Mike Bederka
By Building on the Past, Choice Looks to the Future
While the theme “Ignite the Future” carried through much of the 60th annual Choice Hotel International Convention (and the company’s 75th anniversary), the business session opened with a nod to the past—the very beginnings...
Park Central Hotel Gets a Meeting Space Makeover
No longer wanting to be known as just a leisure property for international travelers, the Park Central Hotel in Midtown Manhattan recently underwent a $70 million top-to-toe renovation, with a main priority going toward...
Loews Atlanta Expands Social Media Reach
Goals should not only be met, stresses Drew Mailloux, but be surpassed. As the marketing manager of the 414-room Loews Atlanta Hotel, he saw the property hit the 2,500 “like” mark on Facebook in...
Country Inns and Suites is Focused on the Guest Experience
With the theme “Mindful. Genuine. Welcoming,” the 2014 Country Inns and Suites Business Conference focused on the brand’s commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience, said Scott Meyer, senior vice president, midscale brands, Carlson...
New Fundamentals of Hotel Development
Getting a new hotel project off the ground has always been a painstaking process, and the slow economic recovery hasn’t made it any easier. Your property location and financing options continue to be limited...