Ask Chad Sorensen what wins in 2026 and he will not say growth; he will say execution and margins. This episode of the Distinguished Podcast was recorded on the road at the 2026 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum in New York City, with guest host Kaushik Vardharajan, Director of Boston University School of Hospitality’s Real Estate Program.  

Chad is CEO of CHM Warnick, a leading hotel asset management and advisory firm, and vice chair of Boston University School of Hospitality’s Real Estate Advisory Council.  Tune in to hear this insider’s perspective on: 

  • Using AI to find savings without compromising the guest experience 
  • The risks in changing brand and manager at the same time 
  • Advice for owners on making strategic capital investments 

Email us at shadean@bu.edu

The “Distinguished” podcast is produced by Boston University School of Hospitality Administration. 

Host: Arun Upneja, Dean
Producer: Mara Littman, Executive Director of Strategic Operations and Corporate Relations
Research and Content Creation: Lan Lu
Marketing: Anne Dawson
Editing: Isabella Laikin and James Leon

Music: “Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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