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Article of the Week Hotel investors aren’t throwing in the towel. They are waiting for the climate to dry out. by David Eisen | March 23, 2025? | Hotelsmag ATLANTA — “It’s the economy, stupid” is an aphorism that stretches beyond the American voter. It also impacts the way hotel investors invest, the way hotel operators operate. In this current economy, both are tight as a drum and seeking out a softer cloud in which to cozy into.? At the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, a gathering of dealmakers, large and small, sounded deathly similar: 2025 was positioned to be a year of growth; it could end up being a year of reckoning. The jury remains out. Consider two of the biggest in global asset management, Blackstone and Brookfield, with a combined AUM of $2 trillion between them. These are bold investors, but, of late, have been less intrepid on the acquisition side and more game on the sell side. Blackstone last September agreed to sell the Motel 6 chain to India’s Oyo and is rumored to be looking to sell Spain-based Hotel Investment Partners. Brookfield has recently sold hotels, including The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Fla., Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa, Calif., and Conrad Seoul. Scott Trebilco, senior managing director in Blackstone’s real estate group, said it sold $2 billion in assets last year. Buying is where they’ve been reluctant—especially in the U.S. Recent Blackstone deals focused on the East: In December 2024, Blackstone added three hotels in Japan, The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa, Kise Beach Palace and Nest Hotel Osaka. Shortly before this trio of pickups, it acquired Grand Hyatt Athens. “We see more opportunity outside the U.S.,” Trebilco said. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eBge_RGh

Save the Date – 9th Annual Hotel Investment Forum ?? Venue: JW Marriott Marquis Miami ?? Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 ? Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ?? Tickets: https://lnkd.in/ejR9dBRn This premier event will bring together industry leaders, investors, and key stakeholders to explore the latest trends and opportunities in hospitality investment. Stay tuned for further details. We look forward to your participation.

50-50 Chance of a Recession This Year: Larry Summers https://lnkd.in/ey4JM9Bz

Article of the Week 7 hotel industry trends to keep on the radar for 2025? by Guest Contributor | March 13, 2025 | Hotelsmag The hotel industry is poised for significant shifts in 2025, with private- equity (PE) firms continuing to play a prominent role in hotel asset acquisitions. As economic conditions evolve, emerging trends in experiential travel, asset positioning and new investor demographics will shape the market. Here are seven key trends to keep on the radar as the year progresses. Private Equity’s Continued Prominence in Hotel Asset Acquisitions Private equity firms remain the largest segment of buyers in the hotel sector, leveraging their vast institutional dry powder and access to debt financing to optimize long-term returns. These firms act as value-added investors, strategically acquiring distressed assets and repositioning them for improved performance with an eye to strong realizable returns upon exit. PE groups have been known to implement defensive strategies such as opportunistically acquiring discounted debt to secure assets at optimal valuations. Rapid decision-making capabilities and experience in navigating market cycles also continue to make PE firms attractive buyers. PE firms utilize sophisticated asset-management expertise to drive operational efficiencies and financial structuring. Their investment horizon typically ranges from six to 10 years, ensuring disciplined performance metrics. Institutional investors favor hospitality as part of diversified portfolios, reinforcing strong PE sponsors being well-positioned in the sector. Read More: https://lnkd.in/euhrwDmk

Meet Kabani Hotel Group at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Join us at Booth #813 in the Exhibit Hall, Marquis Level – Marquis Ballroom. Schedule: March 18 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM March 19 | 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM To schedule a meeting, please contact: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] #HunterConference2025 #HotelInvestment #KabaniHotelGroup

Save the Date – 9th Annual Hotel Investment Forum ?? Venue: JW Marriott Marquis Miami ?? Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 ? Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ?? Registration Opens: Friday, March 21, 2025 This premier event will bring together industry leaders, investors, and key stakeholders to explore the latest trends and opportunities in hospitality investment. Stay tuned for further details. We look forward to your participation.

Blackstone's Gray on the Investment Boom Around AI https://lnkd.in/e5G4stBf

Article of the Week How to assess market value of your asset By Hilary Daninhirsch?| Mar 3, 2025 8:00am?|?hotelmanagement The market value of a hotel is not a straightforward nor easy-to-assess process. While the same argument can be made for any piece of real estate, a hotel is a unique asset class due to its fluctuation in potential income generation as well as the volatility of the hospitality market. But it is important to have some periodic knowledge about your asset’s value in order to make the best decisions about its future. Why Assess Market Value While there is no set schedule as to when you should assess your hotel’s worth, a formal appraisal would typically be required when you are buying, selling, or financing the property. You may also want to figure out market value to negotiate a more favorable property tax assessment level. “Almost all hotels are bought with a loan, so lenders are going to want to know how much the hotel is worth as collateral for the loan on the hotel,” said Mike Cahill, CEO of HREC Investment Advisors. “Most hotels also have equity investors, and the investors are going to want to know the value at periodic points in time to figure out if they are getting a return on investment.” Read More: https://lnkd.in/eH5ZhqdA

Kabani Hotel Group is pleased to attend the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference from March 18-19 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Schedule a meeting with us: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]