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THE LEADERS
INDUSTRY DISRUPTORS
hotelsm . ag / NextGenVid1 As part of HOTELS Next-Gen Leaders spotlight , we interviewed 20 rising stars ( all 40 and under ) about their careers and forward-looking views on the industry . Nine of those 20 leaders were also filmed at a Wall Street Journal-sponsored roundtable in January just before the start of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles . Watch the video and find out these young leaders ’ views on what the hotel industry should be doing differently .
THE NEED TO KNOW
MARRIOTT LOYALTY : WHEN 3 BECOME 1
hotelsm . ag / MarriottLoyalty In April , Marriott International finally debuted the initial plan behind its long-anticipated loyalty merger following the acquisition of Starwood Hotels and Resorts in 2016 . The deal was not kind to Marriott Silver members and those without any elite status . However , the hotel behemoth did right by keeping elements of the Starwood program popular with members , including one that allows SPG points to be converted into airline miles . The only thing missing ? A name that combines all three programs under one umbrella . Stay tuned for that very soon , says Marriott .
THE TALK
HIGH ON WELLNESS
hotelsm . ag / WellnessHigh According to Forbes , the cannabidiol ( CBD ) market is estimated to grow 700 % by 2020 . CBD is not addictive , has no side effects and has been shown in clinical studies to reduce pain and act as a calming agent . HOTELS blogger Anna Bjurstam asks : Why aren ’ t more wellness facilities , including those within hotels , using CBD ? Fear ? Misinformation ? Time to educate yourself , says Bjurstam , or risk missing out on a big opportunity for both guest demand and satisfaction .
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