A Masterclass in Hotel Valuation & Development by Stephen Rushmore, Jr.

Friday, 21 February 2025


InterContinental Hotels Dubai Festival City

Following the success of our Cape Town event, we are excited to announce a Hotel Development & Valuation Masterclass in Dubai, led by Stephen Rushmore Jr., President and CEO of HVS, a globally renowned expert in hospitality valuation and development.

Designed for hospitality professionals, hotel owners, bankers, operators, and appraisers/valuers, this technical and practical session provides a deep dive into the methodologies and tools that have defined HVS global leadership for 45 years.
 

To refine your ability to evaluate hotel projects, the session will include the following components:

• Market Demand Analysis
  Understand how to evaluate market potential by analysing economic indicators, tourism trends, and demand generators such as commercial activity, leisure attractions, and infrastructure developments.
• Competitive Benchmarking
  Quantify and assess the relative performance of nearby hotels, including their pricing strategies, brand positioning, and operational efficiency. Learn to calculate competitive indices and use them for strategic planning.
• Financial Forecasting
  Develop detailed forecasts of occupancy, room rates, and RevPAR using proprietary HVS techniques. Understand how inflation, market cycles, and economic shifts affect key performance metrics.
• Income & Expense Modelling
  Create accurate financial statements, including projections for departmental and undistributed expenses, fixed and variable costs, and management fees. Learn how these figures impact the profitability and value of hotel assets.
• Valuation Methodology
  Use HVS proprietary models to perform reliable and defensible hotel valuations. Explore the income capitalisation approach and learn to calculate terminal values, equity yields, and debt coverage ratios.

Here’s what our Cape Town attendees said:

"This masterclass redefined how I assess hotel feasibility. The session on financial forecasting was particularly impactful, with actionable insights I could immediately apply." Cobus du Plessis, CFO, Motsamayi Group

"The hands-on approach and practical exercises were invaluable. Stephen’s depth of knowledge is unparalleled, making this session both educational and inspiring." Emile Langenhoven, GM, Lanzerac Hotel and Spa

"The technical depth of the session, especially the focus on competitive benchmarking and valuation, was exactly what I needed to elevate my expertise." Khatija Kapdi, Associate, Dentons

“Very seldom have I attended a hospitality seminar where I’ve left with a quiver filled with tools to take into my everyday professional life as a professional hotelier. This past Hotel Valuation Seminar with HVS was exactly that! The way that this intensely sophisticated and complex topic was covered can only be taught and delivered by professionals that truly understand their field.” Neil Hughes, Managing Director, Providence Hotels & Quivertree Digital

Only 20 Seats Available

This exclusive one-day masterclass is your opportunity to learn alongside your colleagues, directly from Stephen Rushmore Jr., a global authority in hotel development and valuation. With only 20 seats available, early registration is essential to reserve your spot.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your expertise, gain practical tools, and network with industry peers in an intimate, hands-on learning environment.

We look forward to seeing you in Dubai.