Hotel Development Outlook: Navigating Interest Rates, Construction Costs & Investment

At The Lodging Conference, Ryan Bosch of Arriba Capital and I discussed the latest trends in hotel development and how it’s affected by interest rates, market shifts, and hospitality industry development strategies. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just curious about the future of hotel construction, this conversation offers key insights on what’s coming next. Key discussion points: Current interest rates 📊 and their effect on hotel development 🏗️ Why 50 basis points isn’t enough for a market shift ⚖️ but why there’s hope on the horizon 🌅 What Lodging Econometrics' data says about new hotel construction in 2024 and beyond 📅 Market predictions: Which cities are primed for outsized RevPAR growth? 🌆 How luxury and upscale segments ✨ are faring against economy properties 💲 The challenges and opportunities in hotel development financing 💰 What to expect if many developers begin building simultaneously 🛠️ The key to getting your hotel project financed in a competitive market 🔑 Don’t miss this in-depth conversation packed with actionable insights for developers, investors, and hospitality professionals! Thanks to Unifocus for supporting this video.