George Seli

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Editor at Lodging Magazine

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Sun and Sophistication - LODGING

5 days ago | lodgingmagazine.com | George Seli

Based in Miami, Florida, Lang & Schwander is a boutique hotel interior design firm that specializes in FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment). In conducting the recent renovation of the Hyatt Centric South Beach, Lang & Schwander had to accommodate many elements of the existing interior and achieve the new look primarily with FF&E, much of which the firm itself manufactured.
Driftwood Capital Intensifies Focus on Lifestyle & Luxury Sector

2 weeks ago | lodgingmagazine.com | George Seli

In February, Driftwood Capital launched its Driftwood Lifestyle & Luxury Division (DLLUX), enhancing management, investment, and development services and initiatives within the luxury, lifestyle, and branded residences sector. Since 2019, the firm has invested more than $2 billion in that sector with developments such as the Westin Resort & Spa Cocoa Beach, Dream Miami, Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach, and Canopy by Hilton Tempe.
Capitalizing on Extended-Stay Demand With the Right Partner

3 weeks ago | lodgingmagazine.com | George Seli

Vinny Patel, CEO of real estate investment, development and management firm VMV Capital, has found success in the Southeastern U.S. hotel market by specializing in the thriving extended-stay segment. In this installment of LODGING 's Owner Series, Patel chronicles how his team's dynamic partnership with Extended Stay America resulted in the high-performing, new-build Premier Suites Greenville - Spartanburg - I-85 and shares his best practices for maximizing returns in the extended-stay sector.
Enhancing Service Quality

3 weeks ago | lodgingmagazine.com | George Seli

Artificial intelligence is enhancing the effectiveness of many hospitality technologies, including guestroom entertainment platforms. Leading guestroom TV providers are leveraging AI in various ways and are generally bullish on its promise. "The potential applications for AI in hospitality are boundless, and guest entertainment is no exception," said Peter Feeney, vice president, DISH Business.
Clean the World Introduces Impact Dashboard

1 month ago | lodgingmagazine.com | George Seli

Clean the World, the leading recycler of soap and plastic bathroom amenities in the hotel industry, recently celebrated its 14th anniversary and continues to make a major contribution to the industry's sustainability and social responsibility.
Ensuring Bathroom Amenities Are Not Left Out of the Program

1 month ago | lodgingmagazine.com | George Seli

Nearly all guests will use hotel bathroom amenities during their stay, and the products the hotel operator procures in that area send an implicit message that the property's commitment to sustainability extends to the minutiae of the guest experience. That message increasingly resonates with today's traveler, whose sustainability expectations are pushing hotels in all sectors and chain scales to ramp up their green practices.
Point-of-Sale Systems Afford Numerous Advantages

1 month ago | lodgingmagazine.com | George Seli

Like many parts of the guest journey, the sales transaction has been digitized to enhance convenience for customers. The point-of-sale (POS) system not only enables seamless payments, but also streamlines operations in this area for hoteliers, who can consolidate the management of sales across multiple outlets and even properties, while integrating that function with their PMS and facilitating sales analytics.
A New Vacation Experience on Oahu

2 months ago | lodgingmagazine.com | George Seli

Marriott Vacation Club, Waikiki | Honolulu, HawaiiHonolulu's Waikiki neighborhood is home to a new Marriott Vacation Club, the brand's seventh property in Hawaii. Located on Kalakaua Avenue in walking distance from luxury boutiques and South Shore beaches, the resort also situates guests a short drive from the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, Royal Hawaiian Center, and Ala Wai Golf Course. The Marriott Vacation Club, Waikiki, offers 110 stylish guestrooms with premium amenities.
Gathering in Music City

2 months ago | lodgingmagazine.com | George Seli

The Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown completed a transformation in September of last year that included a redesign of all 494 guestrooms and suites, upgrades to all meetings and events venues, the addition of new communal spaces, and elevated F&B experiences. Award-winning firm Looney & Associates served as the interior designer for the multi-phase project, which is part of the Sheraton Hotels' global brand revitalization and aligns with the recently launched Gatherings by Sheraton.
'AI-Powered Hotel' Debuts This Spring

2 months ago | lodgingmagazine.com | George Seli

A clear sign of the inroads AI is making into the hospitality industry, the Otonomus Hotel is set to open in Las Vegas, Nevada, in March.