The article takes an in-depth look at how leaders must possess both creativity and problem-solving skills to excel on the job. Although some may views these skills as opposites, we... read more →
Private equity firms taking numerous companies private narrowed the playing field in Aethos Consulting Group™’s study of corporate governance in the lodging industry. Interestingly, many of those same PE firms... read more →
Like most others, hospitality people increasingly live in a “social media society.” According to Internet World Stats, currently there are an estimated 2.4 billion Internet users worldwide, more than a... read more →
Casino Journal and Aethos Consulting Group™ have been evaluating corporate governance practices for over a decade. This annual study closely examines board makeup, independence, committee structure and executive pay-for-performance in... read more →
As we do every year, we evaluated the performance of CEOs in the hotel industry using our proprietary “pay-for-performance” model. Our goal is to determine whether a CEO deserves his... read more →
After a slower than expected recession recovery, the gaming industry is beginning to see signs of optimism, leading towards an economic rebound. Casino revenues have been increasing along with a... read more →
This year's analysis of CEO compensation was a story about the large and small players in gaming. The study included 44 CEOs from the United States, Europe and Asia. All... read more →
We live in an ever-changing world where hybrid solutions are becoming increasingly popular. The ability to combine the best attributes of two distinct models provides a unique solution for the... read more →
In a CG Newsletter two years ago, I discussed the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance in the hospitality industry. By comparing a company's stock appreciation, growth in earnings... read more →
Despite well-publicized exceptions, women are the minority in the highest levels of executive leadership—a phenomenon traditionally attributed to workplace barriers collectively termed the glass ceiling. Newer research, however, increasingly implicates... read more →