Ten with Ben
Ben Azulay, Principal at Bradford Allen, dives into the Chicago commercial real estate market to explore the trends and topics most relevant to tenants.
Ten with Ben
026 // Meet Aghfar Arun
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Ben Azulay
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Season 2
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Episode 26
In the latest episode of Ten with Ben, Ben Azulay dives into the world of hotel real
estate with Aghfar Arun, Director, Hospitality at Bradford Allen. Aghfar discusses
his journey into hospitality and the intricacies of acquiring hotel properties,
emphasizing the importance of brand affiliation with major players like Hilton and
Marriott. He also explores the specialized challenges of converting properties
in the hotel sector compared to other real estate markets. The conversation
also touches on the impact of the pandemic on operations and the disruption
introduced by competitive platforms like Airbnb.