LODGING MARKET OVERVIEW – LANSERIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AREA, GAUTENG PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA
Introduction The OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) is still by far the largest airport in South Africa, and regional airports such as Lanseria Airport (HLA) benefit greatly with feeder markets from international arrivals. Flights into HLA are convenient for most passengers due to its size which facilitates fast turnarounds, ample parking and access to major […]
South African Listed Property Funds – The Case For Hotel REITs
Same as last year the South African Property Owners’ Association’s (SAPOA) 51st Convention came and went with great pomp and ceremony as much as could be expected in Cape Town. Judging by some of the media stories that started floating around shortly after the event, it is clear that the South African listed property fund […]
An Interview with Steve Rushmore, Founder and Chairman of HVS — 3continents3semesters
March 21, 2016 – The Master of Global Hospitality Business students embarked on a four-day intensive “Hotel Market Study via An Interview with Steve Rushmore, Founder and Chairman of HVS — 3continents3semesters
THINC Africa 2017: Exciting future for African hotel market
According to the United Nations World Travel Organisation (UNWTO), the African continent experienced an increase of 8.1%, while Western European destinations showed little to no tourism growth in 2016. Visitor totals in Sub-Saharan Africa grew more than 10% year-over-year – the most of any world region or sub-region. Managing Partner of HVS in South Africa, […]
International Sporting Events – Takeaways for Hotel Investors
Introduction There is no doubt hosting a major sporting event boosts the profile of the country and city. Who does not want to visit Rio after the recent FIFA World Cup and Olympics? However, these events are only for a few weeks and even allowing for a year of visits from sponsors and managers in […]
HVS – Evaluating Hospitality-Focused Mixed-Use Assets
HVS’s Mixed-use appraisal expert Tim Sauer, MAI lays out some of the considerations for the evaluation of hospitality-focused mixed-use assets.
South African Listed Property Funds – The Case For Hotel REITs
Same as last year the South African Property Owners’ Association’s (SAPOA) 51st Convention came and went with great pomp and ceremony as much as could be expected in Cape Town. Judging by some of the media stories that started floating around shortly after the event, it is clear that the South African listed property fund […]
In Focus: South African Hotel Market Update
This is the first in a planned series of HVS articles on the South African Hotel Industry. http://www.hvs.com/images/downloadarticle.png Should you require any further information please get in touch with us directly.
Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Bill: Public Hearing Inputs
I am not quite certain whether the formal hearings have been concluded or not, however the following is a summary of the the foregoing hearings in Parliament on the SPLUMB. Once again, these are reproduced with compliments from the PMG. The Committee’s Content Adviser and Researcher presented a summary of the comments and submissions made […]
Snap Survey – Spatial Planning And Land Use Management Draft Bill of 2011
The Constitutional Court will make a final ruling on the Development Facilitation Act in June 2012, which could result in this Act being repealed. This could mean that Development Tribunals would no longer be able to make decisions on land development applications. In the absence of the DFA, the Spatial Planning And Land Use Management […]