In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Kyle Hughey, CEO of Charlestowne Hotels, to discuss the independent hotel management landscape and Hughey's journey in the hospitality industry.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The appeal and challenges of managing independent hotels
• Charlestowne Hotels' approach to creating unique guest experiences
• Industry challenges, including staffing and recruitment
• The impact of hotel brand consolidation on independent operators
• Adaptive reuse projects in the Charlestowne Hotels portfolio
• Future outlook for the hospitality industry in 2025-2026

Hughey shares insights on the importance of continuous learning, the value of creating tailored experiences for each property, and the advantages of remaining an independent management company in an era of increasing consolidation. He also discusses how Charlestowne Hotels approaches adaptive reuse projects and the importance of storytelling in creating memorable guest experiences.

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Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-hughey-969350168/

Charlestowne Hotels: https://www.charlestownehotels.com/

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