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The 200-room Park Inn by Radisson Pulkovo Airport to Open in Q1 2014 in St. Petersburg, Russia
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | September 13, 2013
Brussels - September 13, 2013 - The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, today announced it will open the 200-room, mid-market Park Inn by Radisson Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Russia, in the first quarter of 2014. Carlson Rezidor's portfolio in Russia includes 42 hotels in operation and under development. In St. Petersburg alone, the group has six hotels with more than 2,800 rooms in operation or under development. "We further strengthen our position as the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS & Baltics," said Wolfgang M. Neumann, president and chief executi...
Dorothy Dowling Named VP of Global Business Travel Association’s Allied Leadership Council
Best Western International, Inc. | September 13, 2013
PHOENIX (Sept. 13, 2013) – Best Western International Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Dorothy Dowling, has been named Vice President of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)'s Allied Leadership Council or ALC. The ALC's mission is to represent GBTA's Allied Members by acting as a voice for the Allied community within GBTA. Additionally, it helps serve as a conduit between Allied members and the GBTA in order to address common interests facing the travel industry. "Dorothy has been an outstanding contributor to GBTA over the years and speaking for myself and her fellow ALC members, we are very pleased that she's j...
Perry Tarleton Named Director of Sales for the Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport-North in Georgia
Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport-North | September 13, 2013
ATLANTA, GA. - September 13, 2103 - Perry Tarleton has been named Director Of Sales of the Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport-North, a 330-room full service hotel located near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA. Perry, having worked in the Atlanta hotel industry since 1989, brings a wealth of knowledge about the Atlanta, Perimeter, Mid-town and Cumberland/Galleria markets. "Perry is the ideal choice to be this hotel's Director Of Sales," said Bob Holsten, Executive Vice President Of Operations, First Call Hospitality, Inc., which manages the Holiday Inn & Suites. "Not only does he bring experience and know...
Kristen Jordan-Wood Appointed as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Metwest Terra Hospitality
Metwest Terra Hospitality | September 13, 2013
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. (September 13, 2013) - Kristen Jordan-Wood has been named Vice President of Sales and Marketing for MetWest Terra Hospitality, announced Gary Gutierrez, President of the hotel management company. In her new role, Jordan-Wood will oversee all of the Sales & Marketing activities, which include the strategic direction and management of MetWest Terra's marketing and sales initiatives. She has 18 years of hotel experience, previously working for Morgans Hotel Group/Ian Schrager Hotels for 10 years, holding the positions of Regional Director of Marketing for the West Coast, based in Los Angeles, Corporate Director of Glo...
Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society Names Jim Abrahamson as 2013 Hospitality Executive of the Year
PSHRS | September 13, 2013
September 13, 2013 - Jim Abrahamson, chief executive officer for Interstate Hotels & Resorts, has been named 2013 Hospitality Executive of the Year by the Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society (PSHRS). Abrahamson will receive the award during the fifty-second Hospitality Executive of the Year Award Reception, which will take place November 10, 2013 in conjunction with the annual International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show in New York. As part of the honor, Abrahamson also will be inducted into the Penn State Hospitality Hall of Fame, located at The Nittany Lion Inn on Penn State's University Park campus. "Our alumni and indus...
Michael Bridges Named as Director of Sales & Marketing for the 240-room Viceroy New York
Viceroy New York | September 13, 2013
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2013 -- Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to announce Michael Bridges as Director of Sales and Marketing of the brand new property Viceroy New York, slated to open October 9th on the iconic West 57th Street. Mr. Bridges, who has years of experience marketing successful luxury hotel openings across the country, began his position in April 2013 and is responsible for overseeing the sales and marketing efforts of the 29-story hotel. In his role as Director of Sales and Marketing, Mr. Bridges leads a team of six in Viceroy New York's sales and marketing efforts. In addition to creating and overseeing sales initiatives, Mr. ...
