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UK regional hotels see first quarterly RevPAR fall since 2012
RevPAR in the UK’s regional hotels dropped 2.8 per cent in the first three months of 2019, according to research from HVS London, AlixPartners and STR. The fall was in marked contrast to the fortunes of London’s hotels, which saw like-for-like RevPAR increase by 3.6 per cent against the previous year.
Hala Matar Choufany, president, Middle East, Africa and south Asia, HVS
Hala Matar Choufany, president of HVS in the Middle East, Africa and south Asia, speaks to Breaking Travel News during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. She tells us what creates the gap between expectations and reality when it comes to valuing hospitality properties and how this can be overcome to the benefit of all.
HVS records strong year for European hotel valuations
Hotel values across Europe registered another strong year in 2018 showing three per cent growth and reaching new highs, according to the annual European Hotel Valuation Index, compiled by global hotel consultancy HVS.
HVS report reveals thriving serviced apartments sector in Europe
The European serviced apartment sector has boomed in the past year, with approaching 20,000 units planned for the next five years and some operators within the region interested in expanding into new markets such as eastern Europe and even the US.
Positive long-term outlook for Barcelona hotel investment, argues HVS
The hotel sector in Barcelona will continue to attract global investors looking for long- to medium-term growth, despite restrictions imposed on new developments in the city and uncertainty following Catalonia’s recent quest for independence.
HVS research reveals impressive gains for European hotel values
Hotel values across Europe saw impressive growth of 3.9 per cent in 2017 compared with the previous year when values stood still on average, according to the 2018 European Hotel Valuation Index published by HVS.