Megan Sullivan
La Quinta on Solid Footing Despite CEO Departure
When news broke of La Quinta CEO Wayne Goldberg’s departure on Sept. 17, La Quinta shares began to drop. The company’s board of directors appointed CFO Keith Cline as interim president and CEO until...
Best Western Unveils New Name, Logos, and Boutique Brand
Best Western announced a major brand refresh and a new suburban boutique brand at its annual convention this week in Honolulu, Hawaii. To signal this identity shift, the company will change its name from...
How Commune CEO Niki Leondakis Got to the Top
As the granddaughter of a Greek diner owner in western Massachusetts, Niki Leondakis has very fond memories of growing up in the hospitality business. “I watched my grandmother’s unique version of hospitality and how...
Family-Run Business Has a Voice with Vantage
Naman Patel grew up in the hospitality business. From helping with the day-to-day minutiae of running a property as a child to running the family business as an adult, Patel has always enjoyed the...
Ocean House Forages for Farm-to-Table Fare
The Ocean House, a five-star seaside resort in Watch Hill, R.I., is a foodie’s paradise. The resort offers a myriad of activities, from fitness classes to croquet clinics, but its farm-to-table culinary program forges...