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Kate Hughes, Editor, LODGING Magazine
Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma

Margaritaville and Karisma Debut All-Inclusive Resort Concept, Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma

Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts have announced the debut of Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma, an all-inclusive resort experience that will focus on upscale coastal design, exceptional service, and top-quality food and beverage. The...
Attendees waving at the 2019 My Place Convention

Culture and Communication are Key Components in My Place’s Growth Strategy

In 2019, single-brand hotel companies like My Place Hotels are becoming increasingly rare. Over the past few years, the industry has seen similar brands acquired right and left by hotel industry juggernauts, joining portfolios...
Sheenal Patel, Arbor Lodging

A Word From Management: Sheenal Patel, CEO of Arbor Lodging Management

As chief executive officer of Arbor Lodging Management, the management arm of Arbor Lodging, Sheenal Patel leads general corporate strategy and all efforts related to property management of the company he co-founded with partner...

AAHOA Celebrates the Past and Looks To the Future at 2019 Convention and Trade...

Last week, more than 8,000 hotel professionals converged in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter for the 2019 Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) Convention & Trade Show. Hoteliers, vendors, brand leaders, and other hotel industry...
Three execs share takeaways at the 2019 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference

Three Takeaways From the 2019 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference

Hospitality executives at the 2019 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference wanted attendees to leave with these takeaways. The challenge is in development costs. “The overall challenge is in development costs. In general, they have grown so much...