by Donald Wise | Apr 21, 2021 | Various Subjects
Winter is officially over, and although the capital markets for hotel and resort refinance, acquisition and new-build construction lending have been frozen, they have been stealthily thawing out since the first of the year. Since the start of the pandemic, short-term...
by Jacqueline Villamil | Apr 1, 2021 | Various Subjects
On March 7, 2021, Jacqueline Villamil of SSP (Strategic Solution Partners) sat down with Tia Grahm founder of Arrive at Happy podcast for a lively discussion on how Jacqueline became the leader she is today, and how she creates happiness outside of her work life and...
by Jim Schultenover | Feb 23, 2021 | Operations, Various Subjects
Another Business Model for Independent Properties Independent hotels and resorts are resourceful by their very nature, but the current business climate is challenging even the best of them. Drive market resorts and those with easy direct flight access are...
by Trina Hendry | Mar 8, 2019 | Various Subjects
Recent research from Cornell’s School of Business showed that women now make up 25.5 percent of senior managers across the hospitality and travel sectors. While female leadership is growing, hospitality remains a male dominated industry. We asked some of the...
by Trina Hendry | Feb 12, 2019 | Various Subjects
Last year, and timed to Giving Tuesday, Strategic Solution Partners announced its commitment to give contractors the chance to give back to society with SSP’s Giving Time initiative. In partnership with Give A Day Global, a San Francisco-based non-profit that connects...
by Trina Hendry | Nov 7, 2018 | Various Subjects
2017 was a historic year for weather and climate-related disasters in the United States, tying 2011 for the highest number of billion-dollar disasters in a single year. In total, there were 16 separate billion-dollar disaster events, including three tropical...