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Men Pickier about Hotel Room Colors? Yes, According to USF Study
February 11, 2014
Feb. 11--MANATEE -- No matter how much tourists spend on a hotel room, chances are the walls are beige or off-white. "It's to hide the dirt," said Cihan Cobanoglu, dean of College of Hospitality & Technology Leadership at University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. An award-winning study by Vanja Bogicevic, a student pursuing a master's degree at USFSM, could help hoteliers rethink the choices they give guests, perhaps adding a splash of color for the hotel business. Bogicevic found hoteliers could attract guests of a certain age if they would simply change the color or furniture in the room, using a model based on a Ritz-Carlton
Kent State University Hotel Joins 79 Stash Partner Hotels Located On or Near University Campuses
Stash Hotel Rewards | February 10, 2014
Downtown Kent's Only Independent Hotel Now Able to Reward Alumni and Frequent Campus Visitors with Stash Points Kent, OH – February 11, 2014 – Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center, conveniently located near the heart of Kent State University campus, today announced a partnership with Stash Hotel Rewards, the largest loyalty program for independent hotels in the United States. As a result of the partnership, travelers can now earn and redeem Stash points at Kent State University Hotel. The partnership also marks the 80th independent, college-town hotel to join Stash and reward families and alumni for their travel back to
$500 M Upgrade Planned for Honolulu’s Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Not Affected by Ownership Change
February 10, 2014
Feb. 10--The parent company of Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts, which owns the Sheraton hotels in Waikiki, said the ownership change announced last week will have no effect on its plans for a $500 million upgrade of the Princess Kaiulani Hotel. Kokusai Kogyo Holdings Co., the parent of Kyo-ya, bought out Cerberus Capital Management LP's controlling interest in the company in a deal that closed Friday in Japan. "The transaction, completed on Friday in Japan, will have no effect on its plans to upgrade the Princess Kaiulani Hotel or its relationship with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Management Co., who manages the hotel properties in Hawaii
Garden Plaza Hotel in Decatur, Alabama to Rebrand as DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront
February 10, 2014
Feb. 10--Executives of Cooper Hotels, owner of the Garden Plaza Hotel & Suites (formerly Holiday Inn & Suites) for more than 40 years, today announced the start of a multi-million dollar renovation and rebranding to convert the hotel into a DoubleTree by Hilton. The refurbished hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront. will feature complete renovations to the hotel's 142 guest rooms and 23 suites, and a new restaurant with a full bar and a Starbucks kiosk. With over 10,000 square feet of event space, it is the city's largest meeting, banquet and event venue. During the renovation, which is scheduled to be complete by f
The Plasencia Group Expands Mid-Atlantic Presence
The Plasencia Group | February 9, 2014
Tampa, Fla. (February 10, 2014) – Keith Coe has accepted the role of Senior Vice President for The Plasencia Group's Mid-Atlantic Region. Mr. Coe is based in Philadelphia, PA. In this capacity, Mr. Coe will be responsible for all disposition and investment advisory services in what has historically been one of the company's most active regions. Mr. Coe will continue to serve as Managing Director of TPG Development Management Consultants, a position he has held since 2006. TPG Development Management Consultants offers exclusive services to individuals and companies investing in the hospitality development sector. Prior to joining The
Lafrance Hospitality Company’s Hampton Inn Hotel Dover New Hampshire Reopens
Lafrance Hospitality | February 9, 2014
DOVER, NH – Lafrance Hospitality Company has announced the reopening of their Hampton Inn Hotel in Dover, New Hampshire. The hotel unexpectedly closed on September 12, 2013 after a water line was damaged, causing extensive flooding to first and second floors of the property. The 93-room Hampton Inn Dover has been undergoing repairs, remodeling and upgrades throughout the past several months and is excited to welcome guests back to the improved property, which is now 100% non-smoking. Renovations include Hampton's latest interior décor, featuring the brand's new perfect mix lobby and fitness center. Guest rooms on the first and second
Australia in a Rush to Adapt as Chinese Visitor Numbers Soar
February 9, 2014
Feb. 09--SYDNEY (The Straits Times/ANN) -- A Chinese tourism boom in Australia has left hotels and tour operators scrambling to adapt. They are hiring Mandarin speakers, changing menus and even adjusting the temperature on coach rides. The influx has begun to transform the tourism industry. Visitor numbers are soaring, with 713,900 Chinese arrivals last year, up from 190,000 in 2002. At hotels in big cities, congee and noodles are standard items at the breakfast buffet and Mandarin-speakers are in abundance. Most big hotels, museums and attractions have introduced special Chinese cultural- awareness training for staff, including learnin
‘China-Ready’ – from Teapots to Translators – Preparing Your Property & Expectations
February 9, 2014
Feb. 09--WASHINGTON (The Straits Times/ANN) -- When visitors from China enter their room at the Montage Beverly Hills hotel, they are greeted with a Chinese tea set, pillowcases monogrammed with "Welcome" in Chinese, and a handwritten note, in Chinese, from guest relations agent Tiffany Li. The hotel is certified "China-ready" by the Preferred Hotel Group, which runs 249 hotels and resorts in the United States. The programme was launched last month, with guests from China in mind, and hotels are advised to follow a 25-item checklist with pointers such as "provide porcelain soup spoon". Group executive vice-president of Asia Pacific, Mid