CHOICE EXPANDS UPSCALE PRESENCE WITH RADISSON AMERICAS DEAL
Giving it a greater presence in the upscale and core upper-midscale segments, particularly in the West Coast and Midwest of the United States, Choice Hotels International has acquired the Radisson Hotel Group Americas franchise business, operations…
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David Kong, industry veterans launch DEI Advisors
Industry veterans David Kong, Rachel Humphrey and Lan Elliott are the principals of newly launched DEI Advisors, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and other minority groups to achieve their career aspirations…
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BEST WESTERN CEO HOPES FOR RECORD SUMMER PERFORMANCE
BWH Hotel Group has emerged from the pandemic with a strong balance sheet, while also providing relief worth millions of dollars to their member hoteliers, according to President and CEO Larry Cuculic…
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People Want to Travel! 4 Industry Leaders Say That Tourism Will Change and Grow
The global travel and tourism industry's post-pandemic recovery is gaining pace as the world’s pent-up desire for travel rekindles.
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BRIDGE FINANCING CRITICAL FOR ENTREPRENEURS
As my colleague Stephen O’Connor says, “bridge lenders are keeping the industry going – they lend where others won’t and have a penchant for executing on the most innovative hospitality projects.” This is truer now than it has ever been with…
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THE CASE FOR URBAN, BIG BOX HOTEL INVESTMENT
The question of the day for many hotel investors is, “Where do we go next?”
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A Miami investment group purchased the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, and wasted no time scrubbing the former president's name from the property.
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Circus Circus joins Choice portfolio
Choice Hotels International Inc. has entered into a strategic agreement with Circus Circus Hotel & Casino for the Las Vegas property to join the Ascend Hotel Collection…
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Incorporating the great outdoors indoors comes at a high cost — but ultimately with a high return on investment for hoteliers, and their guests.
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HB Exclusive: New president/COO at Rockbridge Hospitality
Rockbridge has appointed Tom Healy to the role of president/COO of Rockbridge Hospitality and existing operational affiliate, Bridgepoint Hospitality. He brings more than 30 years of hospitality leadership experience to this new role…
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Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Kurt Alexander president of the company, replacing Peter Strebel, who will now take on the role of chairman.
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PKF hospitality group starts Future of Hospitality Institute
The PKF hospitality group has founded the Future of Hospitality Institute, a think tank for the hotel, living, tourism and leisure sectors. The new head of the institute is Paul Rands.
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MANY PANDEMIC TAKEAWAYS FOR OMNI’S STREBEL
Peter Strebel said the pandemic has taught him a lot about himself and he points to three specific takeaways that have made him a better businessperson…
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Accor CEO Explains Why He Won’t Close Hotels in Russia
Acouple of regions are performing well for Accor, the France-based hotel company. But let's not confuse this with those booming pre-pandemic times. The Covid hotel industry recovery still has a long way to go…
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Choice Hotels to refresh brands in EMEA region
Choice Hotels has announced plans to refresh its brands in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, following “analysis of research into post pandemic travel requirements in key markets”.
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CHOICE REBRANDS EXTENDED-STAY TO SUBURBAN STUDIOS
Further capitalizing on the secret sauce discovered when it acquired WoodSpring Suites, Choice Hotels International has announced it is modernizing and rebranding its Suburban Extended Stay franchise brand as a low-cost, flexible conversion model…
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Sonesta Announces New President and CEO
John Murray will succeed Carlos Flores at the international hotel company
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Danziger steps down from Trump Hotels
Six years after joining Trump Hotels as its CEO, Eric Danziger is leaving the company to serve in the same role for The Braintree Group, an Idaho-based family of companies focused on fostering smart and sustainable community advancement and growth…
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