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 / Asset Management

Highgate names new president

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 7, 2025

Former Peregrine COO Sams will oversee performance across 500 hotels and focus on expanding organizational opportunities.... Read More

News / Management

Neil Jacobs moves on after 13 years at Six Senses

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 1, 2025

Luxury hotelier says he has plans to announce a new venture that feels like a “return to my own wild origins” and make hospitality “a force for good.”... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton names new CDO

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 13, 2025

Jacobs stepping back from his development role as Hilton alumnus returns, reporting to CEO Nassetta. ... Read More

News / On the Money

Maki Bara: ‘Invest in yourself’

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 10, 2025

The co-founder of deal sponsor Chartres Lodging talks about an “aha” moment when she launched the company with Rob Kline and discusses ins and outs of today’s deal market.... Read More

News / Insights

The wisdom of Barry Sternlicht

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 4, 2025

Making a rare appearance at a hotel investment conference, the chairman of Starwood Hotels talked about thinking outside the box, service, AI and more. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Shivdasani: 'I have another lifetime of creativity ahead'

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 27, 2025

While remaining a significant minority shareholder in Soneva after KSL takes control, the iconic concept creator said he will be back to develop new ideas.... Read More

News / On the Money

Mitch Patel on beer, wine and hotels

By Rob Schneider | May 21, 2025

The CEO of Vision Hospitality Group weighs in on disrupting construction, incremental growth and the power of e-tipping.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Hospitality America, MGM, White Lodging

By Rob Schneider | May 9, 2025

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

News / Management

Breaking: CEO Dean leaving Remington

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 23, 2025

The eight-year veteran of the management company said he is ready to move on to bigger things. ... Read More

News / Owners

O’Stean new CDO at Hotel Equities

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 15, 2025

The former Aimbridge CDO hired to accelerate growth with Joe Reardon moved into vice chairman role. ... Read More

News / Insights

HICAP Conversations: Gaw Capital Partners’ Kenny Gaw

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2025

The managing principal and co-founder of Gaw Capital Partners in Hong Kong talks about the investment environment in Asia Pacific, and more. ... Read More

News / Owners

No ‘wait and see’ for Gencom

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 31, 2025

Miami-based investor continues to find off-market deals with some form of distress and has three more lined up.... Read More

News / Owners

How ‘beer and wine’ assets play into Vision’s portfolio mix

By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2025

Vision Hospitality Group Founder and CEO Mitch Patel talks about growth, strategic partnerships and the state of the economy for hotels right now.... Read More

News / On the Money

SCP's Ken and Pam Cruse ready to scale

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 24, 2025

The founders of the boutique brand with values surrounding health, kindness and sustainability say they want to reach 50 hotels. Could it come via partnership with a big brand?... Read More

News

Leboeuf named CEO at Dorchester Collection

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2025

Global hotelier leaves Raffles London to fill vacant chair at the luxury brand with 12 properties worldwide.... Read More

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