Is Hotel Development Healthy? Execs Give Temperature Check at Lodging Conference

Is hotel development healthy? Execs give temperature check at Lodging Conference

Chief development officers from Hilton, Wyndham, Choice and more talk the impact of economic uncertainty on hotel projects and the top portfolio growth opportunities.

The Lodging Conference Kicks Off With Deal Makers Discussion

On the first day of The Lodging Conference, a panel titled “The Deal Makers: Owners, Investors, and Operators” discussed the state of the industry, deals and transactions, and travel trends. Led by Mitch Patel, founder and CEO, Vision Hospitality Group, the panel also discussed the bifurcation, uncertainty, and the cyclical nature of the industry. While there is uncertainty in the market, recovery is K-shaped, according to Ben Rosenbaum, managin…

Renegade Hotels Surges to 10 Properties ahead of the 2025 Lodging Conference

Renegade Hotels, the newly launched focus-service platform from Rebel Hotel Company, has reached a key milestone just four months after its debut - ten hotels are now operating under the Renegade umbrella, spanning brands from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Choice Hotels. This rapid growth comes as Renegade prepares to make an appearance at The Lodging Conference 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona this week.