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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
15 December 2008
Americas Best Value Inn, a nine-year-old brand from Vantage Hospitality, surpasses the 800-property mark as it sets its sights on experiencing more growth around the globe.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
27 January 2009
Conference’s setting isn’t the only thing that’s different as the hotel industry tries to figure out if a recovery is on the way.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
28 January 2009
Continental’s top executive tells ALIS attendees that the airline industry is in “hunker down mode” until signs from the lending community begin showing a recovery. Oh, and by the way, expect more fees.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
02 March 2009
Midscale chain expects active pipeline, strong operating performances to continue during 2009 despite weak economy.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
13 March 2009
Long-time hotelier Robert Falor faces jail time—if he ever shows up in court—for his role in what turned out to be bad deals during the height of the condo-hotel fad.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
07 April 2009
The past, present and future of historic hotel treasures are being tested as economic conditions force dramatic changes—and sometimes even closings.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
21 April 2009
When Hilton launched its Denizen brand in March, it was the last straw for Starwood executives, and a lawsuit was born.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
29 April 2009
Former GE leader tells AAHOA attendees the hotel industry offers chances to come out ahead when the rebound comes—if you’re willing to take a risk that pays off in the long run.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
22 May 2009
During a planning meeting for next year's Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, I picked up some interesting observations about the industry’s lending, operating and transactional performance.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
05 June 2009
One editor’s look back at the highs and lows of the NYU investment conference as the hotel industry searches for relief.
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