When a hospitality project begins, developers and owners have many different aspects to juggle when trying to get their venture off the ground. Keeping all of the concerns of the project in the air at the same time can be … more

Sometimes it feels as though there are as many real estate disputes as there are players in the real estate game. They come in all shapes and sizes, but the good news is that most of these disputes can be … more

As hotels and resorts are considered high-risk, high-reward investments, they can be among the most challenging to properly appraise and value. These businesses are a combination of real estate businesses and operating business that have economic sensitivity and high operating … more

Bringing the vision of a modern resort to life is an incredible undertaking with highs and lows built in. The list of hoops to jump through to do it properly can seem endless, and if they’re done incorrectly, or out … more

After years of economic turmoil, the worldwide market for commercial real estate and hotel development has steadily risen for more than a year. The rise in investment and increased tolerance for risk around the world has not been spectacular, but … more

When the complex relationships often involved in a hotel development deal become entangled and conflicting, it can spell disaster for all involved, even long after the actual development and construction phase is over and everything is firmly in the management … more

Getting into the hotel business is not like other investment opportunities. While the return on investment in hotel projects can be very attractive, the fact is hotel properties can be incredibly variable in their return on investment and other financial … more

Resort development seems like a win-win for everyone involved. Investors expect to make profits from the creation and management of a resort facility. Localities expect to profit from the increased tourism and increased tax base that a resort provides, plus … more