Brought to you by April 2022 EDITOR'S NOTE Editor’s Note – Back to business NEWS Sonesta’s new president/CEO eager for growth and opportunity NEWS XBD connects smaller operators with owners NEWS Charitable swims HB ON THE SCENE Current industry challenges top of mind at Hunter Conference INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Daymain Smith – Synergy Hospitality Group SUPPLY SIDE: HVAC Kit introduced to enhance air purification COVER STORY, HB ROUNDTABLE SERIES Culture that connects – Panel tackles the subject of attracting and retaining employees MANAGEMENT REPORT Boutique hotel operators focus on experience TECHNOLOGY : INFRASTRUCTURE Nomadix unveils new network infrastructure product line SUSTAINABILITY Hotel Marcel to be first net-zero hotel in U.S. GLOBAL VIEW Alliance charts pathway to net positivity GLOBAL VIEW What the Alliance members say GUEST SERVICES Innovating the in-room experience OPINION Is your hotel ready for the onslaught of demand?