Park Central Hotel New York Completes Extensive Renovation of its 761 Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
Park Central Hotel New York | September 13, 2013
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2013 -- In the pre-Depression building frenzy of 1927, a hotel named Park Central, a nod to nearby Central Park, opened in Midtown West. Now, following an immense multi-million dollar renovation, this landmark property at 870 7th Avenue now features newly refurbished guest rooms, and will unveil elegant interiors and public spaces in October inspired by Central Park and other iconic New York locations. The hotel is designed by award-winning architecture and design firm, Jeffrey Beers International (JBI), whose inspiration for the renovation stemmed from the hotel's surrounding iconic landmarks and celebrated history,...
Nobody Asked Me, But…No. 109 Hotel History: Howard Dearing Johnson (1896-1972)
Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC | September 13, 2013
Host of the Highway and The Orange Roof; My New Book; Quote of the Month By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC September 13, 2013 1. Hotel History: Howard Dearing Johnson (1896-1972), Host of the Highway and The Orange Roof The Wyndham Hotel Group unveiled new plans for its Howard Johnson brand on September 10, 2013, including a new logo and conceptual exterior and interior designs. "Howard Johnson is a brand that for millions of travelers conjures fond memories of ice cream cones and family vacations," said Eric Danziger, Wyndham Hotel Group president and CEO. "It's a name that carries with it incredible equity. Reinvigoration is about growing...
Real Hospitality Group Signs Contract to Operate Dunes Manor Hotel and Motel
Real Hospitality Group | September 13, 2013
RHG and Genesar, Inc. Establish Long Term Relationship to Operate the Landmark Ocean City Hotel Ocean City, Md. (September 13, 2013) - Executives at Real Hospitality Group announced today they've been selected to manage the Dunes Manor Hotel and Dunes Motel in Ocean City, MD. RHG was selected by Genesar, owner of the hotels, after an extensive search for a management company. They will work closely with the owner for the long term planning of the assets and to execute strategies to capitalize on the recent extensive capital improvement program, completed earlier this year. The agreement includes the 170-room Dunes Manor Hotel, known for...
Dearborn Hospitality Hotels and Carlson Open a 100-room Country Inns & Suites in Dearborn, Michigan
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson | September 13, 2013
DEARBORN, Mich. (Sept. 13, 2013) - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the further expansion of the Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM brand in Michigan. The opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Dearborn, Mich. marks the brand's growth in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 strategy. "The brand is making great strides in growing its footprint in Michigan," said Scott Meyer, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas. "The continued growth in this region is another step forward in our plan to expand the brand primarily in the U.S., Canada, India a...
The 120-room Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport East Opens in Canada
September 13, 2013
CALGARY, Alberta (Sept. 13, 2013) - Radisson, one of the world's best-recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of the new Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport East located at 6620 36th street NE. With 120 spacious, urban chic styled guest rooms and views of the Canadian Rockies, the hotel's close proximity to Calgary International Airport is ideal for business or leisure travelers. "The opening of this new-build hotel, offers the best product at Calgary International Airport and reinforces our commitment to enhance the brand's portfolio and further expand our presence in key markets in North America," said ...
The 227-room pentahotel Prague Opens; A Debut for the Brand in the Czech Republic
Pentahotels | September 13, 2013
13 September 2013 - The 227-room pentahotel Prague has opened, located close to the historical city centre and just two kilometres from the Old Town and the famous Wenceslas Square, with subway and tram stations a few steps from the hotel. Instead of an impersonal reception lobby, the traveller steps into the establishment as though into a cool club - in pentalounge the atmosphere is agreeably chill, all day long from morning coffee until the last nightcap. Pentahotel Prague also offers maximum comfort with everything the business traveller expects after a strenuous day. Stylish pentarooms, designed by star architect and interior design...
