Ellen Meyer
Stepping Up: Accor’s Ben Cadwell on Meeting Challenges Facing the Industry Now
Accor’s Chief Operating Officer, United States Ben Cadwell met with LODGING while attending the 44th annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference at the Marriott Marquis. At that time, Cadwell, who assumed this position...
Five Things to Know About Sourcing Sustainable Amenities
According to Chris Breen, head of partnerships at Public Goods, which creates sustainable products for consumers and—increasingly—hospitality businesses, the key to procuring amenities that are best for the planet is simplicity. Breen shares with...
Five Things Hoteliers Need to Know to Invest in the Right Asset
Raines Company’s Vice President, Investments, Kristen Myers, observes that many investors sitting on the sidelines expecting distressed property bargains as a result of the pandemic have been disappointed. While they need to find “homes”...
Take Care: Conversion Considerations for Franchisees
Radisson Hotel Group Americas’ Chief Development Officer Phil Hugh advises those eying a franchise brand agreement contract, including for conversion, to proceed with caution. “You need to understand that you’re aligning with a franchisor...
Finessing Financing: The Hotel Lending Environment Today
There has been much talk of capital on the sidelines poised for hotel investment; but what many hoteliers want to know is how they can actually secure the financing they need now, as continuing...