Sean Downey
Here’s What’s Driving Lodging’s Blockbuster Year
There may not be a better time than right now to own and operate a hotel. That's according to three industry analysts we asked to explain what's driving lodging's blockbuster year.
SCOTT BERMAN
U.S. Hospitality and...
Hilton Reveals More Details on Keyless Room Entry Launch
This summer, Hilton announced the rollout of mobile check-in for its 4,200 hotels around the world. While Marriott, Accor, and Starwood have similar platforms in place, Hilton has taken it a step further. “By...
Vantage Celebrates Coming of Age at Brand Conference
Vantage Hospitality celebrated its coming of age at the company’s brand conference last week in Las Vegas. Since the launch of its first brand, Americas Best Value Inn in 1999, Vantage has rapidly become...
Inside Hilton’s Quest to Become the Most Valuable Brand in Lodging
CEO Chris Nassetta talks about going public, working with Blackstone, ramping up international development, launching two new brands, rolling out straight-to-room mobile technologies, and how running Hilton is like solving a complex equation
Chris Nassetta...
Add Value With the Right Acquisition and Development Strategy
Simon Hallgarten remembers the first time he stepped into the lobby of the Sanderling Resort and Spa in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
“It was late, and we had a long day of meetings and travel,”...