Brought to you by November 2023 EDITOR'S NOTE EDITOR’S NOTE HB HOT TOPICS Are brand relationships key? Leaders say yes EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS TMGOC Ventures reaches $1-billion milestone in assets INDUSTRY INSIDER Q&A with Dina Belon – Staypineapple SUPPLY SIDE: BEDDING & LINENS Partnership puts sleep controls in guests’ hands AMENITIES Mini Melts expands hotel footprint COVER STORY Corporate compass – Hawaii-based hospitality group grows globally ‘The Outrigger Way’ SUSTAINABILITY Consultancy creates sustainability platform for independent hoteliers TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS New marketplace uses AI to help purchasing