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 / Brands

BWH Hotels' Cuculic on the 'story' of hotel growth

By Rob Schneider | April 11, 2024

BWH Hotels CEO talks about why he likes the company’s unique model, future growth plans and driving conversions.... Read More

News / Management

‘Mid-major’ management company wants to grow into sweet spot

By Rob Schneider | April 9, 2024

Ben Campbell, the new CEO of Hospitality America, talks about growth in tertiary markets and attracting smaller fish for bigger goals.... Read More

News / Owners

KSL partner reflects on M&A environment, company’s investments

By Rob Schneider | April 5, 2024

KSL Capital Partners’ John Ege talks bid-ask spread, Hersha Hospitality, steering into select-service with Mission Hill, and where the company would like to invest next.... Read More

News / Owners

Kennealey new CEO at KSL Resorts

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2024

Industry veteran will continue as CEO of KSL’s Mission Hill Hospitality, while taking charge of operations and development at the resort company.... Read More

News / Management

Aperture wants to ‘punch above its weight’ with growth

By Rob Schneider | March 29, 2024

The Atlanta-based management company has doubled since spinning off a year ago. CEO Charles Oswald says that growth is just getting started. ... Read More

News / Owners

Why Margaritaville project ‘icing on the cake’ for Aimbridge founder

By Rob Schneider | March 15, 2024

Horizon Capital's Dave Johnson talks about his high-profile Margaritaville project on the Texas-Oklahoma border, his other developments and where he sees future growth.... Read More

News / Owners

For public-private project leader, persistence, patience pay off

By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2024

Matthews Southwest Hospitality specializes in public-private partnerships, but the developer is also taking equity stakes in Dallas-Fort Worth projects, including a new brand.... Read More

News / Owners

Meyer Jabara bets on Canadian import to lead development

By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 1, 2024

Ian McAuley lands MJH’s first CIO post and is determined to help the owner-operator rethink growth.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Follow up: Sircle pushes the boundaries

By Robert Cole | February 29, 2024

Cash infusion and public offering will give one of Europe’s preeminent lifestyle hotel operators the opportunity to triple its size in familiar markets.... Read More

News / Management

Aimbridge Hospitality names 'operator at heart' Smith as CEO

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 27, 2024

With the support of new Executive Chairman Steve Joyce, the long-time Marriott leader told Hotel Investment Today that he will elevate the GM role and take advantage of global growth opportunities.... Read More

News / Management

Red Sea Global hires luxury hotelier to lead operations

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 2, 2024

Sébastien Carre comes from Four Seasons to spearhead operations as properties continue to come on line. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

IREFAC, Part 1: M&A projections, “The Great PIP Problem”

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2024

Some of the industry’s most high-profile players gathered at ALIS to speak frankly about the day’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Here is Part 1 of their candid conversation.... Read More

News / Owners

Developer Aeppel plans to pay it forward to women

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2024

With plans to further grow Glencove Capital’s portfolio and operating platforms, she said now is also the time to raise the bar on education to help drive more investment opportunities for women. ... Read More

News

Prigmore brings passionate message to ALIS stage

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 30, 2024

ISHC Pioneer Award winner implores investment community to open their minds, shift criteria to help more women become hotel owners. ... Read More

News / Watch Learn Videos

ALIS video interview: Raul Leal, SH Hotels & Resorts

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2024

Hotel Investment today talked to the CEO of the brand owned by Starwood Capital Group to learn more about development, its commitment to sustainability and more. ... Read More

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