George Seli
George Seli is the editor of LODGING.
Sign of the Times: Soul Community Planet Succeeds by Specializing in Holistic Hospitality
A prominent sign of the era of sustainable lodgings is the success of Soul Community Planet (SCP), a hotelier that prioritizes environmental responsibility, along with wellness and social stewardship. Ken Cruse, co-founder and chief...
Redesign Evokes History and Change: The Lobby at The Darwin Hotel
In December 2022, Hospitality Ventures Management Group added the 111-room Darwin Hotel to its portfolio and oversaw a complete rebranding and renovation of the former independent hotel. Along with eight individually themed suites, the...
Renovating the Right Way: Ensuring Projects Succeed While Protecting the Guest Experience
Renovations are crucial projects, whether they transform a property or simply maintain its look, feel, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) components. They have also become more challenging projects post-COVID-19, given rising inflation and supply...
Pairing an Up-and-Coming Brand With a Classic
voco hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fastest-growing premium brand, has debuted in the Windy City with the opening of the dual-branded voco Chicago Downtown and Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown – Wolf Point. Formerly a...
Re-envisioning a Restaurant Space: Capital A at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
In August 2022, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown completed a $22 million renovation that included its guestrooms, meeting space, and an atrium lobby that dated from the 1980s. The project also introduced Capital A,...