George Seli
George Seli is the editor of LODGING.
Gathering in Music City
The Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown completed a transformation in September of last year that included a redesign of all 494 guestrooms and suites, upgrades to all meetings and events venues, the addition of new...
Sign of the Times: ‘AI-Powered Hotel’ Debuts This Spring
A clear sign of the inroads AI is making into the hospitality industry, the Otonomus Hotel is set to open in Las Vegas, Nevada, in March. Otonomus—a company that integrates AI with real estate...
Speaking With One Voice: 2025 AHLA Board Chair Mitch Patel on Advocacy Achievements Through...
Vision Hospitality Group Founder and CEO Mitch Patel rose to his current position from “humble beginnings” as owner/operator of a small hotel, a role that gave him an appreciation for both the aspirations of...
An Exemplar of Sustainable Design
Completed in January, the renovation of the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui, Hawaii, utilized locally sourced materials and indigenous motifs in spaces such as the striking lobby. “We wanted to create a design that...
Certification Checklist: Preparation Paves the Way to a Successful Audit
Stefan Mühle, VP, regional managing director, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, has significant experience in the certification process for both Green Key Global and Green Seal. He shared tips with LODGING for hoteliers going...