I didn't make it to ALIS this year thanks to a snowstorm — and Delta taking our pilot as we were boarding!! But we're not letting 2,500 miles get in the way of a little #NoVacancyNews content.

Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics, is reporting from ALIS while I shovel snow back at the Haussman Resort Pool Club & Smokehouse.

Bruce and I talk #hotel franchising trends right now: 🏗️: Why conversions continue dominating new development 💰: Why financing cash flow beats financing new construction 🏨: How midscale conversion brands from Hilton, IHG, and Marriott keep accelerating 🔄: What brand proliferation really means for owners ⚖️: Why public brand growth helps shareholders but complicates owner decisions ⚽: How FIFA World Cup cities may outperform — and why others need to rethink strategy

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