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PolyU Study Finds More Differentiation Needed in Promoting South Pacific Destinations
PolyU's School of Hotel and Tourism Management | April 21, 2014
April 21, 2014 - Australian tourists tend to consider South-Pacific destinations as largely similar, notes Dr Stephen Pratt of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in a recently published research article. Destinations, he shows, are broadly substitutable for each other. Yet there is sufficient scope to enhance the attractiveness of less well-known islands to this, the region's largest tourist group. Dr Pratt assesses Australian tourist perceptions of similarities and differences among four South-Pacific destinations, and argues that marketing organisations need to strike a balance be
Hotel G Set to Open Next Month in San Francisco, California’s Union Square
Hotel G SAN FRANCISCO | April 21, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (APRIL 21, 2014) - Following an extensive two-year renovation of an early twentieth century building, Hotel G will celebrate its highly anticipated opening on May 2, bringing a fresh, reimagined perspective to the innovative spirit of San Francisco. This ideal lifestyle hotel combines residential sophistication with a laid back, authentic local vibe complemented by tailor-made services. Boasting an ideal location in the center of San Francisco's fashionable Union Square, the energy of the city is just outside the door. From first-class shopping and world-renowned dining to award-winning theater, a bustling arts distri
The 290-key Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Bangkok to Open in Thailand on May 1, 2014
Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok | April 21, 2014
CHICAGO, IL (April 21, 2014) - On May 1, 2014, Bangkok moves to the Blu heartbeat as Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Bangkok opens its doors to welcome guests. Strategically located at the heart of business in Sukhumvit and a shopper's paradise right at the hotel's doorstep, it also offers guests the heart of flavors with an unrivalled variety of culinary choices in seven restaurants and bars. It is at the heart of lifestyle, dedicated to fitness and well-being. The first Radisson Blu in the city, the hotel is the latest addition to the brand's portfolio of more than 368 hotels in operation and development. It introduces to bustling Bangkok, a
Andrea Knowles-Mondello Appointed General Manager of the Philadelphia Airport Marriott in PA
Marriott Hotels | April 21, 2014
Philadelphia, PA (April 21, 2014) - Andrea Knowles-Mondello has been named General Manager of the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, it was announced today by David Marriott, COO - Americas Eastern Region and Bill Skoglund, Area Vice President of Marriott International. Prior to joining the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Ms. Knowles-Mondello was Director of Hotel Operations at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, where she led the property through many successful multi-million dollar renovation projects. Ms. Knowles-Mondello began her career with Marriott over 28 years ago as a hostess at the Orlando World Center Marriott. She has held
Waterford Hotel Group Appoints New Management Team at Fairfield Inn Marriott Boca Raton in Florida
Fairfield Inn Marriott Boca Raton | April 21, 2014
BOCA RATON, FL (April 21, 2014) --- Waterford Hotel Group recently announced the appointments of two key management positions at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Boca Raton, FL. Crystal Winter, General Manager, and Cristina Goncear, Sales Manager will lead the operations and sales teams of the 119-room hotel, located at the Boca Raton Airport in the Palm Beach County area of South Florida. Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm based in Southeastern Connecticut, assumed management of the Fairfield Inn Boca Raton in November 2013. As General Manager, Winter will be responsible for all phases of the
New Owner and Property Manager for The Cliff House Resort & Spa in Maine
BuildCentral | April 21, 2014
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Have Updated 205 Hotels in the Last Two Weeks with Changes in Personnel, Property Management or Ownership Chicago, IL. April 21, 2014 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have reported 205 changes in personnel, property management and ownership in the Hotel Profiles database over the last two weeks. Many hotels are getting a fresh start with a new Owner, Property Manager or General Manager. Recommend your product or service to someone who might be looking for a change. Hotels Under New Management: Wingate by Wyndham Slidell/New Orleans East Area (Slidell, LA) Best Western Black Rock Inn (Fairfield, CT) Red
Hotel AG Closes One Hotel Every Five Days
Hotel AG | April 21, 2014
ATLANTA - April 21, 2014 - Hotel AG announced today the firm continues to close 1 hotel transaction every 5 days and has done so for the last 3 1/2 years. The firm has closed 33 hotel transactions over the past 23 weeks. The recent closings range from Hilton and Marriott upscale select service assets to bank deals, private deals and full service hotels. Most of the recent closings were located from the Midwest through the Northeast and along eastern seaboard states with several in Florida. H. Keith Thompson, principle of the firm, commented, "We continue to see great traction in the hotel real estate space across all segments, brand fam
Educational Institute Celebrates 10 Years in China with Extended Visit
the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute | April 21, 2014
Orlando, Florida, April 2014-Several senior executives of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI) will visit China for ten days in April to celebrate the Educational Institute's decade-long presence in that country. Robert L. Steele III, CHA, president and COO; Brenda L. Vazquez, CMHS, CGSP, senior vice president, marketing; Ed Kastli, CMHS, CGSP, vice president, international sales; and Leon Shi, CHE, EI's country manager of operations for China, will travel throughout China to locations in Shanghai, Guangdong, Shenzhen, Tianjin, and Beijing. They will meet with EI's regional partners, address academic institutions