Insights

Professor Steve Carvell says the coronavirus vaccine distribution is contributing to optimism among hotel owners and investors. “If we didn’t have a vaccine on the horizon, you’d see a lot more properties transact,” he tells Skift.

Professor David Sherwyn tells CNBC that hotels are unlikely to require guests to be vaccinated, but he believes some hotels could require inoculations as a type of “boutique sales pitch” that may appeal to certain segments of the market.

There is a dark side to loyalty, says Professor Sunita Sah in her Forbes op-ed. According to research, loyalty can increase unethical behavior in groups when certain conditions are met.

Professor David Sherwyn tells the Washington Post that hotels can make a legal case for refusing room bookings to people who cause a disruption, but that it would likely be impractical to do so.

Professor Robert Kwortnik Jr. tells the New York Times that flexible cruise cancellation policies will likely continue through 2021.

Seasoned professionals and recent alumni in real estate have faith in New York City’s resilience and capacity for innovation post-COVID-19.

Professor Chekitan Dev’s co-authored case study challenges readers to position the Neemrana Hotels brand to survive and thrive in a changing market. How did readers respond?

John Fekete, managing director at Crescent Capital Group, shared his views on portfolio strategies and investment industry challenges.

Chekitan Dev’s co-authored case examines options for expansion of a luxury resort. Learn more about the challenge and see how the industry responded.