"2009 has turned out to be one of the most challenging years in the hotel business. Financing and debt related issues have affected almost every significant market in the world.... read more →
Due to recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) changes public compensation data for executive officers has become more transparent than ever. In late 2006 the SEC raised the bar by... read more →
In this unprecedented economy where hotel occupancy and rates are significantly down, hotel owner/operators are forced to closely review EVERY aspect of their operation to squeeze out profitability opportunities. If... read more →
Just when you thought that nothing else could be written about CEO pay, the financial crisis brought it back to the forefront. Shareholders and legislators screamed about pay-for-performance like never... read more →
Consolidation continues to be the buzzword in the gaming industry. The past three years have seen the field of public gaming companies dwindle from 60 in 2001, to 45 in... read more →
We are a society of consumers who have become accustomed to using something, throwing it away and buying a newer and better version when the whim takes us. We no... read more →
The financial crisis, and the ensuing economic downturn, has illustrated the impact the business world can have on the daily lives of ordinary people. Whether it be a bank going... read more →
Board directors have been looking forward to a break with 2010 seen as a transitional year and the beginnings of an economic turnaround. The industry continued to make some performance... read more →
Since the turn of the 21st century, hospitality has seen the emergence of new core competencies as consumer demand, legislation, and public policy have placed greater pressure on the industry,... read more →
Last year, the trend towards private equity was the hot topic in the hotel industry. This year the focus is on the economy. The hospitality industry has undoubtedly been affected... read more →