Cameron Sperance

Cameron is Skift’s Boston-based hospitality reporter. A Memphis native, he’s never dropped his use of y’all. He previously covered commercial real estate and is a fan of indie bookshops, his dog, and hosting dinner parties.

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Starwood CEO Touts Resiliency of Extended Stay Hotels During Pandemic

Extended stay hotels may be strong performers for Starwood Property Trust and Barry Sternlicht, but it may be years before the investment firm looks to deploy capital further into other hospitality sectors.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Starwood CEO Touts Resiliency of Extended Stay Hotels During Pandemic

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Hyatt CEO Says China Offers Proof Hotels Don’t Need a Vaccine to Recover From Coronavirus

Hyatt leaders promote ongoing strength in China's hotel recovery, but the company can't lose sight that its exposure in the country — despite the momentum — is smaller compared to the U.S., which continues to struggle.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Hyatt CEO Says China Offers Proof Hotels Don’t Need a Vaccine to Recover From Coronavirus

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Best Western CEO Says U.S. Hotels Need 6-Month Lifeline From D.C. to Survive, Not Just to Recover

Best Western CEO David Kong wants hotel-specific economic relief from Washington like anyone else in the industry, but he's among the few publicly to recognize what is realistic and needs to happen to survive into 2021.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Best Western CEO Says U.S. Hotels Need 6-Month Lifeline From D.C. to Survive, Not Just to Recover

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China, Italy, and the U.S. — A Tale of 3 Hotel Industry Recoveries

China and Europe continue to post strong gains in their hotel industry recoveries — not so much in the U.S. Hotel company mask mandates won't help the problem unless more Americans follow the rules.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

China, Italy, and the U.S. — A Tale of 3 Hotel Industry Recoveries

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Why Hilton and Other Hotels May Not Like This Joe Biden Tax Proposal

The so-called 1031 exchanges are tax deferrals on profitable real estate that, at face value, seem like a no-brainer to repeal and generate revenue. But the coronavirus pandemic's negative impact on hotel building values should cause Washington to reconsider eliminating the provision.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Why Hilton and Other Hotels May Not Like This Joe Biden Tax Proposal

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Wyndham Plans to Woo Independent Hoteliers Closer to When the Bills Come Due

Wyndham isn't hiding its plan to capitalize on distressed independent hotels and add them to the brand portfolio, but the hotel company can't ignore the problem of rising coronavirus cases in markets that led the U.S. into a travel recovery.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Wyndham Plans to Woo Independent Hoteliers Closer to When the Bills Come Due

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Wyndham Destinations Looks to Put Millennials Into Urban Timeshares

Wyndham Destinations' ongoing urban push, including a new resort slated for Atlanta, is out to prove this travel sector isn't like your grandparents' old timeshare in the Bahamas.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Wyndham Destinations Looks to Put Millennials Into Urban Timeshares

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IHG’s Race to Avoid Defaulting on More Than 100 Hotels: What’s the Fallout?

IHG could become the first major victim of a coronavirus-related financial drag on hotels in North America, but its default may be a strategic play on a financial structure unusual for such a global brand.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

IHG’s Race to Avoid Defaulting on More Than 100 Hotels: What’s the Fallout?

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Hotel Owners’ New Financial Realities Thwart Pandemic Tech Push by the Major Brands

Hotel companies want technology to streamline operations and reduce labor costs, but labor union pushback and cash-strapped hoteliers will continue to delay widespread tech adoption within the industry.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Hotel Owners’ New Financial Realities Thwart Pandemic Tech Push by the Major Brands

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Boutique Hotelier Hoxton Seizes on Social Distancing by Offering Glamping Pop-Up

Given a pandemic that has travelers favoring more open spaces, luxury tented accommodations stand to be a popular business line for the Hoxton team if they decide to go from pop-up to permanent.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Boutique Hotelier Hoxton Seizes on Social Distancing by Offering Glamping Pop-Up