The Henry Stewart 2008 Briefing

How Much is My (That) Hotel Worth?

The Annual Briefing on Hotel Values
Covering every type of hotel from the owner-managed
to the super-luxury

• Deals being done in the market: the views of investors, developers and operators
• The major trends in trading and marketing – how widely-held predictions affect real-world current values
• Consequences of the credit crunch: finance now – sources, structures and terms
• Pricing policies, profit potential and capitalisation rates in the traditional and emerging sectors
• Problems, opportunities, costs, risks and solutions of recycling – the art of rebranding
• Own, lease or manage – has thinking changed? What role for private equity now?
• Development: what, where, why? Who is thinking and planning what
• The big overseas opportunities: China, India and Eastern Europe
• Latest thinking on design and specifications, with energy ‘conservation’ and ‘sustainability’ firmly in mind
• The position in London
• The position in the UK outside London
• The major European cities
• The super-deluxe market – what more can be offered
• Emerging litigation risks that can undermine profits and values
• Tax incentives available to owners of and investors in hotels – the major changes
• The view of the building owners: how hotels have performed for us – do we want more or less? and of what? The institutional investor’s view

All taking account of:

The issues:
• Untapped potential
• Refining and differentiating the product
• Site availability and affordability
• The growth of extended stay
• New thinking on bedroom design
• Marketing and the value of brand

The sectors:
• Super budget
• Budget
• Luxury budget
• Mid-market/select sector
• Mid-market/full service
• Four star
• Five star
• Super luxury

The style:
• Traditional
• Lifestyle
• Extended stay
• Resort
• Products and services associated with the ‘in good company’ effect

For all independent, franchised and branded hoteliers, brokers, investors, funders, their agents and advisors.

Full documentation will be provided to all delegates and adequate time set aside for questions.

 

Tuesday, 29 April 2008
London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch, London W1