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Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman Forms Lewis Mittman Hospitality
Since its inception, the company’s hospitality segment has experienced annual sales increases of 200–300 percent.
January 6, 2016
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BLLA to Hold Annual Executive Women’s Conference in Los Angeles
The event is a collaborative endeavor with the Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network (TIEWN) that aims to further the goals of BLLA and women in the tourism and hospitality industries.
January 5, 2016
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Thomas B. Mangas Named CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Mangas initially joined Starwood in 2014, responsible for the company’s global accounting, tax, treasury, strategic planning, corporate development, risk management, investor relations, and supply chain functions.
January 5, 2016
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U.S. Hotel Openings to Accelerate Through 2017
Based on the current construction pipeline, 742 new hotels will open this year, with 845 new hotels to follow in 2016 and another 998 to open in 2017.
December 30, 2015
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Philippe Zuber Named President and COO of One&Only Resorts
Zuber will oversee the brand’s strategic development while ensuring the operational success of its existing resorts, where he will focus on the guest experience.
December 29, 2015
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Room Rates to Remain Primary Driver of RevPAR Growth Going into 2016
Projections are based on data from TravelClick’s December 2015 North American Hospitality Review (NAHR).
December 23, 2015
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Derek Hutchison Rejoins Cumming as Executive Vice President
Based in New York, Hutchison will head Cumming’s East Coast U.S. operations and worldwide hospitality sector.
December 23, 2015
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Next Step Design Appoints Leif Billings as Regional Director, Northeast
Billings will assist with bolstering the company’s growing project and client portfolio throughout New York and the surrounding region.
December 23, 2015
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JLL to Acquire Strategic Advisory Group
With the acquisition, which is slated to close within the next few weeks, JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group aims to broaden its existing services.