Loews Hotels Names IHG’s Kirk Kinsell as New CEO
Loews Hotels & Resorts has named Kirk Kinsell, current president of the Americas at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), as its new chief executive officer....
Keep Birds from Splattering Your Property and Brand
When the iconic red-shingled roof at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego began to look milky white because of incessant bird splatters, Sonny...
The Independent Hotel’s Guide to Soft Brands
With Hilton Worldwide launching the Curio Collection in June and Best Western announcing the BW Premier Collection in October, soft brands once again find...
Add Value With the Right Acquisition and Development Strategy
Simon Hallgarten remembers the first time he stepped into the lobby of the Sanderling Resort and Spa in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
“It was late,...
Profits and Values Expected to Increase Over Next Three Years
U.S. hotels have realized significant increases in occupancy, average daily rate (ADR), and top-line revenue over the past five years. Because of an improving...