Christine Killion
HVMG Focuses on F&B To Drive Lifestyle Growth
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG)—an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership, and management company—this week launched its fourth lifestyle hotel—the 163-room Plunge Beach Hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Fla. The upscale lifestyle hotel focuses on its custom-created food...
The Langham Boston Puts a Fresh Twist on an Old Classic
When The Langham Boston began considering expanding its cocktail program, there was no question about which spirit best captured the iconic hotel’s history and style—gin. The drink is a nod to The Langham’s flagship...
Software Allows Guests To Order Food, Amenities in Any Language
In an increasingly global world, new technology is working to make it easier for travelers from around the world to find comfort during their stay far from home. Urban Translations is hoping to be...
Don’t Be Creepy: Best Practices When Using Guest Data
Consumers in today’s connected world are more frequently and freely sharing their personal information. Even the most ordinary tasks—posting a photo, writing a dinner review, checking in to a location on social media, or...
Red Roof PLUS+ Aims to Bring Consistency to Economy
Red Roof CEO Andy Alexander knows a thing or two about TripAdvisor reviews. About 25,000 of them are delivered to his phone each year, he says. The website’s user reviews help many economy and...