Enhanced worldwide travel particularly from rising market segments of India and China is the rationale behind the perpetual upturn in the hotel industry. Unsurprisingly, hotel investment pros around the world are euphoric about this rising trend. Hotel owners, operators and backers alike are fast to leap on to new acquisitions. But at the same time, it also remains true that investment in the hotel industry is troubled with complications and risk. A huge quantity of capital is at risk, and this calls for a fastidiously planned move and enormous experience on the part of the financier. Financiers should and do rely on expert opinion before deciding on an investment. Some critical points that have to be given another thought before putting down the money for investment in a hotel are debated below. Continue reading →