INDUSTRY NEWS

Lodgingmagazine.com

By: Lodging Staff

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? So I do not hold a degree in hotel management, and in fact, I fell into my first hotel job quite accidentally. However, it did not take long for me to fall in love with this industry, its people, and fortunately for me, I was exposed rather quickly to all of the many opportunities that exist by working hard.  For those with a strong work ethic and who love to hustle, there are so many different upward mobility paths to explore, and thankfully many incredible leaders who are available to help promote eager talent. I am so thankful to have landed in an industry where one’s work output is commensurate with the career growth opportunities that are available to them.

hotelsmag.com

By:  David Eisen

Don’t expect hotel owners to stand back and allow hotel brands to cram amenities and services back down their throats. “That game is over,” remarked Thomas Baltimore, CEO of Park Hotels & Resorts, during his company’s fourth-quarter earnings call. Park is a real estate investment trust with a portfolio of 46 properties, which includes 12 resorts, such as the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort and the Waldorf Astoria Orlando.

costar.com

Hotel News Now

By: Bryan Wroten

The pace of the recovery of group business at hotels in 2022 and the amount of business on the books already for 2023 have hotel executives feeling more confident in the segment.

hotelsmag.com

By:  Kathakali Nandi

Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton Worldwide, has been elected as the national chair of the U.S. Travel Association (USTA), announced the Washington, D.C.-based association. He may serve up to two consecutive one-year terms in the role.   

costar.com

Hotel News Now

By: Sean McCracken

LOS ANGELES — A portfolio of 30 hotels and restaurants might not be "small" in the traditional sense, but Maverick Hotels & Restaurants CEO and founder Bob Habeeb said he likes to be very intentional about keeping his company a certain size in an era when hotel operators are turning to mergers and acquisitions in a never-ending quest for scale.

Costar.com

Hotel News Now

By: Terence Baker

LONDON — As inflation drives up costs everywhere, forcing consumers to more closely mind their spending, hoteliers face an uphill struggle in upselling to guests.

Lodgingmagazine.com

By: Dennis Nessler

Leslie D. Hale’s list of career accomplishments demonstrates clearly her impact on the lodging industry over the past couple decades, but that impact figures to grow as she takes over as chair of the board for AHLA.

Costar.com

Hotel News Now

By: Bryan Wroten

LOS ANGELES — U.S. hoteliers still struggling with attract and retaining frontline and corporate staff say that a big part of the solution is workplace culture, and that requires being in the workplace.

Costar.com

Hotel News Now

By: Sean McCracken

LOS ANGELES — With strong demand for hotels and indications that labor costs might moderate, it's a good time to be a hotel operator. For developers, however, the environment remains particularly difficult, according to a panel of executives speaking at the 2023 Americas Lodging Investment Summit.

Costar.com

Hotel News Now

By: Sean McCracken

Industry experts say two technological improvements that have been talked about for years are poised to become a reality for hotels.