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Hotel Development
The Largest Hospitality Gap on the Pacific Coast
A comparative analysis of Southern California and Baja California uncovers a major hospitality development opportunity. Learn how the emerging Cali-Baja corridor is reshaping cross-border tourism, hotel investment, and the future of Pacific Coast hospitality.
Understanding Hotel Cap Rates: What Every Investor Should Know in 2026
Understand what drives hotel cap rates in 2026 and why they matter for investors looking to come out on top.
What Makes a Hotel Feasibility Study Truly Reliable?
The pressure to “make the deal work” creates confirmation bias that can cost developers millions and years of their lives. Get the three inputs that matter most indetermining feasibility.
Choosing the Right Brand: When to Partner and When to Go Independent
When branding makes strategic sense, when independence can outperform, and how to evaluate franchise costs against real-world performance outcomes.
Hotel Development in San Diego: Should You Buy or Build?
Exploring hotel development opportunities? Here’s what to consider if you’re deciding whether to buy or build a hotel in San Diego, or elsewhere!
San Diego Hotel Sales Activity
San Diego hotel sales 2025 with key transactions, converted properties and market outlook for investors, owners and developers.
San Diego Hotel Market Summary – August 2025
Weekend leisure bookings are cooling, new hotels are entering the market, and operating costs are climbing.
SoCal Hotel Market Performance – May 2025 (LA, OC, SD)
Southern California’s hotel markets are showing mixed performance in 2025, with San Diego leading in occupancy, Orange County facing RevPAR pressure, and Los Angeles benefiting from ADR growth and major upcoming events.
Starting Your Hospitality Business
Thinking about bootstrapping a hotel? Here is a summary of some foundations and strategies to make your venture successful.
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