Articles tagged “best western”

Best Western Hotels & Resorts lacks youth appeal. But recently installed CEO Larry Cuculic is bringing a military-like approach to strategizing. He appears to be boosting the group's metabolism.

Investing in holograms is bold and risky. But who knows? It may appeal to some guests. And, imagine all the social media posts.

BWH Hotel Group debuted on Monday its 19th brand — Home by BWH — in the midscale extended-stay segment. It's available for developers for new construction at the start and…

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at hotel marketing to over 50s, the UAE’s tourism rebound, and a U.S. assist for Tunisian tourism.

Although hotel CEOs did their best to be optimistic, the industry is plagued by post-pandemic issues never seen before.

Larry Cuculic wants to convince developers Best Western offers a credible (and profitable) route into the lifestyle hotel sector. A brand relaunch will help, but is that enough for a chain that's perhaps better known for its roadside motels.

A major operational shakeup at BWH Hotel Group is unlikely under new CEO Larry Cuculic. The company’s recent performance numbers show why that is.

The Delta variant didn’t evade major hotel companies from profitability on their most recent quarter. Barring some massive pandemic setback, many of these optimistic outlooks are possible.

Finally, there’s some honesty about the hotel labor shortage crisis, and it doesn't just hinge on pandemic-related unemployment benefits.

He's no household name. But Best Western picking its general counsel Larry Cuculic to succeed David Kong as CEO has the aura of when Marriott gave the top job to the late Arne Sorenson, who previously served on that company’s in-house legal team.