February 2025 COVER STORY Hunters & Gatherers – This family trio has built a legacy of advising, networking and community ADVERTISERS: FRANCHISE.SONESTA.COMSonesta • redrooffranchising.comRed Roof • wyndhamdevelopment.comWyndham EDITOR'S NOTE EDITOR’S NOTE ADVERTISER: [email protected]Meyer Jabara Hotels NEWS Marcus Hotels & Resorts invests in its future NEWS AI-Powered – front-desk hologram being tested EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS John McKibbon III to receive Hunter Conference award ADVERTISER: postcardcabins.comHotel Equities INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Duane Schroder, Waterford Hotel Group ADVERTISER: development.bwhhotels.comBWH Hotels SUPPLY SIDE: HVAC Breathe Easy – Air quality plays a pivotal role in hotels ADVERTISER: GFHotels.comGF Hotels DESIGN: ADAPTIVE-REUSE Still standing – Asheville’s Flatiron Building gets new life as boutique hotel ADVERTISER: cortexfabrics.comCortex Fabrics FOOD & BEVERAGE What’s cooking? – Marriott’s Chef Stephen Toevs offers 2025 culinary trends ADVERTISER: www.royal-basket.comRoyal Basket Trucks GUEST SERVICES Sky Lights – Smart telescope provider offers stargazing service to hotels ADVERTISER: www.thelodgingconference.comThe Lodging Conference