June 2025

COO Al Smith Shares the Business Case for Community Engagement with Hotel Investment Today

June 30, 2025
Hotel Investment Today
COO Al Smith talks about how "doing well by doing good" drives Hotel Equities' success.
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Former Chief of Business Development and Current Vice Chairman, Joe Reardon, Shares His Insights in This Recent Q&A With Hotel Business

June 26, 2025
Joe Reardon
The transition to vice chairman has been both energizing and deeply rewarding. After more than a decade leading development, stepping into this role has allowed me to take a more strategic, high-level view of our business.
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Costar Spotlights CEO Ben Rafter on What Sets the Springboard and Hotel Equities Merger Apart

Ben Rafter
CEO Ben Rafter said the entrepreneurialism and varied strength of Springboard Hospitality and Hotel Equities makes the combined company different than other mergers built around synergies and corporate cuts.
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21 Properties Within the Hotel Equities Portfolio Nominated for a Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Award

June 16, 2025
Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Award
Hotel Equities is pleased to announce that 21 properties from across its best-in-class portfolio of hotels and resorts have been nominated for the highly coveted Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.   The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in ...
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How Hoteliers Hope to Grow Market Share, Weather Macroeconomic Storm

hoteliers hope to grow market share
AI, stable labor environment provide opportunities in the hospitality industry
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Reinvention, Risk, and Building Something New in Hotel Biz

No Vacancy Podcast
On this episode of #NoVacancyNews, Glenn Haussman reconnected with longtime industry powerhouse Juan Corvinos Solans during NYU IHIF, who just made a major career pivot—leaving Hilton after 16 years to take on a bold new leadership role as President of #CALA for Hotel Equities. So, what drives someone to walk away from the familiar and embrace the unknown? Watch the full episode ...
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CEO Ben Rafter's Journey to Lead Newly Merged Hotel Company

June 05, 2025
Pacific Business News
Ben Rafter's journey from tech entrepreneur to hotel industry leader takes an exciting new turn as he steps into the role of CEO for a newly merged hospitality company.
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Hotel Equities New CEO, Ben Rafter, Charts Path

June 04, 2025
Ben Rafter
Tech-forward Ben Rafter talks about opportunities in CALA, more deals and the importance of embracing a tech-led platform.
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