November 7, 2016 NEWS Best Western sees SureStay as sure bet NEWS Generator adds VP to head N.A. expansion EDITOR'S NOTE A few words from Christina Trauthwein NEWS AccorHotels welcomes Jo&Joe NEWS Next gen set to lead Stout Street Hospitality NEWS Mosaic Hotel Group adds new exec to its team NEWS Marriott enters Rwanda, continues push in Africa NEWS Virgin, Lionstone target the female traveler EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS HB ON THE SCENE: Lenders weigh in on deals in select-service at Lenders Brunch SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS Create a statement with custom headboards SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS Hyatt Centric makes the case for VIP treatment INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with David Marvin, Legacy Ventures TECHNOLOGY: MOBILE APPS HB ON THE SCENE: Designing mobile-first in a global community COVER STORY Red-Hot Market: Hotels are tapping into the power of Chinese travelers SEGMENT REPORT: BOUTIQUE Boutique gets bigger embrace MARKET WATCH San Diego market expected to flourish—with caution AMENITIES: BATH PRODUCTS Maison Margiela makes hospitality debut in New York HEALTH & WELLNESS All-Inclusive Hard Rocks team with fitness brand Les Mills SUSTAINABILITY Paper or plastic? Here’s an alternative strategy for water bottles BRANDING: HOTEL PROMOTIONS Virtual tours of Best Western hotels are now a reality OPERATIONS Improve workforce communications with an app TREND WATCH Consumer brands see hospitality as a growth market BEYOND THE BOARDROOM Giving back is good business
