Stories
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How San Francisco’s Hotel Drisco Turned Pandemic Losses into Huge Gains
The Hotel Drisco in San Francisco, like the entire hospitality industry, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 48-room property, in business since 1903, was closed to guests from March to October of 2020, plunged into uncertainty about when,…
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Engaging with Executives: Crescent Chief Commercial Officer Dawn Gallagher
Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospitality industry, breaking down recent trends and news in their companies and the industry as a whole. Today’s interview is with Dawn Gallagher, Chief Commercial Officer at…
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Why 2023 is the Year of Wellness for Hotels
Coming out of the pandemic and more attention given to personal health than ever before, wellness is at the forefront of consumers’ minds. For hotels, this is both an opportunity for the growth of new profit centers and a potential…
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Engaging with Executives: Aimbridge Hospitality Chief Human Resources Officer Ann Christenson
Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospitality industry, breaking down recent trends and news in their companies and the industry as a whole. Today’s interview is with Ann Christenson, Chief Human Resources Officer…
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Engaging with Executives: Aimbridge EVP and Chief Procurement Officer Shahid Javed
Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospitality industry, breaking down recent trends and news in their companies and the industry as a whole. Today’s interview is with Shahid Javed, EVP and Chief Procurement…
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Capitol Hill Weekly Roundup: The Economic Impact of Political Conventions
Major conventions of any kind typically have a beneficial economic impact on cities. The events especially bolster business for hotels and restaurants. Chicago and Milwaukee, two cities hit hard by the pandemic-created economic downturn, are expected to get a boost…