Edited by Lori E. Raleigh, Executive Director, International Society of Hospitality Consultants, and Rachel J. Roginsky, ISHC, Principal, Pinnacle Advisory Group, this book features 15 articles and four case studies by leading professionals in the hotel investment community. 

The list of contributors, including Bjorn Hanson, Jon Inge, Randell Smith, John Arabia, David Heath, Chad Crandell, and Jan deRoos, reads like a Who’s Who of hotel industry experts. 

Several of the book’s contributors will lead interactive educational sessions during the “ALIS University” portion of the ALIS conference.  Their topics, based on chapters from the new book, are: 

• “Indoor Waterparks and Hotels,” David J. Sangree, MAI, CPA, ISHC, President, Hotel & Leisure Advisors
• “Franchise/Brand Impact,” Rachel J. Roginsky, ISHC, Principal, Pinnacle Advisory Group and Realty Investments 
• “New Food and Beverage Paradigms for Hotels,” Bob Puccini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Puccini Group; and Rick Swig, ISHC, RSBA & Associates
• “Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Hospitality Industry,” Maurice Robinson, CRE, ASA, ISHC, President, Maurice Robinson & Associates LLC; Roger Cline, ISHC, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Roundhill Hospitality; and Dana Dunwoody, ISHC, Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter, and Hampton LLP.

Royalties from the book are being donated to a scholarship fund to support the advancement of education in the hospitality industry.  Hotel Investments: Issues and Perspectives is available for $57.95 for AH&LA members and $71.95 for non-members. For more information or to order, call 800-752-4567 or 517-372-8800 (outside the U.S. and Canada, call 407-999-8100) or visit EI’s Web site and shop online at www.ei-ahla.org. 

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