFL, NBA, and MLB. This misvaluation often leads to inflated tax assessments, placing an unnecessary financial burden on stadium owners. The root cause of this problem is a misunderstanding of the asset’s true market value, with many appraisals relying on flawed methods that overlook the unique income-generating potential of these specialized properties.

Bryan Younge
Bryan Younge
Managing Partner, USA

Reports

Report

Mexico Hotel Market 2024

In 2024, Mexico’s tourism sector continued its robust post-pandemic recovery, contributing 8.6% to the national GDP and employing over 4.9 million people. Tourist arrivals reached 27 million, with 22.3 million entering by air – 63% from the U.S. – underscoring Mexico’s continued appeal to international travelers. This comprehensive market study outlines the main trends, growth segments, and challenges for Mexico’s hospitality sector as of 2024 and forecasts into 2025–2028.

Fabián Sánchez
Fabián Sánchez
Managing Director, Mexico
Report

Indonesia: The impact of government austerity measures

The Indonesian hospitality industry is grappling with the effects of the government’s budget austerity policy, introduced in November 2024, according to a recent survey conducted by the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) and Horwath HTL. The survey, which gathered responses from 726 hoteliers across 30 provinces, highlights significant concerns regarding declining market performance, with 83% of respondents indicating an unfavourable start to 2025. Government-related demand, historically comprising 5-7% of hotel business, and MICE-related demand, making up 6-21%, have been drastically affected.

Matt Gebbie
Matt Gebbie
Director, Indonesia
Report

Lombok Hotel & Branded Residences 2025

Lombok, long overshadowed by Bali, remains rich in natural and cultural appeal but underperforms in tourism development due to connectivity issues and hesitant investment. Despite solid domestic tourism growth, international arrivals are lagging, reaching only 430,000 in 2024, down from their 2019 peak. Domestic visitors, however, surged to over 3.2 million.

Matt Gebbie
Matt Gebbie
Director, Indonesia
Report

New Zealand Hotel Performance Focus March 2025

During March, New Zealand hotels’ RevPAR declined by 5.5%, with Auckland and Wellington experiencing double-digit declines. Queenstown recorded another strong month. In addition to our usual market insights, we have expanded this month’s analysis to explore how supply growth and shifting consumer preferences have impacted Auckland hotels across the 3-star to 5-star segments.

Wim Ruepert
Wim Ruepert
Director, New Zealand
Report

Bali Hotel & Branded Residences 2025

Bali’s hotel sector experienced a record-breaking performance in 2024, surpassing 2023’s record. Occupancy and average daily rates (ADR) saw significant increases, contributing to a 14% rise in revenue per available room (RevPAR). Domestic tourism remained strong, with over 10 million domestic visitors, while international arrivals reached 6.3 million, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Australia, India, and China were the top international markets.

Matt Gebbie
Matt Gebbie
Director, Indonesia
Report

New Zealand Hotel Performance Focus February 2025

New Zealand’s hotel market in February 2025 showed mixed regional performance, with RevPAR declining nationally by 1.8%, yet strong growth in areas like Queenstown and Nelson-Marlborough, while others faced challenges, amidst a backdrop of fluctuating international visitor arrivals and increased supply.

Wim Ruepert
Wim Ruepert
Director, New Zealand
Report

Poland Hotels & Chains Report 2024

The Poland Hotels & Chains Report 2024 provides a comprehensive analysis of the Polish hotel industry amidst economic growth of 2.7% and geopolitical challenges.

Dariusz Futoma
Dariusz Futoma
Managing Director, Poland

MarketCompass Lodging Reports

Washington, D.C. – 2024 Q4

This report analyzes the Washington, D.C. lodging market for 4Q 2024, covering various hotel classes, from luxury to economy. The region is a top-tier market, driven by government activities and a highly educated workforce. While the economy benefits from diverse industries and strong hospitality demand, it faces risks due to reliance on government jobs and a costly housing market. The report includes key metrics like occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, along with investment rates, brand representation, and air passenger traffic. It also provides performance rankings, and notable strengths and challenges for each hotel class. Click here to view a shortened preview of the report.

Washington State Area – 2024 Q4

This report analyzes the Washington State lodging market for 4Q 2024, focusing on the Spokane-Spokane Valley area’s economic drivers like healthcare and logistics. The market ranks in the 57th percentile nationally, categorized as “moderate.” The report provides performance metrics by hotel class (Luxury to Economy) including occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, with trends from 1990 through December 2024. It highlights the largest hotels by class, brand representation, and investment rates. The report also examines air passenger throughput and published rates. Spokane’s economy faces some headwinds, such as declining university enrollments, and a softening housing market, but economic growth overall is expected to support the lodging sector. Click here to view a shortened preview of the report.

