The Hotel Buy

On this episode of #TheHotelBuy, we are joined by Tony Cohen, Partner and Executive Vice President of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, as well as President and CEO of Global Edge Investments.Tony has had many accomplishments in his career, opening many hotels and restaurants, in addition to founding his own company.As Partner & Executive Vice President, Tony is the driving force behind Crescent Hotels & Resort's growth in Canada. In addition to venturing jointly with Crescent in Canada,...

On this episode of The Hotel Buy, Sylvia & Jennifer are joined by Bob Jackson from Vintage Hotels & the CEO of Lais Hotels Properties Limited.Bob Jackson is the CEO and a Board Director of Lais Hotels Properties Limited (LHPL). In this role since 2009, Bob brings a successful track record of more than 25 years of experience in corporate and executive leadership. He is responsible for the overall financial and operational performance of the business, as well as the expansion through bu...

On this episode of The Hotel Buy, Sylvia is joined by Sarah Sklash & April Brown, Co-Founders of The June Motel.They share their experiences from acquisition to branding strategy, and how their current renovations are going at their Beaver Valley property. To watch the video version of this episode, please click here.Sarah Sklash is the co-founder of The June Motel. Prior to becoming a motelier, Sarah spent a decade working in public service, focused on creating customer-centric, eff...

On this episode of The Hotel Buy, Sylvia & Jennifer are joined by Don Cleary from Marriott International, Inc.Don Cleary is the President, Canada of Marriott International, Inc. Mr. Cleary oversees the development, leadership, operation, growth, and financial management of over 270 Marriott International hotels spanning 22 of the 31 Marriott International brands currently in Canada. Mr. Cleary was also responsible for leading the transition of all managed and franchised Delta and Starwood...

On this episode of The Hotel Buy, Sylvia & Jennifer are joined by Minaz Rahemtulla, Executive Chair & Managing Director from LHM Canada.With over 30 years of experience, Minaz is the go-to source and resource in the hospitality industry. Minaz brings an extraordinary level of deal structuring expertise, from viability, to financing, to partner sourcing. He has participated in many property acquisitions in many markets around the globe.Spearheading the LHM team, he focuses specifically...