Rick Takach is chairman and CEO of Vesta Hospitality. In 1996, Rick founded Vesta Hospitality with a vision of creating unique hotels that offer the finest in quality and service. With more than 35 years of experience in the hotel industry, he has ea...
Rick Takach is chairman and CEO of Vesta Hospitality. In 1996, Rick founded Vesta Hospitality with a vision of creating unique hotels that offer the finest in quality and service. With more than 35 years of experience in the hotel industry, he has earned a reputation for attracting and retaining talented hospitality industry professionals who in turn create profitable hotels with outstanding customer satisfaction.
Takach has served as Chairman of the Owner's Association for IHG as well as Chairman of the Asia Pacific Region and the Responsible Business Committee. Rick currently serves on the Board of Directors of the AHLA and Chairs the Management Council. He previously served on Hilton Hotels Owners' Advisory Council. He is also on the Board of the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association (ORLA).
Our hospitality industry remains robust, even as we have navigated some challenges in recent years, including inflation and supply chain issues. Ours is a fun and meaningful industry, for our guests ...
Outwardly, the stresses and strains were evident, as during the worst days of the pandemic, we scrambled to keep our properties afloat. We learned to mask up and social distance. There were new ...