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News NEWH and chapter updates. pg 4 Who’s Who Promotions, new gigs, awards, and more. pg 6 Sustainability: Point of View The need for NEWH’s newest tradeshow. pg 8 Interview: Lisa Homan One-on-one with the Chicago Chapter president. pg 10 Interview: Helen Reed The NEWH, Inc. outgoing president reflects. pg 14 Conference Not-to-miss seminars at IHMRS and BDNY. pg 16 Cover Story American Leather makes its hospitality mark. pg 20 Have You Seen? The latest inspiring products from your fellow members. pg 24 Product Know How Trends in art. pg 32 On the Scene Photos from NEWH and chapter events. pg 36 Project: Padre Hotel The revitalization of an iconic Californian hotel. pg 38 Project: Hyatt Regency Rochester Therese Virserius breathes new life into a Hyatt. pg 42 Partner Profiles Get to know these NEWH corporate sponsors. pg 46 Save the Date Don’t miss these NEWH and industry events. pg 50 New Members The newest additions to the NEWH family. pg 52 Ad Index Advertisers in this issue. pg 54
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ON THE COVER
American Leather
Story on page 20 Cover photograph by Kevin Marple
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Past President/Marketing Marla Davis MarlaDavis@RemingtonHotels.com Executive Director Shelia Lohmiller newh.magazine@newh.org, tel 715 526 5267 winter 2011. This publication has been produced by Nielsen Custom Media and NEWH.
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