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Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa Opens in Disney Springs Resort Area Following Multimillion Dollar Renovation
Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa | September 16, 2024
ORLANDO, FL – September 16, 2024 – Located in the Disney Springs® Resort Area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa is now open for accommodations, meetings and events, spa, and dining experiences. Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is known for connecting travelers to the spirit of the neighborhood through unexpected discoveries. The full-service resort features 394 newly appointed guest rooms, more than 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, a zero-entry pool and hot tub, and signature farm-to-table restaurant, American Kitc
HSMAI Announces First Ever Commercial Futures Forum
HSMAI | September 16, 2024
McLean, VA (Sept. 16, 2024) – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International is excited to announce the first ever Commercial Futures Forum, which will take place on Oct. 28, 2024 in San Antonio, TX, held in conjunction with The Hospitality Show produced by AHLA and Questex. This inaugural event, planned by an HSMAI steering committee of Chief Commercial Officers, will bring together top commercial leaders to explore the evolving dynamics of business travel and loyalty within the hotel industry. The half-day forum, themed “Understanding the Changing Dynamics of Business Travel,” will address the commercial impacts o
Rancho Santana Appoints Vandeilson Santi as Executive Chef
Rancho Santana | September 16, 2024
Rancho Santana, an expansive 2,700-acre resort and residential community along Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast, is delighted to unveil its culinary reimagination led by the newly appointed Chef Vandeilson Santi. This exciting evolution, launching in 2024 and continuing into 2025, will enhance the dining experience across the resort’s four distinct restaurants, starting with signature restaurant La Finca y El Mar and extending to El Café, La Taqueria and La Boquita. "We are thrilled to welcome Chef Santi to lead our culinary team," expressed Luke Maish, CEO of Rancho Santana. "His global perspective combined with our efforts towards sustaina
The Ritz-Carlton Debuts in Morocco With the Opening of The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam
THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY, LLC | September 16, 2024
The Ritz-Carlton today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam, debuting a palatial oasis of contemporary majesty in Morocco. Nestled within 440 hectares of forest and lush gardens, just steps away from the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, this opulent palace promises an unparalleled experience in the heart of Morocco's capital. “The debut of The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam marks a significant milestone for the Ritz-Carlton brand as we expand our footprint on the African continent and celebrate our first property in Morocco,” said Helen Leighton, Vice President Luxury Brands, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Marriott
Mike Metcalf Appointed President of HQ Hotels by sbe
sbe | September 16, 2024
[LOS ANGELES, September 2024] — HQ Hotels & Residences, the newly launched lifestyle hospitality brand spearheaded by sbe Chairman & CEO, Sam Nazarian, has appointed Mike Metcalf as President of HQ Hotels. With over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Metcalf joins the HQ Hotels team from Crescent Hotels & Resorts, where he served as COO, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, Operations and Vice President Business Development over his 18 years with Crescent. Throughout his tenure he had a strong focus on the company’s expansion and development. As VP of Business Development the company purchas
Metasearch Pricing Models Explained/GCommerce Solutions
Metadesk | September 16, 2024
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Hospitality Industry Leaders Named Penn State Conti Professors for 2024-25
Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management | September 16, 2024
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State School of Hospitality Management has named Alan Horowitz, vice president of enterprise sustainability at Aramark, and Rick Garlick, principal consultant of Richard Garlick and Associates Consulting and Research Services, as its 2024-25 Walter J. Conti visiting professors. The Conti Professorship program brings hospitality industry leaders and scholars to serve as guest lecturers and mentors with students in the Hospitality Management program and to connect with faculty members and researchers in the school. As part of its 36th anniversary, Horowitz and Garlick represent the continued growth and suc
Percipia Collaborates With Amazon’s Alexa Smart Properties Hospitality to Launch VIVA+
PERCIPIA | September 16, 2024
CHICAGO, September 16th, 2024 – Percipia, a leading provider of hospitality phone systems and enhanced guest room technology for hotels, resorts, casinos, and conference centers, announces the release of VIVA+, an all-in-one hospitality solution built on Alexa Smart Properties (ASP) for Hospitality that is available now to all new and current Percipia clients. VIVA+ integrates Percipia’s IP phone system, Frequency PBX and Frequency Stratus, and guest voicemail solution, Precision Voicemail, by utilizing their middleware engine, Parallax. VIVA+ transforms the guest experience by offering a comprehensive suite of features in a single, sl