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    Michael P. Owens

    Michael P. Owens is Co-Founder + Managing Partner of influence group, a leading producer of invite-only B2B events.
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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.

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    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.  

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    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...

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    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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