Articles by Mary Scoviak

Hotel development guides shifts in travel patterns
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Hotel development guides shifts in travel patterns
By Mary Scoviak | March 2, 2023
Smart dealmaking uses deep industry and market knowledge to draw guests to the brand’s properties... Read More
SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm
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Soul Community Planet makes big impact without big scale
By Mary Scoviak | February 28, 2023
Cofounder and CEO Ken Cruse zeroes in on what it takes for small hotel groups to outcompete the hotel... Read More
Meet the Future Standard
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Standard International serves notice with headline New York buy
By Mary Scoviak | February 27, 2023
While many of its lifestyle competitors are seeking the security and scale of big brands, this... Read More
Meet the Future Marriott
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Marriott’s thought leaders forecast the future of luxury, labor, $34 bagels
By Mary Scoviak | February 24, 2023
  Changes in the 5-star business mix, tech-driven design innovations and shifts in service menu... Read More
Hilton identify building blocks of ROI, NOI, TLC in next-gen hotels
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Hilton identify building blocks of ROI, NOI, TLC in next-gen hotels
By Mary Scoviak | February 21, 2023
Multi-generational markets, mobility and mass customization offer new lenses for seeing revenue... Read More
Meet the Future: RLJ Lodging
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RLJ leaders map top trends shaping hospitality’s future
By Mary Scoviak | February 15, 2023
Lodging trust’s CEO and rising stars talk soft brands, new revenue models and people vs. tech.... Read More
Accor ALIS 2023
News / Brands
Accor thinks local to diversify lifestyle's profit base
By Mary Scoviak | February 10, 2023
The mission-critical shift from style over substance to optimized activation of interior real estate... Read More
Cost-effective strategies ease labor shortage
News / Asset Management
Cost-effective strategies ease labor shortage
By Mary Scoviak | February 7, 2023
Yes, higher wages are essential to competing for workers, but innovations in tech and corporate... Read More
Interest rate hikes: They’re not over till they’re over
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Interest rate hikes: They’re not over till they’re over
By Mary Scoviak | February 5, 2023
The Federal Reserve’s Feb. 2, 2023 raise in the benchmark rate could be just the first in a series of... Read More
Spark by Hilton taps into the premium economy sector
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Spark by Hilton taps into the premium economy sector
By Mary Scoviak | February 3, 2023
Hilton’s newest brand provides a cost-effective, thoughtful conversion model for owners and consistent... Read More
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