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.
Hotel executive moves: Aspen Hospitality, Four Seasons, MGM, Twenty Four Seven
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aspen Hospitality, Four Seasons, MGM, Twenty Four Seven
By Rob Schneider | August 30, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Inside Choice’s program to increase minority ownership
News
Inside Choice’s program to increase minority ownership
By Rob Schneider | August 28, 2024
Choice Hotels' SOAR program, designed to increase hotel ownership for underrepresented entrepreneurs, executed its first contract since being reintroduced. Here’s a look at the program and the deal. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Accelerate Women Leaders in Travel, Auberge, STR, Accor
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Accelerate Women Leaders in Travel, Auberge, STR, Accor
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | August 15, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Accelerate Women Leaders in Travel Rachel Vandenberg talking about the need for greater visibility for women at industry events.... Read More
Directory identifies women to participate in industry events
News
Directory identifies women to participate in industry events
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 14, 2024
Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance has created a searchable database with over 700 women who can serve as speakers at conferences.... Read More
Latest news: Driftwood originates mezz loan; first Graduate by Hilton; boutique data strength
News
Latest news: Driftwood originates mezz loan; first Graduate by Hilton; boutique data strength
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 14, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Northstar rebrands Caribbean, Latin America events as ALIS CALA
News / Insights
Northstar rebrands Caribbean, Latin America events as ALIS CALA
July 23, 2024
Formerly called CHRIS and HOLA, the newly introduced ALIS CALA event will utilize the appeal of the ALIS portfolio of events in the Americas to provide more networking and deal-making opportunities. ... Read More
Business travel spending could hit $1.48T
News
Business travel spending could hit $1.48T
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 23, 2024
Boosted by economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum, spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028, according to the GBTA. ... Read More
Balancing face-to-face meetings with their impacts
News
Balancing face-to-face meetings with their impacts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
Deloitte corporate travel study suggests struggle to between the need for meetings with steep pricing and persistent environmental impact. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 27, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories, including Blackstone's James Seppala talking about his company's acquisition of Village Hotels in the U.K.... Read More
Latest news: Legend Cooper passes; Choice updates ESG plan; Ritz-Carlton Reserve to NEOM
News / Brands
Latest news: Legend Cooper passes; Choice updates ESG plan; Ritz-Carlton Reserve to NEOM
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 25, 2024
Latest news: Choice updates ESG plan; Ritz-Carlton Reserve to NEOM; Ireland deals heat up false Breaking news about development, M&A, performance and more. Brought to you by https://bit.ly/3Ix4dbh 52813 0 74 News Mixed week in US. U.S. hotel... Read More
HICAP Update session covers rebounding markets, M&A trends
News / Asia Pacific
HICAP Update session covers rebounding markets, M&A trends
By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 21, 2024
Panelists offer their take on Hong Kong’s slow rebound and how interest rates are impacting the transaction market.... Read More
Wyndham’s women’s ownership program hits milestones
News / Franchising
Wyndham’s women’s ownership program hits milestones
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2024
In 24 months, 16 hotels are open, 50 are under development and Wyndham has developed a network of more than 550 women working toward ownership.... Read More
Here’s the ultimate recap of ALIS, Part 1
News / Insights
Here’s the ultimate recap of ALIS, Part 1
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2024
The Hotel Investment Today team exhaustively covered the America’s Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles last month. Relive the event through our eyes.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Oetker Collection, Ohana Real Estate, Hilton, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Oetker Collection, Ohana Real Estate, Hilton, Hyatt
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta talking about the economic environment that could push the company to pursue M&A for the first time in his tenure.... Read More
Game changers discuss problems, solutions in hospitality
News
Game changers discuss problems, solutions in hospitality
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2024
At an ALIS DESIGN+ panel, five hospitality executive trailblazers discuss the future of hospitality and design.... Read More