Casey Gale
A Quirky Approach to Group Business
On a street corner in downtown Richmond, Va., Quirk Hotel, a Destination Hotel, lives up to its name. Showcasing local curiosities such as obscure art and artisanal eats, the Richmond-centric, 74-key property breaks away...
CEOs Sound Off on Megatrends at NYU Conference
It is a curious time for the lodging industry. New competition is entering the market as the sharing economy continues to grow. The upcoming U.S. presidential election has left many hoteliers wondering what the...
Commune CEO Sounds Off on Differentiating Brands
Niki Leondakis, CEO of Commune Hotels & Resorts, has four brands to juggle—residential-style Thompson Hotels; playful, personality-filled Joie de Vivre; eco-friendly, exotic Alila; and the company’s latest venture, micro lifestyle brand Tommie. At this...
How Young GMs Manage Their Staff
Regardless of their age, most general managers have long to-do lists each day to keep their hotels running smoothly. But when a young professional earns the title at an early stage in their career,...
Legislative Action Summit Spotlights Industry Concerns
More than 500 hospitality professionals gathered in the nation’s capitol May 17–18 to discuss the industry’s most pressing matters with Washington, D.C., policymakers.
Hosted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the Asian...