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Saudi Arabia Hospitality Market Analysis 2025
Introduction Saudi Arabia’s hotel industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as the Kingdom pursues its Vision 2030 ambitions. Boosted by record visitor volumes and government investment, the hospitality market has rebounded strongly from the pandemic and is now reaching new heights. Total tourist trips (domestic and international) hit 115.9 million in 2024 , an all-time high that exceeded the initial target of 100 million . Travel and tourism are on track to contribu
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Amsterdam Hospitality Market and the Impact of Tourism Cap and Hotel Ban
Policy Overview: Capping Tourism and Halting New Hotel Supply Amsterdam’s local government has enacted a strict “Tourism in Balance” policy to safeguard liveability, which includes an annual cap of 20 million tourist overnight stays and a ban on new hotel construction . Under the policy, a new hotel can only be developed if an existing hotel of equivalent size closes, ensuring no net increase in total rooms . This effectively means no new hotels unless they replace older o
Oct 2820 min read


Hospitality Underwriting Amid ADR and RevPAR Volatility: Building a Defensible Case
Introduction In the U.S. hotel industry, revenue volatility has become a defining challenge for lenders and investors. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored how dramatically Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) can swing, with 2020 seeing RevPAR collapse by nearly 50% year-over-year – an unprecedented drop. Even outside of such extreme events, hotels experience cyclical and seasonal fluctuations in occupancy and rates that far exceed those in other
Oct 2337 min read


Analysis of Blackstone CRE Portfolio
Executive Summary Scale & Market Position: Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) is the world’s largest owner of commercial real estate, with a global portfolio value exceeding $600 billion and over 12,000 properties owned . Its real estate arm manages $339 billion of investor capital and benefits from Blackstone’s total $1.21 trillion in assets under management. This unparalleled scale provides diversification and access to capital, making Blackstone a bellwether in the CRE market.
Oct 1537 min read


Extended Stay Hotels: Mid-Term Outlook, Opportunities & Risks in a Shifting U.S. Hospitality Market
Extended stay hotels have emerged as a standout segment in the U.S. hospitality real estate market, offering a blend of resilience and robust cash flows that has attracted deep investor interest. Even as overall lodging occupancy remains slightly below pre-pandemic highs, extended stay properties have been outperforming: in late 2024 they averaged over 70% occupancy, versus about 60% for traditional hotels . This high utilization, coupled with lean operations, translated int
Oct 738 min read


Bellagio Las Vegas Case Study (2022–2025)
1. Property Overview Location & Profile: The Bellagio is a flagship luxury resort-casino located at 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South in the...
Sep 1531 min read


SpringHill Suites by Marriott: Brand Overview and Market Analysis
Brand Overview SpringHill Suites by Marriott is an upscale, select-service hotel brand positioned in the all-suites category under...
Sep 1524 min read


Operating Hotel, Motel, and RV Park Swimming Pools: A Comprehensive Guide
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kanab - 635 E 300 S, Kanab, UT 84741 Introduction Operating a swimming pool at a hotel, motel, or RV park...
Sep 1030 min read


U.S. Hotel Cap Rates in 2025: Trends, Drivers, and Segment Analysis
EVEN Hotels Rockville - 775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 Introduction Hotel capitalization rates ( cap rates ) are a crucial...
Aug 3044 min read


Waianae Coast STR Submarket Report
Introduction The short-term rental (STR) industry in the U.S. is experiencing robust structural growth, driven by several converging...
Jul 2816 min read


Spain’s Short‑Term Rentals Under Siege: What Data from Madrid and Barcelona Reveal
Growing Regulatory Pressure on Short-Term Rentals in Spain Spanish authorities have dramatically tightened the reins on alternative...
Jul 2314 min read


U.S. Hotels Face Soft Summer Demand as International Arrivals Lag
Introduction The U.S. hotel industry is experiencing an underwhelming summer season in 2025. Key performance metrics have slipped below...
Jul 2119 min read


Top 10 U.S. Hotel Markets for New Development (Feasibility Study 2025–2027)
Introduction In this hotel feasibility study, we analyze MMCG’s hospitality performance indicators to identify the top 10 U.S. markets...
Jul 312 min read


UAE Hospitality Industry: Performance and Outlook (2015–2029)
Louvre Abu Dhabi - Saadiyat - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates Photo by Michal Mohelsky Executive Summary Robust Recovery: The UAE hotel...
Jul 131 min read


Seattle Hotel Development Pipeline Outlook
Hyatt Regency Seattle - 1260 Rooms Upper Upscale Hotel (2008) - 808 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101 Seattle’s hotel development pipeline is...
Jun 2920 min read


Financial Feasibility Case Study: Insights from a Recently Built Economy Hotel (WoodSpring Suites)
WoodSpring Suites Atlanta McDonough - 625 Industrial Blvd, McDonough, GA In this article, we will focus on analysis of how recently...
Jun 2619 min read


Navigating Texas Commercial Building Permits: A Step-by-Step Guide for Developers and Lenders
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cuero 2121 N Esplanade St Hotel, Cuero, TX 77954 Overview Obtaining a commercial building permit in Texas is a...
Jun 1727 min read


Residence Inn Boca Raton – Hotel Financial Case/Feasibility Study
Residence Inn Boca Raton, 525 NW 77th St, Boca Raton, FL Executive Summary Property & Brand: The Residence Inn by Marriott Boca Raton is...
Jun 1123 min read


Case Study: Financial Analysis of a Modern Upper Upscale Hotel
Estelle Lee Pl - Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Property Overview The subject property is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington...
May 1912 min read


Los Angeles Short Term Rental (STR) Market Analysis
The Los Angeles short-term rental (STR) market, extensively monitored via Airbnb and Vrbo platforms, presents intriguing dynamics marked...
May 144 min read
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