Radisson Signs JFK Airport Hotel; Radisson Hotel JFK Airport Opens Next Month and Begins Renovation
Vista Group of Companies | September 13, 2013
JAMAICA/QUEENS, N.Y. (Sept. 13, 2013) - Radisson, one of the world's best-recognized hotel brands, today announced the signing of the Radisson Hotel JFK Airport, located at 135-30 140th Street, Jamaica/Queens with an expected opening of Oct. 10, 2013. The hotel will then immediately undergo a multi-million dollar renovation while remaining open. With 385 guestrooms, this full-service hotel is adjacent to John F. Kennedy International Airport and ideal for business or leisure travelers. "The signing of this airport hotel reinforces our commitment to enhance the brand's portfolio and further expand our presence in key markets in North Ame...
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Charts Global Expansion Plan; Adding 20 Hotel Projects Through 2016
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. | September 13, 2013
CHEVY CHASE, Md., Sept. 13, 2013 -- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has announced a major expansion and development initiative that will bring the total number of properties in its portfolio to 100 hotels and resorts around the world by 2016. Ranging from Morocco to Japan and Israel to India, this plan will expand the brand to urban capitals and emerging tourist destinations, some of which are a first for the JD Powers luxury hospitality leader. "The robust pipeline of hotel projects indicates a continued strong demand for Ritz-Carlton products and services. We are delighted at the company's continued positive growth," said Herve...
Optimum Hotel Brokerage Sells Holiday Inn Carteret
Optimum Hotel Brokerage | September 13, 2013
Closes Fee Simple/Net Lease Transaction for New Jersey Full Service Hotel Philadelphia PA, September 13, 2013 Optimum Hotel Brokerage announced that the firm has closed on the sale of the Holiday Inn Carteret, a 118-unit full service hotel in Carteret, New Jersey. Joe McCann, Optimum's president, was the exclusive hotel broker and Licensed New Jersey Real Estate Broker representing the seller, Carteret Motel Associates. "The Holiday Inn Carteret might be the best located midscale hotel in the Northeast", explained McCann. "Located only 5 miles from Manhattan, directly at the Exit 12 tollbooths of New Jersey Turnpike (220,000 average dai...
Starwood’s Element Brand Debuts Internationally with Opening of Element Vaughan Southwest in Canada
Element Hotels | September 13, 2013
STAMFORD, Conn. - September 13, 2013 - In an event that culminated in a pedal-powered "spin" on traditional ribbon-cuttings, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) celebrated the grand opening yesterday of the Element Vaughan Southwest. The Toronto-area hotel represents the international debut of Element® Hotels, Starwood's eco-wise brand, which has gained a growing and loyal following, and is redefining the extended-stay market. Starwood associates celebrated the grand opening of Element Vaughan Southwest in greater Toronto with a series of pedal-powered events, including lighting the hotel's exterior signage and a ...
Wellness and Hotels: Beginning the Conversation / Paul Scialla
Paul Scialla | September 13, 2013
September 13, 2013 "Are we taking care of our guests?" More than any other question, this one is the constant focus of general managers, owners, and brand executives. Here is another question that is likely to increase in importance in the near future: "Are we helping our guests take care of themselves?" A recent study of more than 7,000 consumers* concluded that wellness is increasing rapidly as a focus of concern in developed countries - and consumers are beginning to view wellness as an admixture of one's personal habits, environment, and other external factors. Increasingly, consumers want healthy experiences - not only at home, but...
Hilton to Debut in Georgia with Hotel Openings in Batumi in 2014 and in Tbilisi in 2016
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | September 13, 2013
TBILISI, Georgia and MCLEAN, Va. - September 13, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of two management agreements which mark its entry into Georgia. Flagship brand Hilton Hotels & Resorts will debut in the coastal city of Batumi in summer 2014, whilst Georgian capital Tbilisi will be the location for a mid-market Hilton Garden Inn property in 2016. The two projects are entirely separate with different partners but jointly represent Hilton's arrival into Georgia. Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said, "Georgia is a growing business and leisure tourism desti...
