Reserved Optimism: Insights from Sloan Dean, CEO of Remington Hospitality, at ALIS 2025

Sloan Dean, CEO of Remington Hospitality, and I break down the key trends shaping the hospitality industry in 2025 at during ALIS.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

“Reserved Optimism” in the industry: What does it mean for hotel owners and operators in 2025?

Economic impact on hotel performance: How inflation and wage growth affect different hotel categories.

Group business is booming: Why group pace is up 9% and continues to drive the industry’s recovery.

Urban hotels are back: Discover why cities like New York and Washington, D.C., are seeing a resurgence in leisure travel.

Luxury vs. Economy: How different customer bases respond to economic challenges.

RevPAR Growth Predictions: Why 2025 could outpace 2024 for revenue per available room.