December Suppliers Guide issue of HOTELS is live
A good craftsman is only as good as his tools. It’s a well-known saying and one that has ample application to the hospitality industry. Hotels can only operate with the…
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David Eisen
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A short drive’s journey into respite: How Molly Hardie crafted Keswick Hall
“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” There’s a modicum of truth to the Emerson quote when the journey’s end is Keswick Hall in Virginia. The luxury resort is located…
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Certifiably well: How accreditation can prevent ‘wellness washing’
The wellness movement’s influence on travel and hospitality is undeniable. What was once a niche market has evolved into a central expectation for many travelers, driving a surge in demand…
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Hotel investment risk has normalized. That’s good news. Here’s why.
Like all capital market rates, hotel cap rates and mortgage interest rates rose hundreds of basis points in the wake of the pandemic to levels not seen in years. During…
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L+R Hotels bulks up C-suite with Pettigrew appointment
Cody Bradshaw is group CEO of London-based L+R Hotels, a position he has held for two months. Prior to joining L+R, he was more than 13 years with the house…
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Commercial appeal: A Q&A with KSL Resorts’ CCO Kristie Goshow
Kristie Goshow, the chief commercial officer of hotel investment dynamo KSL Resorts, has seen a lot and been through a lot. In a career that has already spanned more than…
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The two biggest lessons I learned at the Lodging Conference weren’t at The Lodging Conference
Each year, as summer gives way to fall, I find myself in a place that seems perpetually hot, Phoenix. No complaints: The Lodging Conference is one of the “must-be” stops…
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On rate: HOTELS Magazine’s top 5 revenue management companies
One of the hotel industry’s greatest strengths is its ability to shift pricing on a dime. Unlike residential or office leases, which are typically fixed and long-term, hotels can change…
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Virgin Territory: How Virgin Hotels fits into Richard Branson’s travel universe
James Bermingham, the CEO of Virgin Hotels Collection, has an uncanny resemblance to his boss, who happens to be one of the most famous and recognizable men in the world,…
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Group, business travel shine for Marriott as leisure levels off
Marriott International, like its peer group, is seeing leisure travel demand flatten out, but, serendipitously, business travel and group business are filling the void. The largest lodging company in the…
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