Hospitality Talks
Discussion with industry professionals regarding issues facing lodging and hospitality business.
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- Sep 24, 2026
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Deciphering Hospitality Investments Beyond the Cap Rates - Interest Rates, Debt Maturities and Deals (opens the original)
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Summary: Dan Peek, President, Americas, JLL Hotels & Hospitality, discusses how higher interest rates, debt maturities, and shifting capital flows are reshaping hospitality M&A and deal-making. He explains why institutional capital remains selective, how foreign investors are approaching U.S. hotel markets, and why cash flow continues to drive investment decisions. The conversation also explores urban market recovery, value-add opportunities, the future of economy hotels, and the importance of s
Culture, Capital, and Creation: Unpacking A Brand Launch (opens the original)
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Summary In this engaging conversation, Dan Flannery, Chief Operating Officer of Loews Hotels & Co., reflects on his remarkable hospitality career, from his early days at Marriott to leadership roles at Ritz-Carlton and the launch of the EDITION brand. He discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning into luxury hospitality, the importance of attracting young talent to operational roles, and the strategies that helped distinguish EDITION in a competitive market. Dan also explores how food
The Independent Advantage: Hotel Guests Stay Loyal in a Noisy Luxury Market Through Personalization (opens the original)
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Summary In this conversation, Lindsey Ueberroth, Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Travel Group, reflects on her path into hospitality, shaped by her family’s deep roots in travel and her own early experience in change management. She discusses the realities of working in a family business, the leadership lessons she has learned along the way, and the importance of listening, curiosity, and adaptability when managing a global network of independent hotels. Lindsey also explores the strategic
Navigating the Hospitality Real Estate Landscape (opens the original)
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Summary Hospitality real estate is constantly evolving, and industry veteran KC Patel, Managing Director of JLL Capital Markets, Americas, offers a clear lens into the forces shaping the sector today. In this conversation, KC reflects on his journey through the hospitality industry while unpacking the evolution of the sector, the current capital markets landscape, and the growing impact of technology on hotel operations and investment strategy. He emphasizes the importance of understanding marke
The Future of Wellness and Longevity - Merging Hospitality with Healthcare (opens the original)
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Summary In this conversation, Ingo Schweder, Founder and CEO, GOCO Hospitality and Managing Director Horwath HTL Health & Wellness, reflects on the personal health crisis that moved him from traditional hospitality into wellness and shaped his approach to GOCO Hospitality. He discusses the evolution of the wellness industry, the growing convergence of hospitality and healthcare, and the importance of personalized, culturally relevant wellness experiences. The conversation also explores shifting
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