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In this episode Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler meets with Joseph Bojanowski, President of PM Hotel Group and Kirk Peterson, President of Sightline Hospitality to discuss the recent merger between the two Companies. The company leaders explain how the deal came together and detail some of the potential benefits. The discussion also provides some color on how the newly merged companies will be integrated together in the coming weeks and months.

In this episode Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler discusses ESLA’s upcoming Extended Stay Development & Operations Workshop Series with Doug Artusio of the Extended Stay Lodging Association and Dellisart, LLC; Cindy Estis Green of Kalibri Labs; and Matt Hostetler, chief development officer at Red Roof. The trio of hospitality executives detail what they see as some of the key differentiators for the event as well as the value proposition for attendees.

Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler discusses the recent interest rate cuts with Brian Quinn (Chief Development Officer, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation) and Tim Muir (Chief Development Officer, TPG Hotels & Resorts) and their potential impact on transactions. The development veterans also address new build activity and what they see ahead for the rest of the year and for ’25.

In this episode of LODGING On Demand, Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler sits down with Monika Nessbach, Principal & Chief Creative Officer at DESIGNBAR and Peter Mack, Founder & CEO of Collective Retreats on some of the latest trends, best practices, and strategies in sustainability within both traditional hotels and nature-based properties. The duo also discusses how the U.S. lodging industry has fared relative to other countries and where those efforts can be enhanced going forward. Thanks […]

In this episode Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler talks with a trio of hotel industry veterans about their 2024 second half outlook for the lodging industry, as well as current industry conditions. Isaac Collazo, VP, analytics, STR; Charles Oswald, president/CEO, Aperture Hotels; Kerry Ranson, president, operations, Raines discuss a range of topics, including economic and geopolitical issues, interest rates and group business trends. Brought to you by Cintas | http://www.cintas.com

In this episode Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler discusses current transaction activity within the lodging landscape and the economic factors that are impacting deals with Kevin Davis and Dan Lesser. The finance veterans also offer their projections on what they expect to drive deal activity heading into the second half of 2024 and into 2025. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor Entegra. https://info.entegraps.com/l/789523/2023-12-15/5ds38m

In this episode Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler discusses the third-party hotel management landscape with newly appointed Aimbridge CEO Craig Smith. The industry veteran—whose resume includes a lengthy tenure with Marriott International—also details the recent reorganization he spearheaded, the company’s operating ethos, and its prospects for growth going forward. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor Entegra. https://info.entegraps.com/l/789523/2023-12-15/5ds38m

In this episode Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler discusses the hotel management landscape with a pair of long-time hotel executives. Tom Luersen, president, CoralTree Hospitality; James Hansen, chief development officer, OTH Hotels & Resorts, discuss a number of factors impacting operations such as rate management, technology upgrades and creating the right culture. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor Entegra. https://info.entegraps.com/l/789523/2023-12-15/5ds38m

In this episode Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler discusses some of the current supply chain challenges with a pair of operations executives from prominent industry management firms. Jason LaBarge of SVP at Raines and Tom Sprankle, VP of Operations at Twenty Four Seven Hotels. The discussion details best practices and strategies for operators to source product efficiently for various renovation and new construction projects. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor Entegra. https://info.entegraps.com/l/789523/2023-12-15/5ds38m

In this episode, LODGING Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler brings together three long-time research experts to discuss their projections for the year ahead. The panel weighs in on key industry fundamentals, current economic conditions, and the hotel pipeline within the U.S., among other things. Participants: Amanda Hite, President, STR Rachael Rothman, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics, CBRE JP Ford, SVP, Lodging Econometrics. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor Entegra. https://info.entegraps.com/l/789523/2023-12-15/5ds38m