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JW Marriott Indianapolis

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1 story · First covered Mar 23, 2026 · Latest Mar 23

Manages White Lodging

Works at Phil Ray

Works at Fernando Estala

JW Marriott Indianapolis Coverage

A 1,013-Key GM Just Retired After 40 Years. The Replacement Plan Is the Real Story.

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Mar 23

A 1,013-Key GM Just Retired After 40 Years. The Replacement Plan Is the Real Story.

White Lodging's succession at the largest hotel in Indianapolis looks textbook on the surface... internal promotion, deep market knowledge, smooth handoff. But if you're running a large-format property and your succession plan is "we'll figure it out when it happens," this is your wake-up call.

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Rav Patel 3 min read · Mar 23