Christine Killion
How To Prepare Hotel Staff for Active Threat Situations
Today’s hotels face what can seem like endless threats—from natural disasters to terrorism and cybersecurity breaches. Jay Hart, the director of the Force Training Institute, leads a team of first responders, anti-terrorism, cybersecurity, defense...
HOTEL KITCHEN Event Showcases Strategies To Reduce Food Waste
Hospitality industry professionals gathered on Monday at the SOFITEL New York to witness reduced food waste in action. Spearheaded by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) with...
Designing a Ballroom To Maximize Revenue
Between weddings, business luncheons, and conferences, ballrooms can bring in a steady source of revenue for hotels across a variety of segments. However, without the right design and flexibility, ballrooms may not successfully attract...
Red Roof Re-Platforms Digital Assets To Boost Direct Bookings
Red Roof had a busy year in 2017. In January, the company opened its 500th inn and its 50th PLUS+ location, and in September, it launched its first soft brand, The Red Collection of...
The Lodging Conference 2017: More Deals, Consolidation To Come
Optimism ran high among the 1,800 attendees during the 23rd annual Lodging Conference held at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel from Oct.30 to Nov. 2, 2017. Hoteliers, hotel executives, and industry professionals largely expressed a...