Welcome to Horwath Hotel, Tourism and Leisure consulting, since 1915, the world's number one hospitality consulting organisation. We are the industry choice; a global network offering complete solutions in markets both local and international. Through involvement in thousands of projects over many years, we have amassed extensive, in-depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of hotel & real estate companies and financial institutions.
Horwath HTL is the world's largest consulting organization specialized in the hospitality industry, with 50 offices in 39 countries. We are recognized as the pre-eminent specialist in Hotels, Tourism and Leisure, providing solutions through a combination of international experience and expert local knowledge.
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Horwath HTL provides consulting and advisory services to the hospitality industry.
Our areas of specialty are:
Planning and Development
Appraisal Reports • Destination and Large Scale Project Master Planning •
Facilities Programming • Highest and Best Use of Land Analysis • Hotel Management Company Selection and Contract Negotiation
• Macro Tourism Analysis • Market Entry Strategy • Market and Financial Feasibility Studies • Product Conceptualization • Project Capitalization and Financial Structuring • Residual Land Valuation • Strategic Planning
Asset Management and Operational Advisory
Accountability Review • Asset Management Advisory • Benchmarking • Best Practice Analysis • Capital Expenditure Cost/Benefit Analysis • Litigation Support • Loan Underwriting • Operational Reviews • Owner Representation
Property Tax Appeals • Repositioning Strategy and Analysis
Transactional and Financial Restructuring
• Asset Valuation • Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory • Due Diligence • Insolvency / Receivership • Investment and Divestment Strategy • Loan Work-out • Pre-lending Review • Strategic Management and Planning • Transaction Management and Closure
- Chains Take Over the Dutch Hotel Market
Amsterdam, December 28th 2011
At the end of 2011, the share of the Dutch hotel supply that is chain related is 61% and of all the hotel rooms in Holland, only 39% is still independent of hotel chains.
- Sepia Design & Horwath HTL receives International Urban Design Award
Hong Kong, November 28th, 2011
Hong Kong-based architectural consultancy firm Sepia Design Consultants Limited in collaboration with Horwath HTL, has been awarded a 2011 Merit Award for Urban Design by the American Institute of Architects Hong Kong Chapter for the “Changbai Mountain Tourism Plan”, the results of which were announced during last week’s awards ceremony and exhibition at the Exchange Square Rotunda in Central, Hong Kong.
- Petr Chitipakhovyan Wins Lifetime Achievement Award at 2011 Russian Hotel Investment Conference
Moscow, October 27th, 2011
Petr Chitipakhovyan, President of the CH-Group has won the lifetime achievement award at the 2011 Russia and CIS Hotel Investment Conference.
- Accor Receive a AAA Rating in the Annual Investment Ranking Austria
Salzburg/Austria, October 26th, 2011
Horwath HTL Austria, partner of Horwath HTL, the world’s largest hotel consulting network, partnered with the TREUGAST Solution Group again to rank the performance of the leading hotel groups in Austria in the 5th Annual Investment Ranking Austria 2011.
- Industry Optimistic that the Crisis is over as The Austrian hotel industry grows again
Salzburg/Austria, October 26th, 2011
Horwath HTL Austria, a member of Horwath HTL, the world’s largest hotel consulting network, partnered with the TREUGAST Solution Group again to rank the performance of the leading hotel groups in Austria in the 5th Annual Investment Ranking Austria 2011.
- Russia Seeks To Address the Key Areas of Frustration for Hoteliers
Moscow, October 24th, 2011
Horwath HTL, the world’s largest hotel consulting network, hosted a plenary session on Investment Opportunities in Russia’s ‘500k Club’ those 37 regional cities with a population of more than 500 thousand inhabitants.
- CIS Countries Provide Opportunities for Investment, But Challenges Remain
Moscow, October 19th, 2011
Horwath HTL, the world’s largest hotel consulting network, hosted a panel discussion on understanding where the opportunities are for good investments outside of Russia, in the CIS.
