Companies Profiles

Stay updated with the latest news and insights on leading hotel companies through Hotel Investment Today's company profiles section. Our insightful coverage includes executive interviews, brand developments, strategic growth plans, and more that are shaping the hospitality industry.
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
John Pritzker on the importance of perseverance and an iron stomach
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John Pritzker on the importance of perseverance and an iron stomach
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 26, 2024
The founder of Geolo Capital talks about some of his biggest hotel investment lessons and why he believes San Francisco is already on the mend.... 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
How bifurcation is affecting drive-to-leisure customers
News / Owners
How bifurcation is affecting drive-to-leisure customers
By Rob Schneider | September 26, 2024
RREAF Holdings CFO talks about an ADR pushback on drive-to-leisure properties, what’s keeping the company out of the M&A market and the draw of RV parks.... Read More
First José Andrés hotel to Georgetown
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First José Andrés hotel to Georgetown
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2024
After years of negotiations, José Andrés Group and Thor Equities announce plans for 67-room hotel and private membership club in their home town.... Read More
A light at the end of bid-ask spread tunnel?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
A light at the end of bid-ask spread tunnel?
By Rob Schneider | September 25, 2024
After Peachtree Group’s sixth acquisition of 2024, we asked the company’s SVP of acquisitions and dispositions about what market dynamics he sees.... Read More
Why location was motivation for TMGOC, Certares’ first deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why location was motivation for TMGOC, Certares’ first deal
By Rob Schneider | September 24, 2024
The two companies formed a JV to acquire The Ray Hotel in Delray Beach, Florida. Here’s why they are so bullish on the hotel and the market.... Read More
Chesky on Airbnb's future in travel and beyond
News / Insights
Chesky on Airbnb's future in travel and beyond
By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2024
Stating Airbnb is not an alternative accommodations business, the co-founder and CEO hints at branching into new business disciplines but still starting with travel.... Read More
Why Sage Hospitality sees more apartment-hotels in its future
News / Brands
Why Sage Hospitality sees more apartment-hotels in its future
By Rob Schneider | September 19, 2024
The hospitality company that leans heavily into lifestyle and F&B is leveraging its strengths with a new Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy project in Savannah, Georgia. We dig into the details of the deal.... Read More
Israel’s Brown Hotels to merge with Israel Canada Hotels
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Israel’s Brown Hotels to merge with Israel Canada Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 19, 2024
A victim of the war in Israel, the attractive boutique hotel chain is being acquired by real estate investment firm Israel Canada, which will merge it with its majority-owned hotel company.... Read More
Bradshaw to become CEO at L+R Hotels
News / Owners
Bradshaw to become CEO at L+R Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 17, 2024
After 13 years at Starwood Capital, the formidable investor wants L+R to become the ‘go-to buyer of hotel real estate and partner of choice for major investors.’... Read More
Gencom finally gets its pin in NYC map
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Gencom finally gets its pin in NYC map
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 17, 2024
The Miami-based developer has acquired the Thompson Central Park and continues to grow its partnership with Hyatt. ... Read More
Langham Hospitality plans major Asia expansion
News / Brands
Langham Hospitality plans major Asia expansion
By Christina Jelski | September 17, 2024
CEO van den Oord details latest plans for the brand family and how the company expects to grow to 50 hotels in China alone.... Read More
Dusit’s third-generation ‘Champ’ steps out of comfort zone
News / Brands
Dusit’s third-generation ‘Champ’ steps out of comfort zone
By Raini H.R. | September 17, 2024
The past can meet the future; the young can meet the old. A Dusit offspring attempts to broaden the company’s traditional brand hierarchy. ... Read More
Global Hotel Alliance adds four brands
News / Brands
Global Hotel Alliance adds four brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2024
Unlike Hotels, Sunway, Andronis, Paramount take the Dubai-based soft brand past the 800 hotel mark. ... Read More