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The Accelerating Significance of the Hotel Asset Manager
Paul Breslin | March 30, 2017
By Paul Breslin Fasten your seatbelts and take note of who's driving. The roads are sure to be full of tight curves, sharp turns and speed traps. The role of an asset manager today is changing at record speed and owners expect their asset managers to keep the pace. The asset manager role is more active and hands-on than ever before, and thus the choice of asset manager is also so much more important today. At the start, it is all about R&R -- not rest and relaxation but rather Roles & Responsibilities. That's what drives our passion, we serve as the owner's representative, which is a tremendous task in and of itself. At the rece...
Paul Breslin of Horwath HTL Shares 2017 Industry Predictions
Paul Breslin | February 7, 2017
Managing Editor Michelle Renn interviewed fellow Atlanta based hospitality expert Paul Breslin, Managing Director of global consultancy Horwath HTL, to discuss 2017 industry predictions for various topics including the Marriott-Starwood merger, Manhattan's historic NoMad District, and the overall outlook for the industry this year. Q: In your opinion, what are some of the most important impacts of the Marriott-Starwood merger? A: The true take away from this merger has to be the increase in destinations offered to new guests as well as long time loyal guests. In addition, the strength of the Marriott brand speaks for itself, with the hi...