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Global Hospitality Consulting

Brisbane Hotel Performance


We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them (Albert Einstein) If we keep doing what we're doing, we're going to keep getting what we're getting (Stephen R. Covey) Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work (Thomas Edison)

Rutger Smits
Director, HVS International Sydney 9 September 2004
HVS International Sydney Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Objectives of the Presentation


Provide an understanding of market dynamics
Assist in decision making processes (budgets, contracting) Generic only, you have to do your own homework!

Performance review and cycle analysis


Review historic performance in key cities (Inner) Review historic performance in Brisbane (TR and Inner) Analyse the impact of supply and demand on occ% and rate 3-year performance outlook

Mathematics class
Review weekday occupancy profiles Analyse the impact of rate on gross profit

Discussion of Yield Strategies


HVS International Sydney Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Room Occupancy Trend Key Cities (Mar 1987 Mar 2004)


90.0% 85.0% 80.0% 75.0% 70.0% 65.0% 60.0% 55.0% 50.0% 45.0%

HVS International Sydney

M ar -8 7 M ar -8 8 M ar -8 9 M ar -9 0 M ar -9 1 M ar -9 2 M ar -9 3 M ar -9 4 M ar -9 5 M ar -9 6 M ar -9 7 M ar -9 8 M ar -9 9 M ar -0 0 M ar -0 1 M ar -0 2 M ar -0 3 M ar -0 4
Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Average Room Rate Trend Key Cities (Mar 1987 Mar 2004)
$250.00 $225.00

$200.00

$175.00

$150.00

$125.00

$100.00

$75.00

$50.00
9 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 M ar -8 M ar -8 M ar -8 M ar -0 M ar -9 M ar -9 M ar -9 M ar -9 M ar -9 M ar -9 M ar -9 M ar -9 M ar -9 M ar -9 M ar -0 M ar -0 M ar -0 M ar -0 4

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

Perth

Adelaide

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Adjusted Average Rate Trend Key Cities (Mar 1987 Mar 2004)
$300.00 $275.00 $250.00 $225.00 $200.00 $175.00 $150.00 $125.00 $100.00 $75.00

M ar -8

M ar -8

M ar -8

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -0

M ar -0

M ar -0

M ar -0

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

Perth

Adelaide

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

M ar -0

RevPAR Trend Key Cities (Mar 1987 Mar 2004)


$175.00

$150.00

$125.00

$100.00

$75.00

$50.00

$25.00

M ar -9

M ar -0

M ar -9

M ar -0

M ar -0

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -8

M ar -8

Sydney

M ar -8

M ar -9

Melbourne

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

Brisbane

M ar -9

Perth

Adelaide

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

M ar -0

M ar -0

Adjusted RevPAR Trend Key Cities (Mar 1987 Mar 2004)


$250.00 $225.00 $200.00 $175.00 $150.00 $125.00 $100.00 $75.00 $50.00 $25.00

M ar -9

M ar -8

M ar -0

M ar -8

M ar -0

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -8

M ar -9

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

M ar -9

M ar -9

Perth

M ar -0

Adelaide

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

M ar -0

M ar -0

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

M ar -9

Room Occupancy Key Cities (March 2000 March 2004)


85.0% 80.0%

75.0%

70.0%

65.0%

60.0%

55.0%

50.0%

Sydney

HVS International Sydney

0 Ju n00 Se p00 D ec -0 0 M ar -0 1 Ju n01 Se p01 D ec -0 1 M ar -0 2 Ju n02 Se p02 D ec -0 2 M ar -0 3 Ju n03 Se p03 D ec -0 3 M ar -0 4


Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide

M ar -0

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Rolling Room Occupancy Trend Key Cities (March 2000 March 2004)
80.0% 78.0% 76.0% 74.0% 72.0% 70.0% 68.0% 66.0% 64.0% 62.0% 60.0%
0 Ju n00 Se p00 D ec -0 0 M ar -0 1 Ju n01 Se p01 D ec -0 1 M ar -0 2 Ju n02 Se p02 D ec -0 2 M ar -0 3 Ju n03 Se p03 D ec -0 3 M ar -0 4 M ar -0

