Dennis Nessler
Record Highs Highlight Lodging Conference Kick-Off
Record highs—both in terms of the temperatures and attendance—are the common theme as the Lodging Conference kicks off today, bringing together nearly 3,000 hotel executives to the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix.
The event...
Red Roof Looks to Reach New Heights With Redesigned Prototype, Partnerships
Incorporating a theme of "Elevate," Red Roof hosted its 2024 Brand Conference emphasizing its new prototype, a pair of recent partnerships, and some key personnel additions as initiatives designed to help the 51-year-old company...
Circle of Success: New Stonebridge CEO Smith Looks to Build on Solid Foundation
The reputation of Stonebridge Companies as a prominent hotel operator has no doubt been “rock solid” over the past 30-plus years, but new President/CEO Rob Smith expects to build even further on that foundation...
5 Brands to Watch: Extended Stay, Mid-Market Flags Drive Hot Product Pipelines for Franchisors
Over the last several years, new brands have been rolled out at a dizzying pace by the major franchise companies, all of whom are searching for any white space they can find to grow...
Full Circle: New Products, Strategies Ramp Up Recycling Efforts
Recycling programs have long been part and parcel of any worthwhile sustainability effort, but with a variety of new product solutions and strategies now available to hoteliers, the potential benefits of recycling have never...