Michelle Matteson
OCTOBER ISSUE: Automated Response
Various technologies are both improving the guest experience and making behind-the-scenes activities at the properties more efficient.
Measured Recovery
(capital value performance in this cycle; all property 2007 capital growth indexed to 100) By Peter Hobbs The cyclical position of markets is a critical consideration for investors and managers of existing portfolios and those seeking to deploy new capital. The comparison of value change since 2007 across the IPD global markets shows three different courses through the current cycle. Six markets progressed very well in recent years, with some bouncing back strongly from a severe downturn (the U.S., the U.K. and Sweden) and some continuing to perform well through a relatively mild downturn (Canada, Switzerland and South Africa). Another…
Relative Improvement
(employed and unemployed persons by occupation; not seasonally adjusted; numbers in thousands)
Taking Orders
Value of manufacturers’ new orders; not seasonally adjusted; $ in millions
