5 Quotes by Michael Fishbin

Last year saw a doubling of financing activity for hotel real estate in the commercial mortgage-backed securities sector and we see another strong year ahead.

Capital sources are circling the primary hotel markets in the U.S. now, looking for opportunities to own new hotels as soon as they are completed.

Our in-country experts are seeing new development and construction projects underway. But they also see the sometimes complicated landscape in terms of tax implications, regulatory compliance and other opportunity costs. Understanding the full risk profile of new projects -- especially in emerging countries -- will be essential for hospitality companies looking to deliver shareholder value.

We are seeing major international hotel companies push ahead in emerging markets, such as China, India, and Eastern Europe, with new development programs aimed at establishing strong footholds in those fast growing geographies.

In response to the global chase for better investment fundamentals, the global hospitality industry should expect increased capital flow from U.S.-based investors to several international markets, mostly Latin America, Caribbean, Asia and Europe. And the U.S. can also expect increased investment in its own hospitality industry from investors in the Middle East.