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Helix Hospitality in Top 100 Owners & Developers List
Hotel Business Green Book 2020 - December 18, 2019
Helix Hospitality is #76 on Hotel Business’ 2020 list of Top 100 Owners & Developers.
READ ARTICLEQ&A with Shreyas “JR” Patel, Helix Hospitality
Hotel Business Industry Insider - December 15, 2019
Shreyas “JR” Patel, president & COO of Helix Hospitality, founded the company in 2009, right after graduating college. He recently spoke with Hotel Business about how hospitality is in his DNA and his company’s success.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Announces Corporate Office Relocation
Illi News - October 16, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a multi-faceted hospitality company whose primary services include hotel investment, ownership, management and construction/renovation, is pleased to announce the relocation of its corporate office from Lombard, Ill., to 1101 N. Prospect Avenue, Itasca, Ill.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality relocate corporate office
Arch Worldwide - October 16, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a multi-faceted hospitality company whose primary services include hotel investment, ownership, management and construction/renovation, is pleased to announce the relocation of its corporate office from Lombard, Ill., to 1101 N. Prospect Avenue, Itasca, Ill.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Announces Corporate Office Relocation
Hotels of the World - October 16, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a multi-faceted hospitality company whose primary services include hotel investment, ownership, management and construction/renovation, is pleased to announce the relocation of its corporate office from Lombard, Ill., to 1101 N. Prospect Avenue, Itasca, Ill.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Announces Corporate Office Relocation
PR.com - October 16, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a multi-faceted hospitality company whose primary services include hotel investment, ownership, management and construction/renovation, is pleased to announce the relocation of its corporate office from Lombard, Ill., to 1101 N. Prospect Avenue, Itasca, Ill.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Announces Corporate Office Relocation
eTradeWire - October 15, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a multi-faceted hospitality company whose primary services include hotel investment, ownership, management and construction/renovation, is pleased to announce the relocation of its corporate office from Lombard, Ill., to 1101 N. Prospect Avenue, Itasca, Ill.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Announces Corporate Office Relocation
PRLog - October 14, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a multi-faceted hospitality company whose primary services include hotel investment, ownership, management and construction/renovation, is pleased to announce the relocation of its corporate office from Lombard, Ill., to 1101 N. Prospect Avenue, Itasca, Ill.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality: A Profile on Humble Beginnings and Responsible Growth
Shreyas "JR" Patel for Hotel Executive - September 29, 2019
Today, Helix Hospitality has grown to a multi-faceted hospitality company with a nationwide reach. In addition to large-scale renovations of existing properties, our platform includes hotel investment, ownership, and management. We also represent many of the top hotel brands in the country-Hilton and Marriott take up the bulk of our portfolio (and have taught us much about success in hospitality due to both brand's long-respected tenures). Our current portfolio consists of 11 total properties and over 300 employees. We've seen impressive growth over the last 10 years that includes four new properties valued at $35.5M in the last 18 months, doubling in size over the last two years, and growing our investment portfolio from under $1M to over $100M in value.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality President and COO, Shreyas “JR” Patel, Featured Among Crain’s Notable Entrepreneurs 2019
PR.com - September 18, 2019
Shreyas “JR” Patel, Founder, President and COO of Helix Hospitality, a Chicago-based multi-faceted hospitality company whose primary services include hotel investment, ownership, management and construction/renovation, has been selected for Crain’s Notable Entrepreneurs 2019.
READ ARTICLEAn Interview with Shreyas “JR” Patel
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Crain’s Notable Entrepreneurs 2019
Crain’s Chicago Business - September 16, 2019
Shreyas “JR” Patel has been selected for Crain’s Notable Entrepreneurs 2019.
Crain’s Notable Entrepreneurs 2019 recognizes businesspeople who have identified needs and opportunities in the market, organized and run companies, and taken on greater-than-normal financial risk. This set of companies is on the young side, with revenue of less than $10 million.
Helix Hospitality in Top Hotel Companies List
2019 Hotel Management Survey - September, 2019
Helix Hospitality is #167 in 2019 Hotel Management Survey’s list of Top Hotel Companies.
