Megan Sullivan
Check Out the Lobby at Boston Park Plaza
Owned by Sunstone Hotel Investors and managed by Highgate Hotels, the historic Boston Park Plaza recently completed a multi-year, $100 million renovation and restoration project. The comprehensive transformation includes a complete overhaul of the...
R.D. Olson’s Development Fundamentals
LODGING recently sat down with Bob Olson, founder and CEO of R.D. Olson Development, to discuss his company's bold investments.
What is R.D. Olson’s overall growth strategy? First of all, we look for markets that...
Ocean House Management Provides Personalized Experiences
It’s only days away from Fourth of July weekend, and the five-star Ocean House resort in the Watch Hill neighborhood of Westerly, R.I., is preparing to host a classic New England lobster boil on...
Need-to-Knows of Negotiating a Franchise Contract
From area of protection and new construction fees to capital expenditure mandates, hoteliers have a lot of business issues to consider before signing a franchise agreement. Mitch Miller, principal at Palo Alto, Calif.-based Miller...
Checking In with Gerry Lopez
With CEO Gerry Lopez at the helm, Extended Stay America (ESA) is poised for growth. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company plans to spend $1.4 billion over the next five years building new hotels and renovating...