Horwath HTL Articles

As a model of democracy, Senegal has also one of the most resilient economies in West Africa. Thanks to dynamic business and leisure tourism boosted by major public infrastructure projects, the country succeeds in captivating international investor’s interest. As a consequence, writes the team from Horwath HTL Ivory Coast, Dakar’s hotel pool has further strengthened whilst secondary clusters are developing at a steady pace (mainly in Petite Côte region, Diamniadio). continue reading →

The performance of the New Zealand hotel industry improved for the fifth year in a row in 2017, on the back of continuing strong growth in inbound international visitor arrivals, and almost no growth in room supply. New supply is starting to come on stream, occupancy growth is slowing, the supply pipeline is strong, and there is competition from Airbnb. But the mood of the industry is buoyant, writes Stephen Hamilton, of Horwath HTL New Zealand. continue reading →

Making up the largest generation in the U.S. workforce, Millennials are changing the game. But trying to figure out what makes Millennials tick can drive hoteliers to despair: Who are these Millennials and what do they want? continue reading →

What is the recipe for resort and hotel developers, owners and operators, to create the environment where this transformative travel takes place? continue reading →

The luxury market and its customer base is growing, with the outlook for the next three years looking positive. There are however, significant challenges for luxury hoteliers, with the fast pace of change in the luxury space, specifically with the hopes and expectations of the luxury traveller. continue reading →

The Bali Hotel & Hotel Residences Market Update takes a critical look at the trading impact of the event and more importantly takes a pragmatic view of the changing tourism landscape of the Island of the Gods. As China grabs center stage from the legacy Australian core international market, find out what’s inside the bounce back and what to expect in 2018. continue reading →

Cyprus has seen a booming growth in terms of tourism in 2016. This has been primarily driven by the political situation in neighboring countries as well as a refreshed approach to strategy by the Cyprus Tourism Organization. Supply of beds has been playing catch-up with demand, and multiple tourism related projects are currently underway. However, as tourism numbers are forecasted to continue to grow, with probably accelerated rhythms in the coming years, the market needs to find more ways to cope with the demand. continue reading →

Managing Editor Michelle Renn interviewed fellow Atlanta based hospitality expert Paul Breslin, Managing Director of global consultancy Horwath HTL, to discuss 2017 industry predictions for various topics including the Marriott-Starwood merger, Manhattan’s historic NoMad District, and the overall outlook for the industry this year. continue reading →

Paul Breslin and Julia Zhang of Horwath HTL Atlanta, GA, USA, have written our latest Industry Report, focusing on the nine elements you should consider when selecting a hotel management company. continue reading →

Following a profound transformation into a leading hotel market in the Asia Pacific region, concerns are again at the forefront of hoteliers minds in Singapore. continue reading →