George Dfouni
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George Dfouni brings over 35 years of hospitality experience. He is currently the CEO of Independent Hospitality, a Hotel Management and Consulting Firm based in NYC
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Travel decisions are influenced by the headlines of the USA’s foreign policy.
America’s hotels don’t operate in isolation. They are, in many ways, the country’s front desk the first human interaction visitors have with the United States. And right now, the way America positions itself toward the rest of the world is being felt not in speeches or press briefings, but in occupancy reports, staffing schedules, conference bookings, and the mood of international travelers arriving at U.S. airports.
By George Dfouni4 days ago in Interview
Hospitality Forecast 2026: Navigating the Future of the USA’s Hospitality Industry
Forget the old rules of hospitality growth—they won’t cut it by 2026. You’re facing a market with shifting consumer demands, new technologies, and tighter margins. This hospitality forecast 2026 reveals essential USA hospitality trends and practical steps for strategic growth that put operational excellence within reach. As George Dfouni says, “Success is built on foresight and decisive action.”
By George Dfouniabout a month ago in Interview
There’s a big difference between saying something controversial and saying something meant to dehumanize or divide
Freedom of Speech Isn’t Freedom to Hate When it comes to freedom of speech in America, George Dfouni doesn’t mince words. In a recent conversation, he stressed the importance of protecting the First Amendment — while also drawing a hard line against hate.
By George Dfouni5 months ago in Interview
George Dfouni's 2026 Travel Predictions
If 2024 and 2025 were about finding our footing again, 2026 will be the year the U.S. hospitality and travel industry decides what it wants to be next. The pandemic shock is no longer the reference point; the reference point is consumer expectation—faster, cleaner, kinder, more personal—and the operators and destinations that deliver on that expectation will win share, even if overall growth moderates. Nice! The industry finally gets to play offense.
By George Dfouni5 months ago in Interview