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

Perth

Adelaide

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Average Room Rate Key Cities (March 2000 March 2004)


240.00 220.00

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200.00

180.00

160.00

140.00

120.00

100.00

80.00
0 Ju n00 Se p00 D ec -0 0 M ar -0 1 Ju n01 Se p01 D ec -0 1 M ar -0 2 Ju n02 Se p02 D ec -0 2 M ar -0 3 Ju n03 Se p03 D ec -0 3 M ar -0 4 M ar -0

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

Perth

Adelaide

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Rolling Average Room Rate Trend Key Cities (March 2000 March 2004)
200.00

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180.00

160.00

140.00

120.00

100.00

80.00

HVS International Sydney

0 Ju n00 Se p00 D ec -0 0 M ar -0 1 Ju n01 Se p01 D ec -0 1 M ar -0 2 Ju n02 Se p02 D ec -0 2 M ar -0 3 Ju n03 Se p03 D ec -0 3 M ar -0 4


Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide

M ar -0

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

RevPAR Key Cities (March 2000 March 2004)


170.00

12

150.00

130.00

110.00

90.00

70.00

50.00

HVS International Sydney

0 Ju n00 Se p00 D ec -0 0 M ar -0 1 Ju n01 Se p01 D ec -0 1 M ar -0 2 Ju n02 Se p02 D ec -0 2 M ar -0 3 Ju n03 Se p03 D ec -0 3 M ar -0 4


Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide

M ar -0

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Rolling RevPAR Trend Key Cities (March 2000 March 2004)


150.00

13

130.00

110.00

90.00

70.00

50.00
0 Ju n00 Se p00 D ec -0 0 M ar -0 1 Ju n01 Se p01 D ec -0 1 M ar -0 2 Ju n02 Se p02 D ec -0 2 M ar -0 3 Ju n03 Se p03 D ec -0 3 M ar -0 4 M ar -0

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

Perth

Adelaide

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Hotel Rooms Ratio by Classification Brisbane TR (1999 2003)


3,000

14

2,500

2,000
No of Rooms

1,500

1,000

500

0
M ar -9 Ju 9 n9 Se 9 p9 D 9 ec -9 M 9 ar -0 Ju 0 n0 Se 0 p0 D 0 ec -0 M 0 ar -0 Ju 1 n0 Se 1 p0 D 1 ec -0 M 1 ar -0 Ju 2 n0 Se 2 p0 D 2 ec -0 M 2 ar -0 Ju 3 n0 Se 3 p0 D 3 ec -0 3

5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

Serv'd Apts

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Room Occupancy by Grade Brisbane TR (1999 2003)


90.0% 85.0% 80.0% 75.0% 70.0% 65.0% 60.0% 55.0% 50.0% 45.0% 40.0%

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HVS International Sydney

Ju 9 n9 Se 9 p9 D 9 ec -9 M 9 ar -0 Ju 0 nSe 00 p0 D 0 ec -0 M 0 ar -0 Ju 1 nSe 01 p0 D 1 ec -0 M 1 ar -0 Ju 2 nSe 02 p0 D 2 ec -0 M 2 ar -0 Ju 3 n0 Se 3 p0 D 3 ec -0 3


5 Star 4 Star 3 Star Serv'd Apts

ar -9

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Room Occupancy Trend by Grade Brisbane TR (1999 2003)


85.0% 80.0% 75.0% 70.0% 65.0% 60.0% 55.0% 50.0% 45.0%
ec -9 9 M ar -0 0 Ju n0 Se 0 p00 D ec -0 0 M ar -0 1 Ju n0 Se 1 p01 D ec -0 1 M ar -0 2 Ju n0 Se 2 p02 D ec -0 2 M ar -0 3 Ju n0 Se 3 p03 D ec -0 3

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5 Star

4 Star

Serv.Apt.

