April 7, 2018 HB ROUNDTABLE SERIES Elevating economy and midscale: Technology can help these segments soar NEWS Wylder Hotels courts lifestyle, adventure seekers NEWS Teach staffers via video EDITOR'S NOTE A few words from Christina Trauthwein NEWS Adaptive-reuse project to transform Eero Saarinen rooftop NEWS Sonnenblick-Eichner Company takes a personalized approach EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS At this conference, ‘Me Too’ and ‘Time’s Up’ had their say SUPPLY SIDE: IN-ROOM APPLIANCES Stay connected: Don’t nod off on bedside charging AMENITIES: BATH PRODUCTS Yotel adds Urban Skincare Co. offerings to cabins AMENITIES: BATH PRODUCTS Groupe GM adds Cinq Mondes collections INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Kirk Pederson, Kokua Hospitality TECHNOLOGY: SOCIAL MEDIA/MARKETING Dorchester Collection focuses on perfection for guests COVER STORY Culture Shift: Interstate’s new CEO discusses his theory of evolution and what makes a best-in-class portfolio MANAGEMENT REPORT Chartwell Hospitality grows in higher-barrier-to-entry markets MANAGEMENT REPORT Crestline Hotels & Resorts doubles hotel portfolio in five years MANAGEMENT REPORT Dimension looks for growth in strong primary markets MANAGEMENT REPORT PM Hotel Group team speedily grows its portfolio MANAGEMENT REPORT RHW celebrates 35 years MANAGEMENT REPORT The Hotel Group: ‘Are we really a company of value and culture?’ MANAGEMENT REPORT OLS Hotels & Resorts has a tech-centric approach to managing boutique hotels MARKET WATCH Florida’s Hollywood gets its day in the sun MANAGEMENT COMPANIES 2018 Management Companies annual ranking OPERATIONS: APPAREL Save time, money with a uniform tracking system SUSTAINABILITY: ENERGY MANAGEMENT San Francisco hotel in the park goes green, reduces costs BRANDING: LOYALTY PROGRAMS Hyatt & Oasis expand offerings for loyalty members HEALTH & WELLNESS Transformative travel, healthy kitchens among 2018 trends TREND WATCH Fighting hospitality norms requires flexibility STATS Industry fun facts by the numbers