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A point of view.
Earned in the operation.

Published writing, interviews, and industry coverage from Marty McDaniel, CHA. Explore the decisions, people, and operating realities behind the numbers.

20 publications and source links

CRE News Today 2026-10-29
Article

Hotel Property Improvement Plans: What Buyers Should Resolve Before Closing

Hotel PIPs / preclosing acquisition diligence

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Tourism Reporter 2026-10-23
Article

When the Hotel Is Busy but the Debt No Longer Works

Refinancing, debt maturities and capital requirements

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WealthManagement.com / Trusts & Estates 2026-10-14
Article

The Family Hotel Is Not Just Real Estate

Family enterprise / succession / operating continuity

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WealthBriefing 2026-10-14
Article

The Hotel Looks Like Real Estate - The Risk Lives in the Operation

Family offices / hotel investment / operating risk

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The Mortgage Note 2026-10-08
Article

A Hotel Can Be Paying Its Bills and Still Be Headed for a Refinance Problem

Hotel refinance / debt / operating warning signs

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SCALE Wire 2026-10-07
Article

The 80% Stay: Why Full Occupancy Can Still Be a Bad Business

Condo-hotel / aparthotel / vacation rental

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Hotel-Online 2026-10-06
Article

Five Operational Signals That Tell You a Hotel's Revenue Strategy Is Hiding a Profit Problem

Revenue strategy / profitability / operating signals

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Hospemag 2026-10-04
Article

The Hotel P&L Is a Lagging Indicator

Hotel operations / leading indicators

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Hospemag 2026-10-01
Interview

The Business of Experience: McDaniel, CHA, on Creating Meaningful Guest Experiences in Hospitality

Guest experience / technology / operations

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Substack / Marty McDaniel 2026-09-29
Personal writing

Karaoke Calamity

Operator stories

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Hotel Technology News 2026-09-29
Article

Why Hotels Need More Than Another Dashboard to Turn Operational Data Into Timely Action

Hotel technology / management

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Tourism Reporter 2026-09-25
Article

When Destination Demand Does Not Become Hotel Profit

Tourism economics / hotel profitability

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Hotel-Online 2026-09-24
Article

The 80% Hotel: Why a Busy Hotel Can Still Be a Bad Business

Hotel profitability / operating discipline

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Hotel Business 2023-11-10
Coverage

Sonesta Opens Hotel RL Cleveland Airport

Industry coverage

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Hotel Management 2023-11-10
Coverage

Sonesta Opens Hotel RL Cleveland Airport

Industry coverage

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Hotel-Online 2020-08-10
Coverage

Lighthouse Tapped to Manage Holiday Inn Birmingham

Industry coverage

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Hotel-Online 2014-05-06
Coverage

GTM / LIG Acquire Wyndham Baton Rouge

Industry coverage

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Hotel Business 2010-07-15
Coverage

Proactive Approach Helps Hotels Fight Perception

Industry coverage

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Marty McDaniel / Substack 2024-12-01
Personal writing

Hospitality and Team Burn

Team recognition, compensation, and leadership

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Publication record reviewed through October 29, 2026. Articles open at their original publishers; access terms may vary. Coverage and syndication are labeled separately from authored work.

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