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”What and how directors are paid is a challenge facing all public companies. Detailed compensation surveys are one of the best ways to gage proper pay strategies and market trends.”
Keith Kefgen, President, HVS Executive Search

Did you ever wonder how well your company's Board of Directors is compensated in relation to the rest of the hospitality industry? If you want credible information concerning Director compensation trends at your fingertips, the 2005 Hospitality Board Director Compensation Report© should be added to your collection of compensation resources.

Information from the Board of Director Compensation Report© includes compensation data from 136 publicly traded hospitality companies (40 hotels, 60 chain restaurants, and 36 gaming organizations).

Here is some information you will find in the report:

  • Breakdown by company of how director compensation is distributed (annual cash retainer, initial stock award, meeting fees, stock options, and so forth)
  • Comparison by market segment (hotels, restaurants, and gaming organizations)
  • Comparison by market cap
  • Board director committee compensation (retainer fees and per meeting fees)

The following chart is a selection from the 2005 Hospitality Board Director Compensation Report©:



Total Compensation = Cash Retainer + Initial Stock Retainer + Meeting Fees + Annual Stock Award

The report is available for $995.00 and can be ordered by clicking here. If you have any questions please call David Mansbach – Managing Director at (516) 248-8828, ext. 257.


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