3 Star

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Average Room Rate by Grade Brisbane TR (1999 2003)


$175
Adjusted for GST and Inflation

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$150

$125

$100

$75

$50
Ju 9 n9 Se 9 p9 D 9 ec -9 M 9 ar -0 Ju 0 n0 Se 0 p0 D 0 ec -0 M 0 ar -0 Ju 1 n0 Se 1 p0 D 1 ec -0 M 1 ar -0 Ju 2 n0 Se 2 p0 D 2 ec -0 M 2 ar -0 Ju 3 n0 Se 3 p0 D 3 ec -0 3 ar -9 M

5 Star

4 Star

Serv.Apt.

3 Star

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Average Room Rate Trend by Grade Brisbane TR (1999 2003)


$175
Adjusted for GST and Inflation

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$150

$125

$100

$75

$50
ec -9 9 M ar -0 0 Ju n0 Se 0 p00 D ec -0 0 M ar -0 1 Ju n0 Se 1 p01 D ec -0 1 M ar -0 2 Ju n0 Se 2 p02 D ec -0 2 M ar -0 3 Ju n0 Se 3 p03 D ec -0 3

5 Star

4 Star

Serv.Apt.

3 Star

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

RevPAR by Grade Brisbane TR (1999 2003)


$130
Adjusted for GSt and Inflation

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$105

$80

$55

$30

HVS International Sydney

Ju 9 n9 Se 9 p9 D 9 ec -9 M 9 ar -0 Ju 0 n0 Se 0 p0 D 0 ec -0 M 0 ar -0 Ju 1 n0 Se 1 p0 D 1 ec -0 M 1 ar -0 Ju 2 n0 Se 2 p0 D 2 ec -0 M 2 ar -0 Ju 3 n0 Se 3 p0 D 3 ec -0 3
5 Star 4 Star Serv.Apt. 3 Star

ar -9

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

RevPAR Trend by Grade Brisbane TR (1999 2003)


$150
Adjusted for GST and Inflation

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$125

$100

$75

$50

$25

HVS International Sydney

ec -9 9 M ar -0 0 Ju n0 Se 0 p00 D ec -0 0 M ar -0 1 Ju n0 Se 1 p01 D ec -0 1 M ar -0 2 Ju n0 Se 2 p02 D ec -0 2 M ar -0 3 Ju n0 Se 3 p03 D ec -0 3


5 Star 4 Star Serv.Apt. 3 Star

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Supply & Demand Trends by Quarter (March 1984 March 2004)


85.0% 700,000

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Supply CAG 84-04 = 4.4%


80.0% 600,000

75.0%

500,000

Occupancy

70.0%

400,000

65.0%

300,000

60.0%

200,000

55.0%

100,000

50.0%
M ar -8 M 4 ar -8 M 5 ar -8 M 6 ar -8 M 7 ar -8 M 8 ar -8 M 9 ar -9 M 0 ar -9 M 1 ar -9 M 2 ar -9 M 3 ar -9 M 4 ar -9 M 5 ar -9 M 6 ar -9 M 7 ar -9 M 8 ar -9 M 9 ar -0 M 0 ar -0 M 1 ar -0 M 2 ar -0 M 3 ar -0 4

Supply

Demand

Supply Trend

Demand Trend

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No of Rooms

Demand CAG 84-04 = 5.7%

Occupancy Trend by Quarter (March 1984 March 2004)


90.0% 700,000 85.0% 600,000

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80.0% 500,000 75.0% Occupancy 400,000 70.0% 300,000 65.0% 200,000 60.0% 100,000 No of Rooms

55.0%

50.0%
-8 M 4 ar -8 M 5 ar -8 M 6 ar -8 M 7 ar -8 M 8 ar -8 M 9 ar -9 M 0 ar -9 M 1 ar -9 M 2 ar -9 M 3 ar -9 M 4 ar -9 M 5 ar -9 M 6 ar -9 M 7 ar -9 M 8 ar -9 M 9 ar -0 M 0 ar -0 M 1 ar -0 M 2 ar -0 M 3 ar -0 4 M ar

Supply

Demand

Occ %

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Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Adjusted Rate Trend by Quarter (March 1984 March 2004)


90.0% $200.00 85.0% $180.00

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80.0%

$160.00

75.0% Occupancy

$140.00 Rate

70.0%

$120.00

65.0%

$100.00

60.0%

$80.00

55.0%

$60.00

50.0%
-8 M 4 ar -8 M 5 ar -8 M 6 ar -8 M 7 ar -8 M 8 ar -8 M 9 ar -9 M 0 ar -9 M 1 ar -9 M 2 ar -9 M 3 ar -9 M 4 ar -9 M 5 ar -9 M 6 ar -9 M 7 ar -9 M 8 ar -9 M 9 ar -0 M 0 ar -0 M 1 ar -0 M 2 ar -0 M 3 ar -0 4 M ar

$40.00

Rate

Adj Rate

Occ% Trend

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Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Occupancy & Rate Trend Correlation (March 1984 March 2004)


90.0% $200.00 85.0%

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1984-89 Supply growth

1995-2000 Supply growth

$180.00

80.0%

$160.00

75.0% Occupancy

3 years

$140.00 Rate

70.0%

$120.00

65.0%

$100.00

60.0%

$80.00

55.0%

5 years 3 years

$60.00

50.0%

$40.00

HVS International Sydney

-8 M 4 ar -8 M 5 ar -8 M 6 ar -8 M 7 ar -8 M 8 ar -8 M 9 ar -9 M 0 ar -9 M 1 ar -9 M 2 ar -9 M 3 ar -9 M 4 ar -9 M 5 ar -9 M 6 ar -9 M 7 ar -9 M 8 ar -9 M 9 ar -0 M 0 ar -0 M 1 ar -0 M 2 ar -0 M 3 ar -0 4

M ar

Occ% Trend

Adj. Rate Trend

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

The RevPAR Cycle (March 1984 March 2004)


90.0% $200.00 85.0% $180.00

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80.0%

$160.00

75.0% Occupancy

$140.00

70.0%

Downturn, supply stop Rate Recovery, new development $120.00 Impact of new supply
$100.00

65.0%

Occupancy recovery
60.0%

RevPAR Recovery

Market collapses

$80.00

55.0%

$60.00

50.0%
M ar -8 M 4 ar -8 M 5 ar -8 M 6 ar -8 M 7 ar -8 M 8 ar -8 M 9 ar -9 M 0 ar -9 M 1 ar -9 M 2 ar -9 M 3 ar -9 M 4 ar -9 M 5 ar -9 M 6 ar -9 M 7 ar -9 M 8 ar -9 M 9 ar -0 M 0 ar -0 M 1 ar -0 M 2 ar -0 M 3 ar -0 4

$40.00

Occ% Trend

Rate Trend

RevPAR Trend

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Rate

Brisbane - Seasonality Analysis (March 1984 March 2004)


100.0% 95.0% $240.00 90.0% 85.0% 80.0% 75.0% 70.0% 65.0% 60.0% $140.00 55.0% 50.0%
-8 M 4 ar -8 M 5 ar -8 M 6 ar -8 M 7 ar -8 M 8 ar -8 M 9 ar -9 M 0 ar -9 M 1 ar -9 M 2 ar -9 M 3 ar -9 M 4 ar -9 M 5 ar -9 M 6 ar -9 M 7 ar -9 M 8 ar -9 M 9 ar -0 M 0 ar -0 M 1 ar -0 M 2 ar -0 M 3 ar -0 4 M ar

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$260.00

$220.00

Occupancy

$200.00

$180.00

$160.00

$120.00

Occ %

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Brisbane - Seasonality Analysis (March 1984 March 2004)


100.0% 95.0% $160.00 90.0% 85.0% 80.0% 75.0% 70.0% 65.0% 60.0% $60.00 55.0% 50.0%
M ar -8 M 4 ar -8 M 5 ar -8 M 6 ar -8 M 7 ar -8 M 8 ar -8 M 9 ar -9 M 0 ar -9 M 1 ar -9 M 2 ar -9 M 3 ar -9 M 4 ar -9 M 5 ar -9 M 6 ar -9 M 7 ar -9 M 8 ar -9 M 9 ar -0 M 0 ar -0 M 1 ar -0 M 2 ar -0 M 3 ar -0 4

