“why hospitality is a good business” case study: westin
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Matthew R. Arrants, [email protected]
76 Canal Street Boston, MA 02114 ~ 617/722-9916
www.pinnacle-advisory.com
“Why Hospitality is a Good Business”
Case Study: Westin Headquarters Hotel Boston, MA, USA
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Background
• 1995 - City and State Goal: Development of the Seaport District•Industrial Waterfront Area
•Over 1,000 Acres of land
•Excellent accessibility and infrastructure
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Background – Seaport District
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Development Status: 2000
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Logan AirportLogan Airport
DowntownDowntown
Back BayBack Bay
BCEC(Hotel Site)
BCEC(Hotel Site)
Seaport DistrictSeaport District
HynesConvention CenterHynesConvention Center
Seaport District Context
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Background
• 1997 – Authorization to Fund New Convention Center•1.3 million square foot Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
•Largest Facility North of New York City
•Strong Leisure and Convention Market
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Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 12/03
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Background
• 2000 – Starwood Selected as Developer/Operator• 1,120 Room Sheraton Hotel, Extensive Meeting Space
• No Public Subsidies
• 2001 – Starwood Commits $10 million (non-refundable) Deposit
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The Market – 1995-2000
1993-2000 Occupancy Levels Ranged from 75% to 79%
2000 Average Daily Rate for Boston was $200.00
High Barriers to Entry
Strong Diverse Demand Base
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The Market – 2001-2004
Perfect Storm – 9/11, New Supply, Recession, Decline in Conventions
2004 Market Occupancy: 74%
2004 Average Daily Rate: $166.00
2004 RevPAR was 20% Below 2000 levels
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Background
•2002 – Starwood Changes Development Partners
•2003 – Development Team Restructures the Deal
• 794-Room Westin, Limited Meeting Space
• Public Subsidies
•2004 - Scotia Bank Leads Financing
•2004 – Construction Begins
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StakeholdersMassachusetts Convention Center Authority
Owner and Operator of the Convention Center
Starwood Hotels and ResortsSelected Headquarters Hotel Developer/Operator
New England Development / Fallon CompanyLocal Developers/Equity Investors
Scotia BankPrimary Lender
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ContributionsMassachusetts Convention Center Authority
Favorable Lease TermsInfrastructure ImprovementsTax Breaks
Starwood Hotels and ResortsSubordinated EquityGuaranteed Debt and Equity Payments in early years
New England Development / Fallon CompanyEquityLocal Development Experience
Scotia BankDebt
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Outcome
New 794-Room Westin Hotel to Open July 2006
Market Fundamentals Have Returned
Strong Bookings for the BCEC
Hotel is Forecasted to Meet or Exceed Projections
Recent Market Transactions Above Replacement Cost
Development of the Seaport District Continues
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Headquarters Hotel and Convention Center – 11/04
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Boston Westin Headquarters Hotel
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The Benefits
Massachusetts Convention Center AuthorityStrong Luxury BrandStrong Operator and Development PartnersRoom Block Agreement
Starwood Hotels and ResortsLong Term Management AgreementLocation, Location, LocationRetain Substantial Deposit
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The Benefits
New England Development / Fallon CompanyControlStrong BrandGuarantees in early years
Scotia BankLow BasisStrong BrandGreat LocationGuarantees in early years
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Why This Was a Good Deal
There Were No LosersStrong Experienced ParticipantsHighly Structured DealStrong Market FundamentalsDistribution of Risk
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