People Profiles

The People section on Hotel Investment Today features profiles and interviews with key figures in the hotel investment industry. It covers their career journeys, leadership strategies, and contributions to the sector and provides insights into the experiences and perspectives of industry leaders, highlighting their impact on the hospitality landscape.

News / Management

Leader Kirk Kinsell dies at 71

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 27, 2026

Former president of the Americas for IHG and president and CEO of Loews Hotels & Co, passed away on March 25.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Donohoe, Hyatt, PM, Stonebridge

By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2026

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Brands

Julienne Smith returns to Hyatt

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2026

The new head of Americas Growth comes as Hyatt builds on development pipeline and adds new markets.... Read More

News / Insights

Weinstein retires from Hotel Investment Today

March 16, 2026

After a 41-year hospitality reporting career, the chief editor will step down on March 31.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Accor, Capella, IHG, Mullen

By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2026

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Owners

Why lenders have a bigger appetite for F&B

By Rob Schneider | March 13, 2026

The former CEO of Standard International has returned to her legal roots. She discusses the deal environment, growing revenue and the complexity of F&B.... Read More

News / Management

Coll new president at Mullen Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 10, 2026

AMResorts founder will lead third-party management strategy, help raise capital for resort development.... Read More

News / Brands

Fasel new president at Capella

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 9, 2026

The luxury hotelkeeper leaves Maybourne in London to join the Singapore-based hotel company with plans to double in size.... Read More

News / Brands

Nikki Beach CEO grows brand with feminine touch

By Dennis Nessler | March 4, 2026

Lucia Penrod said the brand is not even half-way complete and hints at a brand extension to come.... Read More

News / Franchising

New CFO, CDO North America for Wyndham

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2026

Sripathi moves into CFO role from CDO, North America, while Wilner fills development role.... Read More

News / Brands

5 minutes with Tony Capuano

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 19, 2026

At ALIS last month, the Marriott leader waxed about Mr. Marriott, noteworthy trends and risk taking.... Read More

News / Latin America

Apaez named ALIS CALA award winner

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2026

Lifetime Achievement award will be presented on April 28 in Miami to retired IHG leader in Latin America.... Read More

News

ALIS video: HE’s Rafter focused on outperformance

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2026

Despite mostly flat RevPAR growth predictions and escalating costs, Hotel Equities CEO sits in the ‘bull’ camp expecting 2026 to beat forecasts.... Read More