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Asset Management and Real Estate Investment

This course equips hotel managers to collaborate effectively with investors and asset managers by providing in-depth knowledge of hotel investment markets, valuation methods, and the key responsibilities involved in hotel asset management.

 

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Asset Management and Real Estate Investment:

Bridging the Gap between Hotel Operators and Owners. In just two days, we'll empower hotel managers with the knowledge and skills required for effective collaboration with hotel investors and asset managers. Dive into the world of hotel investment markets, valuation techniques, and the complexities of hotel asset management. This course is your bridge to successful engagement with owner investors and asset managers in the dynamic hospitality industry.

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Course Highlights

This course develops specialized knowledge and skills that enable you to : 

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Understand the current dynamics of the hotel real estate investment market.; Determine the hotel market value using common valuation methods such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF).; Analyze risk and return from an investor’s standpoint.; Understand and address hotel owner/investor objectives and manage requests and expectations.; Make recommendations and develop strategies and roadmaps to meet owner objectives.;

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Course Highlights

The hotel investment market's dynamics and opportunities;Investments from an investor's viewpoint, considering risk and return;Hotel valuation techniques, including DCF, through practical exercises;A deep dive into managing owner expectations & creating strategies to meet their expectations
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Course Content

Day 1 / Part 1: Real Estate Investment

Facilitated by: Dr. Heinz Werhle, Dr. Remy Rein, Dr. Masaki Mori, Dr. René Woltering

Key Topics

  • Level 1: The hotel real estate market 

    • Introduction to basic functions and structures of markets 
    • Market updates, online guest lecture 
    • Workshop: group discussion on current opportunities and challenges 

 

  • Level 2: Hotel market valuation 

    • Fundamentals of hotel market valuation
    • Workshop: numerical exercise in MS Excel 

 

Day 1 / Part 2: Hotel investment analysis

 

Key Topics

  • Level 3: Hotel investment analysis

    • Introduction to basics of hotel investment analysis
    • Workshop: numerical exercise in MS Excel 

  • Level 4: Case study 

    • Case introduction 
    • Workshop: Groupwork 
    • Workshop: Group presentations and discussions 

Admission Criteria

Relevant professional experience (while previous hospitality experience is valued, it is not required for admission).

Proficiency in English.

Admission Process

To apply, please submit the following documents online: resume or LinkedIn profile link.

The Admissions Office will review applications on a rolling basis and invited you for an interview to assess program fit and check your background as well as expectations of the program.

Deadline

Your application must be received at least one week prior to course start.

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Cost CHF 2,200

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Visas & Travel Restrictions

A Student Visa is not required for this course. However, participants who are coming from countries outside of the EU/EEA zone may require a Schengen visa to enter Switzerland. 

Price details

Price: CHF 2'200

ll amounts are in Swiss Francs and include VAT where applicable. Pricing covers teaching material and resources.

Please note that expenses for visas, airline tickets, meals, and accommodation during the on-site course are not covered in the program fees and should be planned for separately.

Payment methods

Participants will be able to pay via the payment platform Flywire, which provides various payment methods, no hidden bank fees, and offers favorable exchange rates.

How to earn the certificate

Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance.