Marriott’s Big Deal
Arne Sorenson is a man in demand. At this year’s Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in January, it was nearly impossible for him to...
New Identity Positions Choice for Growth
In 2008, Steve Joyce took the helm of Choice Hotels with a mandate for change. “The company had been on a really strong unit...
How Military Veterans Bring Valued Skills to Hospitality
When Abie Chong exited the military after more than 20 years of service, the veteran unemployment rate was in the double digits. Like many...
Financing a Bed and Breakfast Through Unorthodox Means
One of the most challenging pieces of starting a new hospitality venture is finding funding and developing a financing system that works in tandem...
Lee Weeks Strikes Balance Between Sports and Resorts
Tennis, surfing, swimming, golf—name a sport and Lee Weeks has probably done it. Throughout his college years, Weeks could be found lifeguarding and teaching...