Hotel Consulting
The hospitality industry has always been shaped and influenced by remarkable personalities – by doers with a keen sense for the iconic, the beautiful, the human, the indulgent, and certainly also the business-minded. At Engel & Völkers Hotel Consulting, we understand that hospitality is about more than transactions, investments, and assets: it is about realizing highly individual visions. These visions made tangible are what create the magic, the personalities, and ultimately the success of a hotel.
Our services
A good start makes all the difference. In the development phase, the foundation for the entire lifecycle and future value of your property is laid. We secure your vision strategically and conceptually.
Feasibility Studies and Second Opinions
Due Diligence
Market and Competitive Analyses
Highest-and-Best-Use Analyses
Concept and Brand Development
Commercial and Conceptual Project Support
Expansion Planning and Site Selection
Financing and Investment Planning
Operators, owners, and we as the interface. The right operator is the decisive lever for a hotel’s operational success. We balance the interests of owners and operators and create the foundation for a profitable partnership.
Operator Search and Selection
Lease Agreement Negotiations
Management and Franchise Agreement Negotiations
Contract Management and Structuring
We maximize your potential. During ongoing operations lies the greatest potential for value enhancement. We analyze existing processes, identify weaknesses, and implement targeted measures to improve your operational and financial performance.
Performance Improvement of Hotel Operations
Operator Controlling and Asset Management
Stakeholder Reporting
Development and Optimization of Process Workflows
Revenue Management and Profit Optimization
Workout and Turnaround
Portfolio Structuring
Concept Optimization and Market Positioning
We create successful transitions. At the end of the lifecycle stands a successful realization. We manage the entire process to connect your asset with the right buyer at the optimal time and to realize the value of your hotel property or portfolio.
Mobilization of Hotel Properties and Portfolios
Sale of Hotel Operating Companies
Co-Investor Search and Capital Raising
Transaction Valuation and Market Value Appraisals
Preparation of Sales Documentation
Access to leading operators, investors and hotel experts worldwide.
Personal 1:1 support throughout the entire life cycle of a hotel.
Expertise and market knowledge for data-driven, strategic decisions.
Our portfolio is specifically tailored to all players in the specialized hotel real estate sector: we are the partner for operators, owners, institutional investors, family offices, project developers, and banks. We understand the different interests at play and bring all parties together toward a shared, successful goal.
Holistic consulting for the entire hotel life cycle
Engel & Völkers Commercial’s hotel consulting combines decades of experience with a global network and deep local market knowledge. We understand that behind every successful hotel lies an individual vision—an ideal that we translate into a measurable strategy. Our expertise covers the entire lifecycle: from in-depth analysis and concept development to operational optimization and final transaction. We develop tailored solutions for your sustainable success.
Do you want to combine your passion for hospitality with your interest in real estate and work in the most beautiful asset class in the world? We offer everything you need to launch a successful career in hotel consulting: a strong brand, a global network, and diverse perspectives.
Contact
Engel & Völkers Germany
Vancouverstraße 2a
20457 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: +49 40 361310