June 2025
June 26, 2025
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.
Read More About Former Chief of Business Development and Current Vice Chairman, Joe Reardon, Shares His Insights in This Recent Q&A With Hotel Business
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.
Read More About Costar Spotlights CEO Ben Rafter on What Sets the Springboard and Hotel Equities Merger Apart
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 ...
Read More About 21 Properties Within the Hotel Equities Portfolio Nominated for a Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Award
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 ...
Read More About Reinvention, Risk, and Building Something New in Hotel Biz
June 05, 2025
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.
Read More About CEO Ben Rafter's Journey to Lead Newly Merged Hotel Company
Tech-forward Ben Rafter talks about opportunities in CALA, more deals and the importance of embracing a tech-led platform.
Read More About Hotel Equities New CEO, Ben Rafter, Charts Path
