🏠 At NYU IHIF this week, travel's resilience was highlighted despite inflation and geopolitical challenges. Sébastien Bazin emphasized adaptability. A panel featuring Omer Acar discussed hospitality's shift towards a holistic approach. Delano Miami exemplifies this trend with its F&B venues and wellness spaces. Jonathan Goldstein expressed confidence in Delano Miami and Raffles Boston. Branded residences are growing, offering luxury lifestyle experiences at home. Notable contributors include Edouard Schwob and Sonia Egyhazy.

🛋 Revo Hospitality Group's bankruptcy highlights critical lessons for independent hotel operators, like Odyssey Hotel Group. Rapid growth through integrations increases execution risks, while the lease model poses challenges for owners, requiring scrutiny on profitability. Operators must decide between focusing on a single jurisdiction for economies of scale or diversifying risks across regions. Odyssey Hotel Group aims to diversify risk with HMA and HLA contracts, focusing on operational excellence and expanding into Benelux, DACH, Iberia, and Italy.