READ ARTICLEMajor Disruptions to the Travel Industry and 3 of the Players at the Forefront
An interview with Shreyas “JR” Patel at EINPresswire - August 30, 2019
Shreyas ‘JR’ Patel, President and COO of Helix Hospitality, was interviewed by Candice Georgiadis recently, here is a portion of that interview:
Let’s jump to the core of our discussion. Can you share with our readers about the innovations that you are bringing to the travel and hospitality industries?
I recently wrote a piece of original content that was published in Green Lodging News titled “What About Those Sustainability & Green Initiatives?”. In it, I discuss the fixed life expectancy of certain items in hotel rooms plus the volume of renovation currently underway across the industry. Based on a conversation with a friend over drinks, I put a spotlight on the idea that sleek new energy-efficient features in our rooms just don’t justify the amount of waste our industry creates. Ultimately, I posed critical questions about how we think about sustainability in a systematic way and innovate accordingly. - Read the rest of the interview here.
The Future Of Travel: “Curated experiences, not just blanket recommendations” with Shreyas ‘JR’ Patel and Candice Georgiadis
An interview with Shreyas “JR” Patel at Authority Magazine - August 23, 2019
As part of my series about “exciting developments in the travel industry over the next five years”, I had the pleasure of interviewing President and COO of Helix Hospitality, Shreyas ‘JR’ Patel.
READ ARTICLESpeak up, hotelier-to-hotelier, when problems arise
Shreyas "JR" Patel for Hotel News Now - August 21, 2019
Hotel owner-operators must represent our brands collectively. That means when you have a bad experience at another hotel, speak up to address it.
READ ARTICLEFinding the lost-and-found program to fit your hotel
Shreyas "JR" Patel quoted at Hotel Management - July 29, 2019
Shreyas "JR" Patel, president of Helix Hospitality, said since his company’s hotels are all limited- and select-service, it generally does not end up with a substantial number of lost-and-found items. The management company tried out a few cloud-based lost-and-found management platforms in the past, he said, but they proved to be overkill. Instead, the company’s hotels now attempt to contact guests directly as soon as something is found. Though tracking down a lost item’s owner can be time consuming, Patel said the approach "is the ultimate expression of appreciation—you’re taking care of someone even though they’ve already left. That’s how you create guests for life."
READ ARTICLEThe Hospitality Spirit DePaul University
Podcast interview with Shreyas "JR" Patel - July 25, 2019
Today we are joined by JR Patel as we cover the role of education, how it affects the world of hospitality, and how sustainability can find itself represented in the industry.
LISTEN ON ITUNESFour of the Latest Hotel Deals
Lodging Magazine - July 24, 2019
Helix Hospitality Acquired Two Columbus Properties
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Announces Acquisition of Two Columbus, Ohio Properties
The Chestnut Post - July 23, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago-based hotel group with properties throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of two properties in Columbus, Ohio: – SpringHill Suites, an 80-suite hotel, located at 665 Taylor Road – TownePlace Suites, a 94-suite hotel, located at 695 Taylor Road.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Announces Acquisition of Two Columbus, Ohio Properties
PR.com - July 19, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago-based hotel group with properties throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of two properties in Columbus, Ohio:
- SpringHill Suites, an 80-suite hotel, located at 665 Taylor Road
- TownePlace Suites, a 94-suite hotel, located at 695 Taylor Road
Helix Hospitality Announces Acquisition of Columbus, Ohio Properties
eTradeWire - July 18, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago-based hotel group with properties throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of two properties in Columbus, Ohio:
- SpringHill Suites, an 80-suite hotel, located at 665 Taylor Road
- TownePlace Suites, a 94-suite hotel, located at 695 Taylor Road
Helix Hospitality Acquires Two Columbus, Ohio Marriott Hotels
Ohio Travel Association - July 17, 2019
Helix Hospitality Acquires Two Columbus, Ohio Marriott Hotels
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Announces Acquisition of Columbus, Ohio Properties
PRLog - July 17, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago-based hotel group with properties throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of two properties in Columbus, Ohio:
- SpringHill Suites, an 80-suite hotel, located at 665 Taylor Road
- TownePlace Suites, a 94-suite hotel, located at 695 Taylor Road
Helix Hospitality Acquires Two Columbus, Ohio Marriott Hotels
Hotel Online - July 17, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago-based hotel group with properties throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of two properties in Columbus, Ohio:
SpringHill Suites, an 80-suite hotel, located at 665 Taylor Road
TownePlace Suites, a 94-suite hotel, located at 695 Taylor Road
Airbnb: Helpful or harmful to the hotel industry?
