September 7, 2016 NEWS New CEO, Ross Bierkan, curating RLJ REIT NEWS Swire Hotels intros EAST brand into U.S. EDITOR'S NOTE A few words from Christina Trauthwein NEWS Gencom invests $750M in Costa Rica, first Four Seasons NEWS Twenty Four Seven Hotels heads into second decade EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS ROAD TO THE SHOW: HX—The Hotel Experience offers the latest on trends, innovations EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS NABHOOD Summit checks off progress, pushes for more SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS Kravet coordinates custom program with fresh looks INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Jim Alderman, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants TECHNOLOGY: ONLINE BOOKING Drive your mobile booking business MARKET WATCH Denver’s market levels after Rocky Mountain highs AMENITIES: BATH PRODUCTS HB EXCLUSIVE: GFL’s new amenities a natural for kids and adults COVER STORY HB EXCLUSIVE: Personal Identities: At WHG, there aren’t just 16 brands to choose from; now, there are 16 personalities to relate to OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT DelMonte Hotel Group expands beyond New York State OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT Khanna Enterprises seeks to acquire additional prime locations OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT Condor focuses on select-service assets in secondary markets OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT Chesterfield celebrates 20; focuses on steady growth OWNERS & DEVELOPERS ANNUAL RANKING 2016 Owners & Developers annual ranking SUSTAINABILITY: RECYCLING PROGRAMS Can sustainable initiatives boost guest satisfaction? HEALTH & WELLNESS Keeping guests refreshed… mind, body & soul BRANDING: MARKETING CAMPAIGNS Net gain: Marriott teams with NBA to extend brand TREND WATCH As home sharing grows, hotel companies get in on the action TRUTH TRACKERS Fact or fiction? Industry response
