George Seli
George Seli is the editor of LODGING.
A Sense of Place: The Lobby at Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville
Opened in June, the Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville contributes to the ongoing transformation of nearby historic Union Square. The 163-room property is the result of Boston developer The Noannet Group’s partnership with Cambria Hotels,...
A New High-Rise Steeped in Its Surroundings: Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
Housed in a new 50-story building in Manhattan’s North of Madison Square Park neighborhood, the Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad hotel and residences is the work of several design teams including Rafael Viñoly Architects, Rockwell...
A Rockin’ Year of Recovery: Best Western Convention Highlights 2022 Growth and New Initiatives
This year’s Best Western International Annual Convention, held Oct. 28-30, drew added energy from its locale: Cleveland, Ohio, the “Rock ‘n’ Roll Capitol of the World.” Naturally, the convention featured a rock theme, with...
Focusing on “The Stay”: Updates on Hilton’s Brand Platform and Advertising Campaign
This July, Hilton rolled out a new global brand platform—“Hilton. For the Stay.”—stressing the importance of the hotel stay in the overall travel experience, as confirmed through consumer research conducted by Hilton and its...
Five Keys to Assembling an Effective Hotel Restaurant Staff
Staffing challenges have been affecting all areas of hotel operations, and restaurant service is no exception. “We definitely have the same problem,” says Jennifer Krapp, head of restaurant operations at The Indigo Road Hospitality...