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    Michael P. Owens

    Michael P. Owens is the Co-Founder of Influence Group and the creator behind some of the leading B2B conference brands in retail, restaurant, workplace, healthcare, education, and aging. He is the founder and architect of RetailSpaces, RestaurantSpaces, WorkSpaces, HealthSpaces, HotelSpaces, BankSpaces, the Senior Living Innovation Forum, the Home Care Innovation Forum, the Higher Ed Facilities Forum, and the K12 Facilities Forum. Over the past two decades, his events have brought together thousands of executives, operators, developers, designers, and solution providers to shape the future of physical space across industries. Owens is known for building experience-driven conferences that mix sharp thinking, meaningful connections, and a vibe that feels intentional, not manufactured.
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    Balancing Cost and Quality in Hotel Design

    Striking the right balance between cost and quality design is arguably one of the most challenging aspects for any hotel, whether you're a 5-star resorts or select-service. Achieving the right mix is critcal to success--and involves sticking to the...

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    Will Innovations in Modular Construction Transform the Hotel Industry?

    Though popular with budget hotels, America’s mid-range and higher end hotel brands have been slow to embrace modular construction, an option popular in Europe and Asia for many years.

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    Converting Centuries’ Old Castles into 5-Star Hotels

    Part of the TTC family of brands, 15 of Red Carnation’s 17 hotel properties across the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Switzerland and the US have earned five-star ratings.

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    Designing Hotels for Gen Z: David Kepron - Marriott

    Designing hotels that appeal to the next generation (Gen Z) involves appreciating their need to curate their own experiences and understanding the symbiotic role technology plays in their lives.  

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    Adaptive Reuse Hotel Projects - The Challenges & Rewards of Conversion Projects

    Adaptive reuse projects have been increasingly popular over the last several years in both commercial and residential development. This trend has also impacted the hotel industry, as limited building inventory in prime urban locations has created...

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    Thriving Amid Disruption with Hospitality Innovator Roger Bloss

    The rise of Amazon.com is one the retail industry is still bearing painful witness to. As the online giant gobbles up the industry's online growth, even seemingly-timeless brands, from Payless to Ralph Lauren, are feeling the burn of closing stores....

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