Top Hotel Deals – Feb & March 2021 – Issue 3 The months of February and March 2021 witnessed high transaction dollar volume due to two mega transactions totalling $12.5B in the United States. These are being seen as bright spots in an otherwise bleeding...
Top Hotel Deals – January 2021 – Issue 2 The first month of 2021 was marked with the sale of portfolio deals and asset-light platforms. Notable among them were Bourne Leisure Holdings, a multi-hotels deal across 3 countries in Africa, assets of Vienna House, the Red...
Sultanate of Oman – An Opportunity in Waiting When considering a destination in the Middle East for leisure travel or to host a meeting/convention, the Sultanate of Oman is not usually the first thought that comes to mind. With the likes of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and...
Retired but Dependent No More – The Rise of Geriatric Care Facilities in India As per India’s population census of 2011, the country is home to ~104 million senior citizens (aged 60 and above). By 2026, this number is expected to grow to ~173 million. Life Expectancy...
Redefining Operator and Owner Relationships Nearly all hotel management agreements define a Force Majeure Event (aka an Extraordinary Event), which may occur either alone or in combination during the life of the contract that is beyond the reasonable control (a...
The BC and AC of Hoteliering The world has suddenly changed. Like most sectors, the global hospitality industry is in shock and dismay watching a pandemic wipe out the dreams of millions. This unprecedented event, whose consequences we cannot yet imagine, has left us...