Hospitality & Leisure Trend Watch
Check into our on-going series of articles on important trends and developments in the sector.

Hospitality & Leisure Trend Watch is created by lawyers from our Hospitality & Leisure practice.
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Hotel Performance Tests During Periods of Geopolitical Uncertainty
In recent months, the operating performance of upper-upscale and luxury hotels has been tested by economic challenges arising from global geopolitical unrest. This has brought renewed scrutiny on a core commercial element of hotel management agreements — the hotel performance test. This article sets out the core elements of a hotel performance test and provides specific key action items for stakeholders if a hotel is at risk of failing the test.
Forward Purchasing Hotels in Europe: Managing Risk in a Rebounding Market
As capital returns to the European hotel sector, forward purchase and forward funding structures are becoming increasingly common for assets still under development. In our latest article, we explore the key commercial and legal considerations for investors, including hotel opening requirements, operational transition risks, construction exposure, contractor insolvency, and structuring strategies for a recovering market.
