August 21, 2018 NEWS HB ON THE SCENE: Avid Hotels makes its debut in Oklahoma City NEWS 21c buy to aid MGallery’s U.S. launch EDITOR'S NOTE Remembering Jay: A few words from the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief NEWS IHG, Baidu collaborate on AI rooms in Greater China EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS HB ON THE SCENE: NABHOOD: What the franchise model can do for diversity INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Javier Egipciaco, Arlo Hotels SUPPLY SIDE: HVAC Duct sealing saves costs TECHNOLOGY Self-selection helps hotels maximize guestroom choice BRANDS REPORT Diverse mix: How to avoid competition among sister brands BRANDS REPORT Top Brands BRANDS REPORT Franchise Fees GLOBAL VIEW First Atlantis Resort debuts in Asia-Pacific DESIGN Harlem Renaissance: Marriott brand moves in above historic theater GUEST SERVICES Lost in translation? Not at this Miami hotel STATS Industry fun facts by the numbers