Industry Leaders

While organizations often seem glued to hierarchies, our company decided to see what happens if we mix things up a bit and assign shared responsibility, authority and accountability in the areas of hospitality sales, marketing and revenue management.

In this episode LODGING editor-in-chief Dennis Nessler caught up with Kerry Ranson, CEO of HP Hotels, to discuss the company’s recent performance, outlook for the future and a host of other industry related issues.

HP Hotels has been chosen by Lodging Fund REIT III Inc. to manage their newly acquired Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte North and Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Pineville properties.

Hotel Management talks to industry execs about TVs in public spaces. How many should there be and where should they be located? Jeff Burns shares his thoughts.

The U.S. General Services Administration's increase in lodging per diems for 2023 received a relatively lukewarm reception from hoteliers, who say many hotels may end up abandoning negotiated rates for government employees in favor of higher-paying demand segments. Hotel New Now spoke with Jason LaBarge to get his thoughts.

As hoteliers continue to face several key challenges—including rising labor costs and interest rates, skyrocketing inflation, and lacking general contractor availability—many may wonder whether now is the best time to build a hotel. Hotel Management magazine spoke with Jeff Burns to get his thoughts.

Hotel News Now interviewed Ed Robison to discuss how the uptick in pet ownership as the result of the pandemic has been reflected in more guests traveling with a furry friend.

HP Hotels has named Mark Alvarez, formerly a regional director of operations, to the newly established executive position of chief people & culture officer.

Strategic Outsourcing Can Play a Key Role in Driving Hotel Revenue

Rhaglan Hospitality has selected HP Hotels to manage the Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton and the St. James Hotel Selma, Tapestry Collection by Hilton properties in Alabama. Each of the hotels feature extensive renovations.

HOTEL BUSINESS magazine profiles HP Hotels and the company's 20-year success story on the cover of its June 2022 issue.

Nancy Obstler, Area VP Sales and Revenue Management for HP Hotels, was recently spotlighted by Aspioneer as one of "The Admired Women In Hospitality."

Kerry Ranson talks with Skift about how some hoteliers are using an a la carte pricing model to charge guests for specific services and amenities.

Hotel Management spoke with Kerry Ranson and Ed Robison at the 2022 Hunter Conference about their outlook for the industry and for the company in 2022.

Hoteliers Must Reinvest in Experiences To Make Up for Lost Time, Money

According to HP Hotels' senior vice president Jason LaBarge, the way the fourth quarter shaped up for HP was very encouraging and he expects growth to continue, demand to increase, and for HP to build on the momentum they had heading into 2022.

The day-to-day operations of a hotel are quite different today than before the pandemic and Hotel News Now spoke with Ed Robison to learn how HP Hotels has adapted.

Hotel Asset Managers Can Help Steer New Investors to Wise Investments as New Equity Enters the Hospitality Space

Hotel News Now takes a look at how Hurricane Ida and Tropical Depression Nicholas affected New Orleans. HP Hotels is active in the New Orleans market and its properties fared relatively well. Kerry Ranson shares his thoughts.

The Wall Street Journal looked at a trend that some hotel owners and operators are considering - lowering the daily rate but charging extra for amenities and services. Kerry Ranson shares his thoughts on the topic in this WSJ feature story.

Hoteliers across the country still see a a strong resurgence in travel demand for a holiday weekend they have long hoped would be emblematic of a wider rebound for the industry.

Learn what Ed Robison and other hoteliers are telling Hotel News How about their updated travel expectations

Hotel News Now Editorial Director Stephanie Ricca chats with Kerry Ranson about issues facing the industry and what's happening at HP Hotels

Hospitality Truth Serum: How Will We Reengage Guests?

Back in 2018 and 2019, we were concerned with filling existing hospitality positions, not regretting how many quality individuals we had to place on furlough or reduced schedules.

Self-Serve Touch Screens in Other Industries Have Primed Guests

The pandemic, with its accompanying deep disruptions to travel, tourism, hospitality and the greater national and global economies, isn't yet extinguished.

Management companies are proving their worth to owners in these stressful times.

Keeping our properties clean and safe also will help separate the hotel industry from the shared economy.

Staying on the Payroll During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Anthony Melchiorri and Glenn Haussman spoke with hotel management companies about how they're faring and what they believe is a path forward.

Anthony Melchiorri and Glenn Haussman spoke with hotel management companies about how they're faring and what they believe is a path forward.

NATIONAL REPORT—After years of wondering if and when the current hospitality bubble might burst—or what inning we are in in the economic cycle—it looks like 2020 will not be the year we finally find out. Many experts are predicting that the year will be very similar to 2019, and that growth will be minor or flat.