Human Resources

Preferred Hotels & Resorts appoints new regional MENA director

by Victoria Rosenthal

Nicolas Villemin previously served in senior executive positions and consultancy roles for luxury hotel brands, including Viceroy, Shangri-La and Habtoor…

Development

Mayse & Associates to develop new Element Hotel in Irving, Texas

by Elliott Mest

The 105,565-square-foot lifestyle hotel was designed as a 12-story high-rise building on the site of the former Sfuzzi Restaurant.

Human Resources

Concord Hospitality appoints Carl Hren to SVP of architecture and constru

by Elliott Mest

Hren will be responsible for all design, purchasing and construction for ground-up and renovation projects for the hospitality and lodging company.

Own

5 questions with Apple Leisure Group’s Javier Coll

by Alicia Hoisington

Coll gives a rundown of why a global strategy is a good thing for U.S. investors.

Operate

Mandarin Oriental to rebrand Lake Como, Italy resort

by Victoria Rosenthal

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has taken over management of CastaDiva Resort & Spa on Italy's Lake Como. 

Financing

What interest-rate hikes mean for the U.S. hotel industry

by Alicia Hoisington

Interest rates haven't been rising as fast as many expected, but there are hikes on the horizon.

Own

UK hotels face real estate tax pain

by Katherine Doggrell

As Brexit looms, pressure from business rates may be the tipping point for some independent UK properties.

Human Resources

Hotel Equities promotes Foster White to business development analyst

by Elliott Mest

White originally joined Hotel Equities in 2012 as an intern while studying at Clemson University.