Kate Hughes
Kate Hughes is the editor of LODGING magazine.
Six Things Hoteliers Should Know About Serving Guests With Sensory Needs
People with sensory issues—that is, people who struggle with receiving and responding to information coming from their senses, including bright lights, loud noises, and strong smells—can have a difficult time while traveling. Tanya Acosta...
Roundtable Recap: Technology Is Changing the Future of Hotel Operations
This fall, hospitality communication solution provider Beekeeper hosted high-level executives from major hospitality companies for a roundtable entitled, “Efficiency, Connectivity, and the Future of the Hotel Operations," which was attended by Tom Corcoran, CEO...
Checking in With AAHOA’s New CEO, Cecil Staton
This past Monday marked Cecil Staton’s first day as the new CEO of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA). The former legislator, educator, and entrepreneur succeeds COO Rachel Humphrey, who served as interim...
Make It Special: Creating a Group Business Experience
Hotels in top travel destinations are increasingly leveraging what makes them unique to entice group business. Beyond just meetings and events spaces, these properties are looking to the surrounding community when developing programs and...
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week With AHLEF’s Shelly Weir
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) have long seen the value in apprenticeship programs in hotels, and are deeply invested in providing solutions that...
