Episode 19: Jan A. deRoos, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
In this podcast episode, we speak with Professor Jan A. deRoos, HVS Professor emeritus of Hotel Finance and Real Estate, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business as a special guest with extensive knowledge in hotel finance, real estate, and investment in the hospitality industry. We discussed the most interesting and challenging periods for hotel development, including global events and localized factors. Professor Jan A. deRoos shared his insights on the sources of data he looks at in the morning, such as property brokers and research firms and also discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hotel valuation. The conversation then shifts to the differences between limited service and upscale hotels in terms of technology and staff, the conversion of office and retail spaces into hospitality assets, and the impact of inflation and interest rates on hotel investments.