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Lodging Interactive Named Among the ‘Best Interactive Agencies Worldwide’
Lodging Interactive | October 4, 2013
Continuing to earn top honors for its website design and development skills, hospitality's full-service digital marketing and social media engagement agency earns three 2013 Silver W3 Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts PARSIPPANY, N.J. - OCTOBER 4, 2013 - Lodging Interactive was recognized as one of "the best interactive agencies, designers and creators worldwide" for its creative excellence in website design by the International Academy of the Visual Arts. Last week, the full-service digital marketing and social media engagement agency exclusively servicing the hospitality industry was presented with three 2013 W3...
Content in Context Is King: A Response to Responsive Design-The Pros and Cons for Hoteliers
Vizergy | October 4, 2013
By: Jon Bosworth, Manager of Content Strategy Responsive design is the new black. Everyone is talking about it. Companies that want to look like the future are clamoring to introduce their brand to the contemporary multi-screen world with a sleek responsive website that will wow their users no matter what device brought them there. It's true that the future has increasingly more screens and devices to offer. For your business to serve the future, you will have to address these devices. The best way to know if responsive design is for your company is to study where it works and why. Compare what responsive websites do with what you need ...
The 396-room Pullman Paris Bercy in France Completes Six Months of Refurbishment
Pullman | October 3, 2013
October 3, 2013 - Pullman, assisted by eight renowned architects*, continues the brand's architectural revolution with the renovation of its five Parisian properties (La Défense, Bercy, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Montparnasse and Tour Eiffel). After introducing the Pullman Paris La Defense's new look in March 2013, the brand is now unveiling the revamped Pullman Paris Bercy. This hotel, located in the heart of a Paris neighborhood that features both a business district and a village atmosphere, offers the best of the Pullman experience. Its restaurant, "L'Esprit du 12ème", which has been entirely redesigned, and its bar, are among Eas...
Alena Stavnjak Named as Director of Spa and Wellness for Viceroy Miami in Florida
Viceroy Miami | October 3, 2013
MIAMI, Fla. - (Oct. 3, 2013) - Viceroy Miami recently named Alena Stavnjak Director of Spa and Wellness. In this position, she will oversee operations, programs and strategic plans for the spa and wellness center. Stavnjak has more than 10 years of extensive domestic and international experience with luxury brands and trends in the spa and wellness industries. Specializing in innovative strategic planning and hospitality management, Stavnjak began her career at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 2003 where she worked in several of the company's locations. In 2010, Stavnjak opened the 20,000 square-foot ESPA at The Istanbul EDITION hotel ...
266 Hospitality Students Receive Scholarships; $403,500 Awarded Via AH&LEF Core Scholarship Programs
AH&LEF | October 3, 2013
Washington, October 3, 2013 - The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), awarded 266 scholarships, totaling $403,500, through three of its core programs - the Annual Scholarship Grant, Incoming Freshman Scholarship, and Graduate Scholarship programs. The Annual Scholarship Grant Program, the Foundation's biggest program, is co-administered with 85 universities and colleges. In 2013, 237 students, nominated by AH&LEF-affiliated schools, received $318,500 in funds. The program is funded from proceeds of the Americas Lod...
Newmarket Connects Hospitality Venues with Event Planners to Create “Win Win” Success
Newmarket International, Inc. | October 3, 2013
Join a Complimentary Webinar to Learn the "Top Three Ways to More Effectively Reach Event Planners" October 3, 2013 - Portsmouth, NH - Newmarket® International, Inc. ("Newmarket"), the proven business solutions provider for empowering hospitality organizations to lower costs and increase revenue while improving customer satisfaction and guest loyalty, will be presenting a complimentary webinar on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 3:00 pm ET to share the "Top Three Ways to More Effectively Reach Event Planners." Research indicates that Event Planners in today's hospitality market are not always getting the critical meeting information they...
