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National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2007 |
In Progress: Pacific City This Makar Properties project will link Huntington Beach's two existing luxury resorts with the city pier and the existing downtown district.  |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2005 |
Corus Bank Closes $120 Million Loan for Panorama Tower II Sasson Hallier Properties LLC received funding in late April for the construction of the luxury high-rise condominium in Las Vegas.  |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2004 Robyn Taylor Parets |
Developers Check into Boutique Hotels Boutique hotels, which focus on high style, personalized service and trendy restaurants, are growing in number as more developers tap into this lucrative segment -- including some of the nation's largest hotel companies.  |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2005 Robyn Taylor Parets |
Why Condo Hotels Are a Hot Concept Why have condo hotels become so hot? For starters, developers can sell off hotel units prior to construction, enabling them to obtain construction debt and equity more easily than if they were building a traditional hotel.  |
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2005 Robyn Parets |
Kimpton Expands Boutique Concept Capitalizing on travelers' growing demand for boutique hotels with high style and personalized service, the newly formed Kimpton Hospitality Partners (KHP) plans to acquire $450 million in boutique hotel properties during the next two years.  |
Entrepreneur September 2004 Chris McGinnis |
It's a Chic Thing While it might be comforting to know almost any megachain hotel is going to be the same whether you're in Miami or Milwaukee, you may find more bang for your travel buck, plus something regional or unique, at smaller chains.  |
National Real Estate Investor September 1, 2005 Henry Springs |
Trumping the Chicago Market Overcoming many redesigns and a sickly office market, the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago is slated to rise between the Wrigley and IBM buildings in late 2007.  |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2004 |
In Progress: 2200 Westlake The 555,000 sq. ft., mixed-use project in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood is scheduled for completion in 2006.  |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2008 Matt Valley |
Q & A An interview with Michael Depatie, president and CEO of San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, which owns and runs boutique hotels. In April, Kimpton announced it had closed on a $246 million institutional real estate fund.  |
National Real Estate Investor January 22, 2003 |
MetLife closes $46M refinance of Millennium Tower Millennium Tower LLC has refinanced the 200,000 sq. ft. commercial unit of Millennium Tower, a 20-story, mixed-use property in downtown Seattle.  |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2006 |
In Progress: Palazzo del Lago Palazzo del Lago will be an $800 million luxury resort when completed. Construction on Phase I, which encompasses the InterContinental Resort & Residences Orlando and the first resort residential tower, is scheduled to begin in fall 2006.  |
National Real Estate Investor July 1, 2006 |
In Progress: 240-248 N. Highland Avenue, Mixed-Use Project The Perennial Properties development includes five adjoining industrial-style buildings. All are new construction, with the exception of a 5,000 sq. ft. historic property.  |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2004 Joe Gose |
Condo Hotel Wave Hits U.S. Again What's the attraction? Condo hotels can generate highly lucrative returns of 25% to 30% versus conventional hotels, which yield 10% to 12%. Pre-construction room sales also raise 25% to 40% in equity that ground-up projects need to secure financing.  |
InsideFlyer April 2004 |
Four Hotel Companies Form Global Alliance The new Global Hotel Alliance has united 235 upscale and luxury hotels and resorts and over 63,000 guest rooms on five continents in a shared marketing partnership.  |
The Motley Fool January 23, 2006 Rich Duprey |
Luxury Lodging Lights Up Hilton will be branding the Waldorf name while a former Starwood exec looks for opulence. It's a smart move by the hoteliers. Investors, take note.  |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2006 Caroline Wilbert |
Building Bait The new Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is playing a vital role as a catalyst in the downtown fishbowl by sparking office, multifamily and hotel projects.  |
National Real Estate Investor December 1, 2004 Robyn Taylor Parets |
Survival Kit for Hotel Owners Even for the experienced hotel owner, operating a successful property is no walk in the park.  |
The Motley Fool July 10, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Hotels in the News That Holiday Inn down the street from your office might have been around for 30 years, but don't assume the entire hotel industry is equally sleepy. Investors and guests alike might be intrigued by these recent developments.  |
BusinessWeek February 14, 2005 Christopher Palmeri |
Hike Your Odds On A Vegas Condo They're going up all over the Strip -- and not every project will be a winner  |
National Real Estate Investor October 31, 2003 Parke Chapman |
Starwood CEO Barry Sternlicht To Resign Barry Sternlicht, CEO of global hotel owner Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is stepping down after running the firm for eight years. Sternlicht's resignation will not become effective until a successor is found, at which point Sternlicht will become executive chairman.  |
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2004 Robyn Taylor Parets |
Boutique Brand Alters Landscape InterContinental Hotels Group may have drawn inspiration from the wedding poem "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue" when it conceptualized its Hotel Indigo brand.  |
InsideFlyer April 2010 |
Loyalty Traveler- Hotel Value Proposition Hotel points are a safety net against fluctuating hotel rates.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2003 Stephen Nostrand |
Developers Add Condominiums to Hotels to Increase Profits Stymied by the increasing costs of building stand-alone luxury hotels, developers have turned to condominium hotels to allocate costs to a wider revenue base while creating another profit center.  |
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2003 |
