Bruce Ford
SVP and Director of Global Business DevelopmentLodging EconometricsAn expert in hotel development trends, global markets, and hotel brands, Bruce Ford serves as SVP and Director of Global Business Development for Lodging Econometrics (LE). LE is the trusted leader for providing Business Development Programs & Reports, hotel development intelligence with decision maker contacts, forecasts, and unparalleled customer service.
Since 1995, Ford has collaborated with hotel franchise companies, vendors & suppliers, ownership & management groups, analysts, consultants, and many others. Ford has developed strategies and market penetration programs for increased revenue and success.
A featured speaker and moderator on hotel development trends at conferences worldwide, Ford has appeared at Boutique Design New York, Hospitality Design Expo and Summit, the International Hotel Investment Forum, the Lodging Conference, NYU Investment Conference, and various other webinars and podcasts. Ford is also a member of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) committee responsible to select the ALIS Development Project of the Year finalists.
The Hotel Pipeline: What’s Being Built, Renovated, and Reimagined Across North America
Where is hotel development headed — and what does it mean for the design community? In this data-rich session, Bruce Ford, SVP and Director of Global …Where is hotel development headed — and what does it mean for the design community? In this data-rich session, Bruce Ford, SVP and Director of Global Business Development at Lodging Econometrics, unpacks the latest North America hotel development pip…Where is hotel development headed — and what does it mean for the design community? In this data-rich session, Bruce Ford, SVP and Director of Global Business Development at Lodging Econometrics, unpacks the latest North America hotel development pipeline across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, giving an on-the-ground view of where the real opportunity lies. From new construction to announced renovations, brand conversions, and sales transactions, B…Where is hotel development headed — and what does it mean for the design community? In this data-rich session, Bruce Ford, SVP and Director of Global Business Development at Lodging Econometrics, unpacks the latest North America hotel development pipeline across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, giving an on-the-ground view of where the real opportunity lies. From new construction to announced renovations, brand conversions, and sales transactions, Bruce drills into the numbers by market, province, city, franchise company, and brand — while also spotlighting the project types reshaping the industry. With North America's hotel landscape evolving, this session gives you the clearest picture of what's coming — and where to position yourself.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
