George Seli
George Seli is the editor of LODGING.
Leading Vendors Discuss the Latest Advancements in Building Management Software
Over the past few years, the centralized, digital control and oversight of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, and locks has evolved to the point where the hospitality industry is talking about “smart buildings”—not...
Red Roof Hosts Forum for Rebranded Women’s Leadership Program
Red Roof reported that its 2023 SHE Leads Forum, held Sept. 28-29 at The Fairmont, Dallas, sold out in record time—a testimony to both the quality of the conference and the heightened focus on...
5 Directions for Hotel Dining Experiences
Numerous elements beyond superb food make dining an “experience,” including passionate service, a multisensory ambiance, and a cultural connection. Chris Martha, global F&B director, Valor Hospitality, detailed some of the ways that the restaurant...
Building the Pipeline: Hotel Development Opportunities and Challenges in Today’s Economic Climate
The outlook for openings is promising as the U.S. hotel development pipeline is bolstered by a record-high 1,085 conversion projects in the second quarter of 2023, according to Lodging Econometrics. However, developers are still...
Transformed Historic Hotel Introduces Throwback Dining Experience
The Lafayette Hotel & Club, located in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego, California, has hosted Hollywood luminaries including Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra since it debuted in 1946. In July, the Colonial-style...