Vantage CEO Roger Bloss Talks Industry Consolidation
Roger Bloss feels old. His daughter just graduated high school and is headed to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to study hospitality management....
At 10 Years Old, Hotel Indigo Continues to Gain Momentum
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Hotel Indigo is IHG’s boutique hotel brand. In creating it, IHG wanted to combine the design and service...
Scott Meyer on Carlson Rezidor’s Country Brand Overhaul
Seventeen months ago, the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group introduced a new, more contemporary prototype for its well-established Country Inns and Suites brand. It was...
Playa CEO Helps Bring All-Inclusive Luxury to Life
Last fall, Hyatt Hotels entered the fast-growing all-inclusive resort segment in partnership with Playa Hotels & Resorts under two new brands, Ziva and Zilara....
Jim Merkel Shares Rockbridge’s Investment Strategy
When he was 25, Jim Merkel co-founded Rockbridge alongside his first boss, Ron Callentine. Since 1994, the Columbus, Ohio-based private equity firm has strategically...