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The words “organic” and “sustainable” are buzz-worthy terms in the hotel industry, with properties focusing on energy-saving installations and eco-friendly building materials. But more hotels are beginning to apply the words to their food and beverage operations as well. Hyatt recently announced the launch of an ambitious global food and beverage initiative that will drastically change how food is sourced, prepared, and served in brand hotels around the world. “Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served.” is

The impact that online reviews and social media chatter have on the hotel industry can no longer be ignored by brands and property management companies that hope to maintain their reputations and provide guests with high-quality service. But attempting to sift through reviews and respond to every comment on every travel-related site and social media platform is a daunting task for any hospitality professional. Now, one tool allows for hotels—both big chains and small boutique

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Wednesday launched Hilton Design Studio, a new online, interactive platform that will allow owners, developers, and design firms to better implement the brand’s design narrative. The brand also unveiled two ready-to-use owner solutions—a new FF&E concept called Hilton Valet, as well as Hilton Connectivity Station, which evolves the traditional business center model. Hilton Hotels & Resorts has 550 properties in 80 countries and nearly 140 properties in the pipeline. With the

First things first…when did the nickname begin? “My name’s a long name and when I was in boarding school in England it was shortened,” Bakulesh “Buggsi” Patel says of his well-known moniker. “Actually, my dad spelled it one way so I just kept it that way. More people know me as Buggsi than my real name.” It seems no matter where you go in industry circles, you can hear the simple name “Buggsi” and everyone

More than 250 hoteliers from across the country were in Washington, D.C., Feb. 29 and March 1 to learn the pressing legislative issues facing the lodging industry and take their message to Capitol Hill. Day one of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2012 Legislative Action Summit (LAS) featured panels on the year’s legislative outlook, travel and tourism promotion, labor issues, the online hotel booking tax issue, and the U.S. Department of Justice’s pool lift