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NO MATTER POLITICAL AFFILIATION , THE HOTEL INDUSTRY IS OUT FOR ONE THING : CLARITY .
By DAVID EISEN
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B usiness folk plan . But in order to devise one , it ’ s good to have a clear understanding of the landscape in which the plan is being created . In other words , agree or disagree , what is known is better than the unknown .
From tariffs to taxes to Trump , lodging company executives at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit , held at the JW Marriott LA Live , explained
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the importance of making decisions amid a landscape of clarity that is sturdy and static , no matter where it leans .
A capricious president and a flurry of executive orders have discouraged some . “ We are looking for the game plan so we know what ’ s going to happen ,” said Craig Smith , president and CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality . “ Our business thrives in times of stability and economic
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vitality ,” added Anthony Capuano , president and CEO of Marriott International .
Still , most believe that if President Trump is successful in achieving his pronouncements and promises on issues including immigration and taxes , it will be broadly beneficial for the hospitality industry , as Chris Nassetta , president and CEO of Hilton , put it .
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6 hotelsmag . com Mar / Apr 2025 |