Tulsa, OK – 2024 Q4

This report analyzes Tulsa’s lodging market in 4Q 2024, highlighting its diverse economy with strengths in manufacturing and aerospace, though facing challenges from the energy sector and moderating population growth. The Tulsa market is ranked as “risky” overall, with performance varying across hotel classes. The report details occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR trends from 1990-2024, and includes key metrics for different hotel segments. Investment rates and risks are assessed, and the report includes data on air passenger throughput, published rates, and brand representation. The outlook suggests opportunities for strategic investment within the hospitality sector despite current challenges. Click here to view a shortened preview of the report.

Tucson, AZ – 2024 Q4

This report analyzes Tucson, Arizona’s lodging market for 4Q 2024. Tucson’s economy is supported by job growth and the University of Arizona, but the hospitality sector faces labor challenges. The market ranks moderately among top US hotel markets. Performance varies across hotel classes, with Luxury and Upper Upscale segments showing strength in recovery. The Upscale, Upper Midscale, Midscale and Economy classes face challenges. The report details occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR trends, along with brand representation and investment risk by class, and airline passenger data. The defense sector and housing market also influence hospitality demand. Click here to view a shortened preview of the report.

Tampa, FL – 2024 Q4

Tampa’s lodging market is a top-tier performer, ranking in the 95th percentile nationally. The economy is bolstered by tourism and healthcare, despite challenges from high interest rates impacting job growth and housing affordability. The region’s diverse sectors and strong in-migration support hospitality demand. Tampa’s hotel market is segmented into six classes, each with varying performance and investment rates. Occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR trends are tracked, along with brand representation. The report highlights supply challenges and provides detailed analysis of each hotel class, including their strengths and weaknesses. The data spans from 1990 to December 2024. Click here to view a shortened preview of the report.

Syracuse, NY – 2024 Q4

Syracuse, NY’s lodging market is analyzed in this report, covering the fourth quarter of 2024. The local economy shows job growth in healthcare and professional services, while facing demographic challenges. Manufacturing is poised for revitalization, particularly with increased defense spending and a major semiconductor investment. The lodging market is ranked as “Under-Performing” overall. Performance varies across hotel classes, with luxury showing strengths in rate changes, and upscale leading in occupancy. Detailed metrics for occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per available room are provided for each class. The report also includes brand representation and investment rates. Click here to view a shortened preview of the report.

South Carolina State Area – 2024 Q4

This report analyzes the South Carolina State Area lodging market for 4Q 2024, encompassing six hotel classes. The Greenville area’s economy, driven by healthcare and manufacturing, faces low-wage job challenges. The overall market ranks below average nationally, with varying performance across classes. Luxury and Upper Upscale hotels face occupancy and RevPAR challenges, while Upscale shows growth. Upper Midscale demonstrates mixed performance. Midscale and Economy classes are top performers. Key metrics include occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, with detailed analysis by class. The report also covers air travel, brand representation, investment risks and rates, and economic outlook. Click here to view a shortened preview of the report.

Seattle, WA – 2024 Q4

This 4Q 2024 report analyzes Seattle’s lodging market. The area is a top-tier market, ranking in the 98th percentile nationally. Seattle has a diverse economy, but faces tech sector challenges that could impact hotel demand. The report examines various hotel classes, from luxury to economy, providing key metrics such as occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR. It also covers brand representation, investment rates, air passenger throughput and published rates. Manufacturing is recovering, while consumer-driven industries face near-term weakness. The analysis includes market performance rankings and a look at the largest hotels within each segment. Click here to view a shortened preview of the report.

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Premium Reports

Drawing on our diverse experience and research capabilities, Horwath HTL publishes a variety of studies that assist in analyzing today’s dynamic hotel and tourism markets.

APAC Resort Market Annual Study 2024

Drawing on our diverse experience and research capabilities, Horwath HTL publishes a variety of studies that assist in analyzing today’s dynamic hotel and tourism markets. Published on an annual basis, these studies survey the overall financial and operational performance for hotel markets in key countries around the world, including Australia and New Zealand. Conducted in cooperation with local tourism organizations and hotel associations, the surveys enjoy a high participation rate from properties of varying sizes, brands, and quality level. Data is collected, compiled, analyzed, and presented by relevant and meaningful industry standards of comparison, including segmented categories based on achieved average daily room rate, hotel room count and location. Key sections in the study include: Detailed departmental revenue, expenses and profitability ratios by rate, size, and location categories. Key marketing statistics, including market mix guest profiles, and reservation/sales sources. Other information pertinent to individual destination markets, such as labor cost/productivity and food and beverage operation statistics. Based on the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, Horwath HTL Hotel Industry Survey of Operations not only tracks the operating and financial characteristics of specific hotel markets, but also sets consistent standards for benchmarking as a management tool for measuring and improving individual property performances by providing an invaluable source of industry information that would otherwise be difficult to obtain. A summary of the report can be viewed here: 2024 APAC Resort Markets Summary

