November 7, 2019 NEWS Caption this: Hyatt’s new brand focuses on connections NEWS New laws aim to protect hotel workers FROM THE PUBLISHER A few words from Allen Rolleri NEWS Rentyl teams with Marriott’s Homes & Villas for home rental NEWS Meet Greet: Accor’s new brand delivers on sustainability EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS HB ON THE SCENE: Best Western launches SureStay Studio INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Gary Steffen, Canopy by Hilton SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS Sleep capsules move into boutique SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS LebaTex’s 20th anniversary collection includes nods to art COVER STORY The Lego Effect: Modular is building momentum SEGMENT REPORT: INDEPENDENT/BOUTIQUE Experiences continue to drive independent, boutique growth TECHNOLOGY: GUEST-FACING With TVs, hotel guests want an at-home experience AMENITIES: BATH PRODUCTS Keep calm: Scentered launches amenity line OPERATIONS Groupe.io gets deskless workforce on the same page BRANDING: HOTEL PROMOTIONS Royal Sonesta Houston lets guests ‘pick their passion’ HEALTH & WELLNESS Amrit Ocean Resort to offer personal wellness team INDUSTRY SNAPSHOTS Hospitality in photo form