Christine Killion
Christine Killion is the digital editor of LODGING.
Why Military Veterans and Family Are Well-Suited for Hospitality Careers
Because hoteliers and military personnel share a culture of service and teamwork, veterans are uniquely positioned for a successful career in hospitality. The leading hotel chains have each developed programs and initiatives to recruit...
Dream Hotel Group CEO Jay Stein on Creating Stand-Out Lifestyle Hotels
Jay Stein, CEO of Dream Hotel Group, isn’t too worried about macroeconomic trends that could impact the hospitality industry. The lifestyle hotel company isn’t like other big names in hospitality, he says, in that...
Jagruti Panwala: AAHOA Trailblazer
In 2019, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) will welcome Jagruti Panwala as the first chairwoman in the organization’s history. Elected last year as secretary, Panwala is a hospitality industry veteran. She has...
Hotels Serve Up a Better Cup of Joe with High-Quality Coffee
For many guests, the mention of hotel coffee may bring to mind single-serving packets positioned next to a guestroom coffee maker or a multi-gallon dispenser at a complimentary breakfast buffet. But a growing movement...
Janis Cannon: Growing Through Hospitality
Janis Cannon—senior vice president of Choice Hotels International’s upscale brands Ascend Hotel Collection and Cambria Hotels—has often been noted as one of the most powerful women in hospitality. When she was a kid, she...