Craig S. Smith

Aimbridge Names Craig S. Smith CEO

Aimbridge Hospitality announced that Craig S. Smith will join the global hospitality management company as CEO, effective March 18, 2024. As only the third...

Being BOLD: Wyndham Underscores Inclusivity for Hotel Ownership

There are numerous barriers to hotel ownership—like industry awareness, access to capital, and market knowledge—causing groups of entrepreneurs to be underrepresented in hospitality. To...
Mike Nixon

Spying Opportunity: Born With the “Hospitality Gene,” Expotel President Mike Nixon Has Developed a...

As a college student, Expotel Hospitality President and Chief Development Officer Michael Nixon was considering different careers—medicine, law, and especially, espionage—while working summers at...

Hard Rock International Appoints John Rees as SVP of Hotel Operations

HOLLYWOOD, Florida—Hard Rock International appointed John Rees as senior vice president of hotel operations. In this role, Rees is responsible for supporting hotel operations...

Lodging Luminaries: Four Longtime Hotel Industry Leaders Who Have Excelled This Past Year

LODGING recognizes four C-level executives who have helped accelerate growth within their respective companies and provided positive contributions to the lodging industry as a...
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Keryn McNamara

Solid Foundation

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? 
 I always gravitated toward taking care of people and wanted to be part of the...

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Acquires Nomadix and GlobalReach

STOCKHOLM—ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced that it is acquiring Nomadix, Inc. and GlobalReach in the United States and the United Kingdom. With both...
Comings & goings

This Week’s Comings & Goings

Expotel Hospitality announced Bret Chittenden, formerly the firm’s chief operating officer, has become its new president. Chittenden has been part of the company since...
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