Christine Killion
Sustainable Hotel Design in the Post-Pandemic Era
As the hospitality industry begins to ramp up following a year of navigating through the pandemic, now may be an opportune time for hoteliers to elevate efforts that address another global crisis: climate change....
Creating Space for Community: Connie Wang on Upholding Hotel Figueroa’s Legacy
Los Angeles’ iconic Hotel Figueroa has a history of creating spaces for women. First opened nearly a century ago as an exclusive women’s hostel by the YWCA, the property was not only funded and...
Accommodating the Rise in Last-Minute Wedding Bookings
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic forced couples to cancel, postpone, and reimagine their wedding plans. For hotel teams, this new reality presented significant challenges as staff adjusted their approach to comply with...
Women of the AHLAF Board: Tricia Primrose
This week, LODGING is turning the spotlight on the women serving on the 2021 AHLA Foundation (AHLAF) Board of Trustees. These ambitious and successful female executives bring decades of hospitality experience to their Board positions, and their...
Procurement During a Pandemic: Checking In With Jackie Wright of Pineapple Procurement
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the hospitality industry, particularly the ways in which hotel spaces—from the guestroom to the boardroom—are designed and set up to function. Jackie Wright, founder and...