I am very pleased to write the first “Letter from the Head” for the Department of Political Studies inaugural newsletter

Since it was founded in 2008, Airbnb, Inc. has become one of the most successful pioneers of the sharing economy, transforming the travel industry around the world.

Who were your personal mentors in building a career in hospitality? My CEO Alex Mirza has been a tremendous role model. I admire all of the great things he’s done for Cachet…

The fifth annual Boutique Design West (BDwest) trade fair and conference for the hospitality design community drew 2,341 attendees to the Los Angeles Convention Center, including industry professionals from 39 U.S. states and eight countries around the globe.

Exploring perspectives on shareholder and strategic value created by various ownership and operating structures in the hospitality industry, highlighting the roles of owner-operators, REITs, operating companies, management companies, and private equity investors, and the opportunities/challenges they pose for both investors and operators.

If it hadn’t been for Barry Sternlicht, Alexander Mirza probably wouldn’t be helming one of the sexiest hotel startups in Asia

In his previous life as a management consultant, Alexander Mirza spent many a night in hotels—some definitely better than others.

Eric Price, a publishing executive from New York, likes to get a facial or massage on his business trips.