Articles tagged “ceos”

IHG CEO Elie Maalouf sees rich potential in many fragmented hotel markets, such as Europe and Japan, where independent hoteliers face mounting pressures from digital transformation.

Marriott boss Anthony Capuano outlined his vision to transform the company from a traditional hotel group into an all-encompassing travel enterprise. This change will demand the company be fast and nimble, such as by streamlining decision-making.

On today’s podcast we discuss hotel CEOs and their business-first embrace of diversity, the ongoing airline crash investigation in Washington, D.C., and an Indian tourist boom in Japan.

The Trump Administration says many DEI initiatives are illegal, and hotel groups are among the many companies evaluating their efforts. Both the Oval Office and C-suites are leaving the details on changes for a later time.

The move marks another chapter in the evolving Ace Hotel brand story following the 2023 collapse of Sortis Holdings' attempted $85 million acquisition.

New CEO Laurent Kleitman thinks there's room to grow. The question is: Can he do it without sacrificing the details that make Mandarin Oriental special?

MGM Resorts is thinking more broadly: It is leveraging entertainment and sports while also developing resorts outside of Las Vegas.

Geoff Ballotti's comments suggested Wyndham is doubling down on its core economy positioning while selectively moving upscale through targeted acquisitions.

Marriott International president and CEO Anthony Capuano spoke at the Skift Global Forum in New York City about the hospitality sector's current state and future direction through the lens of the world's largest hotelier.

San Francisco is still far from seeing a full recovery in its conferences and meetings business. Hiring a permanent CEO for its destination marketing organization is an important step.