The three hosts of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast each have unique vantage points of the hotel industry, and in the latest episode they present a picture of the hotel industry in 2023, their expectations for the coming year and more.
Davonne Reaves, a hotel owner, consultant and founder of crowdfunding platform Vesterr, talks about the paths to ownership and the people who are at the heart of the industry.
Omari Head, a director at Paramount Lodging Advisors, has a broker's perspective on the industry, and discusses the trends and trials of financing and getting deals to pencil.
And Chris Henry, CEO of Majestic Hospitality, brings both a development and international lens to the conversation, with insights into the issues driving and in some cases delaying hotel construction, including a heightened focus on environmental sustainability.
Other topics discussed in this episode include:
- Labor challenges
- Interest rates
- Disrupters
- Extended-stay hotels
- Airline revenue management
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Eco-tourism
Listen to the episode in full below.
For more insights, follow Vesterr CEO and Founder Davonne Reaves and Omari Head, hotel broker and founder of the National Institute of Lodging Education, on LinkedIn.
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