JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2015 VOL . 49 , NO . 1
7 Editor ’ s Diary
The new disruptors
12 Global Update
Hoteliers of the World awards gallery
Q & A with Arnaud Zannier , Zannier Hotels
Starwood ’ s Starlab
Introducing The Disruptors
32 Design
Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center
50 Technology
Back of the house goes mobile
54 Supply Line
56 Products
Bathroom , housekeeping , laundry , more
64 Lagniappe
Park Hyatt Saigon ’ s Jan-Hendrik Meidinger
ABOUT THE COVER
An owner , operator and brand came together to reposition a property in suburban Chicago and in July launched Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center . The hotel pays homage to its surroundings through the integration of art at the turn of every corner . Read about what made this partnership work and turn to hotelsmag . com for a multimedia report explaining the strategy behind this project from the perspective of the owner , Rockbridge ; the brand Starwood ’ s Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts ; and third-party manager Wischermann Partners .
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