The Metric Every Hotel Investor Should Revisit This Year
Revisit the hotel metric that matters most in today’s margin-driven market. Learn why GOPPAR gives investors clearer insight than RevPAR alone.
What 2,000+ Hotel Rooms Have Taught Us About People, Places, and Potential
What operating 2,000+ hotel rooms reveals about guest behavior, market demand, trust, and where real hospitality value is created.
Why 2026 Could Be the Year Buyers Take Back the Transaction Market
Hospitality deal flow is returning. Learn why 2026 could be a breakout year for hotel buyers and where the strongest acquisition opportunities will emerge.
What Smart Capital Is Watching in Hospitality This Year
Discover the key indicators top hospitality investors are tracking in 2026, from margin stability to supply constraints to operational advantages shaping returns.
What’s Next for Select-Service? Our Predictions for 2026 and Beyond
Explore our predictions for 2026 and beyond, including rate discipline, extended-stay growth, operational efficiency, and why this segment continues to outperform for investors.
What Makes a Hospitality JV Work? Lessons from the Field
Learn key lessons from real-world hotel JVs and how investors and operators can structure partnerships that deliver lasting value.
What Happens After the Deal Closes? Operational Execution Is Everything
After the deal closes, real value is created through execution. Learn why operational discipline defines returns across hospitality, multifamily, and industrial assets.
Why National Hospitality Models Fall Short in Local Markets
National hotel models often overlook the local economic, cultural, and operational factors that drive real performance. Discover why localized strategies deliver stronger, more resilient hospitality investments.
Why Institutional Capital is Paying Attention to Middle-Market Real Estate
As institutional capital redefines its strategy, the strongest opportunities are emerging in middle-market real estate.
How We Underwrite Hotel Assets Differently and Why It Works
Discover how Spark GHC underwrites hotel assets differently, focusing on operations, submarkets, and risk-tested strategies that drive stronger returns.
Why Every Hospitality Investment Should Be a Community Investment
Discover why every hospitality investment should also be a community investment. Learn how hotels drive local jobs, tourism, and long-term ROI through community-centered strategies.
Why Operational Experience Will Be the Deciding Factor in the Next CRE Cycle
In the next commercial real estate cycle, operational experience, not just capital, will separate winners from losers. Learn how expense control, tenant engagement, and adaptive strategies can protect and grow NOI in a volatile market.
Why More Investors Are Looking at “Edge Markets” Instead of Primary Cities
Rising costs and shrinking returns in major metros are pushing investors toward “edge markets.” Learn what’s driving the shift and where the next big opportunities lie.
Why Hospitality Remains One of the Most Resilient CRE Segments in 2025
Discover why hospitality remains one of the most resilient commercial real estate segments in 2025, with strong RevPAR growth, investor demand, and flexible operating models.
How We Approach PIP Planning
Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) don’t have to be a cost center. Discover Spark GHC’s strategic approach to PIP-driven CapEx that boosts asset value, guest experience, and long-term ROI with smart timing, funding, and execution.
Select-Service vs. Full-Service: Where’s the Smarter Bet in 2025?
Discover why select-service and extended-stay hotels are outperforming full-service properties in 2025. From RevPAR to risk, explore the data-backed trends shaping smarter hospitality investments this year.
Why Extended Stay Is Becoming the Preferred Option for Corporate Travel
Extended stay hotels are leading the corporate travel shift—offering cost control, comfort, and consistency in a hybrid, budget-conscious world.
Extended Stay Hotels Are Outperforming, Here’s Why
Discover why extended stay hotels are outperforming in 2024. Learn how longer stays, brand strength, and low supply are driving strong returns for hospitality investors.
What We’ve Learned from 100+ Site Visits
100+ site visits later, we’ve learned that spreadsheets don’t tell the whole story. Here’s why on-the-ground insight still shapes our hospitality strategy.
How to Spot Opportunity When Others Step Back
Volatility creates opportunity in hotel real estate. Learn how experienced investors find value through complexity, off-market deals, and operational insight.