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Kate Hughes, Editor, LODGING Magazine

Marriott Aims to Fill White Space in Hospitality

In April, Marriott took its 2015 acquisition of Delta Hotels & Resorts to the next level, opening the first Delta property outside of Canada in Orlando, Fla. Putting the full weight of the Marriott...

JLL Managing Director Breaks Down Barriers

It’s not even half over, but 2016 has already been a whirlwind year for Gilda Perez-Alvarado, managing director at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). As of Jan. 1, she took on the role of head...

Tech Trends Emerge at HITEC 2016

From June 20 to 23, hospitality and technology professionals from all over the world converged in New Orleans, La., for HITEC 2016 to make connections, be introduced to emerging technologies, and learn about new...

The Developing Story: San Diego

Everybody’s seen the ads—actors, surfers, musicians, and models swimming, hiking, or lounging by a pool, all while encouraging people travel to California. These Visit California ads are having an affect in at least one city...

Negotiating Management Contracts

When negotiating management contracts, both hoteliers and management companies have a single, simple goal in mind: Finalizing a deal that is fair and satisfying to both parties. But what if a hotelier is new...