Horwath HTL Articles

A very warm welcome to the new edition of the Horwath HTL Chains & Hotels Report, the third annual instalment. The report looks at the relationship between hotel chains, and their myriad of brands, and the wider world of hospitality and lodging. continue reading →

1,600 chain hotels screened for 172 thousand rooms. 240 brands. 460 destinations and the first 10 hotel groups ranked by total revenues. These are just few of the insights contained in the most accurate and comprehensive yearly report on Italian hospitality. 6 years of data on international and domestic brands, their business models, their presence along the Country, their performance and pipeline. 90 pages of accurate and updated information gathered with chains support and commented by Horwath HTL analysts. continue reading →

This report examines Occupancy, Average Daily Rate and Revenue Per Available Room for several key markets. The report focuses on all-India numbers and 13 key markets, which carry 67% of total chain-owned/managed/affiliated inventory. continue reading →

11 key markets in Asia Pacific are highlighted, examining the relationship between branded hotels and their independent counterparts. Who has the most successful brands? Who is growing the fastest? Which market has the least amount of hotels connected to a brand? Who has the most? continue reading →

The negotiation of a hotel management agreement is a complex process, typically preceded by the negotiation of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) or a letter of intent. The MOU sets out the prime commercial terms presented by the operator on which the hotel management agreement package will later be drafted. Missing out on resolving issues at this preparatory phase may lead to either party finding itself in an unfavorable position when the management agreement package arrives. continue reading →

Seen as one of the most robust economies in Western Africa, Senegal is also a model of stability in the sub-region. Tourism has proved to be one of the most important elements of the country’s economy, representing almost 10 % of Senegal’s GDP. continue reading →

Rwanda is no longer a newcomer into the tourism scene – it has paved its own way to becoming a leading eco-tourism and MICE destination, anchored in its vision, values, aspirations and leadership. Now is the time to invest in this country full of opportunities and possibilities. continue reading →

This latest report by Horwath HTL Thailand provides great insight into trends and outlook of Koh Samui’s top-tier hotel market. continue reading →

In Coworking Hotels, hotel facilities are integrated with coworking spaces, whereby hotel guests and local residents can gather to meet and/or work. In this way, Coworking Hotels offer a hybrid of working, sleeping and living, anticipating the needs of millennials and the growing group of digital nomads. continue reading →

The data shows that the number and ratio of branded hotels is increasing in almost all of the markets we reported on, through a variety of different business models. The overall share of chain hotels versus independent is increasing, even in markets that can be considered very mature. continue reading →