DE&I

Stay informed about the latest DEI initiatives in the hotel investment industry through Hotel Investment Today's DEI section. Our coverage includes industry conferences, leadership changes, strategic programs, and more aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Wyndham’s new financing option for diverse developers
News / Franchising
Wyndham’s new financing option for diverse developers
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 14, 2024
Franchise giant teams up with Lafayette Square to offer up to $100 million in financing for hotel projects. ... Read More
AHLA names Rosanna Maietta new leader
News / North America
AHLA names Rosanna Maietta new leader
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2024
The former head of the AHLA Foundation and head of communications returns to the fold to drive the association’s mission. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Choice, Frontier Development, MGM
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Choice, Frontier Development, MGM
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 24, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes from stories this past week was Hilton's Christ Nassetta on how the industry and economy are shaping up for 2025.... Read More
Sheila Johnson’s third act
News / Owners
Sheila Johnson’s third act
By Christina Jelski | October 17, 2024
The pioneering Black businesswoman has built something unique with the Salamander Collection: a venture that has perfected community building and an approach to hospitality that puts the emphasis on experiences.... Read More
TLC notebook, Part 1: DEI, third-party buyers’ remorse, net buyers
News / Brands
TLC notebook, Part 1: DEI, third-party buyers’ remorse, net buyers
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 15, 2024
In bare bones conversations with operators, developers and industry advisors, the mood is starting to turn bullish on the buy side, while the grind is back on the operations front.  ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Bickson Hospitality, Marriott, Wyndham
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Bickson Hospitality, Marriott, Wyndham
October 10, 2024
Noteworthy quotes of the week, including Raymond Bickson eulogizing legendary business titan and leader of Indian Hotels Co. Ltd., Ratan Tata.... Read More
Wyndham creates new accelerator for diverse developers
News / Brands
Wyndham creates new accelerator for diverse developers
By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2024
The Accelerator Circle will help with peer-to-peer connections and mentorship for Wyndham’s Black Owners and Lodging Developers and Women Own the Room programs.... Read More
Evens Charles tackles growth with disciplined plan
News / On the Money
Evens Charles tackles growth with disciplined plan
By Jeff Higley | October 3, 2024
Frontier Development & Hospitality Group’s founder and managing principal builds a company focused on making the right moves to build a multi-layered hotel portfolio. ... Read More
Exclusive: Bohnenberger's bold new bet
News / Brands
Exclusive: Bohnenberger's bold new bet
By Raini H.R. | October 2, 2024
Discover the uncommon: a new management company with twice the passion and no more compromises. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves:  Aperture, Berkadia, Colliers, Peachtree
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aperture, Berkadia, Colliers, Peachtree
By Rob Schneider | September 30, 2024
Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Aperture, Berkardia, Colliers false Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Aperture, Berkardia, Colliers Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Brought to you by... Read More
Glyn Aeppel on music's inspiration, taking risks
News / On the Money
Glyn Aeppel on music's inspiration, taking risks
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 26, 2024
Is the music telling the leader of New York City-based Glencove Capital it's time to start building again? Aeppel also discusses her quest to bring the Mob hotels to the U.S.... Read More
Leeny Oberg on the Fed, ‘aha’ moments, career advice
News / On the Money
Leeny Oberg on the Fed, ‘aha’ moments, career advice
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 26, 2024
Leeny Oberg on the Fed, ‘aha’ moments, career advice false Marriott’s CFO and executive vice president of development reacts to the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in mid-September, talks development opportunities and offers some career path wisdom. Brought to you by... Read More
Latest news: Gencom $550M Bermuda deal; Peachtree's DST property; Playa, Kimpton in Mexico
News / Financing
Latest news: Gencom $550M Bermuda deal; Peachtree's DST property; Playa, Kimpton in Mexico
By Rob Schneider | September 23, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Inside Damon Healey's passion for scale in extended-stay
News / Owners
Inside Damon Healey's passion for scale in extended-stay
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024
Damon Healey of Eternal Companies was the first owner in Choice’s reintroduced SOAR program. We talked to him about his company, the first deal and what he represents.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Hilton, Collective Hospitality
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Hilton, Collective Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 5, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories, including JLL talking about anticipated CMBS issuance.... Read More