OCTOBER 2023
Vol . 57 , No . 7
LODGING CONFERENCE REWIND
A LABOR OF LOVE ?
The hotel industry still has a labor problem to solve and it ’ s not going away anytime soon .
LODGING CONFERENCE REWIND
ASSET RELIEF
To sell or not to sell ? There is no easy answer right now . The best approach might be to talk to your lender or consult a broker .
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COVER STORY
THROUGH THE FIRE
From humble beginnings to billionaire , here ’ s how Salamander Collection CEO Sheila Johnson ' s arduous journey made her stronger .
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
NIKO KARSTIKKO
What is Bob W ? Who is Bob W ? Its CEO explains why it quite possibly could be the best of both worlds in travel .
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