Hotels are among the leading asset class for investment in Brazil, with the country expected to suffer less and for shorter than mature markets, according to a new report from Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels.It argues that hotels in Brazil, which in contrast to the majority of hotel markets across North America and Europe which are suffering double-digit revenue per available room declines, are better positioned to weather the challenging economy.

It`s no secret that the travel industry has been struggling lately. But one segment continues to do well - the low-fare airlines such as Southwest Airlines in the United States, Ryanair and easyJet in Europe, WestJet in Canada, GOL Airlines in Brazil and Virgin Blue in Australia.