September 7, 2017 HB ROUNDTABLE SERIES Emerging Brands: Industry Energizers NEWS Hyatt expands wellness strategy with Exhale buy NEWS The Ritz-Carlton takes luxury to sea NEWS Billionaire wishes on (five) stars in Houston NEWS Obie Hospitality launches from eclectic base EDITOR'S NOTE A few words from Christina Trauthwein EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS ROAD TO THE SHOW: Hotel F&B concept to be highlighted on trade show floor 25TH ANNIVERSARY A look back… INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Michael Tall, Charlestowne Hotels SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS Combined strengths—Sobel Westex’s buyout of Baltic Linen SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS Room Ready for You products eliminate the first wash TECHNOLOGY: OPERATIONS Michigan Inn & Lodge increases efficiency, staff communication OPERATIONS Keeping employees happy is critical for success AMENITIES: BATH PRODUCTS Mr. C Beverly Hills puts luxury spin on bath routine MARKET WATCH Detroit: Positive KPIs, but supply a concern? SUSTAINABILITY: RECYCLING PROGRAMS Clean the World’s Shawn Seipler: A man with a mission BRANDING: MARKETING CAMPAIGNS Loews explores a new direction with advertising campaign HEALTH & WELLNESS Well & Being Spa debuts first beach property in Puerto Rico TREND WATCH Interaction & integration: The now—and future—of hotel lobbies OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT Meyer Jabara Hotels: Together for 40 and still counting OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT Midas Hospitality sees opportunity in Texas, dual-brands OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT High Hotels grows by staying local OWNERS & DEVELOPERS ANNUAL RANKING 2017 Owners & Developers annual ranking COVER STORY Thinking big: It’s no longer one and done: Today’s multi-branded movement means two, three, four…and more REIT REPORT Hotel REITs: Both sides now STATS Industry fun facts by the numbers
