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Germany’s Incoming Tourism at Third Quarter End 2014 Shows over Five Percent Increase
German National Tourist Board | December 10, 2014
New York City, December 10, 2014 - For the period of January to September 2014, the number of overnight stays from abroad to Germany increased to 58.8 million. According to latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, 2.9 million extra nights, in accommodation establishments with ten or more beds, were registered compared to the same period last year. This represents an overall increase of 5.1 percent. "This dynamic growth in inbound figures clearly provides German Tourism with yet further momentum and impetus. The increase of more than five percent at the end of the third quarter 2014 is again well above the equally s
Anthony Arbeeny Appointed General Manager at the 406-key Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
Westin Hotels & Resorts | December 10, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dec. 10, 2014 - The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center today announced the appointment of Anthony Arbeeny as general manager of the recently-transformed hotel. Tasked with the reintroduction of the hotel following its impressive $17 million enhancement to business, leisure and meeting delegates, Arbeeny brings more than three decades of culinary, hotelier and hospitality management expertise to this new role. He will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, foodservice, sales and marketing initiatives. "It is an honor to join The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center and introduce its extraordinary transformation to vi
The Dow Hotel Company Names Mark J. Mathews GM of the 353-room Hilton Hotel – Bellevue in Washington
The Dow Hotel Company | December 10, 2014
SEATTLE, Wash., December 10, 2014 - The Dow Hotel Company, a leading hotel owner/investor and operator, today announced that it has named Mark J. Mathews general manager of the 353-room Hilton Hotel - Bellevue located in the suburbs of Seattle, Wash. The hotel currently is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation to upgrade its guest rooms, meeting space and all public areas. "A 20-plus year hospitality industry veteran, Mark has operated some of the most renowned hotels in the Pacific Northwest," said Murray L. Dow II, DHC founder and president. "His in-depth market experience, combined with his hands-on approach to both guests and
Michael Lorenz Appointed Senior VP of Sales and Marketing for L.E. Hotels
L.E. Hotels | December 10, 2014
December 10, 2014 - LOS ANGELES - L.E. Hotels announced today its appointment of Michael Lorenz as its new Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Lorenz brings to L.E. Hotels more than 20 years of past hospitality experience in working in similar senior level positions with major luxury and lifestyle hotel brands. In his new position, Lorenz, who has an extensive background in sales management, marketing strategy and online marketing, will be responsible for the global sales, corporate public relations and all marketing initiatives for L.E. Hotels. "Michael's impressive resume of accomplishments makes him a valuable addition to t
G6 Hospitality Expands to Latin America with Two New Brands: Hotel 6 and Estudio 6
G6 Hospitality LLC | December 10, 2014
Signs with Latina Promohoteles to Develop Up to 55 New Hotel 6/Estudio 6 Across Mexico by 2021 DALLAS, Dec. 10, 2014 -- G6 Hospitality, known for its iconic economy lodging brands, Motel 6 and Studio 6 in the U.S. and Canada, announced today it is expanding its portfolio to include two new brands in Latin America: Hotel 6 and Estudio 6. As part of the company's plan to bring the brands to market, G6 Hospitality announced the signing of an area development agreement with Latina Promohoteles, a subsidiary of commercial property developer Promodesa Comercial, which is based in Mexico. Latina Promohoteles plans to open up to 55 new-constru
The Westin Qingdao Improves Efficiency with Newmarket
Newmarket International, Inc. | December 10, 2014
December 10, 2014 - Portsmouth, NH - Newmarket® International, Inc. ("Newmarket"), an Amadeus company, today announced that The Westin Qingdao has selected the advanced room diagramming solution MeetingMatrix, to enable increased planner collaboration, improved communication, and professional event execution. The Westin Qingdao, managed by Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., was open on 31 March, 2014. As one of the highest landmark buildings in the central business district overlooking the bustling and vibrant cityscape of Qingdao, the property has 321 guest rooms, 4 restaurants, and 2,0
Expedia and Best Western Sign Global Partnership Agreement
Expedia, Inc. | December 10, 2014
BELLEVUE, WASH, December 10th - Expedia, Inc., one of the world's largest online travel companies, and Best Western International, Inc., the world's largest hotel chain®, have signed a global partnership agreement to distribute Best Western branded hotels on Expedia, Inc. sites. This partnership is truly global in nature. Expedia features more than 150 travel sites in more than 70 countries, while Best Western boasts more than 4,000 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide. Melissa Maher, senior vice president of the Global Partner Group at Expedia, Inc. said "Best Western is one of the most recognizable and popular hotel
Passive Optical LAN: Providing Hospitality Mega Improvements in Network Performance & Flexibility
December 10, 2014
The Passive Optical LAN can accommodate the burgeoning need for hospitality bandwidth - easily and less expensively. Hospitality networks around the world are becoming progressively choked by the integration of bandwidth-hungry Internet-based applications. The growing usage of streaming video content, integration of digital voice services into the LAN, video conferencing and other online activities not only contribute to the bandwidth dilemma, but also can pose significant security issues to conventional copper-based networks. With dramatically increasing demand for bandwidth among user populations, many in the hospitality industry are