WorldHotels CEO Josh Lesnick on an Alternative to Soft Brands
Soft-branded properties are designed to appeal to consumer demand for a more unique lodging experience. With the growth of soft brands, independent luxury hotels...
U.S. Department of Commerce Reports Record Spending by International Visitors in 2017
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration’s National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) this week announced that the United States welcomed nearly 77...
Hoteliers To Meet With Lawmakers at 2018 Legislative Action Summit in Washington, D.C.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) kicked off their two-day 2018 Legislative Action Summit (LAS)...
Independent Investments: Jim Merkel on the Strategies Driving Rockbridge’s Growth
When Bank One sold to First Chicago, the company’s hotel investment fund business spun out to form Rockbridge Capital. Since then, the company’s leadership...
Sheraton Capitalizes on Global Portfolio in Design of Shared Spaces
In June at the NYU Investment Conference, Sheraton revealed plans to transform the design of its hotels while showcasing its vision for the hotels’...