Christine Killion
Nine Hotels Embracing Honey and Bees in Time for National Honey Month
Each September, National Honey Month celebrates nature's sweetener and the honey makers, beekeepers, and busy bees working hard across the country to bring honey to consumers. Hotels throughout the United States have recognized the...
Using Digital Menus to Upsell F&B and Level-Up Guest Experience
Today’s dining options for hotel guests span beyond nearby restaurants and the property’s F&B offerings to include app-powered food delivery services like GrubHub, Uber Eats, and more. Hoteliers are searching for ways to remain...
How Rosanna Maietta Is Spreading the Word About Hospitality’s Lifelong Career Pathways
Rosanna Maietta loves to tell a story—this has been the connecting thread of her lifelong passion for communications. Maietta launched her career as a reporter in Rome, Italy, before moving into the corporate communications...
ENERGY STAR Is Updating Its Energy Usage Scores—Here’s What It Means for Hotels
On August 27, more than 5,300 hotels comprising 70 percent of all floorspace in the market will see a change in their 1-100 ENERGY STAR score, a key metric used to measure and track...
IHG’s First avid hotel Comes To Life Less Than a Year After Launch
Last year, IHG announced its plans for a new midscale brand—avid hotels. Developed with extensive input from both owners and guests, the brand is designed to provide travelers with the basics done exceptionally well,...