ASEAN Key Markets Annual Study 2024

Drawing on our diverse experience and research capabilities, Horwath HTL publishes a variety of studies that assist in analyzing today’s dynamic hotel and tourism markets. Published on an annual basis, these studies survey the overall financial and operational performance for hotel markets in key countries around the world, including Australia and New Zealand. Conducted in cooperation with local tourism organizations and hotel associations, the surveys enjoy a high participation rate from properties of varying sizes, brands, and quality level. Data is collected, compiled, analyzed, and presented by relevant and meaningful industry standards of comparison, including segmented categories based on achieved average daily room rate, hotel room count and location. Key sections in the study include: Detailed departmental revenue, expenses and profitability ratios by rate, size, and location categories. Key marketing statistics, including market mix guest profiles, and reservation/sales sources. Other information pertinent to individual destination markets, such as labor cost/productivity and food and beverage operation statistics. Based on the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, Horwath HTL Hotel Industry Survey of Operations not only tracks the operating and financial characteristics of specific hotel markets, but also sets consistent standards for benchmarking as a management tool for measuring and improving individual property performances by providing an invaluable source of industry information that would otherwise be difficult to obtain. A summary of the report can be viewed here: 2024 ASEAN Key Markets 2024 Summary

Asia Pacific Serviced Apartment Annual Study 2024

Drawing on our diverse experience and research capabilities, Horwath HTL publishes a variety of studies that assist in analyzing today’s dynamic hotel and tourism markets. Published on an annual basis, these studies survey the overall financial and operational performance for hotel markets in key countries around the world, including Australia and New Zealand. Conducted in cooperation with local tourism organizations and hotel associations, the surveys enjoy a high participation rate from properties of varying sizes, brands, and quality level. Data is collected, compiled, analyzed, and presented by relevant and meaningful industry standards of comparison, including segmented categories based on achieved average daily room rate, hotel room count and location. Key sections in the study include: Detailed departmental revenue, expenses and profitability ratios by rate, size, and location categories. Key marketing statistics, including market mix guest profiles, and reservation/sales sources. Other information pertinent to individual destination markets, such as labor cost/productivity and food and beverage operation statistics. Based on the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, Horwath HTL Hotel Industry Survey of Operations not only tracks the operating and financial characteristics of specific hotel markets, but also sets consistent standards for benchmarking as a management tool for measuring and improving individual property performances by providing an invaluable source of industry information that would otherwise be difficult to obtain. A summary of the report can be viewed here: 2Serviced Apartment Annual Study 2024 Summary

Australia Annual Study 2024

Drawing on our diverse experience and research capabilities, Horwath HTL publishes a variety of studies that assist in analyzing today’s dynamic hotel and tourism markets. Published on an annual basis, these studies survey the overall financial and operational performance for hotel markets in key countries around the world, including Australia and New Zealand. Conducted in cooperation with local tourism organizations and hotel associations, the surveys enjoy a high participation rate from properties of varying sizes, brands, and quality level. Data is collected, compiled, analyzed, and presented by relevant and meaningful industry standards of comparison, including segmented categories based on achieved average daily room rate, hotel room count and location. Key sections in the study include: Detailed departmental revenue, expenses and profitability ratios by rate, size, and location categories. Key marketing statistics, including market mix guest profiles, and reservation/sales sources. Other information pertinent to individual destination markets, such as labor cost/productivity and food and beverage operation statistics. Based on the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, Horwath HTL Hotel Industry Survey of Operations not only tracks the operating and financial characteristics of specific hotel markets, but also sets consistent standards for benchmarking as a management tool for measuring and improving individual property performances by providing an invaluable source of industry information that would otherwise be difficult to obtain. A summary of the report can be viewed here: Australia Annual Study 2024 Summary

Events

MIPIM

10th March – 14th February 2025

MIPIM influences and accelerates the transformation of the built environment by crafting a unique, week-long urban festival in Cannes. Here, face-to-face discussions, workshops and panels offer inspiration and thought-leadership, while creating opportunities to exchange experiences and drive business and professional growth. As a reference point for the global real estate industry, MIPIM provides unique access to global capital and concrete solutions for making assets more sustainable and resilient in a rapidly changing world.

Palais de Festival, Cannes

Hunter

18th March – 20th March 2025

Join more than 2,000 hospitality professionals at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, where you can engage in valuable education and networking opportunities tailored for hotel owners, developers, and investors.

Marriott Marquis Atlanta

IHIF EMEA

31st March – 2nd April 2025

2025 Theme Announced – Own the Moment With declining interest rates, strong fundamentals, and increasing liquidity, hospitality stands out as a resilient, high-growth asset class for investors. IHIF EMEA 2025 offers a unique platform to navigate the evolving business landscape with its curated tracks, innovative formats, and deep content. By prioritizing networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, the event empowers attendees to drive forward momentum amid global challenges. Now is the time to seize the moment, prepare for the new deal cycle, and shape the future of hospitality investment.

Intercontinental Berlin