2019 marked the 10th edition of Colliers Hotels’ Canadian Hotel Investment Sentiment Survey. The annual survey aims to capture the thoughts of more than 100 stakeholders active in the Canadian lodging market to understand the factors and trends influencing hotel investment decisions. Download the Q4 INNvestment Canada Hotel Report for results of the Canadian Hotel Investment Sentiment Survey and a 2019 Transaction Preview.
- The Canadian hotel real estate market had another active year in 2019 with preliminary transaction volume data coming in at nearly $1.75 billion across the country, up 16% from 2018.
- Reflecting strong valuations and increased transaction activity in major markets, national price per room averaged $131,700 in 2019, up from $106,700 last year.
- Almost 45% of respondents indicated their primary investment strategy for 2020 is to focus on new acquisitions, up from roughly 30% in 2019.
