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04/15/2026

Here’s what I actually look for in a GM…

Not just experience.

I look for:
• Ownership mindset
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to build teams… not just manage them

Because anyone can run a shift.
Very few can build a business.

That’s the difference between good and elite.

👇 Which of these do you think is hardest to find?

04/14/2026

Your hiring process isn’t “fine.”
It’s the reason you’re losing top talent.

Most hospitality groups think the issue is:
→ Not enough candidates

It’s not.

It’s:
• Slow response times
• Unstructured interviews
• No clear definition of what “great” looks like

Top candidates don’t wait around.
They get multiple opportunities they choose the best one.

If your process feels unclear, slow, or disorganized…
you’ve already lost them.

The best operators don’t just evaluate talent.
They know how to attract it.

02/24/2026

An uncomfortable but important moment for hospitality.

The Tin Building by Jean-Georges Vongerichten — a nearly $200M vision — has officially closed after just three years.

Legendary chef. Historic NYC location. Massive capital. Global hype.
And still… it didn’t work.

This isn’t about talent. It’s about density, economics, and timing.

Food halls don’t survive on prestige — they survive on volume.
Restaurants can perform well and still be sunk by the larger machine around them.
Burn rates don’t care about Michelin stars.

Jean-Georges said it best:

“The density of people coming in was not there for the market.”

Now the space will become the Balloon Museum — built for tourism, foot traffic, and experiences.

Big lesson for the industry:
Bigger ≠ safer.
Vision must match reality.

👇 What do you think really ended the Tin Building — location, scale, timing, or expectations?

02/13/2026

$2 BILLION.
8 YEARS.
7 MONTHS LATER… FOR SALE? 👀

The Waldorf Astoria New York — one of the most iconic hotels in American hospitality — is reportedly being shopped less than a year after its long-awaited relaunch.

Let that sink in.

▫️ $2B restoration
▫️ Rooms cut from 1,400 → 375 (some of the largest in NYC)
▫️ World-class spa, reimagined event spaces, signature F&B
▫️ Branded residences with full hotel access
▫️ One of the most hyped reopenings in recent memory

And now?
Back on the market.

This isn’t gossip. The Wall Street Journal reports the owner may bring it to market as soon as next month.

So what’s the real takeaway?

This isn’t a hotel problem.
It’s a capital, timing, and strategy problem.

We’re officially in an era where:
➡️ Legacy alone isn’t enough
➡️ Even “trophy assets” aren’t immune
➡️ Ownership structure matters as much as design
➡️ Talent, operations, and vision must align — fast

I’ll keep saying it:
Great buildings don’t create great hotels. Great people do.

The next chapter of the Waldorf will say a lot about where luxury hospitality is headed.

👇 What do you think this signals for high-end hotels in major markets?

01/29/2026

A masterclass in modern hospitality growth...

Ian Schrager just did something very smart.

Instead of scaling PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager Hotel the traditional way, he partnered with Highgate... one of the most disciplined operators in the industry to take the brand global.

Schrager keeps vision, concept, and brand stewardship.

Highgate handles operations, management, and ex*****on.

That’s not dilution.
That’s leverage.

Creator-led brands don’t fail because of ideas.
They fail when operations can’t keep up with vision.

Public currently has one hotel in NYC.
Public West Hollywood opens this spring.
Miami. Brooklyn. London next.

And Schrager said it best:
“1 + 1 = 10.”

This partnership signals a bigger trend we’re seeing across luxury & lifestyle hospitality:
• Founders doubling down on creativity
• Operators scaling infrastructure
• Brands built on emotion, not demographics
• Experience-first hotels winning global mindshare

Schrager didn’t invent lifestyle hotels by playing it safe.
And he’s not scaling Public by compromising what made it special.

This is how iconic hospitality brands are built in 2026.

Is this the future model for lifestyle & boutique hotel expansion?

01/14/2026

A smart move — and a clear signal of where hospitality is headed.

Former Standard International CEO Amber Asher joins Helbraun Levey to help scale its hotel practice, bringing an operator’s mindset back into the legal side of hospitality.