Shreyas "JR" Patel for Hotel News Now - June 6, 2019
Airbnb has forced hoteliers out of their comfort zone a bit, which has led to soft brands and experiences at hotels. Has Airbnb helped the hotel industry?
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Acquires Hampton Inn by Hilton – Wausau, Wisconsin
Hints4Hoteliers - May 31, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago based hotel group with properties throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Hampton Inn by Hilton located in Wausau, Wisconsin.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Announces Acquisition of Hampton Inn by Hilton - Wausau, Wisconsin
PR.com - April 29, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago-based hotel group with properties throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Hampton Inn by Hilton located in Wausau, Wisconsin.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Acquires Hampton Inn by Hilton - Wausau, Wisconsin
HotelExecutive - April 29, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago based hotel group with properties throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Hampton Inn by Hilton located in Wausau, Wisconsin.
READ ARTICLEHow millennials can transform the hospitality industry
Shreyas "JR" Patel for Hotel News Now - March 29, 2019
For some time, the hotel industry has focused on building hotels that cater to the preferences of the millennial generation. The next challenge is hiring those millennials to run the hotels we built for them.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Announces Acquisition Of Hampton Inn By Hilton - Wausau, WI
Hotel Interactive - March 25, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago based hotel group with properties throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Hampton Inn by Hilton located in Wausau, Wisconsin.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality acquires Hampton Inn in Wausau
Wausau Pilot & Review - March 25, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago-based hotel group, announced today the acquisition of the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Wausau.
READ ARTICLEWausau's Hampton Inn acquired by Chicago-based hotel group
Wausau Daily Herald - March 25, 2019
Chicago-based hotel group Helix Hospitality has acquired the Hampton Inn near Highway 51 and Stewart Avenue, the company announced Monday.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Announces Acquisition of Hampton Inn by Hilton - Wausau, Wisconsin
PRLog - March 25, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago based hotel group with properties throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Hampton Inn by Hilton located in Wausau, Wisconsin.
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality Acquires Hampton Inn by Hilton - Wausau, Wisconsin
Hotel Online - March 25, 2019
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago based hotel group with properties throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Hampton Inn by Hilton located in Wausau, Wisconsin.
READ ARTICLEThis Major Hotel Chain Is Ready to Take on Human Trafficking – But Will It Do More Harm Than Good?
Shreyas "JR" Patel quoted at Oyster.com - March 25, 2019
According to Shreyas ‘JR’ Patel, president and COO of Helix Hospitality, a Chicago-based hotel group with properties around the U.S., Marriott’s program is the first legitimate push and a very important step. “We are dealing with a lot of gray -- you are giving associates the ability to make a judgement call,” he told Oyster. “But this is mostly about raising awareness to those in the hospitality and service industries.”
READ ARTICLEHelix Hospitality in Top 100 Owners & Developers List
Hotel Business Green Book 2019 - January 15, 2019
Helix Hospitality is #85 on Hotel Business’ 2019 list of Top 100 Owners & Developers.
READ ARTICLEWhat About Those Sustainability & Green Initiatives?
Shreyas "JR" Patel for Green Lodging News - September 25, 2018
The hospitality industry has seen record performance in recent years and with it, a record number of new hotel rooms being built and renovated. Across the real estate industry, hotels are often the most active at evolving their product by refocusing on their target clients’ demands, refreshing design schemes, and, of course, becoming more sustainable.
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