Cayuga Hospitality Consultants

12/23/2025

Read Haydn Kramer's recent publication, where he reflects on how is rapidly transforming , emphasizing its potential to enhance while urging the industry to prioritize people, charm, and thoughtful implementation over mere efficiency or cost-cutting.

Read the full post here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/haydn-kramer-175b9b11_hope-hotels-for-the-holi-ai-days-to-activity-7406663361142218753-v-Kh

Hope & Hotels for the Holi- AI -days To be clear, I’ll end with “hope”. For hotels are in the vortex of the AI squall, no longer on the horizon, it’s here. Just returned from NYC, always a full dose at Christmas. Rockefeller Center was a swirl of bundled humanity oohing and aweing at the sig...

12/18/2025

Newsletter alert!

Learn more about our Cayuga Hospitality Consultants and read the recent articles with highlights from our annual conference about Modern , & , and Opportunities in .

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In November 2025, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants held their annual conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was filled with collaboration, networking, and enhancing industry knowledge with other hospitality professionals.  Enjoy the highlights from select panels.

12/16/2025

Our Cayuga Hospitality Consultants team came together at this year’s Annual Conference to discuss what’s ahead for our industry.

We outlined key predictions for how the industry will evolve in 2026 and beyond. From -driven and transformation to rising costs, shifting models, -focused guest expectations, and the critical role of human judgment in shaping the industry’s future.

Read the full article here: https://cayugahospitality.com/ten-predictions-for-the-hospitality-industry-in-2026-and-beyond/

Thank you to everyone who participated in this discussion:

Charis Atwood, Susan Barry, Rick Blackburn, CSAM, Thomas R Cleary, Joseph C***a, Jennifer Dohrmann-Alpert, Don Farrell, Juliette Gust, Gary Isenberg, Chuck Kelley, Prakash Khemlani, Haydn Kramer, James Kuester, Jay Landfair, James Miles, Debbie Miller, Stacy Moore, Katherine Moulton, Mandy Murry, Jon Peck, CHAM, CHA, Brian Schoettes, Stephanie Smith, CHDM, Rick Tomljenović

At Cayuga Hospitality Consultants’ Annual Conference 2025, industry leaders examined where hospitality is headed and how to prepare for the next era...

12/11/2025

Mandy Murry and Gary Isenberg, in their recent article, summarize a panel discussion exploring how and can drive by reimagining public spaces, food and beverage offerings, , and , turning existing assets into engaging, memorable experiences that delight guests and generate new income streams.

Read the full article here: https://cayugahospitality.com/unlocking-incremental-revenue-in-hospitality-october-2025-cayuga-hospitality-consultants-conference/

Thank you to Participating Panelists:

Marcy Albert with Hovr

Scott Schwab with Mett Naturals

Reimagining Revenue in a Changing Hospitality Landscape In October 2025, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants hosted a dynamic discussion on new pathways to incremental...

12/09/2025

Jon Peck, CHAM, CHA, in his recent article, summarizes a panel discussion on on the current outlook, highlighting slow deal activity, tighter , rising complexity, and the need for expert partners to navigate today’s challenging and environment.

Read the full article here: https://cayugahospitality.com/development-and-transaction-panel-2025-conference-recap/

Thank you to Participating Panelists:

Renee Bagshaw with Continental Contractors Inc

Michael Woodward with HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group

Rick Tomljenović with Tristar Hotel Group

Moderator: Jon Peck, President of Peck Hotel Consulting, and Cayuga Hospitality Consultant Panelists: Renee Bagshaw, COO, Continental Contractors Mike “Woody” Woodward, CGO,...

12/04/2025

Newsletter alert!

Learn more about our Cayuga Hospitality Consultants and read the recent articles about vs. Considerations, , and in .

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Cayuga Hospitality Consultants leverage deep industry experience to guide owners, operators, lenders, investors, and executives. Our expertise across hotels, resorts, clubs, recreation, and foodservice provides strategic insight and high-impact support for long-term success.

12/02/2025

Rick Blackburn, CSAM, in his recent article, summarizes a panel discussion on how are adapting to post-pandemic challenges through , , , and evolving , , and .

Read the full article here: https://cayugahospitality.com/cayuga-hospitality-consultants-panel-modern-commercial-strategy-in-tricky-times/

During the Cayuga Hospitality Consultants Annual Conference 2025 in Scottsdale, Rick Blackburn, Founder of brn solutions and Cayuga Hospitality Consultant moderated these...

11/26/2025

James Kuester, in his recent article, argues that most are irrelevant for and instead explains which actually matter, why deep greens are the smart choice, and how thoughtful (not -chasing) creates memorable .

Read the full article here: https://cayugahospitality.com/where-are-we-headed-with-colors-in-2026/

Let me tell you what happened with Pantone’s Mocha Mousse last year. Design blogs lost their minds. Every magazine cover screamed about...

11/25/2025

Celebrating Our Cayuga Closer of the Year: Jay Landfair



We want to celebrate Jay’s exceptional performance and contributions throughout the year. His dedication, expertise, and energy make a difference every day, and this year, he earned not one but awards in recognition of his outstanding achievements.



👏 Congratulations, Jay Landfair! Thank you for setting the standard for excellence.

11/24/2025

HOTELS magazine recently published an article explaining why continue to multiply, mentioning one of our consultants, Dr. Chekitan S. Dev CHC, ISHC:

" authorities point to myriad reasons, including changing market , shifting appeals to owners and fluctuations. The is unique, noted Chekitan Dev, distinguished professor of hospitality business at Cornell University, in the sense that brands are constantly birthed but not many die. As a result, he said, “I like to say that are not over-created but under-destroyed.”"

Read the full article here: https://hotelsmag.com/news/new-hotel-brands-emerge-fast-and-furious-theres-a-reason-for-that/

11/21/2025

Celebrating Our Cayuga Closer of the Year: Gary Isenberg



We want to celebrate Gary’s exceptional performance and contributions throughout the year. Your dedication, expertise, and energy make a difference every day, and we’re proud to honor your achievements.



👏 Congratulations, Gary Isenberg! Thank you for setting the standard for excellence.

11/20/2025

Dan Voellm, in his recent article, breaks down the key considerations must weigh when deciding between operating as an property or affiliating with a , from and to , , talent, and long-term .

Read the full article here: https://cayugahospitality.com/dan-voellm/hotels-branded-or-independent-5-key-considerations-for-owners-investors/

A major decision for any hotel owner or investor is whether to affiliate their property with a brand. As ever so often,...