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Last Week’s Boutique Lifestyle Leadership Symposium in Las Vegas Featured Industry’s Top Executives
The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) | September 24, 2014
Winners of the 2014 Hospitality Awards Named Conference was held at the brand new SLS Las Vegas Hotel and featured the Industry's top executives in boutique hotel segment Los Angeles, CA, September 24, 2014 - We are pleased to announce that the 3rd annual Boutique Lifestyle Leadership Symposium was a huge success. The hospitality industry's top boutique, lifestyle and luxury brand executives and independent property owners, who gathered in Las Vegas at the newly opened SLS Hotel & Casino, were warmly welcomed to the symposium with electronic signage on the hotel's billboard located and viewable from the renowned Las Vegas Strip. The...
Affiliates of Hyatt & Boutique Group of Companies to Develop Hyatt Place Phuket, Patong in Thailand
Hyatt Place | September 8, 2014
September 08, 2014 - CHICAGO - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Boutique Group of Companies for a Hyatt Place hotel in Phuket, Thailand. Expected to open in 2016, Hyatt Place Phuket, Patong will mark the first Hyatt Place hotel in Phuket, Thailand. "Thailand continues to be an important market for Hyatt, both from a leisure and business travel perspective. Phuket in particular is one of Southeast Asia's premier leisure destinations, and Hyatt's expanding resort portfolio is key to creating preference among our guests," said Ratnesh Verm...
Annual BLLA Leadership Symposium Opens September 17th in Las Vegas at the New SLS Hotel & Casino
The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) | September 3, 2014
Conference features the industry's top boutique hospitality executives and a twist of something new and innovative such as floating hotels and luxury tents Hospitality Awards Gala Dinner on Thursday, September 18th during the Symposium Los Angeles, CA, September 3, 2014 - The hospitality industry's top boutique, lifestyle and luxury brand executives and independent property owners are gathering in Las Vegas September 17-19 at the newly opened SLS Hotel & Casino. The symposium's content is designed to inspire the niche industry sector attendees with panel discussions that are new, inventive concepts and in some cases, groundbreaking ...
BLLA’s 2nd Annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference Held in New York, a Resounding Success
The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) | June 10, 2014
Last week's conference attendees touted this Hotel Investment Conference as simply "the only place to be" New York, NY, June 10, 2014 - The Boutique Hotel Investment Conference, staged here last week by the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA), was a "resounding success," said Frances Kiradjian, BLLA founder and chairwoman, citing the positive feedback from delegates. The conference was packed with the movers and shakers of the boutique hotel industry, she said. At the NY Institute of Technology, well over 200 participants learned, networked, and shared the experience. The conference featured instructive panels on Acquisi...
BLLA 2nd Annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference SOLD OUT
the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) | June 4, 2014
Opening June 4th at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Auditorium on Broadway New York, NY, June 4, 2014 - BLLA announces its Boutique Hotel Investment Conference is SOLD OUT. The interest in the boutique lifestyle sector of hospitality is the highest it's ever been in the history of this sexy sector of the hotel industry. From Hilton's recent announcement of its new lifestyle brand as well as a boutique affiliation, Curio, similar to Marriott's Autograph Collection, to the dozens of new independent brands such as 21C Museum Hotels, CitizenM and Nobu Hotels, it is apparent that specialist hoteliers are turning the experiential ...
The 482-room Adults Only Riu Palace Antillas to Open in Aruba in Winter 14-15
RIU Hotels & Resorts | May 22, 2014
Palma de Mallorca, May 22nd, 2014 - RIU Hotels & Resorts announces the incorporation of a second hotel on the island of Aruba, as of next winter. The Riu Palace Antillas is located next to the Riu Palace Aruba directly on the beautiful Palm Beach, and will be exclusively for over 18s. The hotel will offer the acclaimed RIU All Inclusive 24-hour programme, complemented by the luxury services available at the Riu Palace Adults Only hotels such as: a welcome glass of cava, concierge, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi Internet service throughout the hotel. The Riu Palace Antillas enriches the chain's product range on the heavenly isla...
