Casey Gale
Concord Hospitality is Confident About Cambria
Even though Concord Hospitality’s franchising relationship with Choice Hotels is still in the early stages, Nick Kellock, chief operating officer of Concord, is confident the Cambria Hotels & Suites brand is well on its...
Job Market Weathers the Storm on Wall Street
Despite the recent turbulence on Wall Street, there have been no early signs that the job market has been negatively impacted, with the unemployment rate edging down to 5.1 percent last month.
“So far, there...
The Developing Story: Portland
The city that boasts the most breweries in the world—58 and counting—would certainly be a tourist draw. But when it comes to Portland, Ore., a hopping beer scene is not the only thing that...
Creative Ways to Keep Employees from Jumping Ship
There is a proven link between loyalty programs and customer satisfaction. And just as guests respond well to encouragement to remain loyal, so do hotel employees. Today, more and more hoteliers are turning to...
Carlson Owner Shares Secret to a Happy Franchise Marriage
In the mid-’70s, Leo Sand worked summers at a family-owned Friendship Inn. Today, Sand Companies, the construction, property management, and real estate development business he co-founded, owns and/or manages 19 properties, 16 of which...