Christine Killion
Jennifer Connell: Admiring the Art and Science of Hospitality
Throughout her childhood, Jennifer Connell traveled with her family from their home in Mississippi to big convention hotels around the country. She recalls the first time walking into the expansive atrium of the Atlanta...
How To Boost Occupancy in the First Quarter
The first quarter of the year is both a critical and challenging time for hoteliers. LODGING checked in with Michael Tall, president and chief operating officer of Charlestowne Hotels, to discuss what hoteliers will face in...
Six Considerations for Choosing Sustainable Hotel Towels and Linens
Hoteliers are increasingly looking to reduce the carbon footprint of their properties in many ways, from reducing energy usage to choosing sustainable suppliers. A hotel's towels and linens are often one area that is...
Designers Add Fireplaces To Attract Guests To Hotel Public Spaces
The lobby fireplace has long been a staple in certain types of lodging properties—from ski-in resorts to country inns. With an ever-growing focus on making public spaces more engaging and attractive to guests, hotels...
Five Hospitality Designers on Pantone’s Color of the Year and 2019 Trends
Pantone recently announced the Pantone Color of the Year 2019: PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral. According to the company, the shade of orange with golden undertone signified how humans draw energy from nature—just as coral reefs are...