The last few years have been pivotal in terms of growth for management company HHM, and 2018 will be no exception, with several notable projects set to open this year.

As an operator of both branded and independent hotels across the United States, HHM has to stay on top of all of the challenges affecting hotel management today, from training to distribution to renovation, and everything in between, said HHM President and CEO Naveen Kakarla.

“I am a very positive person, but this is a tough operating environment, and it’s been a tough operating year for all of us in this industry,” he said.

Despite the challenges facing the industry, HHM has learned a lot over the years about how to make the tough decisions and stay true to its vision, Kakarla said.