Bruce Ford, SVP and director of global business development at Lodging Econometrics, will present a U.S. hotel development pipeline overview with forecasts at the Hotec Operations 2024 event. Ford will delve into the dynamic landscape of hotel development in the United States, offering insights into both current trends and future forecasts. He will also examine the crucial role of renovations and conversions in revitalizing existing properties and shed light on in-market real estate changes, identifying key shifts in investment patterns and emerging opportunities across various regions of the U.S.
Ford is a leading expert in hotel development trends with in-depth knowledge of global markets and brands. For more than 25 years, LE has been the trusted leader for providing business development programs, lodging trend reports, hotel development intelligence with key decision maker contacts, forecasts and customer service.
Since 1995, Ford has collaborated with industry-leading hotel franchise companies, vendors and suppliers, ownership and management groups, Wall Street analysts, industry consultants, and many other companies. Ford has helped them develop business strategies and market penetration programs necessary for increased revenue and success.
A featured speaker and moderator on global hotel development trends at industry conferences worldwide and various other industry webinars and podcasts, Ford is also a member of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit committee responsible to select the ALIS Development Project of the Year finalists for outstanding achievement in the Americas for hotel construction and design.
Hotec Operations brings together senior executives of leading hotel chains, top hotel management companies and purchasing companies face-to-face with innovative suppliers for three days of pre-scheduled, 1-to-1 meetings and exclusive networking opportunities. To reserve your seat for the 2024 edition of Hotec Operations, June 11-14 at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., visit www.hotecoperations.com. Join us as we explore the strategies and trends driving the future of hotel development in the U.S, shaping the hospitality landscape for years to come.