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Hotel Equities Adds the 220-room Wyndham Garden Inn Metairie/New Orleans to Management Portfolio
Hotel Equities (HE) | December 17, 2014
Atlanta, GA - December 17, 2014 - Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (www.hotelequities.com) recently added the Wyndham Garden Inn Metairie/New Orleans to its growing portfolio, taking their number of hotels above 60. Located just four miles east of New Orleans International Airport, the 220-room full service property recently completed a conversion and extensive renovation. The hotel features an upscale restaurant and bar, offers over 5500 square feet of flexible meeting space, room service and 220 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. "We're delighted to manage this beautiful hotel located just nine miles west of the French Quarter," said
Flip.to Partners with PAR Springer-Miller’s ATRIO® PMS
Flip.to | December 17, 2014
Makes the Revenue Boost from Guest Advocacy a Cinch for Hotels ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 2014 - Flip.to has forged its first strategic partnership with a Property Management System (PMS) provider, by integrating Flip.to with PAR Springer-Miller Systems's award winning cloud-based ATRIO PMS. Flip.to, the brand advocate platform, turns hotel guests into a huge, trusted extension of a hotel's marketing force, boosting brand awareness and earning new guests around the world by encouraging guests to spread the word about their stay with friends, relatives & colleagues. Each social connection then receives a unique, personal experience on th
Cornell Study Finds that Loyal Sports Fans Focus on Complete Service Experience
The Center for Hospitality Research | December 17, 2014
Ithaca, NY, December 17, 2014 - The most loyal sports fans have very different expectations from first-time customers, according to a study published by the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR). The survey of more than 7,000 patrons of a major professional U.S. sport found that the most loyal customers took into account both core services (e.g., the game itself, food and beverage, and concessions) and supplementary services (e.g., parking, distances needed to travel at the event, the entrance gate) when they considered buying another ticket. By contrast, first-time customers focused mostly on the core service. The study, "It's
PolyU Study Finds Opportunities Abound for Medical Tourism in Korea
PolyU's School of Hotel and Tourism Management | December 17, 2014
17 December 2014 - To maximise the potential of its medical tourism industry, Korea needs to maximise its strengths, "utilise its opportunities, overcome its weaknesses and prepare for threats", argue Drs Samuel Seongseop Kim and Jinsoo Lee of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In a research paper published with a co-author, the pair investigate the general trends in the medical tourism market and how they affect Korea. By identifying the strengths and weaknesses in the Korean medical tourism industry, they show the path the country could take to "become one of the premier destinat
Kevin Costello Is Newest Member of The Rainmaker Group’s Board Of Directors
Rainmaker | December 17, 2014
ATLANTA, GA - December 17, 2014 - The Rainmaker Group, the market leader in automated profit optimization software and services for the multifamily housing and gaming/hospitality industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Costello to its Board of Directors. Costello has more than 25 years serving in executive leadership roles, including most recently a dozen years with Ariba, Inc., a Sunnyvale, Calif. developer of best-in-class software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, purchased by SAP in 2012. He was President from 2007 until its acquisition by SAP in 2012, and President of Ariba, an SAP Company, from 2012 until 2014.
Congress’ Failure to Extend TRIA is Short-Sighted and Irresponsible says AHLA
the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) | December 17, 2014
Washington, D.C. - December 17, 2014 - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) issued the following statement after the Senate adjourned and failed to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: "We are extremely disappointed and shocked that Congress was not able to come to an agreement to extend TRIA, despite both chambers passing similar versions of the reauthorization measure with overwhelming bipartisan support. This completely avoidable setback will have serious ramifications on the economy, stunting further economic development and job growth. The expiration of TRIA in 15 days will lead to increased uncertainty
NewcrestImage to Develop a 132-room Hyatt House in Frisco, Texas; Late 2015 Opening Planned
NewcrestImage | December 17, 2014
FRISCO, TEXAS (December 17, 2014) - NewcrestImage announced plans to construct a 132-room, six-story Hyatt House Hotel in Frisco, Texas. Optimally located at the intersection of Parkwood Boulevard and Gaylord Parkway, the upscale extended stay hotel will be within walking distance of the Frisco Conference Center, the Dr Pepper Ballpark, the Dr Pepper Arena, and the Stonebriar Centre mall, in addition to the myriad restaurants in the vicinity. The hotel will be located less than a mile from the future practice facility and preseason training ground for the Dallas Cowboys, which is slated to open in 2016. The hotel will also be a mere two
Bluestone National Park Resort Enhancing Guest Communications & Boosting Revenues via ZDirect
ZDirect | December 17, 2014
In partnership with hospitality's leading provider of above property marketing solutions for two years, the Wales resort reaps a remarkable return on its investment and a 38.66% revenue increase from new guest reservations [HALLANDALE BEACH, FL- DECEMBER 17, 2014] - What sets the Bluestone National Park Resort apart from other short break accommodations in the southwest of Wales is not just its luxury lodging, its all-year / all-weather activities, its great restaurants, exclusive spa or amazing Blue Lagoon Water Park and Adventure Center. In addition, the popular destination, which enjoys a 94% year-round occupancy from its mix of near