Mar 27, 2025
Today we’ve got Russ Flicker, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of AWH Partners. He’s got the latest scoop on hotel investments, asset management, and market trends. From uncovering off-market deals to navigating high-interest rate environments, Russ offers real talk about what’s driving (and slowing) hospitality transactions today.
🔥 Highlights:
• State of the Hospitality Market: Why some properties
are thriving while others are struggling.
• Investment Realities: Why high interest rates are
forcing a shift from creative repositioning to focusing on
cash-flowing assets.
• Urban Market Insights: The challenges and
opportunities in cities like New York, San Francisco, and
Chicago.
• Group vs. Transient Demand: Why group business
growth is critical and how it impacts hotel profits.
• Opportunities in Secondary Markets: Why deals in the
$15M equity range can offer higher yields.
• Technology and Data: How proprietary tech is giving
AWH Partners a competitive edge in decision-making.
🎤 Bonus Insight: Russ and Glenn take a nostalgic trip down memory
lane, discovering they both grew up just miles apart on Long
Island!
💡 Key Takeaway: Discipline is key in today's challenging market.
Stick to your metrics, stay patient, and be ready when the next
opportunity arises.
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