Jun 30, 2025
COO Al Smith Shares the Business Case for Community Engagement with Hotel Investment Today
COO Al Smith talks about how "doing well by doing good" drives Hotel Equities' success.
Gain insights into the potential of “hospitality with heart” as Hotel Equities COO Al Smith delves into why building engagement with communities, teams and guests creates a powerful set of growth levers. Explore the upside of how the company’s servant-leader model supported its performance and system growth throughout its 36-year history.
Listen to the full interview on Hotel Investment Today here.
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