GF Management’s 174-room Holiday Inn Charlotte University in NC Completes $5 Million Renovation
GF Management | October 3, 2013
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 3, 2013 -- The Holiday Inn Charlotte University is excited to announce completion of $5 million in first-class renovations which included an overhaul of the 174 guest rooms, inclusion of additional meeting space, an exterior face-lift, landscaping, an impressively designed new lobby, business hub, fitness center, and everything in between. The most anticipated and newest addition to the hotel is the upscale Red Sky Lounge and Grille. The Holiday Inn Charlotte University was acquired in May 2012 by GF Management, through its operating affiliate and has successfully completed the renovation ahead of schedule. This is...
Tanzania Tourist Board Announces 2013 Annual Tourism Award Winners
Tanzania | October 3, 2013
(October 3, 2013, New York, NY) Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) announced the 2013 winners of the annual TTB Tourism awards. Hon. Amb. Khamis Kagasheki, Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism joined by Hon. Amb. Liberata Mulamula, Tanzania Ambassador to the United States presented awards to three of the honorees at the Africa Travel Association (ATA) eighth annual Presidential Forum held at New York University. The three honorees who received the TTB Award in New York were: Elite Traveler Magazine received the Tanzania Tourist Board Luxury Travel Media Award for extensive coverage of Tanzania including the Serengeti Migration being name...
Hawthorn Suites Brand Debuts in the Middle East with the 188-room Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dubai
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham | October 3, 2013
DUBAI (October 3, 2013) – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,410 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the signing of the Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dubai, the first hotel to fly the group's extended stay Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham® brand flag in the Middle East. The 188-room property, which is located in the heart of the popular Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai, is owned by R Hotels, the hotels and hotel management subsidiary of R Holding LLC, based in Ajman. The property includes studio apartments, one- and two-bedroom suites and a penthouse with pano...
Business Travelers Prefer to “Go Green”; Implementing 5 Easy & Low Cost Products in the Guest Room
Stephen Kirby | October 3, 2013
by Stephen Kirby Forty-seven percent of business travelers prioritize 'green' hotels when on the road, according to the 2013 Global Business Traveler Survey published by Timetric. Environmentally conscious, well-informed travelers expect hotels to do more than just provide a comfortable place to stay. They want to know and SEE that the hotel they have chosen implements energy-efficient practices and is eco-friendly in many ways. Making sure guests can easily recognize green products and efforts at a hotel is as simple as making a few small inexpensive changes. The common misconception is that going green can be costly, time-consuming an...
Ever Turizm A.S. and Wyndham Hotel Group Open the 168-room Ramada Encore Izmir in Turkey
Ramada | October 3, 2013
Plan for 30 More Ramada Encore Hotels There by 2023 ISTANBUL (October 3, 2013) – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,410 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the opening of the Ramada Encore Izmir, the first of 30 planned Ramada Encore properties to be developed in Turkey over the next ten years through an exclusive development agreement with Ever Turizm Insaat Pazarlama Ticaret A.S., a rapidly developing Turkish hotel operator. Ramada Encore, a tier of the Ramada® brand, offers modern and ergonomically designed accommodation that features stylish wooden...
Part Hotel, Part Natural History Museum, Dinosaur-Themed BEST WESTERN Denver Southwest Opens in CO
Best Western International, Inc. | October 3, 2013
PHOENIX (October 3, 2013) – Visitors to Denver will now literally be able to spend a night in the museum thanks to a $4 million prehistoric makeover at the BEST WESTERN Denver Southwest. Continuing the trend of truly innovative design within the Best Western International hotel family, the 112-room hotel in Lakewood, Colo. has been transformed into part hotel, part natural history museum and a tribute to all things dinosaur. "We wanted this to be a one of a kind, immersive experience that feels like you've entered an old explorer's club and a storied natural history museum," said BEST WESTERN Denver Southwest Co-owner Greg Tally. "Gue...
