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01

VALIDATE

3 guides

9 min

How to Run a Hotel Feasibility Study: ADR, Occupancy, and RevPAR Analysis

Learn how to run a hotel feasibility study using ADR, occupancy rate, and RevPAR analysis. Use CoSta

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8 min

Franchise vs. Independent Boutique Hotel: How to Choose Before You Invest

Compare hotel franchise fees, royalties, and CRS benefits against independent boutique margins. IHG,

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8 min

The Essentials: Validate — Hotel, Motel & Boutique Hospitality

How to validate a hotel or motel concept using RevPAR analysis, market feasibility, and competitive

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02

FORM

2 guides

8 min

Hotel Business Entity Setup: LLC, Corp, Franchise Agreements, and Permits

Learn how to set up an LLC or corp for your hotel, understand franchise agreement terms, register fo

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8 min

The Essentials: Form — Hotel, Motel & Boutique Hospitality

Legal structure, franchise agreements, and hospitality licenses required to operate a hotel.

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03

FINANCE

2 guides

9 min

Hotel Financing: SBA 504, USDA Loans, and Commercial Mortgages for Hotel Owners

Learn hotel financing options including SBA 504 for commercial real estate, USDA B&I loans for rural

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8 min

The Essentials: Finance — Hotel, Motel & Boutique Hospitality

Essential guidance on finance phase for hotel, motel & boutique hospitality. Real tools, regulations

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04

BUILD

2 guides

9 min

Hotel Renovation and FF&E Sourcing: A Practical Guide for New Hotel Owners

Learn how to source hospitality-grade FF&E from HD Supply and Hospitality Design Depot. Plan hotel r

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8 min

The Essentials: Build — Hotel, Motel & Boutique Hospitality

Set up hotel PMS (property management system), FF&E sourcing, and operational infrastructure for you

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05

BRAND

2 guides

9 min

Independent Hotel Branding: Google Hotel Ads, OTA Strategy, and Direct Booking

Build your independent hotel brand with TripAdvisor optimization, Google Hotel Ads, and OTA strategy

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8 min

The Essentials: Brand — Hotel, Motel & Boutique Hospitality

Essential guidance on brand phase for hotel, motel & boutique hospitality. Real tools, regulations,

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06

PROTECT

2 guides

8 min

Hotel Insurance, ADA Compliance, and PCI DSS: Protecting Your Property and Guests

Learn the hotel insurance policies every property needs — commercial property, general liability, cr

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8 min

The Essentials: Protect — Hotel, Motel & Boutique Hospitality

Essential guidance on protect phase for hotel, motel & boutique hospitality. Real tools, regulations

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07

LOCATE

2 guides

8 min

Hotel Location Analysis: Demand Generators, Zoning, and Market Selection

Use CBRE Econometric Advisors and Placer.ai data to analyze hotel locations near airports, conventio

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8 min

The Essentials: Location — Hotel, Motel & Boutique Hospitality

Essential guidance on location phase for hotel, motel & boutique hospitality. Real tools, regulation

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08

PRICE

2 guides

9 min

Hotel Revenue Management: Dynamic Pricing, Yield Management, and Rate Strategy

Master hotel revenue management with dynamic pricing, seasonal rates, rate parity, and yield managem

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8 min

The Essentials: Price — Hotel, Motel & Boutique Hospitality

Dynamic pricing, yield management, and rate strategy for hotels to maximize RevPAR.

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09

SELL

2 guides

9 min

Hotel Sales Strategy: Corporate Accounts, Group Bookings, and Event Revenue

Build a hotel sales strategy with corporate accounts, group booking contracts, wedding and event rev

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8 min

The Essentials: Sell — Hotel, Motel & Boutique Hospitality

Essential guidance on sell phase for hotel, motel & boutique hospitality. Real tools, regulations, a

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10

OPERATE

2 guides

10 min

Hotel Operations: PMS Systems, Housekeeping, Guest Satisfaction, and SOPs

Master hotel operations with Cloudbeds, Mews, and Opera PMS. Build housekeeping SOPs, track guest sa

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8 min

The Essentials: Scale — Hotel, Motel & Boutique Hospitality

Essential guidance on scale phase for hotel, motel & boutique hospitality. Real tools, regulations,

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