Increasing Occupancy Rates Boost Labor Costs
One of the most significant findings of the 2015 edition of Trends in the Hotel Industry was the 4.9 percent rise in operating expenses...
Capstone Development Founder Listens to His Gut
While most were just trying to stay afloat at the peak of the Great Recession in 2008, Norman Jenkins was busy moving forward, leaving...
On the Move: This Week’s Comings and Goings
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has named Ashish “Alex” Chopra director of development for the U.S. Southwest region. He brings more than 16 years of...
Crash Course in Lodging Set Lea Ann Kish up for Success
During her late 20s, Lea Ann Kish got a crash course in the hotel industry. After being promoted from GM of the Peabody Court...
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...