One of the most influential players among boutique hotels, Eagle Point Hotel Partners, didn’t set out in 2010 to sidestep the major global hotel brands. 

“Our first deal, six months after we started, was buying all of the debt on the Mondrian Soho — it was a $155 million deal,” said Stephen Chan, co-founder of Eagle Point Hotel Partners. Chan runs an investment company focusing on hotel real estate, along with co-founder Erik Warner.

Call Erik Warner the conscience of the hotel business. While certainly not asking for that title, by any means, the co-founder of investment firm Eagle Point Hotel Partners (EPHP) in New York City is very steadfast in his belief that more hotel owners and operators must do much more to make the world a better place. “I am encouraging all of us to meaningfully connect our guests into our communities and to each other. That’s it. Make a pledge,” he implored.

A ski vacation rarely comes to mind when you think of bargain trips. That’s been especially true over the past decade, as hotels in skiing areas have tended to go upscale, adding amenities and raising prices.

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Chan — Co-Founder at Eagle Point Hotel Partners, Partner at Sightline Hospitality, and Vice Chairman at the Independent Lodging Congress.

During our discussion, we'll hear about the challenges and opportunities that have formed Stephen's path, his perspective on the value of independence as a property, and his team's approach to creating a unique narrative and story for each of their properties.

Springboard Hospitality, a hospitality management company with 48 independent hotels in metropolitan and leisure destination markets across 14 states, has revealed the rebrand of its Ascent on Main boutique property, now named The Parker Hotel.

Management company Springboard Hospitality has unveiled The Parker Hotel in Colorado, following a rebrand of the boutique property formerly known as Ascent on Main.

The new name is part of a repositioning effort led by the hotel’s owners Eagle Point Hotel Partners and hotel branding agency, Longitude.

The Parker, which comprises 51 ‘thoughtfully designed’ guest rooms, now boasts new signage and branding elements to reflect its updated look.

Changes at the property include the transition of Upper Deck sports bar – downtown Parker’s only rooftop space – into a private event venue designed to accommodate group demand, events, and weddings.