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Mobile Simple | December 9, 2014
ABreez by Mobile Simple Takes Minibar Processes to the Cloud in Just Minutes Give your F&B team a cloud-based, mobile minibar app that delivers departure data, real-time room status, productivity reports, inventory updates and more via any mobile device [LAS VEGAS- December 9, 2014] - A new mobile app has blown onto the hospitality scene that has food and beverage managers buzzing with excitement. Finally a tool has been developed that addresses their needs for simplified minibar and in-room amenities management. ABreez by Mobile Simple is hospitality's first cloud-based, mobile Managed Minibar that directly posts consumptions to th
Owned by Yunnan Shili Property Development, the 172-key Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang Opens in China
Hilton Garden Inn | December 9, 2014
December 08, 2014 - LIJIANG, China, and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's award winning brand of upscale yet affordable hotels, announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang as the first Hilton Worldwide property in Yunnan Province, China. Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang features 172 contemporary guest rooms, including four suites and 10 family rooms offering the latest in technology and ergonomic comfort to guests. The hotel is operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Yunnan Shili Property Development Co., Ltd. "The opening of Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang is yet another milestone for our brand and Hilton Worldwide
$20 Million Guestroom Renovation Begins for the 393-room Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA
The Westin South Coast Plaza | December 9, 2014
COSTA MESA, California, Dec. 8, 2014 - A $20 million renovation of the 393 guestrooms at The Westin South Coast Plaza, considered to be Orange County's landmark hotel, is under way. Included in the plans for all of the hotel's guestrooms are new carpeting and wall finishes, crown molding, larger flat screens televisions, new Westin Heavenly beds, replacement of all hard and soft goods, and a complete redo/upgrade of bathrooms. The renovations will be completed by April 22. "We are re-imagining our guestrooms to make them warm and inviting as another step towards achieving the goal of giving guests the feel of a luxurious AAA Five Diamon
Affiliate of InnVest Acquires the 644-key Hyatt Regency Vancouver in BC, Canada for $123 Million
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | December 9, 2014
December 08, 2014 - CHICAGO - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that an affiliate of Hyatt has sold the 644-room Hyatt Regency Vancouver to an affiliate of InnVest for approximately $123 million or $190,000 per key. The hotel will continue to operate as a Hyatt Regency hotel. "We are delighted to enter into a relationship with InnVest, a well-respected hotel owner with deep expertise in the Canadian hospitality market," said Stephen Haggerty, global head, capital strategy, franchising and select service for Hyatt. "By continuing to execute on our asset recycling strategy, we are able to strategically plan for growth in
Flip.to Turns More Business Travelers Into Guests For Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel & Spa
Flip.to | December 9, 2014
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 2014 - As part of a new, impactful marketing strategy, The Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel & Spa implemented the brand advocate platform, Flip.to, and the impact was felt almost immediately. "The Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel & Spa especially appeals to business as well as leisure travelers, so with Flip.to our business-focused incentive means more website visits for us, and almost 100 booked room nights in the past year. As a smaller hotel, that really makes a difference!" said Sai Yang, Director of Sales at Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel & Spa. Flip.to taps into the massive reach of the current guests of the value-
PHR Okinawa Hotel Management & Hyatt to Develop the 294-room Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa in Japan
Hyatt Regency | December 9, 2014
Opening in Late 2015 December 9, 2014 - CHICAGO - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with PHR Okinawa Hotel Management Ltd., a subsidiary of Ken Corporation, Ltd., for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Naha, Okinawa. Expected to open in late 2015, Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel on the island of Okinawa, Japan. "We are delighted to bring the Hyatt Regency brand to Okinawa, and are honored to further strengthen our relationship with Ken Corporation Ltd., owner of Hyatt Regency Guam, a company with deep development and management exper
Hotel Financing: JMBM’s Preferred EB-5 Construction Financing Program for Top Developers & Projects
Jonathan Bloch | December 9, 2014
By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® 09 December 2014 Click here for the latest articles on EB-5 Financing. JMBM is sourcing low-cost mezzanine capital for new construction through EB-5 financing for its top developer-clients. To qualify for this program, the borrower must be an experienced developer with a superb track record, a superior reputation and a great project. If you don't meet those threshold requirements, then don't read any further, because this program does not apply to you. If you are still reading, the question is: "Can you benefit from mezzanine financing with an all-in cost to you of approximately 6 â
Agilysys Promotes Jaddi to SVP of Customer Support & Service Solutions
Agilysys | December 9, 2014
ALPHARETTA, GA. - Dec. 9, 2014 - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software and services, today announced the promotion of Rehan Jaddi to senior vice president of customer support & service solutions, effective immediately. Jaddi previously served as vice president of product development engineering at Agilysys. In his new role, his primary responsibilities will be to oversee the company's product support, customer relations and professional services. He will report to Jim Dennedy, Agilysys president and chief executive officer. "Rehan's technological and manageria