Sean Downey
Joel Eisemann on IHG’s Pipeline, Formula Blue, and Dual Brands
With the lodging industry at the peak of the cycle, Joel Eisemann, IHG's chief development officer, the Americas, sees plenty of growth ahead for the hotel giant. His immediate to-do list includes growing Even...
Starwood Hotels Announces Tribute Soft Brand
Today, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced Tribute Portfolio, a soft brand of four-star, upper upscale properties. It’s the company’s 10th brand and the first new launch in nine years. It’s also the biggest move...
SkyTouch Grows Up
The SkyTouch Hotel OS started in 2003 as a web-based PMS platform that Choice Hotels developed for franchisees of its economy brands. By going the web-based route the development team, headed by Senior Director...
Despite Good Times, Industry Concerns Loom
Bob Hunter set the tone the moment he stepped on stage to kick off the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference in Atlanta yesterday. “Now is a great time to buy, sell, or renovate,” he said....
Hotels Are Getting Ready for Apple Watch
At an event in San Francisco earlier this week, Apple released more details on its new watch and showed off a few apps. Along with displaying the weather, making calls (as long as your...