Kate Hughes
Kate Hughes, Editor, LODGING Magazine
A Word from Management: Davidson Hotels’ John Belden
John Belden, president and CEO of Davidson Hotels & Resorts, has always been optimistic when it comes to the lodging industry. It’s a mindset he believes comes with the territory, as serving guests and...
Knowing What Works: Magnuson CEO Sounds Off
Just two years after announcing a company-wide rebranding for Magnuson Hotels at the 2014 AAHOA conference in Philadelphia, CEO Tom Magnuson is watching his company reap the benefits. Magnuson has doubled the number of...
AAHOA Conference Starts Strong
The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) officially kicked off its 2016 convention and trade show yesterday in Nashville with a packed-house at the opening general session. This year's sold-out conference theme is "Success...
Matching Your Tech Strategy with Your Target Guest
The CitizenM hotel near Times Square in New York City is known for its smart use of technology and emphasis on affordable luxury. It’s an ultramodern, glass-and-concrete box of 230 small rooms (each is...
Protecting Systems from Security Breaches
More than 15 million people in the United States have their identities stolen every year. And, identity theft is big business. The people stealing data are often taking that information and selling it to...