May 7, 2018 EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS HB ON THE SCENE: RHG focuses on rewards, refreshes to add value EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS HB ON THE SCENE: Wyndham’s brands get a new look NEWS Club Med plots international growth, aims to broaden appeal NEWS Expedia touts ‘OTA Premium’ EDITOR'S NOTE A few words from Christina Trauthwein EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS HB ON THE SCENE: AAHOA 2018 celebrates advocacy and leadership SUPPLY SIDE: LAUNDRY Efficiency & technology key to laundry INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Cameron Houser, Airbnb AMENITIES: IN-ROOM APPLIANCES Intelity leverages Alexa for voice-activated guestroom OPERATIONS Report: Food-waste reduction programs save money BRANDING Video campaign shows off the details of AC Hotels by Marriott HEALTH & WELLNESS NYC Sheraton upgrades fitness center, pumps up experience STATS Industry fun facts by the numbers