- International Brands Moving into Regional Russian Cities as Opportunities Increase
Moscow, October 18th, 2011
Horwath HTL, the world’s largest hotel consulting network, hosted a panel discussion on Investment Opportunities in Russia’s ‘500k Club’ those 37 regional cities with a population of more than 500 thousand inhabitants.
- Thailand on Slow Recovery, but Hoteliers Still Positive About Outlook- 2011 Thailand Hotel Industry Annual Survey of Operations (Financial Year 2010)
Singapore, October 18th, 2011
Hotels and resorts in Thailand saw slight recovery in occupancy in 2010, but are still struggling to improve its rate positioning after several years of political and economic turmoil, reported Horwath HTL in its 2011 Thailand Hotel Industry Annual Survey of Operations (Financial Year 2010) released today.
- Global Financial Crisis Brings Operators and Investors Closer Together
Casablanca, September 29th, 2011
Horwath HTL, the world’s largest hotel consulting network, hosted a panel on understanding how operators have successfully entered the African Market by partnering with local equity partners.
- South East Europe Shows Potential in Spite of General Economic Woes
Zagreb, September 21st, 2011
Horwath HTL, the world’s largest hotel consulting network, hosted a round table discussion on Investment Opportunities in South East Europe, under the heading ‘The Mediterranean/Southern European Track, a Focus on the Balkans.
- HOSTA 2011 report- Benelux hotel market recovering from crisis
Belgium, Septmeber 15th, 2011
Hotel occupancies in Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg are on the rise. After the recent crisis, the number of hotel guests had declined, but in 2010 more hotel rooms were occupied. Additionally, the decline of the average room rates has been stopped and profits are increasing. The best results were achieved in Amsterdam and in the top segment. The expectations for 2011 and 2012 are cautiously optimistic.
- Russia Provides Investment Opportunities For Savvy Investors
London, September 14th, 2011
Horwath HTL, the world’s largest hotel consulting network, hosted a round table discussion on Investment Opportunities in Eastern Europe, under the heading ‘Investment Opportunities across the Continent – A taste of Europe’.
- Positive Market Sentiment Slows as Economic Uncertainty Continues to Bite
Singapore, September 14th, 2011
Results from the latest edition of the Horwath HTL Global Hotel Market Sentiment Survey show that although hotel operators in all regions of the world apart from Africa and The Middle East continue to believe that the outlook in operating performance is positive, that sentiment has less conviction than it had six months ago.
- Meetings Demand Rising but Poor Access Restrict Growth of Hotel Industry in Vientiane, Laos
Singapore, 24th August, 2011
Poor access and the lack of infrastructure, compounded by the perception of Vientiane and Laos as a low cost and undeveloped destination, is restricting the growth of the hotel and tourism industry in the city, reports Horwath HTL in a market overview of upper-tier hotels in Vientiane released yesterday.
- Mixed Performance in 2010 Reported by Malaysian Hotels, Hotel Study
Horwath HTL 2011 Malaysia Hotel Operations Survey Results Released
Kuala Lumpur, 23rd August, 2011
Hotel occupancy levels in Malaysia rose to 70% in 2010 from 62% in 2009, with Kuala Lumpur registering growth in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR), while other cities witnessed a decline in performance, as reported by Horwath HTL in the recently published 2011 Malaysia Hotel Operations Survey.
- 'Dirtiest' hotel gets extreme makeover
Toronto Star
Toronto, June 24th 2011
The Gladstone Hotel and Drake Hotel offer local proof that once-bad hotels can be turned into destination hotels, says Joel Rosen, chief executive of Horwath HTL, a hospitality industry consultancy. In a competitive market, it won't be easy...
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Polish Budget and Economy Hotel Sector set to achieve Dynamic Growth over the next Two Years
Warsaw, June 21st 2011
The budget and economy hotel sector, which operates under international hotel chains in Poland is set to grow by over 50% over the next two years, in developments highlighted yesterday at the 3rd Annual hotel real estate investment conference in Poland.