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$180.00

$140.00

Occupancy

$120.00 Rate $100.00 $80.00 $40.00

Occ %

Adj. Rate

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Brisbane - Seasonality Analysis (March 1984 March 2004)


100.0% 95.0% $160.00 90.0% 85.0% 80.0% 75.0% 70.0% 65.0% 60.0% $60.00 55.0% 50.0%
M ar -8 M 4 ar -8 M 5 ar -8 M 6 ar -8 M 7 ar -8 M 8 ar -8 M 9 ar -9 M 0 ar -9 M 1 ar -9 M 2 ar -9 M 3 ar -9 M 4 ar -9 M 5 ar -9 M 6 ar -9 M 7 ar -9 M 8 ar -9 M 9 ar -0 M 0 ar -0 M 1 ar -0 M 2 ar -0 M 3 ar -0 4

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$180.00

$140.00

Occupancy

$120.00 Rate

$100.00

$80.00

$40.00

Occ %

Adj. Rate

Adj RevPAR

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Brisbane (TR) - Demand Analysis Visitors Nights Domestic visitor nights in 2003: 16.6 million
2001: 15.9 million 2002: 16.1 million 21% stay in hotels 3.45 million hotel room nights in 2003

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International visitor nights in 2003: 8.4 million


2001: 8.1 million 2002: 8.2 million 13.6% stay in hotels 1.14 million hotel room nights in 2003

Total of 4.59 million hotel room nights in 2003


18% of total visitor nights 75% domestic 25% international
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Brisbane - Domestic Visitor Nights (1989 2003)


20,000 18,000

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89-03 = 0.8% 89-93 = -7.8% 94-99 = 8.3% 00-03 = 1.8%

16,000

14,000

Nights (000s)

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

19 89

19 90

19 91

19 92

19 93

19 94

19 95

19 96

19 97

19 98

19 99

20 00

20 01

20 02

Nights Elsewhere

Nights in Hotels

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Brisbane (TR) - Demand Analysis International Visitors International visitors in 2003: 750,000 International visitors nights in 2003: 8.4 million Average length of stay about 11 days Only about 13.7% staying in a hotel Top producers:
UK most room nights (18%), but only 11% stay in hotels NZ most hotel room nights, 16% of total room nights

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USA 3rd largest producer of hotel room nights, Other Europe 4th, Japan 5th China only 2.6% of total nights, but 5.7% of hotel nights, because 83% uses hotels USA stay longest (4.5 days) Chinese only stay 2.2 days
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Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Brisbane - International Visitor Nights (1989 2003)


10,000

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89-03 = 4.0% 89-93 = 3.8% 94-99 = 7.9% 00-03 = 6.3%

9,000

8,000

7,000

Nights (000s)

6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

19 89 19 90 19 91 19 92 19 93 19 96 19 95 19 94 19 97 19 98 19 99 20 00 20 01 20 02 20 03

Nights Elsewhere

Nights in Hotels

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Looking Forward.. New Supply Demand Growth Occupancy Projections Rate Predictions

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Additions to Hotel Supply (2004 2007)


Saville Pac. Int. 250 rooms & apartments 190 rooms & suites ? ? ? Q3 2005 Q1 2007

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Brisbane Airport Hotel Cruise Ship Terminal Planning will take two years Construction will take 2 years Supply growth is predictable Supply growth is limited
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Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Brisbane - Supply Forecast (1983 2007)


2,700,000 2,400,000 2,100,000

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CAG 83-03 = 4.4% CAG 04-07 = 1.5% CAG 83-07 = 3.8%

1,800,000 Roomnights 1,500,000 1,200,000 900,000 600,000 300,000 0


19 8 3 98 4 98 5 9 86 987 988 98 9 99 0 9 91 9 92 993 99 4 99 5 99 6 9 97 998 999 00 0 00 1 0 02 003 004 00 5 00 6 00 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Demand

Supply

Supply Trend

Demand Trend

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Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Brisbane - Domestic Visitor Nights (1989 2007)


20,000

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89-03 = 0.8% 89-93 = -7.8% 94-99 = 8.3% 00-03=1.8%

04-07 = 2.5%

18,000

16,000

14,000

Nights (000s)

