While I am a huge believer in the idea that, “There are many ways up the mountain,” some paths are absolutely easier than others. There are many aspects to creating a boutique hotel and as my former boss and mentor Ian Schrager once said, “Every detail matters.” And “What’s hard is to create the magic […]
Are independent boutique hotels more profitable than their branded counterparts?
According to Stephen Rushmore, President and founder of HVS, “the expense is equivalent to taking on a 25% partner.” Is that the size partner you want or need?? With the rash of new branded boutique properties across the spectrum, brands are in a race to the bottom. How will each of these hotel brands stick out from […]
How Independent Hotels have Leveled the Loyalty Playing Field
The writing was on the wall back in 2011 when the New York Times covered the beginning of the boom: independent hotels were on the cusp of a surge in occupancy and revenue. Sensing competition, the global brand leader for Le Méridien and W Hotels warned that hotels not affiliated with giant chains would be […]
Caribbean Journal | New Caribbean Private Island Resort Breaks Ground in Panama
Sarani Resort Panama was featured in an article titled New Caribbean Private Island Resort Breaks Ground in Panama on August 12th, 2014. PDF: New Caribbean Resort Island Breaks Ground