LaSalle CEO Sees Hotel Deals Slowing in 2016

Michael Barnello, president and CEO of LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2015: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Wynn Las Vegas.

LaSalle focuses on upscale, full-service hotels, in 14 markets across 10 states and the District of Columbia. Barnello gave an overview of fundamentals in the upscale sector of the hotel market.

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Analysis: Hotel Occupancy Levels Expected to Hit 30-Year High by 2016

Limited new development in the hotel sector is expected to push national hotel occupancy rates to their highest level in 30 years, according to a report from financial and professional service firm JLL.

JLL projected that hotel occupancy would approach 65 percent by 2016, resulting in growth for the average daily rate (ADR) for rooms charged in the industry.

Dan Hansen, president and CEO of  (NYSE: INN), said the report underscores the strong demand and occupancy gains he sees across his company’s portfolio.

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