Dec 17, 2025
Ben Rafter Joins Not Done with Sloan Dean to Discuss The Great Hotel Reset and the Future of Independence
Ben Rafter, CEO of Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality, joins Not Done with Sloan Dean for a conversation on where the hotel industry is headed—and who’s best positioned to win the next cycle.
Ben Rafter, CEO, shares his unconventional journey from tech startups to hospitality leadership, including the Everest Base Camp trek that sparked his entry into hotels. Together, Sloan and Ben unpack today’s challenging ownership environment, the coming debt-driven reset, and why operators—not owners—may find the most opportunity ahead.
Making Headlines
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Hotel Equities Strengthens Leadership Team for Its Next Chapter of Growth; Appoints Olya Brase Chief Financial Officer, and Adds Two Senior Commercial Leaders
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Hotel Equities Named a Leading Third-Party Hotel Operator in North America by J.D. Power
September 28, 2026
Hotel Equities Named One of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2027 by Newsweek
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Hotel Equities Celebrates Michelin Key Recognitions in Lifestyle, Luxury Portfolios
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Hotel Equities Opens Kimpton Tres Ríos, the Brand’s First All-Inclusive Resort
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Hotel Equities Partners With Lodgic Hospitality to Manage Austin Portfolio
