James Broadhurst writes for eprivateclient on hotel investment
The hotel industry is currently seeing significant interest from family offices and private client advisers, driven primarily by a combination of promising market dynamics and evolving travel trends.
According to Savills, total hotel transactions in 2025 are expected to exceed the 10-year annual average of £4.85 billion, indicating robust activity and growth in the sector.
In an article for eprivateclient, James Broadhurst, Corporate Partner, outlines:
- Why are we seeing such interest in hotel investment?
- Are hotels a typically sensible investment?
- Models and investment vehicles
- Hotel franchises - Also worth considering?
- Key considerations - Tax, ESG, and more
- Potential risks in hotel investment
See a snippet of the piece here:
Hotel investment offers family offices a compelling opportunity to diversify portfolios and achieve attractive returns. Success in this sector requires careful consideration of location, investment strategy, tax structuring, and emerging trends, while aligning investments with broader investment objectives.
"With the right approach, hotels can become a valuable addition to a portfolio, delivering both financial and strategic benefits. Market activity remains buoyant, and looking ahead the outlook for hotels is a positive one. If they aren’t already doing so, investors should seriously explore potential hotel investments and whether they might be a good fit for their investment portfolios.
Read the full piece in eprivateclient here (subscription required).
