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Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Releases Fall 2024 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
HAMA | October 15, 2024
LA JOLLA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024—The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced the results of its Fall 2024 Industry Outlook Survey. The semi-annual report conveyed the latest opinions, experiences and predictions of nearly 70 hotel asset managers on topics ranging from budget forecasts to management company outlooks. Conducted in conjunction with HAMA'S 2024 Annual Fall Meeting that was held in La Jolla, Calif., the results were presented to media live with a concluding Q&A session via online conferencing. In total, 65 asset managers, comprising approximately one-third of membership, participated in the...
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Opens 2024 Student Case Competition
HAMA | August 12, 2024
More than 40 Undergraduate and Graduate-Level Programs Invited to Participate NEWTON, Mass., Aug. 12, 2024—Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced that it has now accepting submissions for the 19th Annual HAMA Student Case Competition. Participating students from more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs nationwide are given a return on investment scenario to analyze and formulate a recommendation to improve the business. This year, HAMA has partnered with HotStats for benchmarking data and LARC for a market forecast of Boston. These industry leading firms have provided critical rep...
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Releases Spring 2024 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
HAMA | April 15, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 15, 2024—The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced the results of its Spring 2024 Industry Outlook Survey. The semi-annual report expressed the updated opinions, experiences and predictions of nearly 70 hotel asset managers on topics ranging from overall economic concerns to RevPAR predictions. Conducted in conjunction with HAMA'S 2024 Annual Spring Meeting that was held in Nashville, the results were presented to media live with a concluding Q&A session via online conferencing. In total, 68 asset managers, comprising approximately one-third of membership, participated in the s...
HAMA Announces 18th Annual Student Case Competition Winners
HAMA | March 4, 2024
Winners Selected from Among 30-Plus Participants Focused on Series of Case Studies NEWTON, Mass., March 4, 2024—Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced that Khoa Tang of The Pennsylvania State University and Angelina Zhang of New York University were chosen as the winners of the 18th Annual HAMA Student Case Competition. The respective graduate and undergraduate winners were selected from among 30-plus individual and team entries focused on one of three possible case studies based on a real scenario experienced by one of the HAMA members. The case studies included: Return on Investme...
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) Unveils 2024 Board of Directors
HAMA | February 26, 2024
ATLANTA, February 26, 2024—Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today unveiled its new board of directors for 2024. The board is comprised of diverse, experienced members throughout the hospitality industry. The 2024 appointees include: Sarah Gulla, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, CHAM – President Chad Sorensen, CHMWarnick, CHAM – Vice-President Nele Breitbart, BRE Hotels & Resorts, CHAM – Membership Chair Kerry Gaber, Host Hotels & Resorts – Treasurer Justin Epps, BARINGS – Marketing Chair Dina Winder, Highgate, CHAM – Industry Chair David Danieli, Pebblebrook Hot...
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Opens 2023 Student Case Competition
HAMA | October 6, 2023
More than 30 Undergraduate and Graduate-Level Programs Invited to Participate BOSTON, Mass., October 5, 2023—Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced that it has begun accepting submissions for the 18th Annual HAMA Student Case Competition. Participating students from more than 30 undergraduate and graduate programs nationwide are given three scenarios from which to choose to present a case study, including: Management company change Brand change ROI Working with a HAMA member and their respective university professors, student teams will be required to prepare a comprehensiv...
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Releases Fall 2023 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
HAMA | October 2, 2023
NEW ORLEANS, October 2, 2023—The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced the results of its Fall 2023 Industry Outlook Survey. The semi-annual report updated the opinions, experiences and predictions of nearly 80 hotel asset managers from the earlier spring conference survey with a focus on budgetary predictions and potential causes of industry concern. Conducted in conjunction with HAMA'S 2023 Annual Fall Meeting that was held in New Orleans, the results were presented to media live with a concluding Q&A session via online conferencing. In total, 77 asset managers, comprising app...
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Announce Spring 2023 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
HAMA | April 24, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO, April 24, 2023—The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today released the results of its Spring 2023 Industry Outlook Survey. The semi-annual report collected the opinions, experiences and predictions of more than 80 hotel asset managers concerning the current state of the hospitality industry with particular focus on 2023 forecasts and pre-COVID comparisons. The results of the survey, which were conducted prior to HAMA'S 2023 Annual Spring Meeting that was held Thursday, April 20th in San Francisco, Calif, were broadcast live with a Q & A segment at the end. In total, 82 asset managers, comprising...