Harshil Patel

Federal Realty OP LP is an equity real estate investment trust, which engages in the ownership, management and redevelopment of quality retail focused properties. The company was founded by Samuel J. Gorlitz in 1962 and is headquartered in North Bethesda, MD.

Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. owns and operates hotels. It specializes in hotel management, development, procurement, and hotel financing. The company was founded in 1960 and is is headquartered in Plano, TX.

World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. is an organization that serves as the authority on the economic and social contribution of travel and tourism. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company promotes sustainable growth for the sector by working with governments and international institutions to create jobs, drive exports, and generate prosperity. According to their research, the travel and tourism industry made a 5.5% contribution to GDP and was responsible for 272 million jobs in 2020. The organization represents the travel and tourism sector and has over 200 members, including CEOs, chairpersons, and presidents of leading travel and tourism companies worldwide. The company works to raise awareness of the industry as one of the world's largest economic sectors, supporting one in 10 jobs worldwide and generating 10.4% of GDP. The company was founded in 1990 by Tommaso Zanzotto, Robert Henry Burns. Julia Elizabeth Simpson has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Wyndham Hotel Group LLC owns and operates a chain of hotels. It offers amenities which include business center, gym, internet, pool, meeting room, truck, and bus and car parking. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

ESH Hospitality, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust. It invests principally in extended stay hotels located in North America. The firm offers services under Extended Stay America brand. The company was founded on September 16, 2010 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Hyatt Corp. owns and operates hotels and resorts. It operates Hyatt branded hotels and resorts, under the Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt brands. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of ACI Holding Co., Hyatt Development Corp owns and operates hotels under the Hyatt name. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Nicholas J. Pritzker has been the CEO of the company since 1981.

Blackstone Real Estate Advisors LP (Blackstone Real Estate) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Blackstone Holdings Partnerships founded in 1991 by John G. Schreiber. The firm is headquartered in New York.

CNL Hospitality Corp. invests in and develops hotels. The company develops hotels in various areas of the United States. It is a subsidiary of CNL Financial Group, Inc. and provides its services to CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. The company is located in Orlando, FL

Omni Hotels Corp. provides hospitality services. It offers accommodation, lodging, and different amenities to business and leisure travelers. The hotel’s amenities include restaurant, lounge, spa, meetings and events space, and penthouse suites. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety.

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Corporation for Travel Promotion operates as a cooperative destination marketing organization. It promotes the U.S. as a premier travel destination; and communicates the U.S. entry/exit policies and procedures to worldwide travelers. The firm has representative offices in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, India, Japan, Mexico and Central America, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The company was founded in May 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Skills for Chicagolands Future operates as a staffing and recruitment company. The company was founded in September 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Coryn Group II LLC owns and operates hotels and resorts. The firm through its subsidiaries Apple Vacations, AMResorts and Amstar DMC offers travel and tourism services. The company was founded by John Joseph Mullen in 1969 and is headquartered in Newtown Square, PA.

G6 Hospitality LLC owns and operates a chain of hotels. It operates hotels under the brand names Motel 6 and Studio 6. The company was founded by William Becker and Paul Greene in 1962 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX.

New Schools for Chicago operates as a school. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The CEO of the company is Daniel Anello.

Part of The Inland Group, Inc., Inland American Lodging Advisor, Inc. engages in acquiring and managing a diversified portfolio of lodging properties. The company is based in Orlando, FL.