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.
Gilda Perez-Alvarado navigates her 180° career change
News / On the Money
Gilda Perez-Alvarado navigates her 180° career change
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 7, 2024
In her second year as Accor’s chief strategy officer and now head of the emerging ultra-luxury Orient Express hotel brand, the broker-turned-hotelier talks about how her discoveries and what's next.... Read More
Pontiac Land sees mixed-use opportunities beyond Singapore
News / Owners
Pontiac Land sees mixed-use opportunities beyond Singapore
By Raini H.R. | November 5, 2024
CEO David Tsang talks about how Pontiac Land is expanding its footprint across continents with its signature blend of luxury, design and sustainability. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá, Minor
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá, Minor
By Rob Schneider | November 1, 2024
Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá, Minor false Hotel executive moves: AHLA, Mandarin Oriental, Meliá, Minor Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week. Brought to you by... Read More
AHLA names Rosanna Maietta new leader
News / North America
AHLA names Rosanna Maietta new leader
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 31, 2024
The former head of the AHLA Foundation and head of communications returns to the fold to drive the association’s mission. ... Read More
Hotel executive moves: JLL, Langham, Minor, Rosewood
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: JLL, Langham, Minor, Rosewood
By Rob Schneider | October 24, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Charles El-Mann’s belief in Mexico, approach to the US
News / On the Money
Charles El-Mann’s belief in Mexico, approach to the US
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 22, 2024
The head of Mexico City-based Parks Hospitality discusses the group’s strategy for investing in bountiful Mexico and partnerships in major U.S. markets.... Read More
Hyatt CEO on benefits of JVs, growth in China
News / Brands
Hyatt CEO on benefits of JVs, growth in China
By Rob Schneider | October 18, 2024
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian was interviewed at HICAP about whether he prefers JVs or collaborations, the company’s current business model and what he would change about the industry.... Read More
Sheila Johnson’s third act
News / Owners
Sheila Johnson’s third act
By Christina Jelski | October 17, 2024
The pioneering Black businesswoman has built something unique with the Salamander Collection: a venture that has perfected community building and an approach to hospitality that puts the emphasis on experiences.... Read More
TLC notebook, Part 1: DEI, third-party buyers’ remorse, net buyers
News / Brands
TLC notebook, Part 1: DEI, third-party buyers’ remorse, net buyers
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 15, 2024
In bare bones conversations with operators, developers and industry advisors, the mood is starting to turn bullish on the buy side, while the grind is back on the operations front.  ... Read More
Sacco leads growth charge at PM Hotel Group
News / Management
Sacco leads growth charge at PM Hotel Group
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 11, 2024
During a meeting at The Lodging Conference, the news head of development talked about potential growth and acquisition opportunities, as well as operations management.... Read More
Plan set to transform Singha Estate’s hospitality chain
News / Owners
Plan set to transform Singha Estate’s hospitality chain
By Raini H.R. | October 11, 2024
A five-year asset rotation and expansion plan stands to reshape S Hotels & Resorts portfolio and raise its profitability to a higher plane. ... Read More
Indian hotel icon Tata dies at 86
News / Brands
Indian hotel icon Tata dies at 86
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 10, 2024
Ratan Tata led the Tata Group and Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. for many years and is remembered for his principles, his deep sense of duty to others, and his boundless love for India.... Read More
Evens Charles tackles growth with disciplined plan
News / On the Money
Evens Charles tackles growth with disciplined plan
By Jeff Higley | October 3, 2024
Frontier Development & Hospitality Group’s founder and managing principal builds a company focused on making the right moves to build a multi-layered hotel portfolio. ... Read More
Quotes of the wek: Discover Collection, Glencove Capital, Broadreach Capital
News / Insights
Quotes of the wek: Discover Collection, Glencove Capital, Broadreach Capital
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 3, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Discover Collection's Bernhard “BB” Bohnenberger talking about his "no compromise" approach to his new brand management company.... Read More
Exclusive: Bohnenberger's bold new bet
News / Brands
Exclusive: Bohnenberger's bold new bet
By Raini H.R. | October 2, 2024
Discover the uncommon: a new management company with twice the passion and no more compromises. ... Read More
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