George Seli
George Seli is the editor of LODGING.
Italian Inspirations in a SoCal Setting
In June, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar unveiled its reimagined lobby lounge, library, and bar, designed in partnership with Los Angeles-based design firm Bishop Pass. The spaces allude to opulent Italian palazzos, featuring new...
Sourcing for Sustainability: The ROI Justifies Staying Abreast of a Rapidly Evolving Marketplace
The starting point for sustainability in the hotel industry is the goals set by owners, brands, and management companies. The objectives can be fairly specific, such as reducing waste or energy consumption by a...
Rigorous Revenue Management: AI Tech Tools Take Pricing and Forecasting Accuracy to the Next...
Revenue management in the hotel industry has become a science over the last few years with pricing strategies that increasingly factor in supply/demand fluctuations and the development of automated revenue management systems (RMSs). The...
The New Face of Hospitality: Facial Recognition Set to Further Streamline the Guest Experience
With the hospitality industry’s ongoing move to facilitate the guest journey through digitization and self-service, it’s natural that hoteliers should consider leveraging biometrics for check in/check out, including payment of the final bill. But...
Reviving a Vintage Venue
Built in 1928, The Marcus Whitman is the oldest operating hotel in Walla Walla, Washington, and has a special place in the community. Honoring that legacy was a guiding principle of the hotel’s most...