June 7, 2017 EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS HB ON THE SCENE: SAHIC Cuba conference targets hotel investment NEWS Tru by Hilton debuts, outlines growth plans NEWS Blackford Capital enters into hospitality deal NEWS LBA’s new COO places emphasis on staff, not just numbers EDITOR'S NOTE A few words from Christina Trauthwein EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS HB ON THE SCENE: AHLA, AAHOA members unite to lobby on Capitol Hill SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS Bedding provides not just a good night’s sleep but a healthy one SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS Making the bed: A different approach to bed-bug elimination BEHIND THE BRAND Baymont Inn & Suites has global plans for ‘Hometown Hospitality’ INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Greg Mount, RLHC BRANDING: MARKETING CAMPAIGNS Sheraton’s ‘Go Beyond’ campaign celebrates in-house achievements AMENITIES: PACKAGES & PROMOTIONS Thompson Chicago provides camp-like experiences for guests DONE DEALS: 25th ANNIVERSARY A look back…
