Enrique Calderon of Posadas on Mexico’s Hospitality Boom, Experiential Innovation, and Building Brands That Outlast the Competition
Grupo Posadas Vice President Enrique Calderon discussed Mexico’s rapid hospitality expansion, noting a 12% annual increase in hotel room supply driven by rising middle‑class travel demand. He highlighted Posadas’ shift toward experiential concepts—such as boutique lifestyle properties and localized cultural programming—to differentiate from traditional chains. Calderon also explained the company’s brand‑architecture strategy, aiming to create enduring labels that can outlast competitive pressures. The interview, hosted by Hotel Mogel’s Adam Mogelonsky for Hospitality Net’s Brand Insiders, offers insight into how the group plans to capture future growth.
Winning Over OTA Guests with Trust and Convenience in the Website and CRM
Hotel operators are grappling with OTA commissions that can climb into seven‑figure sums, squeezing margins and limiting brand control. A recent SiteMinder report shows OTAs remain the primary entry point for most travelers, reinforcing the need for win‑back strategies. The...
Conservation to Commercial Success with Singita as the Power of Purpose
Singita, the luxury safari brand, has turned conservation into a core business driver, managing over one million acres of protected land across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Rwanda. By embedding the triple bottom line—people, planet and profit—into its operations, the...
Capture and Convert FIFA World Cup Demand and Win More Direct Revenue
In a Hotel Moment podcast released on April 29, 2026, Adam Mogelonsky of Hotel Mogel explains how hotels can turn the surge of FIFA World Cup travelers into lasting direct revenue. He emphasizes smarter pricing, robust data strategies, and guest‑engagement tactics that...
Traditional Luxury Is Dead but Never the Tradition of Luxury
Traditional luxury hotels—grand historic properties with formal service—remain relevant but are no longer a growth engine as an asset class. The industry is pivoting to experiential luxury, where brands blend exclusive activities, wellness, remote locales and curated community experiences to...
BITAC Luxury 2026 Keynote: Adam Mogelonsky on Why Luxury Needs a Niche
At BITAC Luxury 2026, Adam Mogelonsky argued that luxury hospitality must shift from generic branding to niche experiences tailored to guests’ values, interests, and lifestyles. He noted that discerning travelers now prioritize authenticity, sustainability, and personalized service over traditional opulence....
Hotel CRM Lead Nurturing Campaign Tactics and Prospects for 2026
Hotels are adopting integrated CRM and CDP platforms to nurture leads before booking, enabling real‑time, personalized communication. Modern systems automate triggers for abandoned searches, quote requests, and other intent signals while giving staff full guest histories. Reported results include conversion...
The Future of Hotel Growth Is Wellness Driven
Hotel Mogel’s Adam Mogelonsky joins Lisa Starr on the StarrCast podcast to explore how wellness is reshaping hotel growth strategies. The discussion frames wellness as a property‑wide initiative rather than a standalone amenity, influencing guest experience, operational models, and revenue...
The Earn and Burn Challenge for Aspirational Flagged Hotels
The hotel industry’s “earn and burn” dilemma sees guests accumulate loyalty points at mid‑scale or upscale properties and later redeem them for free stays at aspirational flagship hotels. While this drives brand loyalty, it depresses revenue per available guest (RevPAG)...
Executive Housekeepers in the Spotlight at Halekulani
Audrey Goh has served as Executive Housekeeper at Halekulani in Honolulu since 1991, overseeing a team of more than 160 room attendants. The pandemic forced the department to lose 50 staff members, prompting a broadened recruitment strategy and intensive training...
Cultural Stewardship as a Clear Path for Sustained Hotel Asset Growth
The article makes the case that cultural stewardship, paired with sustainability, offers hotels a powerful growth engine. By embedding AI‑driven energy management and water‑saving tech, properties cut operating costs while leveraging heritage‑focused programming to differentiate their brand. Authentic local experiences—art...
Markos Chaidemenos of Canaves Collection on Family Leadership, Nature, and Sustainability
Hospitality Net’s Brand Insiders featured Markos Chaidemenos, CEO of Canaves Collection, in a one‑hour interview hosted by Adam Mogelonsky of Hotel Mogel. Chaidemenos discussed how the family‑owned luxury brand balances generational leadership with a deep commitment to nature‑based experiences and...