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.

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ALIS video interview: Kevin Davis, JLL Hotels & Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2024

Hotel Investment today talked to the Americas CEO for JLL’s hospitality practice about the state of M&A, what expected lower interest will do to deal pace, how an election year in the U.S. could impact dealmaking and more.... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Mit Shah, Noble Investment Group

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to the CEO of the Atlanta-based hotel developer and private equity firm about development tailwinds and headwinds, the 2024 M&A outlook and much more. ... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Daniel del Olmo, Sage Hospitality Group

By Rob Schneider | January 25, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to the president of the owner-operator company about growth, brand extensions, F&B trends and what continues to inspire him. ... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Greg Juceam, Extended Stay America

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 25, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to Extended Stay America’s CEO about the broader segment, the group’s growing franchising efforts, ongoing performance and more. ... Read More

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Being authentic beats out being perfect: Hyatt’s Hoplamazian

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 24, 2024

Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award winner talked to ALIS crowd about leadership and what the industry can share to help increase diversity in the c-suite. ... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Amy King, Hilton

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 24, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to Hilton’s vice president of luxury development to learn more about their growth plans, which will soon include the launch of a lifestyle brand. ... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Sam Nazarian, Marc Anthony, sbe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 24, 2024

Hotel Investment Today sat down at ALIS with new business partners Nazarian and Anthony to talk about their plans to develop HQ Hotels & Residences. ... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Ferit Ferhangil, Waramaug Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to the new CEO of the nationwide ownership group about the potential impact on pending interest rate cuts, development tailwinds and headwinds, and more. ... Read More

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ALIS video interview: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Accor

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to Accor’s new group strategy officer and CEO of the Orient Express brand at ALIS about growth, what she expects in the M&A market and more.... Read More

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Nazarian returns to hotels with star power and horse power

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2024

sbe aligns with Wyndham and brings in superstar entertainer Marc Anthony as a partner to jumpstart an approachable lifestyle brand. ... Read More

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23 more must-read features for 2023

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 19, 2023

Starting with a video interview with Marriott’s CEO during HIT’s launch and through a year filled with strategic thinkers and opportunistic dealmakers, here are links to features that turned heads in 2023. ... Read More

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Industry loses luxury hotelier icon in Georg Rafael

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 15, 2023

Co-founder of the Regent brand and life-long luxury hotelkeeper dies at age 86; was regarded as one of the industry’s greatest. ... Read More

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How (and why) NewcrestImage keeps rebuilding its portfolio

By Rob Schneider | December 15, 2023

The Grapevine, Texas-based company has bought and sold 283 hotels since 2014. Here’s a look inside that acquisition strategy and how the company has diversified.... Read More