We’re excited to share highlights from our recent HVS Hotel Development & Valuation Masterclass. The event took place at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City where Adel, Sonia, Angel and their teams delivered exceptional service, warm hospitality and a world-class networking lunch at the famous Anise Restaurant.
The masterclass brought together hospitality leaders and investors from across the region for a full day of insightful discussions and practical learning focused on hotel feasibility, valuation, and investment strategies.
The day was led by Stephen Rushmore Jr., MAI, FRICS, President & CEO at HVS, alongside Hala Matar Choufany, President, HVS Middle East & Africa. They were joined by Abhijit Menon, Associate, HVS Middle East. Together, the team delivered a practical, hands-on learning experience, blending industry-leading methodologies with real-world insights tailored to the region.
What we covered
Using HVS-proven methodology, attendees gained practical exposure to:
Analysing market performance and demand trends
Benchmarking against competitive sets
Developing detailed revenue and expense projections
Applying robust financial modelling techniques
Producing credible valuations using HVS-proprietary tools
Who joined us
We were fortunate to welcome an impressive cross-section of senior professionals from across the hospitality and real estate sectors, including representatives from:
Here’s what attendees had to say:
It’s rare to attend a session that balances high-level expertise with practical takeaways so well. The opportunity to learn from industry leaders and peers was invaluable.
A well-paced, content-rich session that created a collaborative and welcoming learning environment.
The content was engaging, well-structured and incredibly relevant to the challenges we face in today’s hospitality landscape. The openness of the room, combined with Stephen’s approachable delivery, really encouraged active participation and knowledge-sharing.
The real-world examples and interactive exercises made complex concepts feel accessible and actionable.
At HVS, we are committed to supporting the growth and professional development of hospitality leaders across the Middle East and Africa. Events like this allow us to equip industry professionals with essential tools and foster valuable connections across the sector.
If you missed the Dubai edition, stay tuned — our next masterclasses will be coming to Johannesburg and other key regional hubs soon. To learn more about upcoming events or to explore tailored training for your team, contact me at [email protected].
Thank you,
Lee-Anne
About HVS
HVS, the world’s leading consulting and services organization focused on the hotel, mixed-use, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries, was established in 1980. The company performs 4,500+ assignments each year for hotel and real estate owners, operators, investors, banks and developers worldwide. HVS principals are regarded as the leading experts in their respective regions of the globe. Through a network of some 60 offices and more than 300 professionals, HVS provides an unparalleled range of complementary services for the hospitality industry. hvs.com.
