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HB on the Scene: Development execs talk deals, financing at NABHOOD Summit
Lodging development executives have the pulse of what type of hotels today’s owners are interested in. They also have seen the financing struggles hoteliers are dealing with. At NABHOOD’s 27th annual...
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HB on the Scene: Execs talk collaboration, creativity at roundtable
Rockbridge CEO/cofounder Jim Merkel founded RTRX in 2012. Since its inception, the event has brought together industry professionals and thought leaders all looking to make a difference. The RTRX...
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HB on the Scene: Wyndham launches new owner and guest engagement platforms
At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts‘ 2023 Global Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, the company introduced new owner and guest engagement platforms. Over the last five years, the...
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HB on the Scene: Best Western gathers in Honolulu
Larry Cuculic, CEO, BWH Hotels, told the audience at the Best Western 2023 Annual Convention, held at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, that the company is in its “greatest financial position...
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HB on the Scene: Radical Innovation winners revealed
More than 100 designers, architects and real estate leaders recently gathered at the New Museum in New York City for the 17th Annual Radical Innovation Award Ceremony and Dinner, presented by The Hardy...
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HB on the Scene Exclusive: TPG Hotels & Resorts unveils renovated Renaissance...
Hospitality management firm TPG Hotels & Resorts unveiled the transformational renovation of the Renaissance Boca Raton hotel, located in Boca Raton, FL, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and...
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HB on the Scene: Leaders discuss WorldHotels development
At the WorldHotels Annual Conference at the Eden Roc Hotel Miami, BWH Hotels and WorldHotels leaders discussed the development of the four regions of WorldHotels. Wytze Van den Berg, VP, international...
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HB on the Scene: Leaders discuss state of travel at ALIS
While the uncharacteristic L.A. rain put a damper on the usually boisterous outdoor meeting area, the first day of the 2024 edition of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), held at the JW...
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HB on the Scene: Importance of soft brands highlighted at Hunter
The 35th annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, brought together the hotel industry for networking, information and education sessions. During the Brands +...
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HB on the Scene: Leaders discuss AI, labor and other issues at AAHOACON24
At the 2024 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, brand leaders took to the stage during the first General Session to discuss the issues affecting the...
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HB on the Scene: Choice relaunches Park Inn by Radisson
During its 68th annual convention at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Choice Hotels International Inc. revealed the relaunch of Park Inn by Radisson. As part of the strategy with the company’s...
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HB on the Scene: Sonesta unites loyalty programs with Sonesta Travel Pass
At its first-ever global brand conference, held at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation debuted its unified loyalty program, Sonesta Travel Pass, and combined...
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HB on the Scene: BLLA conference stresses importance of service
The latest edition of the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA, held at Florence Gould Hall in New York City, brought the latest in category trends and investment insights all together on one...
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HB on the Scene: Execs share how they’re giving back and engaging team members
“Be passionate about what you do, serve others with love.” This core value is the motivational force that has propelled Davidson Hospitality forward for 50 years now—and it was the conversation starter...
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HB on the Scene: Wyndham’s first ECHO Suites hotel opens
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has debuted its first-ever ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham hotel with the grand opening of the ECHO Suites Spartanburg in South Carolina. The debut of the 124-room...
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HB on the Scene: Leslie D. Hale in conversation at NABHOOD
One of the highlights each year at NABHOOD’s International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay is the Thomas J. Baltimore Jr....
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HB on the Scene: Hospitality is all about connections
Robert Cole, president/CEO, HVMG, has a saying at his company: “We are in the talent and relationship business; we just happen to manage hotels.” Hospitality is a people business. Hiring and...
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HB on the Scene: My Place introduces My Place 3.0
On the first day of its 2024 convention, held at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ, My Place Hotels of America introduced My Place 3.0, which includes product enhancements alongside a new...
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HB Roundtable: Investments to improve your bottom line
There are several areas hoteliers can focus on to impact their bottom lines, from property improvement plans (PIPs) and technology to implementing sustainable practices and lowering energy costs. Hotel...
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HB on the Scene: Red Roof unveils blueprint to ‘elevate’ brand
At its 2024 conference, held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT, Red Roof unveiled a blueprint for continued profitable growth for more than 1,000 franchisees, team members and partners. In his address...
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