TRENDING
RATES ARE STRONG AND WE ’ RE EXPECTING THE MAJORITY OF OUR HOTELS TO HAVE A RECORD-BREAKING SUMMER IN TERMS OF REVPAR . REGIONS LIKE CANADA ARE SPRINGING TO LIFE NOW , AND PRIMARY MARKETS , WHICH HAD BEEN SO SEVERELY IMPACTED DURING THE PANDEMIC , ARE TRENDING TOWARD RECOVERY .
– LARRY CUCULIC
levels , Best Western ’ s weekend occupancy is already similar to 2019 levels and midweek occupancy over the last few weeks across the Best Western , Best Western Plus and Best Western Premier brands were only marginally lower than 2019 levels . With that in mind , Cuculic is hopeful of a majority of the company ’ s properties will have a record-breaking summer in terms of RevPAR .
Cuculic , who started his career with the U . S . Army , says his military service and background has shaped him as a leader .
In conversation with HOTELS , Cuculic , among other things , talks about how his military service with the U . S . Army and his background shaped him as a professional . “ Leadership is honesty , integrity , commitment , caring about people , and trust ,” he says . “ I believe in leadership by example . I have a deep sense of caring for our associates and hoteliers , and I believe the best way to lead is with a spirit of collaboration and trust . I want my team to work hard and learn every day , and know that they make a difference .”
Read on to learn more about Cuculic ’ s outlook , strategy and what he has to say about Best Western ’ s
Public space at BWH Group ’ s lifestyle Aiden brand in Berkeley , California