2014 Top Trends for (Successful) Boutique Hotel & Hotels in General, from Your Midwest Friends
IDM Group | May 7, 2014
Why is it that the trends must always start on the coasts and get to us here in the Midwest later? We'll not all of us in the Midwest are followers, in fact IDM boasts being a leader in the boutique arena. So here is the program, get with it, success. Choose not to...and your guests (or the lack there of) will clue you in. 10. Points are Pointless! Focus on service get over the points- we are overstimulated with points; points at the grocery store, points at the sandwich shop, points for every credit card, debit card, and loyalty program. The fact is that true boutiques can't compete head on for points with the big brands, and we should...
Restoration on King – Charleston’s Newest Luxury Boutique Hotel – Installs Maestro PMS
Maestro Property Management Solution | May 7, 2014
What Drove the NORTHWIND-Maestro Selection? NORTHWIND-Maestro's Extensive Experience Automating Boutique Resorts and Hotels Markham, ON - May 7, 2014 - Charleston's newest luxury boutique hotel, Restoration on King, installed the Maestro™ Property Management System. NORTHWIND provides the Maestro Enterprise Property Management hotel software and reservation software solutions for the industry's leading independent hotel, resorts, and multi-property groups. TripAdvisor voted Restoration on King the #4 Best Small Hotel in the U.S in 2014. Click here to learn more about Maestro's solutions for profitability and productivity. Property wi...
BLLA (Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association) 2nd Annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference
The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) | May 2, 2014
Speaker Line-up Revealed Being held June 4th at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Auditorium on Broadway Los Angeles, CA, May 2, 2014 - BLLA announces its' Boutique Hotel Investment Conference line-up of hospitality industry speakers for the 2014 event which is organized to gather the boutique and lifestyle investment and development community in an intimate setting focused on this micro-targeted hospitality niche. This conference, organized and powered by BLLA, was established to focus squarely on the capital investment and financing side of the boutique lifestyle hotel sector. The program includes a keynote from industry ico...
Bullying: Tale of Two Hotels
Gay Lynn Grigas, MA Psy. | April 2, 2014
by Gay Lynn Grigas, MA Psy. Once upon a time there were two hotels. In one it was the "Best of Times" and the other the "Worst of Times." Both hotels offered exceptional ambiance, comfort, and many amenities placing both of them in the class of luxury and highly rated places to stay for business travelers and other guests. Both hotels had policies in place for balancing a high standard of guest satisfaction while at the same time safeguarding the dignity and interests of all employees when it comes to bullying and harassment within all the ranks of the employees and from guests. Both hotel managements were rightly focused on policies t...
Horseshoe Bay Resort Goes Independent; NAVIS Reservation, Marketing Service Smooth Transition
Horseshoe Bay Resort | April 2, 2014
Thinking of Going Indie? Horseshoe Bay Resort Offers Conversion Tips on Reservation and Sales Prep, How to Educate Markets; Talks Benefits of Indie Operation Bend, OR - April 2, 2014 - NAVIS, the leading reservation sales system, marketing automation, data analysis, and CRM provider for the lodging industry, announced that Horseshoe Bay Resort implemented NAVIS Narrowcast for reservation call center sales and marketing data analysis services. The 349-room AAA Four-Diamond resort in the Texas Hill Country launched independent operations with NAVIS in December 2013. NAVIS assisted the property's independent transition with reservation sal...
SKS Group & Hilton Enter Agreement to Expand DoubleTree by Hilton Portfolio in Australasia
DoubleTree By Hilton | April 2, 2014
Sign a Multi-unit Management Agreement PERTH, Western Australia and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Worldwide has signed a multi-unit management agreement with SKS Group to manage two hotels, located in Perth and Fremantle, Western Australia. The hotels will be branded DoubleTree by Hilton and will join Hilton Worldwide's existing portfolio of 20 hotels in Australasia. DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront will be located at 351 Riverside Drive, Perth adjoining Barrack Square and fronting the Swan River. The 241-room hotel will boast stunning panoramic views of the Swan River and will include a restaurant, bar, executive lounge, business centre, g...
