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Robin McLaughlin is digital editor of LODGING.

The Road Ahead: Checking In With Two Roads Hospitality CEO Jamie Sabatier

In January of 2016, Commune Hotels & Resorts and Destination Hotels merged to become Two Roads Hospitality. In the months since, Two Roads put a lot of time and effort into making the merger...
Kirk Pederson

Checking In With Kokua Hospitality President Kirk Pederson

San Francisco-based management company Kokua Hospitality was founded in 2005 when hotel investment company Charters Lodging Group decided to explore independent management opportunities. Named for the Hawaiian concept of “giving to others for their...
Westin Project Rise

Westin Upcycles Linens to Give Kids a 
Good Night’s Sleep

Through an innovative, industry-first upcycling program, Westin’s Project Rise: ThreadForward initiative is helping children get the sleep they deserve. By repurposing hotel linens into quality pajamas, the program provides less fortunate children with soft,...
Sustainable Seafood

How Hyatt Is Sourcing Sustainable Seafood Across its Portfolio

While there are many seafood-eaters in the world, the ocean's resources are limited, and people are eating more than it can produce. When hotels and restaurants procure seafood from farms and fisheries that are...
Avanti Palms Resort Economy Dining

Putting an Upscale Flair on Economy Dining

Pedro Sanchez began his career working at independent restaurants and tenured with Marriott International before settling in as the first executive chef of Paramount Hospitality Management (PHM). Sanchez now creates menus that change the...