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Posted February 4, 2021 The Tampa Bay Area’s lodging industry was primed for a banner year in 2020, with minimal new supply, a chock-full convention calendar, and a bevy of...

Tampa, Fla. (February 1, 2021) – The Plasencia Group, a leading lodging investment advisory and consulting firm, represented Hobbs & Curry Family Limited Partnership in the sale of the 227-room…

Posted January 28, 2021 Certain Demand Pockets Will Lead the Recovery of the Lodging Industry Over 100 years ago, E.M. Statler, father of the modern hotel industry, was quoted as...

Posted January 26, 2021 Clear up billing headaches using this guide The global slowdown in travel has disrupted lodging development and renovation projects since the widespread safer-at-home orders were issued...

Posted January 21, 2021 A number of first-time entrants have gotten into the race to acquire full-service hotels and resorts. Private and individual investors have been quickly moving into the...

Posted January 4, 2021 For some investors, renovating during minor displacement could yield the highest ROI.   Much has been written on the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on...

Tampa, Fla. (December 18, 2020) – The Plasencia Group is pleased to announce that it represented Hobbs & Curry Family Limited Partnership in the sale of the Hilton Dallas Southlake…

Lodging asset owners and lenders have options when the sale of a distressed asset is required due to market dynamics like those in today’s economic environment. This article, written by…

NFL championship in February will propel Tampa Bay into national spotlight, even if visitor numbers aren’t as robust as initially anticipated. by Kevin McQuaid, Business Observer Lou Plasencia was quoted…

Despite uncertainty about its direct economic impact, Tampa Bay business leaders are optimistic about the Super Bowl’s marketing value to the region. by Editorial Staff, Business Observer Lou Plasencia was…