September 7, 2018 COVER STORY Investing in the Future: From capital markets to construction costs, how do owners value a deal & create a successful transaction? NEWS HB ON THE SCENE: CitizenM ramps up North American expansion NEWS HB ON THE SCENE: The tide is turning in Atlantic City NEWS Hotel Business names Trauthwein Editor-in-Chief NEWS Hilton’s Connected Rooms herald its ‘golden age’ EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS ROAD TO THE SHOW: The Hotel Experience 2018 EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS AAHOA combats human trafficking INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Andrew Miele, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS With technology, U.S.-made linens can help economy, environment SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS Kassatex brings the comfort of home to hotels SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS These linens bring even more luxury to the St. Regis brand TECHNOLOGY: OPERATIONS Digital mapping improves efficiency, optimizes experience MARKET WATCH NY’s Long Island continues to show strength, positive KPIs AMENITIES: MINIBARS Minibars offer convenience, choice for guests OPERATIONS How cross-training programs benefit hoteliers SUSTAINABILITY: RECYCLING PROGRAMS Study Hotels brings green programs to college markets BRANDING: MARKETING CAMPAIGNS MGM is a first for Springfield OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT Arbor Lodging has a ‘story-driven’ approach OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT Chatham finds sweet spot in extended-stay, select-service OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT Swift Hospitality Group: Family culture drives growth OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT Robert Finvarb Companies adds dual-brand, mixed-use projects OWNERS & DEVELOPERS REPORT Boy Scout to boss: Childhood learnings shaped CSM’s culture OWNERS & DEVELOPERS ANNUAL RANKING 2018 Owners & Developers Annual Ranking REIT REPORT Confidence increases as fundamentals remain stable HEALTH & WELLNESS Create a Pure path to wellness TREND WATCH Nature takes root in hotel interiors OPINION Manage your online reputation for continued success
