Jim Butler was quoted in USA Today in the article, “Best Western, Radisson to Tier Hotels Based on Service,” regarding the companies’ plans to highlight and relabel certain hotel properties to fit different budgets and tastes. This article also went out over the Gannett News Service.
Jim Butler, Cathy Holmes and JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group were mentioned in the Daily Journal’s “Dealmakers” for representing Formosa International Hotels Corp. in its purchase of Regent Hotel Brand.
Jim Butler and the Meet the Money® Conference was the topic of discussion in a column entitled "Meet the Money – themes and interrupted dreams" posted in HotelNewsNow.com and Hospitality Net.
Jim Butler was quoted in Meetings and Conventions magazine in the article, “The Long Road Back for Luxury Hotels,” predicting that the number of distressed luxury hotel properties will worsen over the next year or two.
Jim Butler and Cathy Holmes were mentioned in Hotel News Resource in the article titled "Formosa International Hotels Confirms Acquisition of Regent." They were listed as providing legal counsel to Formosa in the transaction.
Jim Butler was featured in Global Hotel Network.com’s "On My Mind" editorial column discussing the upcoming Meet the Money® conference.
Jim Butler was quoted in Hotel & Motel Management discussing things to consider before closing a hotel.
Jim Butler was quoted in the California Real Estate Journal article, "Can Changing Hotel Brands Drive Revenue Higher?" discussing the issues to consider in changing a hotel brand.
Jim Butler was quoted in Hotel & Motel Management in the article "Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas Will Close Doors on May 2," commenting on the effect that closing a hotel can have on its value, decreasing its worth.
Jim Butler was quoted in the California Real Estate Journal article titled "Hotel Industry Gets Serious About Swine Flu" discussing staff reductions at hotels, and the impact that swine flu could have on hotel staffing and resources.