Revenue Strategy and Innovation Focus of the First Hotel Revenue Strategy Summit (RSS)
Duetto | October 3, 2013
Includes an Unprecedented Group of Speakers, Thought Leaders Powered by Duetto, the RSS Will be Held November 12, 2013 at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel New York, October 3, 2013 ... Silver Hospitality Group, LLC (SHG) announced selected speakers and session topics for the inaugural Revenue Strategy Summit (RSS), a gathering of thought leaders and practitioners who will examine forces reshaping the hospitality industry and discuss how marketing and technology must evolve to meet new demands. Distinguished speakers and panel participants will include: Lee Pillsbury, Chief Executive Officer of Thayer Lodging Cindy Estes Green, CEO and Co-...
Virginia’s 397-room Norfolk Waterside Marriott Completes 4.5 Million Dollar Makeover
Norfolk Waterside Marriott | October 3, 2013
NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 3, 2013 -- Guests who make reservations at Norfolk Waterside Marriott can delight in revamped guest rooms, a renewed Concierge Lounge, updated guest corridor and renovated lobby. This Norfolk hotel initiated the first phase of renovations in Dec. 2012 starting with each of the 397 guest rooms. These renovations added new furnishings including carpets, wall vinyl, lighting, window treatments, desk chairs, soft seating, and new closet and bathroom doors. The Piano Lounge, now the Great Room, underwent a complete face lift in the second phase, receiving new work areas and reflecting a sophisticated, yet hip, vibe. The fi...
The 450-key Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Florida Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company | October 3, 2013
Naples, Fla. - October 3, 2013 - The Ritz-Carlton, Naples re-opened today following the completion of its unprecedented re-mastering - one of the largest refurbishment projects in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. The work, undertaken this summer, saw a complete overhaul of all 450-guest rooms, suites, and corridors, three dining outlets, Artisans ballroom, as well as various structural, mechanical and engineering upgrades throughout the property. The resort ceased operations for the first time in its 27-year history to complete the project over a two-month period. "This re-mastering underscores our continued commitment to delivering worl...
Fujita Kanko to Open the 266-room Hiroshima Washington Hotel this Month in Japan
Fujita Kanko Inc. | October 3, 2013
October 3, Tokyo - On October 10th, leading Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko Inc. will open its 30th Washington Hotel in Hiroshima, Japan. An excellent addition to the reasonably-priced modern hotels offered by the company's Washington Hotels group, the new Hiroshima Washington Hotel will deliver convenience, comfort and efficiency to business and leisure travelers. Ideally located in the center of Hiroshima City, capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, the hotel's 266 guest rooms, all with free wi-fi, and a restaurant will occupy ten floors (4th-14th) of the new construction. Restaurants and shops occupy the first three floors. To pr...
Pegasus Solutions Names Bill Rose Chief Information Officer
Pegasus Solutions | October 3, 2013
IT Veteran Positioned to Help Nearly 100,000 Global Hotel Clients Focus on the Future DALLAS (October 3, 2013) – Pegasus Solutions has named Bill Rose chief information officer. The company's former senior vice president of IT Global Services was appointed to the position by chief executive officer David Millili to help Pegasus' nearly 100,000 global hotel clients focus on the future. "Bill has proven himself as both a capable leader and a forward-thinking IT professional," said Millili. "Helping hotels maneuver The World of Distribution extends beyond overcomplicated technology strategy and jargon. Instead, Bill has consistently con...
Florida’s 598-key Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Begins $12.5 Million Renovation
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa | October 3, 2013
DESTIN, Fla. (Oct. 3, 2013) - A new $12.5 million dollar capital improvement project is underway at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, the largest full-service beachfront resort on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast. The five-month project includes a number of improvements, including a complete refurbishing of all 200 Spa Tower rooms, a redesigned indoor pool and a dramatically enhanced main lobby experience giving guests a breathtaking view of Florida's Emerald Coast immediately upon arrival. The resort will also unveil new and upgraded designs for the Sandcastles Restaurant and Lounge, Hadashi Sushi Bar and the award-winning, 1...