12,000

10,000

8,000

Hotel room nights increasing at constant ratio of 24% of total

6,000

4,000

2,000

19 96 19 89 19 92 19 91 19 90 19 93 19 94 19 95 19 98 19 97 19 99 20 00 20 01 20 02 20 03 20 05 20 06 20 04 20 07

Nights Elsewhere

Nights in Hotels

HVS International Sydney

Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Brisbane - International Visitor Nights (1989 2007)


10,000

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89-03 = 4.0% 89-93 = 3.8% 94-99 = 7.9% 00-03=6.3%

04-07 = 4.5%

9,000

8,000

7,000

Nights (000s)

6,000

5,000

4,000

Hotel room nights increasing at constant ratio of 14% of total

3,000

2,000

1,000

19 89 19 92 19 95 19 91 19 94 19 97 19 98 19 93 20 00 19 90 20 03 20 01 19 96 20 06 19 99 20 02 20 04 20 07 20 05

Nights Elsewhere

Nights in Hotels

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Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Brisbane - Demand Forecast (1983 2007)


2,700,000 2,400,000 2,100,000

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CAG 83-03 = 5.7% CAG 04-07 = 3.5% CAG 83-07 = 5.4%

1,800,000 Roomnights 1,500,000 1,200,000 900,000 600,000 300,000 0


03 00 02 04 05 95 97 99 93 94 90 92 85 87 89 83 84 86 88 91 96 98 01 20 20 20 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 06 07

Demand

Supply

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Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Brisbane - Occupancy Forecast (1983 2007)


2,700,000 2,400,000 2,100,000 1,800,000 Roomnights 1,500,000 1,200,000 900,000 600,000 300,000 0
03 00 01 02 04 05 94 92 95 97 90 87 91 88 89 84 83 85 86 93 96 98 99 20 20 20 20 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 06 07

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85.0% 80.0% 75.0% 70.0% 65.0% 60.0% 55.0% 50.0% 45.0% 40.0% Occupancy

Demand

Supply

Occ% Trend

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Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

Brisbane - Average Rate Projection (1983 2007)


85.0% 80.0% $175.00 75.0% 70.0% Roomnights 65.0% $125.00 60.0% 55.0% 50.0% $75.00 45.0% 40.0%
97 99 02 94 04 96 86 91 93 98 01 03 05 06 88 83 85 89 84 87 90 92 95 00 20 19 20 20 20 20 20 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 07

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$200.00

$150.00

$100.00

$50.00

Rate

Adj. Rate

Occ%

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Rate

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A Few Calculations

Occupancy patterns
Weekday (Tuesday Thursday) Extended Weekend (Friday Monday)

From gross rate to gross profit The importance of rate growth


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Occupancy Profiles

Weekday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Average

A 70.0% 74.2% 74.2% 74.2% 65.0% 72.5% 60.0% 70.0%

B 75.0% 80.8% 80.8% 80.8% 70.0% 75.0% 62.5% 75.0%

C 80.0% 87.5% 87.5% 87.5% 75.0% 77.5% 65.0% 80.0%

D 85.0% 94.2% 94.2% 94.2% 80.0% 80.0% 67.5% 85.0%

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Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

From Rate to Profit Typical Average Rate


Gross Rate GST 10% S&BC 6.5% Comm. 10% Freq Fl. 5.5% Cr.card 2.5% Amenities $ 15 $160 $ 145 $ 135 $ 119 $ 110 $ 106 $ 91 $ 91 Wages 15% Other cost $ 10 A&G 4.5% S&M 5.5% Maint. 3% Energy 2.5% MGFE 2% $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 24 10 7 9 5 4 3

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NET RATE

Expenses

$ 62

Gross Profit $ 29 (20%)


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The Impact of Rate Growth Typical Rate


10% Rate Increase Gross Rate GST 10% Direct costs NET RATE Expenses Gross Profit $ $ $ $ $ $ 160 145 54 91 62 29 Gross Rate GST 10% Direct costs NET RATE Expenses Gross Profit $ $ $ $ $ $ 176 160 58 102 62 40

