Bumps in the Road: Opening Obstacles for Odette’s
Although River House at Odette’s in New Hope, Pa., finally started welcoming guests in fall 2020, its path to opening was most definitely fraught....
A Look Back: The Accomplishments of Curt Strand
In July, hotel industry giant Curt Strand passed away at the age of 99. Among his many accomplishments, Strand was the last living link...
“She Has a Deal” Announces Winning Teams of 2020 Pitch Competition
MCLEAN, Va.—Officials of “She Has a Deal,” an annual hotel investment pitch competition for early-career women, today announced the winners of its event on...
Navigating Choppy Waters
Ron Gorodesky, president and CEO of the hotel management company Refined Hospitality, first entered the hospitality industry as a 12-year-old washing dishes at his...
The Road Back: AAHOA Chair Shares His Journey to and in This Moment
Current AAHOA Chair Biran Patel is a second-generation hotelier who is a partner in BHP Investments and the owner and operator of multiple branded...