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Horwath HTL Report at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) identifies ‘The Future of Luxury Travel’
Shanghai, June 13th 2011
A Horwath HTL report commissioned by International Luxury Travel Market has revealed the changing pattern of luxury travel demands globally. The report takes into consideration the impact of the financial crisis and the rapid increase in demand for luxury from the emerging markets.
- Facilitating Access; Planning and Control Crucial for Mekong Tourism
Singapore, 2nd June 2011
News from the Annual Mekong Tourism Forum which was held in Laos.
- Horwath HTL Releases Findings on Hotel Market Environment in Japan after East Japan Earthquake
Tokyo, May 24th, 2011
Horwath HTL Japan has released a 22-page report containing key findings on the Japan hotel market environment, after the East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant disaster.
- China Hotels Encouraged to Embrace Online Marketing and Social Media
Beijing, March 25th, 2011
2011 China Hotel Development and Financing Conference ended today amidst calls for China hotels to embrace online marketing and to utilize social media.
- Hotel Industry Leaders Show Optimism – 2011 to be Another Record Year for China
Beijing, March 24th, 2011
At the 7th Annual China Hotel Development and Financing Conference, hotel industry leaders expressed continued optimism for the tourism sector and believe that 2011 will be yet another record year.
- China Hotel Industry Expected to Ride on Continued Bullish Economic Growth
Beijing, March 24th, 2011
2011 China Hotel Development and Financing Conference, Beijing, China opens.
- Singapore to Focus on Sustaining Tourism Growth
Singapore, March 22nd, 2011
Annual Tourism Industry Conference, organized by the Singapore Tourism Board, held at the Suntec Exhibition and Convention Centre.
- Horwath HTL Contributes Twenty Five Percent of the Articles in the 2011 Hotel Yearbook
London, March 18th, 2011
Horwath HTL, the worlds oldest and largest hospitality consulting network, have produced two extensive regional market pieces for the Hotel Yearbook 2011.
- Horwath HTL UK Gives Expert Advice in The Telegraph
London, March 7th 2011
Horwath HTL UK took part in a fascinating article organised by the Daily Telegraph to give investment advice to Sleeperz.
- Horwath HTL Releases Latest Version of Global Hotel Market Sentiment Survey
London, March 7th 2011
Survey shows that hotel operators around the globe are more optimistic about the coming few months than at any time since the financial crisis took hold in 2008.
- Horwath HTL Opens a New Office in Dubai
Dubai, March 4th, 2011
Horwath HTL has opened a new office in Dubai. The office is the first for the Horwath HTL group in the United Arab Emirates and represents a significant addition to the network.
- Loïc Gogue Joins Horwath HTL
Rabat, Tunisia, March 1, 2011
Loïc Gogue, 46, an International Tourism Expert with extensive experience working for international donors, has joined the North African operation of Horwath Hotels, Tourism and Leisure (HTL).
- Turkey Seen as Hottest Hotel Market for Hotel Investment
Istanbul, February 8th, 2011
A lively debate ensued at the first Inaugural Central Asia and Turkey Investment Conference (CATHIC) as Horwath HTL hosted a panel on the hottest markets in Central Asia.
- Survey Shows South African Hotel Managers Optimistic of Continued Growth in Average Room Rate
Cape Town, November 9, 2010
Horwath HTL's quarterly survey of 102 hotel managers in South Africa shows that they are expecting continued growth in Average Room Rate in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Horwath HTL will be at the following upcoming events:
Hotel Investment Forum India
January 11-13, 2012,
Renaissannce Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel
International Tourism Trade Fair
January 18-22, 2012,
Feria de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
CATHIC 2012
February 6-8, 2012, Ceylan InterContinental Istanbul, Turkey
MIPIM 2012
March 6-9, 2012,,
Palais des Festivals- Cannes, France
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