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Profit Margin

20%

Profit Margin

25%

A 10% rate increase results in a 38% profit increase


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From Rate to Profit Group Rate


Gross Rate $ 160 GST 10% $ 145 Res. Fee 3% $ 140 Comm. 10% $ 124 Freq Fl. n/a $ 124 Cr.card n/a $ 124 Amenities $ 15 $ 109 $ 109 Wages 15% Other cost $ 10 A&G 4.5% S&M 5.5% Maint. 3% Energy 2.5% MGFE 2% $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 24 10 7 9 5 4 3

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NET RATE

Expenses

$ 62

Gross Profit$ 47 (32%)


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The Impact of Rate Growth Group Rate


10% Rate Increase Gross Rate $ 176 Gross Rate $ GST 10% $ 160 160 Direct costs $ 38 GST 10% $ 145 NET RATE $ 122 Direct costs $ Expenses $ 62 36 Gross Profit $ 60 NET RATE $ 109 Profit Margin 37% Expenses $ 62 Gross $ A 10% Profit rate increase results in a 28% profit increase 47
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Brisbane Market Outlook 2004

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Conclusions Rate and Profitability


The rate cycle and occupancy cycle are not synchronised Anticipated occupancy constraints create opportunities for rate growth Seasonal and weekday patterns can provide further yield opportunities A 10% rate rise may result in a 35% profit improvement, across all segments

Long term yield management requires a pro-active approach !


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Yield Strategies
Long term yield strategy: should be based on your marketing and business plan
Market supply and demand projections Property positioning strategy Demand penetration analysis

Short term strategy: aimed at maximising RevPAR by making short term decisions
Yield management software Ad-hoc discounts and packages Lose-it rates for short term bookings

Short term strategy should not undermine long term objectives !!!
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Long Term Yield Management


Yield Management = Revenue Management Invented by airline industry Principles:
Perishable product Supply is known Demand is predictable Loading factor (= occupancy) can be predicted Consumer behaviour can be anticipated Price elasticity can be calculated Inventory can be actively managed

Long term pricing strategy = pro-active Daily yield management = re-active


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Airlines vs. Hotel Industry


Airline:
Uniform product in three classes (economy, business, first) Large variety of fares for each class (red-e, super saver etc) Limited availability of cheap fares Long term booking = lower fare Active inventory management

Hotel:
Uniform product in different room types Large variety of rates for each room type Low rates always available Long term booking = higher rate Passive inventory management
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Current Long-Term Strategies


Contracted rates are offered on run of house
free upgrades during high demand periods

High volume contracts get lower rates


is actual production in line with rate offered?

Next years rate based on past performance


Looking backwards, not forwards!

Long term contracts made on todays rates


Is that rate appropriate for the contract period?

Focus on quantity not quality (more is better)


High rate business is more profitable!

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What can we improve?


Think ahead and be more pro-active
Long term planning vs. short term yield management

Diversify pricing strategy based on lead time


Give long-term bookings lower rates, but limit availability Demand higher rates for short-term bookings, unless the expected occupancy is low and discounts are appropriate

Redefine contracted business


Rate structure by room type, not run of the house Enforce this structure where possible Award volume discount based on actual production, not on predictions or last years production Reward commitment but charge for flexibility
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Potential problem areas


Perceived fairness is important
Provide arguments to support rate increases Be transparent in rate policies and explain the structure When offering discounts, attach booking restrictions When asking high rates, be more flexible

Do not abuse yield opportunity


Do not insist on high rates when not appropriate Be mindful of the need for repeat business

Good yielding is an art, not a science


Do not leave to inexperienced staff
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Summary
Market cycles are driven by supply, not demand ! Supply is predictable, as new developments take time Long-term demand can be forecast with reasonable accuracy The rate cycle is lagging the occupancy cycle, due to lack of planning and anticipation The long-term market cycle is predictable ! Use long-term yield management strategies A 10% or $20 rate rise may result in a 30% profit improvement

If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail !


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HVS International 02 9233 1125 Tel Level 1, 5 Elizabeth Street 02 9233 1147 Fax Sydney NSW 2000 hvssydney@hvsinternational.com

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