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Viewpoint

Between visibility and independence – the dominant market position of Booking.com

The online travel agency (OTA) Booking.com was founded in Amsterdam in 1996 and is now one of the best-known international booking portals for vacation accommodation.

Susann Sparwasser
Susann Sparwasser
Consultant, Germany
Viewpoint

ROI of investing in guest service delivery

Hoteliers absolutely must place more emphasis in the annual budget on training and empowering the people delivering our service. The tangible aspects of any lodging asset are easy to value – the real estate, physical structures, grounds, FF&E, and amenities—and make estimating return on these investments a fairly straight forward process. However, many owners and operators neglect to consider the incredible impact exceptional guest service can have on bottom-line profitability.

Jason Raimondi
Jason Raimondi
Managing Director, USA
Viewpoint

Poland hotel industry on the rebound

Not much seems to have happened lately in the hotel scene in our part of the world (Central & Eastern Europe), but it is now exuding more optimism and feels confident of future growth Everyone remembers how during the pandemic the hospitality sector was hit harder than almost every other, apart from maybe retail. Indeed, no one even seemed to want to talk about hotels for many years after, preferring the promise of new niches, such as PRS and PBSA.

Agata Przeniosło-Drozd
Agata Przeniosło-Drozd
Partner, Poland
Viewpoint

Tourism, real estate, and the challenges of urban balance

In many of Portugal’s major cities, public spaces have become venues for demonstrations demanding more affordable housing. Tourism is often seen as a key contributor to various urban challenges, with critics pointing fingers at real estate developers who prefer the profitability of tourist accommodations over providing residential options for the middle class. Additionally, local and central authorities are often criticised for favouring these interests.

António Fontes
António Fontes
Senior Director, Portugal
Viewpoint

Tourism is a value of civilisation

Portugal has seen sustained growth in tourism, fueled by the increasing international recognition of its unique value proposition and substantial investment in the sector.

José Gil Duarte
José Gil Duarte
Managing Director, Portugal

Reports

Report

India Hotel Market Review 2024

2024 was a sumptuous feast, even if the Xacuti seemed to be under par. The India Hotel Market Review 2024, published by Horwath HTL, presents a comprehensive analysis of the country’s hospitality sector, highlighting its growth, challenges, and future opportunities.

Vijay Thacker
Vijay Thacker
Managing Director, India
Report

Ireland Annual Hotel Industry Survey 2024

Crowe Ireland is delighted to publish the 28th edition of the Ireland Annual Hotel Industry Survey. This year’s survey captures a full year trading for hotels unlike any of the three prior years which were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The results continue to illustrate the remarkable recovery in the marketplace post-pandemic and while the impact of high cost inflation and the war in Ukraine have moderated, these are more than made up for by increased costs of doing business, especially payroll. The survey also collates hotelier sentiment on key matters which impacted their businesses during the year and their outlook on the strength of the recovery on revenues, costs and profit levels.

Aiden Murphy
Aiden Murphy
Partner, Ireland
Report

The Short-Term Rental Market: Introduction

This report comprehensively explores the current situation of the STR market in Europe from two perspectives – the country level and the capital city level

Siniša Topalović
Siniša Topalović
Managing Partner, Croatia
Report

The Short-Term Rental Market: The Outlook

Siniša Topalović
Siniša Topalović
Managing Partner, Croatia
Report

The Short-Term Rental Market: City Analysis

Siniša Topalović
Siniša Topalović
Managing Partner, Croatia
Report

The Short-Term Rental Market: Country Analysis

Siniša Topalović
Siniša Topalović
Managing Partner, Croatia
Report

DACH Region Hotels & Chains Report 2024

Our latest report from the German, Swiss and Austrian hotel markets.

Michael Schnürle
Michael Schnürle
Senior Consultant, Germany

MarketCompass Lodging Reports

MarketCompass

New York, NY

This is just one of the 110 markets that we cover in our MarketCompass Lodging Reports, the most comprehensive overview in the industry. This report analyzes New York City’s lodging market for 4Q 2024, covering luxury to economy classes. The city’s hotel market is top-tier, despite challenges like high living costs.

Bryan Younge
Bryan Younge
Managing Partner, USA
MarketCompass

Washington DC

This is just one of the 110 markets that we cover in our MarketCompass Lodging Reports, the most comprehensive overview in the industry. The MarketCompass Lodging Report Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is a critical region in the U.S. economy, driven largely by federal government activities. The region benefits from having one of the most educated workforces in the country, with high-income levels that support a stable consumer market. Federal employment provides job security and substantial wages, which in turn bolster demand for hospitality services from both government employees and contractors. However, the region’s dependence on government jobs limits growth potential in the private sector, especially in tourism-related industries.

Bryan Younge
Bryan Younge
Managing Partner, USA
MarketCompass

Boston, MA

This is just one of the 110 markets that we cover in our MarketCompass Lodging Reports, the most comprehensive overview in the industry. This report analyzes the Boston lodging market, highlighting its “Prosperous” ranking at the 82nd percentile nationally. Boston’s economy is driven by healthcare and tech sectors, yet faces challenges like sluggish job growth and high living costs.

Bryan Younge
Bryan Younge
Managing Partner, USA
MarketCompass

Colorado Springs, CO

This is just one of the 110 markets that we cover in our MarketCompass Lodging Reports, the most comprehensive overview in the industry. Colorado Springs’ lodging market is underperforming, ranking in the 15th percentile nationally. The local economy is supported by healthcare, government, tech, and defense sectors. While unemployment is below the national average, rising housing costs present challenges. Investors are cautious, focusing on distressed properties. The market shows varied performance across hotel classes, with luxury and upper upscale performing relatively well. Occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR data indicate fluctuations. Tourism remains vital, with new hotel plans underway.

Bryan Younge
Bryan Younge
Managing Partner, USA

Events

HOTCO Conference 2025

20th January – 21st January 2025

HOTCO is a premier international hotel investment conference that focuses on the hotspots for hotel developments in the Central and Eastern Europe region and beyond. HOTCO is at the forefront of presenting global trends to help attendees interpret their impact on their local markets. It’s already time to look forward to our next event together – our 8th annual HOTCO conference will be held on January 20th – 21st, 2025, where we will gather top investors, developers, hotel companies, real estate funds, private equity and bankers from the region to highlight creativity to succeed in the industry and discuss hotel deals!

Vienna, Austria

Fitur: International Tourism Trade Fair

22nd January – 26th January 2025

Fitur is the benchmark event in the tourism sector and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound international markets.

IFEMA, Madrid, Spain

ALIS Conference: The Americas Lodging Investment Summit

28th January – 30th January 2025

For over 20 years, ALIS has delivered an unrivaled combination of compelling content, top-tier delegates, and extraordinary networking opportunities, making it the leading and largest hotel investment conference in the world. You can’t afford to miss ALIS — where deals are done!

Los Angeles, California