Deals & Projects CDI/East Acquires Dallas Trophy Tower... DDR Breaks Ground on Austin Shopping Center... Panattoni Begins 600,000 sq. ft. Seaway Project... GM Building Gets Makeover... Landmark Hotel Closes Doors For $30 Million Renovation... Principal, Corum Begin Dallas Apartments... Hillwood Plans Spec Industrial Projects...  |
National Real Estate Investor June 1, 2006 H. Lee Murphy |
The Inn Is Open And For Sale In the past year, with convention business returning and tourists flocking to new attractions like Millennium Park on the Lake Michigan waterfront, Chicago has suddenly emerged as the darling of the hospitality industry. As buyers have looked in Chicago, they've found willing sellers.  |
InsideFlyer April 2014 |
SPG Twice as Nice Starwood Preferred Guest is offering members double points when dining at any participating Starwood restaurants and bars through April 30, 2014, even if you're not staying at the hotel.  |
Entrepreneur August 2005 Chris McGinnis |
Seeing Stars Get hotel ratings from people who have actually stayed there. These Web sites offer honest hotel reviews from real travelers like you.  |
National Real Estate Investor July 1, 2006 |
Florida Tower Jumps on Condo-Conversion Bandwagon The 21-story SBS Tower, which was recently sold by Irradio Holdings, overlooks Biscayne Bay. The buyer, KRA Tower LLC, spent $100 million to snap up the complex.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2006 Sara Drummond |
Haute Hospitality Luxury hotels roll out the red carpet for guests -- and ring in the profits.  |
InsideFlyer May 2009 |
VOILA in Middle East VOILA Hotel Rewards has launched Hadaya, a loyalty program developed for guests of Coral Hotels & Resorts, a five-star brand created in Dubai that has nine hotels in the Middle East and North, South and East Africa.  |
InsideFlyer April 2009 |
Hotel Value for Frequent Guests You're going to love what this columnist has to say about hotel loyalty programs.  |
National Real Estate Investor June 1, 2006 Parke M. Chapman |
Ground Zero Office Glut in the Making? If Ground Zero's newest tower is any indication, filling space in the Freedom Tower and adjacent buildings will be a challenge.  |
The Motley Fool June 14, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Traveling in Luxury and Good Health Check out the healthiest hotels in America. Four Seasons, Boston... Topaz Hotel, Washington, D.C... Starwood's Westin Times Square, New York City... etc.  |
The Motley Fool February 18, 2010 Gerard Torres |
American Tower Hits the Spots American Tower's strategic positioning of its wireless towers helps it lead the industry.  |
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2004 Parke Chapman |
Midtown Manhattan: A Pillar of Strength The real estate market in Manhattan is finally emerging from a three-year slump. Office leasing is on the rise, hotel vacancy rates are tightening and luxury retailers are flocking to Fifth Avenue's midtown shopping corridor.  |
Entrepreneur January 2005 Chris McGinnis |
What a Deal! You can keep hotel costs down for your business--if you know what to look for.  |
National Real Estate Investor January 28, 2003 |
Downtown Baltimore office tower sells for $50M A 380,000 sq. ft. office building in downtown Baltimore has sold for $50 million. Norfolk-Va. Based Harbor Group International (HGI) and a corporate investor bought the property, known as the First Union Tower, as part of a tax-deferred exchange.  |
InsideFlyer July 2010 |
Loyalty Traveler How long can major chains like Hilton, Starwood, Best Western, Marriott and Carlson offer guests deals like two, three, or four stays to earn a free night at any or most hotels in the chain?  |
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2003 Walsh & Brickley |
Philadelphia Story: Betting on a Better Downtown A survey of the philadelphia property market: hotels, multifamily, retail, office, and projects under construction.  |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2002 Steve Ginsberg |
From Boom to Bust Since the 1850s gold rush, San Francisco's development has been a series of booms and busts. What's new about the latest bust is the culprit.  |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2006 Morris Newman |
The Hotel Del Goes Condo-tel The historic Hotel Del Coronado near downtown San Diego is the latest hostelry to add high-priced condos to its amenities menu. Scheduled to be built over the next 15 years by investors on pricey Coronado Island, the luxury units are plums for a developer in a resort market.  |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2003 Carol Tice |
Listless in Seattle In March, state economists warned that Seattle won't see any sign of recovery before late 2004. But some developers are looking beyond the current miasma and are planning major new projects that they hope will open to a brighter scene in two years.  |
Fast Company December 2005 Josh Taylor |
Meet Me in the Lobby Hip furniture, free Internet, and no time limit - why guerrilla hotel meet-ups in public spaces are all the rage.  |
Fast Company May 2005 Jena McGregor |
Hotels, Jet Blue-Style Style on the cheap has never been easy to find on the road. An early look at new cheap-chic hotels.  |
InsideFlyer November 2009 |
United Mileage Plus Hotel and Car Awards United Mileage Plus members can now redeem miles for hotel stays and car rental awards online.  |
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2006 Parke M. Chapman |
Riding a Big Wave Waterparks have been popular family destinations for years, but now a growing number are popping up as flagship amenities at both new and existing resort hotels across the country.  |
BusinessWeek October 14, 2010 Soller & Campbell |
Boutique Hotel Bracketology The only way to accurately judge a boutique hotel is by evaluating, for lack of a better word, its boutiquey-ness.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2006 Sara Drummond |
Investment Profile: In the Lap of Luxury It's hard to find an unhappy hotel owner, developer, or investor at any level this year. Buyers continue to book high-end hospitality assets. While REITs have been active participants in luxury hotel transactions, they are not the only buyers waiting in the reception area.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2015 Patrick H. Ford |
Lodging Sector Update Hotel investment settles in for a long stay.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2014 Robins & Alberstadt |
Condo-Hotels Return New SEC rules prompt another look at this niche property.  |