Altamira Grupo Inmobiliario & Marriott Open the 181-room Renaissance Santiago Hotel, Chile
Renaissance | April 2, 2014
Santiago, Chile – April 1, 2014 – Renaissance Hotels, a hotel brand recognized for inspiring travelers to Live Life to DiscoverSM, announced today the opening of the 181-room Renaissance Santiago Hotel, marking the third Renaissance Hotel to open in South America. The new hotel establishes a bold presence in the upscale neighborhood of Vitacura, surrounded by stylish boutiques and some of Santiago's finest restaurants. "Already exquisitely represented in the region with the Renaissance Caracas La Castellana Hotel and our flagship property in South America the Renaissance Sao Paulo, Renaissance Hotels has truly become a favorite amon...
IHG and Maplewood Hotels & Resorts to Develop 15 Candlewood Suites® Hotels in Canada
Driftwood Hospitality Management | April 2, 2014
Maplewood to Begin Canadian Development in 2014 Bedford, Nova Scotia – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] and Maplewood Hotels & Resorts today announced plans to develop 15 new-build Candlewood Suites® properties in target markets throughout Canada over the next few years. Formed in 2013, Maplewood is a joint venture between Driftwood Hospitality Management and Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. "Driftwood is eager to continue our expansion in Canada through our strategic partnership with Pacrim," said Carlos Rodriguez, EVP for Driftwood. "We're also keen on strengthening our relationship with IHG, whi...
nSight Launches New OTA Search and Booking Intelligence Solution for Hotels
Heritage Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | April 2, 2014
Solution Gives Heritage Hotels and Resorts the ability to measure the impact of rate changes on OTA booking performance NASHVILLE, TN - April 2, 2014 - With online travel sales expected to be greater than $600 billion in 2014, understanding the online consumer is more important than ever. nSight, the leading provider of online consumer shopping intelligence for the travel industry, today announced it will aggregate the fragmented online travel agency (OTA) landscape into an easy-to-use view for hotels, making competitor benchmarking simple and rate decision making easier. Heritage Hotels and Resorts is among the first management compani...
FelCor Lodging Trust to Sell the 208-room Doubletree Suites Hotel Charlotte-SouthPark for $37M
FelCor | April 2, 2014
IRVING, Texas--FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (NYSE: FCH) today announced that it has agreed to sell the 208-room Doubletree Suites Hotel Charlotte-SouthPark for $37 million. The purchaser has paid a $900,000 non-refundable deposit toward the purchase price. FelCor expects the sale to close in May. FelCor continues to progress with its portfolio repositioning plan. The Company is currently negotiating contracts or has agreed to sell four other hotels for aggregate proceeds of approximately $80 million. FelCor will use the proceeds from selling these assets to repay outstanding debt. To date, FelCor has sold 26 non-strategic hotels as...
Carey Watermark Investors Acquires Hyatt Place Austin Downtown for $87 million
Carey Watermark Investors | April 2, 2014
NEW YORK, April 2, 2014 -- Carey Watermark Investors Incorporated (CWI), a non-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in lodging and lodging-related properties, announced that it has acquired Hyatt Place Austin Downtown, a 296-room upscale select-service hotel, located one block from the Austin Convention Center at 211 East 3rd Street in downtown Austin, for $87 million. Key Facts Strong market: Austin is one of the top performing hotel markets in the U.S. and for the third consecutive year, the city was ranked as No. 1 "Fastest Growing City in America" by Forbes Magazine in 2013. Austin benefits from many cor...
Stout Street Hospitality Selected to Manage Winter Park Mountain Lodge, Owned by White Lotus Group
White Lotus Group | April 2, 2014
Denver, Colo. - April 2, 2014 - Leigh Hitz, president and chief executive officer for Stout Street Hospitality, recently announced the company has been selected to manage the Winter Park Mountain Lodge. The 168-room hotel, owned by White Lotus Group out of Omaha, Neb., is conveniently located at the base of Winter Park Resort in Colorado, which is an hour and a half west of Denver International Airport. "We are excited to expand our growing portfolio of managed properties to the mountains of Colorado," said Hitz. "Our team has extensive experience in mountain properties and we are excited to apply that knowledge to Winter Park Mountain ...
