For the week of Aug. 23-27, Hotel News Now’s most-read stories include 1-on-1 with Best Western CEO David Kong, Aimbridge Hospitality's Dave Johnson leaving company, and more.

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Difficult guests and job security worries make working in the hotel industry unappealing to many. BWH Hotel Group President and CEO David Kong said the industry must change that to dig out of a labor crisis.

Aimbridge Hospitality founder and Executive Chairman Dave Johnson is leaving the company after leading Aimbridge for more than 18 years, growing it from eight hotels to the world's largest third-party operator.

In a first for the large European hotel firm, IHG Hotels & Resort delves into the soft brand space with its Vignette Collection, which targets 100 hotels over the coming decade.