George Seli
George Seli is the editor of LODGING.
Hitting a New High With HEI
In February, Cindy Murphy was named regional vice president of operations for Norwalk, Connecticut-based HEI Hotels & Resorts, which owns or operates over 100 luxury, upper-upscale, and upscale independent and branded hotels and resorts...
Teaming With Brokers: Steve Kirby of Mumford Company on How Sellers Can Set Themselves...
With transactions in hotel real estate escalating during 2022 and into 2023, best practices in partnering with brokers have again become topical. Sellers want to get the most out of that relationship and optimize...
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...