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

Directory identifies women to participate in industry events

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 14, 2024

Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance has created a searchable database with over 700 women who can serve as speakers at conferences.... Read More

News / Owners

Executive moves: Aimbridge, Marriott, Ohana, Peachtree

By Rob Schneider | August 9, 2024

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

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Certares' Hecht on M&A disconnect, finding pockets

By Rob Schneider | July 19, 2024

Certares’ Nolan Hecht talks about hotel M&A, “pocket” neighborhoods and what's surprising him about group travel this summer.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Why Certares is so optimistic about the M&A market

By Rob Schneider | July 17, 2024

Nolan Hecht, whose company has already acquired two high-profile assets in 2024, said he thinks this is one of the best hotel acquisition periods in decades. Here's why.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Technology feeds innovation boom for hospitality at HITEC

By D.J. Catron | June 28, 2024

IHG CTO Blanchard preaches ‘let the team work. Let them make it happen.’ That’s where you’ll find value and create ‘really sticky’ customers.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: The Ascott, Hyatt, Trinity Investments

By Rob Schneider | June 28, 2024

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

News / Owners

Thai shrimp exporter sets rate benchmark in Pattaya

By Raini H.R. | June 27, 2024

First-time hotel investor Narit Chia-Apar shows a differentiated product can always win the price. But exporting seafood may be easier. ... Read More

News / Financing

New capital sources emerge for smaller hotel deals

By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2024

Arriba Capital’s Ryan Bosch said while bank lending has slowed down, private lending, debt funds and even life insurance funds are filling in the gap.... Read More

News / Management

People on the Move: Rob Smith new CEO at Stonebridge

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024

News about former Aimbridge division president joining Stonebridge Companies in July and other executive moves this week. ... Read More

News / Brands

José Andrés names Bakhshandehpour Global CEO

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024

RockCreek makes significant investment to grow hospitality and media company. ... Read More

News / Franchising

New CDO at Wyndham

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 17, 2024

Sripathi steps up to take over for long-time development leader Chip Ohlsson.... Read More

News / Management

Exclusive: Hotel Equities' Trust Hospitality signs first deal

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 13, 2024

A Hampton by Hilton near the St. Thomas airport will come online in about a year; discussions ongoing for two more strategic management partnerships. ... Read More

News / Watch Learn Videos

CHRIS video: Rebecca Cocchiola, Singerman Real Estate

By Rob Schneider | April 25, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to Singerman Real Estate Senior Vice President Rebecca Cocchiola about investment opportunities and challenges in the Caribbean.... Read More

News / Watch Learn Videos

CHRIS video: Adam Stewart, Sandals Resorts

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart about the state of development in the Caribbean and how Sandals is evolving its offer to meet changing customer preferences.... Read More

News / Brands

Why soft brands are pivotal to BWH Hotels’ success

By Rob Schneider | April 12, 2024

CEO Larry Cuculic talks about growing WorldHotels, the company’s new extended-stay brand, growth in India and staying ‘sticky’ in the customer journey.... Read More

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