David Eisen

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Secrets of success: What sets high achievers apart?

The November issue of HOTELS Magazine is what we fondly call our “Hoteliers of the World” edition, wherein we honor two individuals—one executive and one general manager—whom we deem illustrate…

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In hospitality circles, Starwood Capital Group's Barry Sternlicht holds major swag. I don't have to tell you that. He is repsonsible for the creation of the seminal W Hotels brand and made beds comfy… | David Eisen

In hospitality circles, Starwood Capital Group‘s Barry Sternlicht holds major swag. I don’t have to tell you that. He is repsonsible for the creation of the seminal W Hotels brand…

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I think that Airbnb saying it is the cheapest distrubution platform for hotels at around 15% is a bit disingenuous because much of branded stock is given lower commission rates depending on global… | David Eisen

I think that Airbnb saying it is the cheapest distrubution platform for hotels at around 15% is a bit disingenuous because much of branded stock is given lower commission rates…

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Finding the edge: As Crestline hits a milestone anniversary, it looks forward to the next chapter

James Carroll, the president and CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, is quick to remind visitors to his Fairfax, Va., office that the model planes on his bookshelf are not…

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Busy Vision Hospitality opens Home2/Tru combo in Cleveland, Tenn.

Vision Hospitality Group is on an opening binge. Today, it announced the grand opening of the dual-brand Home2 Suites by Hilton Cleveland and Tru by Hilton Cleveland in Tennessee. The…

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The OG of members' clubs is going private. If you lived in Manhattan during the aughts (I did), Soho House New York was this fantastical, mythical, sybartitic, Zelda-like hideaway that did really… | David Eisen | 11 comments

The OG of members’ clubs is going private. If you lived in Manhattan during the aughts (I did), Soho House New York was this fantastical, mythical, sybartitic, Zelda-like hideaway that…

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Not your father’s Hilton

Hilton is a 106-year-old company that started in 1919 with the purchase of a small hotel in Cisco, Texas by Conrad Hilton. The first hotel formally named a Hilton opened…

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Summer camp is over for lodging companies

According to Harry Javer, founder and president of The Lodging Conference, I will now have attended the annual gathering nine times. NINE TIMES… for all my Ferris Bueller fans. In…

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Global hotel deals remained stunted in the first half of 2025. Could the second half be different?

Global hotel transaction volume reached $24.5 billion in the first half of 2025, down 17.5% compared to the same time period a year ago and more than 30% down versus…

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Soho House put private members’ clubs on the map. Now, it’s going private.

It’s been more than 20 years since Carrie Bradshaw and her “Sex and the City” compadres were tossed from Soho House New York, but the episode helped launch the private…

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Secrets of success: What sets high achievers apart?

In hospitality circles, Starwood Capital Group's Barry Sternlicht holds major swag. I don't have to tell you that. He is repsonsible for the creation of the seminal W Hotels brand and made beds comfy… | David Eisen

I think that Airbnb saying it is the cheapest distrubution platform for hotels at around 15% is a bit disingenuous because much of branded stock is given lower commission rates depending on global… | David Eisen

Finding the edge: As Crestline hits a milestone anniversary, it looks forward to the next chapter

Busy Vision Hospitality opens Home2/Tru combo in Cleveland, Tenn.

The OG of members' clubs is going private. If you lived in Manhattan during the aughts (I did), Soho House New York was this fantastical, mythical, sybartitic, Zelda-like hideaway that did really… | David Eisen | 11 comments

Not your father’s Hilton

Summer camp is over for lodging companies

Global hotel deals remained stunted in the first half of 2025. Could the second half be different?

Soho House put private members’ clubs on the map. Now, it’s going private.

Executive Guide on Hyperautomation for Hospitality Leaders

New guide: “From Revenue Manager to Commercial Strategist”

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Google Agentic Commerce This changes everything. Not today. But really soon. This stuff is the future of Google. Its probably good news for some and really bad news for many others. One of the… | Christian Watts

What Your Customers Feel in the First 7 Seconds | Branding Confidential

Voice AI to dominate hotel guest calls in 2-3 years, says expert | Ralph Melis posted on the topic | LinkedIn

A New Era of Coastal Grandeur: The Algonquin Resort Embarks on Landmark Transformation

MGM Grand Completes $300 Million Room and Suite Remodel, Welcoming New Era for Iconic Las Vegas Resort

Executive Guide on Hyperautomation for Hospitality Leaders

New guide: “From Revenue Manager to Commercial Strategist”

What does exceptional hospitality look like today? Download SOCIETIES Magazine

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