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

Cisneros believes in D.R. luxury

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2025

Determined and aware Latin developer’s first hotel project is raising the bar in the Dominican with Four Seasons hotel and residences. ... Read More

News / On the Money

Mehul Patel on buying other people’s problems

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 10, 2025

NewcrestImage’s master of M&A talks about current market conditions and the need to be a ‘purposeful’ developer. ... Read More

News / Management

5 minutes with Remington’s Sloan Dean

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 24, 2025

Management company CEO talks near-term performance, growth, consolidation, labor challenges and his legacy.... Read More

News / On the Money

Greg Kennealey on starting a new owner-operator platform

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 21, 2025

Kennealey is in charge of the new business that combines the assets of KSL Resorts and Mission Hill Hospitality. How will he drive the business forward and where might he lean-in hardest?... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

From Econolodge to lifestyle visionaries

By Yvette Jong | February 4, 2025

The untold story of the continuing rise of next-gen Indian American hotel owners. ... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Coury, Hilton, Rockbridge, Sage

By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2025

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

News

ALIS video interview: Sourav Ghosh, Host Hotels & Resorts

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 28, 2025

The CFO of the biggest hotel REIT talked about Host's acquisition and disposition strategy, as well as the evolving environment for overall industry health and broader industry M&A.... Read More

News / Management

How leading with F&B translates to ROI for Coury Hospitality

By Rob Schneider | January 15, 2025

Andrew Casperson, the newly promoted president of Coury Hospitality, talks about the management company’s emphasis on food and beverage, growth strategy and plans for its adjacent business, Concert.... Read More

News / Owners

Why this Mexico developer embraces all-inclusive, shareable villas

By Rob Schneider | January 3, 2025

Elías Barbosa, managing director of Trobbu Group, discusses the concept behind the Trobbu Tulum, which opens this month and plans to expand to the U.S.... Read More

News / Brands

Here comes THE Waldorf Astoria

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 18, 2024

The original Waldorf Astoria in New York City is expected to reopen this spring after seven-plus years. Hilton’s head of luxury brands talks about the meticulous process.... Read More