Patrick "J.P." Ford
Hotel Earnings More Robust as Transactions Increase
The halfway point of 2015 marked further growth for the lodging industry. Hotel transaction volume increased modestly during the first half of 2015 as...
Development Activity Creates Pipe Dreams
With 3,645 projects/460,551 rooms, the 2014 total U.S. construction pipeline stands at its highest level in six years. After a three-year bottoming formation, the...
Market Boasts Near Perfect Conditions for Development
Favorable economic conditions, record-setting operating metrics, and a positive outlook for the next few years have combined to make this an opportune time for...
Recovery From the Great Recession is Complete
In the lodging industry, the recovery from the Great Recession is complete. In Q2 2014, the construction pipeline posted a double-digit gain year-over-year (YOY)...
Average Selling Price Per Room on the Rise
The competition for properties in certain markets is heating up among buyers, as REITs and private equity groups with similar strategic objectives compete for...