Gulph Creek Hotels Acquires the 108-room Holiday Inn York in Pennsylvania; Renovation Planned
Gulph Creek Hotels | October 3, 2013
10/3/2013 - Wayne, PA. - Gulph Creek Hotels, a leading Mid Atlantic hotel development and management company, has acquired the 180-room Holiday Inn in York, Pennsylvania. Gulph Creek is teaming with local catering and restaurant operator Altland House Hospitality Group to renovate and operate the hotel. The Holiday Inn York is located on 13 acres off Route 30 bordering the West Manchester Mall. The hotel features 12,000 square feet of meeting space including a 7,700 square-foot ballroom, the largest in York County. The property will undergo public space and guest room renovation this fall and guest room upgrades in the spring. The curre...
Chatham Lodging Acquires the 180-room Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center in CO for $27.9 Million
Chatham Lodging Trust | October 3, 2013
Completes Renovation and Conversion for 103-key Residence Inn Washington D.C./Foggy Bottom PALM BEACH, Fla., October 3, 2013 - Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium branded, select-service hotels, today announced that it has acquired the 180-room Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center for a purchase price of $27.9 million, plus customary pro-rated amounts and closing costs. Converted to the Hilton Garden Inn brand in October 2008, the hotel is ideally located in the heart of the Denver Tech Center at the junction of Interstate 25 an...
Holland America Line to Acquire McKinley Chalets Hotel in Denali National Park, Alaska from Aramark
Holland America Line | October 3, 2013
SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 3, 2013 — Holland America Line, through its subsidiary Holland America–Princess Alaska, has reached an agreement in principle to acquire the McKinley Chalets Hotel in Denali National Park from Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services. Holland America Line will develop the property further for inclusion on its Land+Sea Journeys that combine an Alaska cruise with an overland tour to Denali National Park. Details of the McKinley Chalets Hotel purchase agreement and plans for future enhancements are ongoing, and once the purchase is completed later this fall, more information will be made available to the public. T...
glh. Launches Clermont: A New Global Luxury Hotel and Private Residences Brand
glh. | October 3, 2013
Starting with Properties in London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur LONDON, October 3, 2013 -- glh., the London-based global hotel subsidiary of the Singapore-listed GuocoLeisure Group, today announces the launch of a new luxury hotel and private residences brand, Clermont. Clermont, a new luxury hotel and residences brand, is launching with three developments on two continents with a gross development value of US$3.2bn (£2.1bn). The launch comprises a conversion of an already owned hotel in London and two new management contracts in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Clermont London - The Royal Horseguards will become 'Clermont London' in 2014...
McLaren Technologies Drives Park Hyatt Sydney to Technology Update
McLaren Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd | October 3, 2013
3, October 2013 – The luxurious Park Hyatt Sydney recently enlisted the services of Asia Pacific's leading provider of cloud based technology to the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts McLaren Technologies to install two new and intuitive guest-tracking and task management solutions systems, HotSOS and REX developed by software and hardware solutions developer MTech. Managing Director Matthew White said the objective behind the recently concluded project was to create a subtle attention-to-detail technology infrastructure to support the hotel's impressive front of house image. "It would be easy to assume that Park Hyatt Sydney...
Hotel Pricing and Parity Analysis for US Region (Sept- Nov 2013)
RateGain | October 2, 2013
RateGain, the leading hospitality & travel technology Company, released this week's Hotel Pricing Trends and Hotel Rate Parity report. A single window BI dashboard, which enables revenue professionals on cheapest rate visibility, tracking hotel rate parity along with median rate for three (3) months of three, four and five star hotel category across some of the major cities in US region. Data range spans across Sept to Nov 2013, starting from the first week of Sept (all rates in US dollars and for two adults on one-night stay). Performance Facts: In Price Trends report Rate Lowest rate trends over the three months from September to ...