Waramaug LS Hotels Acquires the 90-room Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette Airport in Louisiana
Waramaug LS Hotels | September 13, 2013
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, SEPTEMER 13, 2013 - Waramaug LS Hotels, LLC, a private investment group and its institutional capital partner, announced today they have acquired the 90-room Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette Airport, in Lafayette, Louisiana. This acquisition follows its recent addition of the Courtyard by Marriott in Paducah, Kentucky and advances the group's plan to deploy $150 million over the next 12 months toward acquiring high quality select service hotels in secondary and tertiary markets. The Courtyard is located near Lafayette Regional airport and the University of Louisiana's Lafayette campus. It also offers convenient acces...
The Rubicon Companies Acquires the 640-room Hacienda Hotel in Los Angeles, California
Rubicon Companies | September 13, 2013
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Sep 13, 2013) - The Rubicon Companies announced today that its affiliate acquired the Hacienda Hotel in El Segundo in the Los Angeles basin for an undisclosed amount from a private family that had owned it for approximately 40 years. With 640 guest rooms, the Hacienda is the 10th largest hotel in Los Angeles County. "The Hacienda represents the kind of special situation that Rubicon focuses on, where we can bring both capital and our skill sets to create value for our investors," said Marc Gordon, founder and Principal of the Rubicon Companies. "Previously, the management team operated only this hotel, so initially we ...
eRevMax Expands in Brazil with New Client Acquisitions
Harbor Hotels | September 13, 2013
9 Harbor Hotels Select RateTiger for Optimizing Online Revenue Sao Paulo, September 12, 2013: Harbor Hotels, one of the leading hotel chains in Brazil catering to superior and economy segment, has selected eRevMax to increase their online sales and boost distribution exposure. Nine Harbor properties have been using RateTiger to improve rate management efficiencies across third party sales channels. The RateTiger Channel Management system helps hotels manage rates and inventory to a large & diverse distribution network and retrieve market room rate data for business intelligence and benchmarking. As Brazil gets ready to host over 4 m...
HSMAI, Infor Release White Paper Detailing Methods to Increase Bottom-Line Growth
HSMAI | September 12, 2013
Strategies Outlined to Counteract Rising Costs, Generate Increased Profits in Hospitality Industry McLean, Va. (September 13, 2013) - The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) today announced the release of "Nine Ways to Pull More Revenue Through to Your Bottom Line," a white paper commissioned in partnership with Infor, a leading hospitality enterprise software company. In the white paper, Trevor Stuart-Hill, CRME, president of Revenue Matters, offers nine solutions designed to help hotel managers increase profitability amidst a climate of rising costs, which is offsetting recent RevPAR recovery. "Escalating...
Benchmark Hospitality International Shares The Top Dining Trends for 2013
September 12, 2013
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, September 2013 ... Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company with two distinctive portfolios of properties, Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® and Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels®, has just released its Top Dining Trends for 2013. The trends were observed by Benchmark's executive chefs and culinary experts at the company's 39 luxury hotels, resorts and restaurants coast to coast and off shore. These range from the luxurious Bardessono in Napa Valley to the landmark Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore to the extraordinary ONE Bal Harbour Resort &...
Meetings Focus International Wins ASBPE Gold Award
Meetings Focus | September 12, 2013
May 2012 supplement kicked off an expansion of coverage area for meeting planning trade publisher SAN FRANCISCO - September 13, 2013 - The May 2012 Meetings Focus International supplement won a 2013 Azbee Midwest-South Region Gold award for Editorial Excellence, Special Supplement from the American Society of Business Publication Editors. The issue represented the first product of the company's expansion beyond its traditional North America coverage area. "The May 2012 Meetings Focus International supplement was truly a great launch of our global coverage," said Tyler Davidson, chief content director of Meetings Focus. "The global profi...
