Dennis Nessler
Economic ‘Uncertainty’ Is Prevailing Theme of Lodging Conference Keynote
While projecting a "soft landing" for the U.S. economy going forward, economist Bernard Baumohl acknowledged that much of the uncertainty surrounding the macroeconomy makes it very difficult to accurately forecast what lies ahead for...
Hoteliers Tout Better Development Conditions, Extended Stay During Lodging Conference Opening Session
Slightly more favorable development conditions, the slow return of business travel, and explosive growth within the midscale, extended-stay segment were among the topics discussed during a general session to get The Lodging Conference started.
The...
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...
