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 / Owners

Pro-Invest rises in Australia and wants more

By Raini Hamdi | October 11, 2023

CEO Jan Smits shows how Pro-Invest Group delivers a 20% annual internal rate of return.... Read More

News

Meet the Singapore CFSO who counts beans and greens

By Raini Hamdi | September 29, 2023

Number crunchers and tree huggers may seem strange bedfellows, but more companies like CapitaLand are putting sustainability with finance. Will it take off in hospitality? ... Read More

News / Owners

Ovolo, Minor CEOs discuss what it takes to win

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 13, 2023

Two leaders with similar mindsets talk at HICAP ANZ about their commitment to the business and plans for growth.... Read More

News / Owners

BH3 Co-CEO Freedman on Raleigh deal, lending dynamics

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 24, 2023

Florida-based developer, investor, lender talks about why it is working with SHVO in Miami Beach, offers his perspective on hospitality lending trends and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Perez-Alvarado grateful for those who paved the way

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 23, 2023

Incoming chief strategy officer for Accor tells Hotel Investment Today the timing was right to start a new challenge after leading JLL's hospitality division.... Read More

News / Brands

New business units diversify Dusit’s earnings

By Raini Hamdi | August 22, 2023

There’s more to Bangkok-based Dusit International now than just rooms. In fact, its adjacent businesses are targeted to account for half of the company’s revenues in five years.... Read More

News / Insights

Rob Schneider named HIT managing editor

August 1, 2023

Talented business journalist will help take Hotel Investment Today to the next level; Scoviak moves to custom & design content director role.... Read More

News / Owners

Singapore brand making the industry take notice

By Raini Hamdi | July 26, 2023

A chain once dismissed as “love hotels” has once again captured industry attention with its M&A moves and transformational journey as a formidable mid-tier contender.... Read More

News / Owners

Grace Bay’s Advani loves the Caribbean life

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 20, 2023

Now 20 years in at Grace Bay Resorts, Turks and Caicos, the co-founder and COO reflects, considers the future and discusses the state of business in the Caribbean.... Read More

News / Management

Pyramid’s Fields: Disruption creates opportunity

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 24, 2023

While Pyramid Global won’t grow for growth’s sake, CEO Fields said digging a little harder should be worth the effort. ... Read More

News / Owners

Thailand’s top owner pays to get top spenders

By Raini Hamdi | January 30, 2023

Wallapa Traisorat, leader of Thailand's biggest hotel ownership group, discusses new strategy to grow the business.... Read More

News / Brands

ALIS video: New G6 Hospitality CEO Julie Arrowsmith

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2023

Just a few weeks into the job as CEO of G6 Hospitality and its Motel 6 and Studio 6 extended-stay brand, company veteran Julie Arrowsmith discusses her priorities, challenges and opportunities.... Read More

News / Brands

ALIS video: Hilton CFO, President, Global Development Kevin Jacobs

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2023

Hilton CFO and President of Global Development Kevin Jacobs discusses the rebound, new brands and inspirations for continued growth.... Read More

News / Brands

ALIS video interview: Tony Capuano, CEO, Marriott International

January 23, 2023

Hotel Investment Today launches its video interview series with Tony Capuano, CEO of Marriott International, talking about everything from alt-lodging to evolving brand standards and what he's reading right now.... Read More

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