Unlocking hidden value through creative asset management in hospitality
Consider a hotel's unused spaces as opportunities to reach guests in new ways
In today’s hospitality landscape, asset managers face a triple squeeze: rising construction costs, escalating labor expenses and flattening ADRs.
Working With Hotel Owners and Investors in Challenging Times
The Industry's Biggest Risk-Takers Deserve Our Gratitude
This is a thank you to the owners and investors of hotels and a pep speech for the rest of us in the industry to take care of our owners and investors.
The Answer to the Talent Challenge? Stay Flexible
Finding and retaining the best talent is key to finding innovation and efficiencies in hotel operations.
For the past couple of years, no matter what industry event I attend, the main issue facing the hospitality industry has been finding and retaining quality talent in an economy exp...
How Asset Managers, Owners Can Succeed Together
Hotel owners take risks when investing in properties that can pressure asset managers to deliver EBITDA growth; finding the right balance requires cooperation.
Hotel owners take a big risk when they invest millions of dollars into their properties, expecting growth in their investments at the top line, and improved cash flow as well. At t...
What to Consider When Selecting a Management Company
Here are nine elements to consider when it comes to selecting a hotel management company.
The owner, asset manager, and management company must synergize their expertise when working toward the ultimate goal of a successful hotel.
Is NYC Coming Back Sooner Than we Think?
New York City and its Manhattan submarket could rebound sooner than expected with the amount of foreign capital coming in and a steady supply pipeline.
REPORT FROM THE U.S.—New York City has been in the news throughout 2016, with talk of decelerating revenue per available room, adverse supply growth and, of course, the ever-growin...
Hotel Leaders Exhibit Strength at the Core
As we strive to become better leaders ourselves, it helps to examine some of the common traits and tendencies of the hotel industry’s best leaders.
Over the years, our industry has seen many leaders and legends, some of whom simply amaze us with their undeniable strength and success. Great leadership is essential for our indu...