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Meyer Jabara Hotels Names Heidi Nielsen VP of Investments & Asset Management
Meyer Jabara Hotels | May 18, 2022
In this newly created position, Nielsen will oversee MJH investment underwriting and property acquisitions while enhancing capital relationships and supporting existing development partners [Danbury, Conn., May 18, 2022] — Justin Jabara, president of Meyer Jabara Hotels, is pleased to announce Heidi Nielsen as VP of Investments & Asset Management. For the last 15 years, Nielsen has served as Managing Director for a global consulting firm. In this new role, she will oversee the MJH portfolio of hotels and identify new investment opportunities in top markets. “Meyer Jabara Hotels continues to expand its development footprint,” ...
HVS Market Pulse Update, Charleston, SC
Heidi Nielsen | June 11, 2021
By Heidi Nielsen, Rod Clough Rod Clough, President – Americas, interviewed Heidi Nielsen, Managing Director, Charleston overseeing the Carolinas and Coastal Georgia, on June 10, 2021, to discuss the current Charleston market dynamics and the outlook for recovery. Heidi outlines what the market looks like today, the factors contributing to current performance levels, and what will help drive improvements in future performance. She provides the forecast of occupancy and average rate for Charleston, as well. This nine-minute video provides important insights and factors to consider for those currently invested or considering investing in t...
Hospitality Industry Impact Studies
Heidi S. Nielsen | November 16, 2017
By Heidi S. Nielsen With the pace of new supply growth accelerating, owners of existing hotels are increasingly concerned as to how their properties will fare in a more competitive market. As brands continually add new product types to fill a niche, hotel operators are becoming more aware of the potential threats from within their brand family. From Vīb and GLō, which are part of the Best Western family, to Tru by Hilton and Marriott's Moxy brand, hotel companies are introducing new product and revamping their brands' design prototypes, such as the Formula Blue initiative for the Holiday Inn Express, which reflects a new contemporary ...
Four Key Takeaways: 2015 North America Tourism & Hospitality Investment Conference
HVS | November 17, 2015
By Heidi Nielsen, McKenna Luke, and Kirby D. Payne Foreign Direct Investment in U.S. enterprises has doubled over the past 15 years, a sign of investor confidence in American real estate, including hotels. The NATHIC event also spoke to what moves will set hoteliers ahead in the current market. Foreign Direct Investment Money for hotel development and transactions in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada is coming increasingly from overseas. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), generally defined as an investment entity's controlling interest in an asset in another country, was the focus of this year's North American Tourism & Hospitality Investm...
Five Key Takeaways from Hunter Conference 2015
Mike Brophy | April 14, 2015
The 2015 Hunter Hotel Conference shone light on how hoteliers can take advantage of present performance trends and high demand. Experts also raised concern over rising costs and a tipping point for new supply. The 2015 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference hit its 27th year in stride, with delegates in hearty spirits after a year of very healthy industry performance. Conference founder and co-chair Bob Hunter has consistently coordinated an event that speaks to the concerns of hotel owners; in fact, the ratio of hotel owners to other industry agents (such as developers, consultants, and lenders) is far greater at Hunter than at the other ...