From scaling Standard from 4 hotels to 25 global concepts and ~400% revenue growth — to a landmark sale to Hyatt — this is real, inside-out experience.

As consolidation accelerates, hospitality needs advisors who understand brand, F&B, and the realities of growth — not just contracts.

Right partnership. Right moment.

12/17/2025

NYC finally found a way to socialize… without texting your ex at 11:47 PM.

Meet The Maze NYC 🌀
The city’s first alcohol-free members’ club, now open in Flatiron.

✨ Zero-proof drinks
🧠 Conversations you actually remember
🚗 No one asking if you’re “okay to drive”

Designed by Opa Architecture + Laube Studio, it’s part café, part co-working lounge, part sports hangout, and part hidden karaoke speakeasy — yes, karaoke without liquid courage (NYC is healing).

The kitchen is run by Crafted Hospitality, led by Tom Colicchio, proving once and for all that great food doesn’t need a wine pairing to hit.

Founded by 17-year-sober entrepreneur Justin Gurland, The Maze is a glimpse into the future of hospitality: connection, community, and waking up without a headache.

Sobriety is the new VIP section.

11/13/2025

✨ Baccarat Hotels & Resorts welcomes Neil Jacobs to its Board — a powerful step as the legendary French maison expands its hospitality vision.

Former Six Senses CEO and founder of Wild Origins, Jacobs brings over a decade of leadership in sustainable, experience-driven luxury — the perfect complement to Baccarat’s timeless artistry and art de vivre.

With new openings on the horizon in Rome, Florence, Dubai, the Maldives, Miami, and Macao, Baccarat is poised to evolve from an icon of French craftsmanship into a global lifestyle brand defined by refinement and modern sensibility.
“Together, we aim to translate Baccarat’s extraordinary craftsmanship into hospitality experiences that inspire and transcend.” — Neil Jacobs

An inspired fusion of heritage and innovation, this partnership continues to blur the lines between luxury brand and hospitality experience — in the most brilliant way. 💎

10/30/2025

📍Babbo is back.

After years of silence (and plenty of New York-sized drama), one of the city’s most famous Italian restaurants has officially reopened at 110 Waverly Place — under Stephen Starr and Starr Restaurants.

And yes, chef Mark Ladner is back in the kitchen. 🍝
The Del Posto legend is reviving Babbo classics while adding new hits — think:
✨ 100-layer Detroit-style lasagne
🥣 49-day minestrone
🥩 Beef-cheek ravioli
🍷 Plus that iconic wine cellar, still very much intact

The space? Reimagined by Gachot Studios, with red walls, leather banquettes, and a reenergized bar program.
The service? Led by Tizzy Beck, formerly of The Waverly Inn.

There’s a lot of story here — legacy, reinvention, even a little controversy — but in true NYC fashion, Babbo’s comeback is bold, ambitious, and already fully booked.
Welcome back, Babbo.

10/08/2025

Nobu is coming to Nashville. 🤍

A new Nobu Hotel + Restaurant will rise along the Cumberland River — part of Oracle’s new global HQ campus.

✨ 120 rooms + suites
✨ Designed by Foster + Partners
✨ Rooftop infinity pool with skyline views
✨ Signature Nobu restaurant + spa

A bold new chapter for Nashville’s East Bank, where tech, culture, and hospitality meet.

09/27/2025

Dallas, you’re getting fancy...

Auberge Collection just announced The Knox, opening 2026... and let me tell you, this place is NOT messing around:

105 hotel rooms (so basically 105 excuses to extend your staycation)
53 private residences (because why leave?)
Pool bar, spa, fitness studio, event spaces… basically a wellness retreat meets rooftop party.

Oh, and it’s designed by Martin Brudnizki and Chad Dorsey. Yes, your Instagram feed is about to get jealous.

And get this... it’s smack in the middle of the Knox District, with the Katy Trail right there. So, you can literally go from a morning jog… straight to champagne by the pool. Balance.

Opening in 2026... Dallas, you’ve got yourself a new showstopper.

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230 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
10001

Website

http://www.jwbhospitality.com/

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