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2021 Lodging Conference

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Bernard Baumohl, chief global economist of The Economic Outlook Group, speaks during the "Economic Outlook" session at The Lodging Conference in Phoenix on Sept. 28, 2021. (Dana Miller)
Bernard Baumohl, chief global economist of The Economic Outlook Group, speaks during the "Economic Outlook" session at The Lodging Conference in Phoenix on Sept. 28, 2021. (Dana Miller)

Read all of the highlights from the 2021 Lodging Conference held from Sept. 27-30 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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New construction for hotels slowed in the U.S. during the past year, but more projects are starting to hit the pipeline for the back half of 2021 and into 2022. The challenge that remains is accessing labor and supplies.

Hilton's Danny Hughes (left) and Marriott International's Liam Brown speak on the Leaders in Hospitality panel at the 2021 Lodging Conference on Sept. 29, 2021. (Stephanie Ricca)

Hotel executives at the Lodging Conference shared what it will take to bring the industry back to full speed and retain employees.

Economist Bernard Baumohl says once the country makes it through the next six months, business will be back on the path to normal.

Executives at the Lodging Conference discuss the state of deals and construction, and where opportunities lie ahead with debt and equity.

New construction for hotels slowed in the U.S. during the past year, but more projects are starting to hit the pipeline for the back half of 2021 and into 2022. The challenge that remains is accessing labor and supplies.

The Panama Jack Playa Del Carmen in Mexico will rebrand as Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen in December following renovation and rebranding, marking the debut of Wyndham's all-inclusive Alltra brand. (Wyndham Hotels & Resorts)

Alltra is Wyndham's 22nd brand and first in the all-inclusive segment. Wyndham plans to develop these resorts around the world through exclusive partnerships.

Choice Hotels International looks to attract new developers and new secondary markets with the smaller prototype of its upscale Cambria Hotels brand.

Hotel food and beverage operators are dealing with staffing shortages and supply-chain slowdowns, but have found ways to streamline offerings to appeal to guests and make the most of what they have.

Hotel investment and management company Terrapin Hospitality is on a path toward expansion, with support from investors. This week, it acquired K Partners.

Raines Managing Partner Grey Raines talks with Hotel News Now about the management, development and investment company's short-term growth strategy, partnerships and ensuring profitability.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants' expansion beyond North America has continued as executives focus development efforts on resort markets and conversions.

Accor's Heather McCrory (left) and Vinay Patel, president of Fairbrook Hotels and chairman of AAHOA, talked about ways their companies are attracting talent to the hospitality industry on the “Leaders in Hospitality” panel. (Stephanie Ricca)

Recaps

The U.S. hotel industry sits between a summer travel boom and a few more months of pandemic-driven unknown, but hoteliers are firmly focused on spring of 2022 as a more settled time with fewer variables to derail recovery.

Hotel executives on the second day of the Lodging Conference admitted hospitality isn't a glorified industry — but it could be.