George Seli
George Seli is the editor of LODGING.
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,...
A New Frontier: Canadian Brand Coast Hotels Targets Major U.S. Expansion by 2027
Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, recently announced that it has acquired a master franchise agreement inclusive of all existing franchised...
A Resourceful and Aesthetic Redesign: Hyatt Regency San Francisco Guestrooms
Completed in September, the Hyatt Regency San Francisco’s multimillion-dollar renovation of its 821 guestrooms features a contemporary design influenced by the waterfront location. “Urban Modernism Enriched by a Diverse Cultural Landscape was the core...
Wellness Within Reach: Approachable Experiences for Guests and Affordable Offerings for Hoteliers
While COVID-19 cases have greatly diminished, on-the-road health and wellness remains prominent in the era of the pandemic. More travelers are aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy immune system, bolstered by regular...