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...
The New Cambria Targets Gen Y, Business Travelers
Fresh from the recent announcement of Cambria Suites’ new positioning and visual identity, Michael Murphy, SVP of upscale brands for Choice Hotels, details some...
Checking In With Loews CEO Paul Whetsell
After spending more than $250 million in renovations last year, the Loews Hotels & Resorts system is in better shape than ever. Now that...
IHG’s Kirk Kinsell On Even Hotels, Airbnb, and More
Hours before being honored by the UJA-Federation of New York’s Hospitality Division at a cocktail reception, Kirk Kinsell sat down with Lodging magazine at...