Recent years have seen a spate of high profile hotel openings in Chicago but this increased supply has impacted rates as demand drops, and new development has ground to a halt, finds Neena Dhillon. more...

The Stockholm Market

Stockholm’s hotel market is performing reasonably well in the face of significant increases in supply and a declining Swedish economy finds Guy Dittrich... more...

Living La Dolce Vita?
Words: Matt Turner

Italy’s hotel sector is undergoing a renaissance, with world class hotels opening their doors throughout the country. It is also weathering the recession better than most in performance terms, but there are still serious structural issues to face finds Matt Turner. more...

Stick, Twist Or Bust?
Words by Neena Dhillon

While unable to escape the harsh realities of recession, Las Vegas has been proving its resilience with high occupancy rates and a cluster of resort debuts showcasing sybaritic design, as Neena Dhillon discovers. more...

The Highs, The Lows...
Issue 25 July / August 2009

Although some parts of the Middle East are suffering at the hands of the economy, others are seeing unprecedented growth. Catherine Martin looks at the facts and figures from the latest performance studies and presents her findings. more...