When renovation isn’t the answer By Jigar (Jay) Desai Every hotel owner facing a major PIP eventually asks the same question: Is this the investment that finally gets the returns where they need to be. Or, is it the investment that keeps the property treading water under a brand that no longer fits the market? For a growing number of owners, the honest answer is neither, … [Read more...] about Rethinking the Hotel Asset
Construction & Development
Something Old, Something New
Marrying history and modernity in restoration and reuse By Cathleen Draper For years, Vijay Patel drove three hours from Pendleton, OR, to Portland to attend Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association board meetings. The drive meanders along the Columbia River, passing Hood River, a small city on the precipice of the Columbia River Gorge. It was there, as he drove along … [Read more...] about Something Old, Something New
Preserving the Past, Designing the Future
Redeveloping a heritage hotel in a historic district requires patience and respect. By Ankita Jain “We are obsessed with monuments and not with continuity. Preservation must be about keeping history alive, not freezing it in time,” architect Rahul Mehrotra once said. That sentiment lives at the heart of Alma San Juan – a project that has profoundly shaped how I think … [Read more...] about Preserving the Past, Designing the Future
Cut Costs, Not Corners
HVAC automation helps hoteliers find savings and simplicity By Jeff Johns Hoteliers face a balancing act heading into 2025. While travel volume is expected to grow, so are expenses, especially energy and labor – often the two largest line items in a hotel’s operational budget. While automated technology promises to help hoteliers save on both through operational … [Read more...] about Cut Costs, Not Corners