Hotel leaders discuss key issues—and beyond
By Jeff Higley
Top hotel executives give attendees of the Lodging Conference their thoughts on the state of the industry and what might be coming next.
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Hoteliers outline options for tired assets
By Jason Q. Freed
Hilton Worldwide’s strategy to not renew Generation 1 Hampton Inn contracts served as a backdrop for a conversation surrounding repositioning assets at the Lodging Conference.
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Optimism, uncertainty take center stage at TLC
By Jeff Higley
Hotel industry performance indicators provided attendees of The Lodging Conference with some comfort, but the overall economy continues to be a thorn in their side.
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Lingering ambiguity hinders industry growth
By Jason Q. Freed
A “perceived volatility” in the market continues to hinder hoteliers’ confidence to raise rates and—despite a lack of clarity—leaders at The 2012 Lodging Conference suggested managers be more aggressive.
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Investors: Debt is cheap, available
By Jason Q. Freed
With interest rates low, now is an ideal time to buy or refinance cash-flowing assets, according to a group of lenders and owners at The 2012 Lodging Conference.
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Luxury segment learning to adapt to change
By Jeff Higley
Panelists at the Lodging Conference talk about the new landscape luxury hotels face in the aftermath of an attitude-changing recession.
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Debt available for renovations, expansion
By Jason Q. Freed
 The time is right for cash-flowing assets to be financed, especially with the re-emergence of CMBS debt, said a panel of lenders at The 2012 Lodging Conference. (Exclusive content available only to subscribers of the Hotel Investment Barometer.)
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