Mexico Weathers Another Tourism Storm, Faces Headwinds in 2021
Positive Trends Point to Resiliency, High Prospects for Rebound
Despite a very tough year for Mexican tourism, some positive results demonstrate resiliency.
Ten Tips for Developing a Hospitality Project
There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Approach
The legendary American hotelier Ellsworth Milton Statler once said, “Life is Service. The one who progresses is the one who gives his fellow human beings a little more, a little be...
Refocused Outlook for the Mexican Tourism Industry
Mexico’s tourism industry is facing a perfect storm and a few key factors are affecting regularly robust tourism.
Mexico’s tourism industry is once again facing una tormenta perfecta: a perfect storm.
5 Themes to Watch for Mexican Hotels in 2019
The industry outlook for Mexican hotels in 2019 looks to be somewhat difficult and perhaps volatile at times, as political, economic and other industry-specific challenges are present; however, there’s still room for optimism for Mexican owners and investors.
2018 proved to be a difficult year for Mexican hotels. And while 2019 might still have some recurring economic, political and industry-specific challenges, some positive themes wit...
Strategic Alliances Proliferate in All-inclusive Space
Strategic partnerships in the all-inclusive resort sector are becoming more common. Here’s a look at what’s fueling that trend.
Several strategic alliances have been announced in the all-inclusive resort sector of the Caribbean and Latin America over the past six months.
South Florida Hotel Investment Heads North
Beyond Miami, well-known lodging REITs and private equity firms are investing in the surrounding attractive markets of Broward County, especially Fort Lauderdale.
REPORT FROM FLORIDA—Fort Lauderdale was historically considered a mid-market spring break destination and cheaper alternative to Miami. But now, a new era of hospitality growth and...
What to Expect From Mexican Hotels in 2018
A variety of macro and micro factors create a bumpy 2018 for the Mexican hospitality industry.
Mexico’s tourism industry has attracted several exciting new stakeholders and flourished over the past few years. It now contributes, according to the World Travel and Tourism Coun...
The Caribbean Momentum: In Four Themes
Despite the significant hurdles the region faces following Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, there are plenty of reasons for optimism in the Caribbean.
This past September, the Caribbean braced for impact – and then recovery – with two Category 5 hurricanes: Irma and Maria. Infrastructure and property damage, as well as scarce res...
Spanish Resorts Eye Business Mix With Urban Markets
The motivation for Spanish hotel companies to move from the resort segment into urban markets is two-fold: diversification and brand awareness.
A new trend has recently emerged: Several major Spanish hotel companies, like Meliá Hotels International, the Barceló Hotel Group, Riu Hotels & Resorts, and Iberostar Hotels & Reso...
Spanish Resort Companies Have Arrived in Urban Markets
Spain-based hotel companies like Meliá, Barceló, Riu and Iberostar have successfully expanded from their key resort product and entered urban markets globally.
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on Spanish resort brands entering urban markets.
Takeaways From Mexico, Caribbean, LatAm Investments
A flood of new capital has opened up development activity in the region; here’s a look at the trends that have emerged from that.
Over the past four years, a flood of new, prominent capital providers have entered the Mexican and the Caribbean and Latin American (CALA) hotel markets. The impact? Exciting inves...
5 Trends Shaping the Caribbean and Latin America
The seas of change are encroaching on the Caribbean and Latin America hotel markets, and Brexit, Zika and currency devaluation are all part of the tide.
After several years of solid growth, the Caribbean and Latin American hotel markets are experiencing various challenges due to the Zika virus, currency devaluation and overall econ...
Why Investors Are Lured to Central America
Central America’s hotel industry is getting a lot of attention these days from investors who are willing to look past infrastructure and security issues in the region.
The Central American hotel industry is getting an upgrade. From business-centric accommodations to trophy resorts, hotels throughout the region are being modernized. Sustainable d...
Cabo Continues to Make Its Comeback
Devastated by Hurricane Odile, Cabo has seen a resurgence led by luxury brand developments.
Sun. Surf. Sand. Los Cabos has it all. Or had it all.
Category 3 Hurricane Odile swept through Los Cabos, Mexico, on 14 September 2014, resulting in more than $1 billion in ec...
The Changing Landscape of Miami’s Hotel Market
Miami’s hotel market is changing with the influx of international brands, especially from Asia and Latin America, and unique niche products.
REPORT FROM MIAMI—Thanks to its tropical waterfront location, rich cultural offerings, diversified economy and improved infrastructure, Miami has emerged as a world-class city. Gl...
Private Equity Dives Into All-inclusives
A major transformation within the all-inclusive resort segment is under way, as large private equity investors dedicate capital in the sector.
Over the past year, billions of dollars have poured into the all-inclusive resort segment in Latin America. Large private equity investors are providing a wave of capital into thi...
How to Seize the ‘Mexico Moment’ in 3 Steps
Mexico has rebounded as a land of opportunity, but hoteliers should heed these guidelines before jumping in head first.
A rising middle class, improved economic and political stability, and a robust market are beckoning hotel investors to Mexico. Eager to seize the “Mexican moment,” many hotel comp...
Vertical Integration Resurfaces in Resorts
Global travel companies are forming their own hotel ownership and management divisions, employing an asset-heavy strategy in the Mexican and Caribbean resort markets.
In the hotel industry, constant pressure exists from shareholders. Return capital. Sell off non-core assets. Unlock cash for faster expansion initiatives.
Latin American Brands Enter US Markets
Despite a number of challenges for Latin American hotel brands, the benefits of their U.S. expansion are significant.
For decades, hotel companies in the United States ventured south of the border, growing aggressively within Latin America and more recently, targeting the strong domestic travel a...
First Mexican Hotel-focused REIT Emerges
FIBRA Hotelera Mexicana went public Friday on the Mexican Stock Exchange, selling 194.4 million shares at $1.39 per share for a total of about $277.7 million.
FIBRA Hotelera Mexicana went public Friday on the Mexican stock exchange, becoming Mexico’s first hotel-focused real estate investment trust, or Fideicomiso de Inversión en Bienes...