September 7, 2019 NEWS HoJo’s guestroom redesign nods to nostalgia NEWS HB EXCLUSIVE: Best Western’s Aiden adds to portfolio, poised for growth FROM THE PUBLISHER A few words from Allen Rolleri NEWS Newly launched McKibbon Places targets third-party projects NEWS Greenwood Hospitality celebrates 10 years EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS ROAD TO THE SHOW: HX nears with more than 5,000 attendees expected INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Debbie Higgins, Canoe Hospitality SUPPLY SIDE: HVAC Which HVAC system is right for you? TECHNOLOGY: OPERATIONS With this insurance platform, hotels can cut down on liability MARKET WATCH Sunny days ahead: Industry is bullish on Daytona Beach COVER STORY HB EXCLUSIVE: Business Casual— The Lodging Conference has embraced a work hard/play hard agenda for 25 years SPECIAL REPORT Best Places to Work: The driving factors behind a successful hospitality culture HB ROUNDTABLE SERIES Picking the Right Partner: Finding a franchising relationship that fits AMENITIES: BEVERAGE SOLUTIONS Add a sparkle to beverage operations at your hotel BEHIND THE BRAND With programming & design, W targets its social, engaged demo HEALTH & WELLNESS Waikiki’s Renew offers guests reimagination & rediscovery OPERATIONS At Ruby’s Inn, guests like it hot SUSTAINABILITY Cost savings, guests drive green initiatives at hotels BRANDING: MARKETING CAMPAIGNS IHG campaign unites two brands to give guests closer connections INDUSTRY SNAPSHOTS Hospitality in photo form