May 21, 2017 NEWS Ryan Rivett named CEO, My Place eyes second brand NEWS HB EXCLUSIVE: Journal Hotels taps new CEO NEWS Proper Hospitality taps new executive to evolve, expand brands NEWS Boutique brand grows in South Florida EDITOR'S NOTE A few words from Christina Trauthwein EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS HB ON THE SCENE: Dealmakers still optimistic at Meet the Money conference EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS Choice hones in on technology, loyalty in prep for the future SUPPLY SIDE: TELEVISIONS Google’s Chromecast debuts at Aloft New Orleans Downtown INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Abigail Tan-Giroud, St Giles Hotels TECHNOLOGY: GUEST-FACING Automation solutions bring the home to the room COVER STORY Designer Labels: From haute couture to hotel—brand awareness is already built in SOURCES OF FUNDING REPORT Despite some tightening, hotels still in spotlight for lenders SOURCES OF FUNDING REPORT Sources of Funding Companies GLOBAL VIEW International tourism fuels growth of Australian market GUEST SERVICES Curated options give guests the personalized touch they crave 25TH ANNIVERSARY A look back… POLICIES & PROCEDURES: INSURANCE Slip & falls: Avoidance & defense BEST PRACTICES Select- or full-service? Hybrid-service might be the best of both DESIGN: LOBBIES Bonded Pair: Dual-branded design aims to deliver on both brand promises FOOD & BEVERAGE The future of F&B operations: partnering with hotels BUSINESS & LEISURE UNICO Hotels adds a touch of local to all-inclusives INDUSTRY SNAPSHOTS: 25TH ANNIVERSARY A look back….
