Kate Hughes
Kate Hughes, Editor, LODGING Magazine
Energy Storage Innovations Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs
Energy storage has been getting a lot of attention since electric carmaker Tesla Motors introduced the Powerwall home battery in April. The battery is charged via solar panels and can be used to provide...
Rosen Hotels Shows Commitment to Community
As President and COO of Rosen Hotels and Resorts in Orlando, Fla., for more than 40 years, Harris Rosen has done much more than simply run seven independent hotels with about 6,500 rooms. He...
How F&B Can Differentiate Your Hotel
By creating warm, welcoming social spaces, hotels can not only keep guests from seeking food and drinks outside the property but also attract business from locals, F&B experts said during a panel discussion at...
Getting the Most out of the Current Lending Climate
This year, the lodging financial cycle is approaching a peak. Demand is high, supply is slowly rising to meet it, and growth outlook for the next few years is extremely positive. As of May,...
The Inky Origins of the Press Hotel’s Design
Occupying the same building that housed the Portland Press Herald from 1923 to 2010, the Press Hotel is the first boutique property to open its doors in the city of Portland, Maine. The 110-room...