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. Completes Purchase of Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels in St. Louis, MO
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. | April 2, 2014
LAS VEGAS, April 1, 2014 -- Tropicana Entertainment Inc. ("Tropicana") announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Lumiere Place Casino, HoteLumiere, and the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis ("Lumiere") from Pinnacle Entertainment for a purchase price of $260 million. With the acquisition, Lumiere becomes the ninth casino property in Tropicana's portfolio, joining the company's gaming resorts in Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey and Aruba. With its prime downtown location, Lumiere becomes Tropicana's second-largest casino property, after its flagship Tropicana Atlantic City Casino and Resort. The property will...
The Providence Biltmore Completes Full Property Guest Room Renovations as Part of $13M Enhancement
the Providence Biltmore | April 2, 2014
PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 1, 2014 -- The Providence Biltmore, a landmark hotel in downtown Providence has completed a full property guest room renovation designed to bring back the authentic character of the hotel while adding the most desirable contemporary amenities. Under the direction of Parker-Torres, an international design firm, the historic hotel's 294 guest rooms and guest corridors have been transformed with a rich color palette, luxurious dark wood finishes, and unique furnishings. The mix of luxury and functionality is the perfect balance for business and leisure travelers alike. New features include the exclusive, custom made...
Strategic Hotels & Resorts Sells The Marriott London Grosvenor Square Hotel
the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess | April 2, 2014
Additionally, Acquires Remaining 50% Ownership Interest In The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess The transactions effectively complete the Company's exit from Europe and enhance its industry leading United States hotel portfolio CHICAGO, April 1, 2014 -- Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: BEE), today announced two significant transactions: The closing of the sale of the Marriott London Grosvenor Square hotel and the acquisition of the remaining 50 percent ownership interest in the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Combined with the previously completed sale of the Four Seasons Punta Mita resort, the Company successfully executed over $7...
Eric A. Danziger Joins Hampshire Hotels Management as President and Chief Executive Officer
Hampshire Hotels Management, LLC | April 2, 2014
Industry Veteran To Lead Next Phase Growth Strategy For New York Based Hotel Group NEW YORK, NY--( Apr 1, 2014) - Hampshire Hotels Management, LLC, today announced that effective April 7, 2014, Eric A. Danziger has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the privately held group. Sant Singh Chatwal will remain Chairman of the Company. Chatwal said, "Eric is one of the most talented minds in the hospitality industry and I am pleased to welcome him to our company. Eric is a true leader with a passionate hands-on approach, and I am confident he will enhance the brand and drive our future growth." Danziger, who has more than 40...
Hyatt Regency Chongming Opens, Located on Chongming Island in Shanghai, China
Hyatt Regency | April 2, 2014
CHICAGO (April, 2014) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Chongming, located on Chongming Island in Shanghai, China. The hotel introduces the Hyatt Regency brand to Shanghai and the first international upscale resort to the island. Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River and the East China Sea, Chongming Island is the world's largest alluvial river island. Sparsely developed and dotted with organic farms, rural villages, national parks and wetlands, it is a coveted retreat destination for Shanghai urban dwellers seeking fresh air, nature adventures and excellent dining that uses local in...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Appoints Achim Lenders to Oversee Global Food and Beverage Strategy
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | April 2, 2014
STAMFORD, Conn.-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that Achim Lenders, an industry veteran with 30 years of experience, has joined the company as Vice President, Global Food and Beverage. Lenders, who most recently served as Corporate Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage for Hyatt Hotels Corporation, will oversee the alignment and development of Starwood's multi-billion dollar global food and beverage strategy, reporting to John Peyton , Senior Vice President of Global Initiatives. In his new role, Lenders will lead the creation and execution of strategies to enhance Starwood's critically ac...
