At the recent 26th Annual Hunter Hotel Conference in Atlanta, Russ Rivard served alongside other hotel buyers, lenders, appraisers, and advisors on a panel discussion of “Hotel Values in a Rising Market.” While we shared insights from our various perspectives on the U.S. hotel industry as of early 2014, it became very apparent that there is a surge of urgency among hoteliers, and with good reason. The conference’s theme — “The Time is Now” — couldn’t have proven more apt, and other panel discussions, featured speakers, and informal conversations with fellow delegates made the strong impression that now is indeed the time to move ahead with hotel ambitions.
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