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LODGING Media | September 12, 2013
September 13, 2013 - At the LODGING Green +Sustainability Conference & Expo - the most valuable educational and networking experience in the hospitality industry - leading experts will share insight that can help you identify and implement your hotel's green initiatives. Attend and you will learn: • The latest sustainability trends that will help you run your properties more efficiently. • How to meet government mandates and become green certified. • How to enhance the value of your property investment by implementing sustainable programs. • How to reduce energy costs, including water reclamation and heat energy. • And mor...
Robert T. Koger of Molinaro Koger is Arrested and Put Behind Bars
September 12, 2013
A shocking course of continuing fraudulent conduct is unveiled by the JMBM Global Hospitality Group® For the most recent update on this topic, click here By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 12 September 2013 Hotel Lawyer with the latest on the arrest and jailing of Rob Koger, formerly of Molinaro Koger There are some significant new developments in the saga of Robert T. ("Rob") Koger and the high profile civil and criminal cases surrounding him. Here is the latest. (Earlier articles are cited below.) On Monday, September 9, 2013, Robert T. Koger, 47, was arrested and brought ...
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs Uses Flip.to to Help with Rebranding Efforts
Flip.to | September 11, 2013
Engages 30% of Guests in First Month with Flip.to Orlando, FL — September 13, 2013 — Flip.to is the brand advocate platform that helps hotels boost brand awareness and earn new guests with the help of their most trusted, untapped marketing source- their guests. Since going live with Flip.to in August, the Calistoga Spa has reached over 9,000 social connections. The property turned to Flip.to to help them market to a new demographic of customers after their recent renovation. They felt that Flip.to would help attract that demographic in a way they couldn't naturally do on their own. "As part of our repositioning, we expanded who our ...
India’s Fortune Hotels Adds 19 Hotels and Switches Seven to Pegasus Solutions
Pegasus Solutions | September 11, 2013
One of India's Fastest-growing Chains Enlists Full Portfolio to UI Chain Code DALLAS (September 11, 2013) – India's Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC's hotel group, has renewed 11 hotels, added 19 and switched seven properties to Pegasus Solutions. The hotel management company's full portfolio of properties will now be bookable under the "UI" chain code through Pegasus Connect+. "After carefully reviewing our options in the market, it made sense for us to centralize the global sales and marketing of our full portfolio by allocating the additional 26 properties to Pegasus," said Vijay Jaiswal, head of sales and marketing for Fortune Hote...
Elite Meetings Alliance at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Gets Rave Reviews
Elite Meetings Alliance (EMA) | September 11, 2013
EMA Delivers Stunning Locations, Heartfelt Memories and Outstanding Business Results Santa Barbara, Calif.: September 11, 2013 - Elite Meetings International's (EMI's) August 2013 Elite Meetings Alliance (EMA), held at Colorado's Park Hyatt Beaver Creek on August 18-20, achieved the highest attendee satisfaction ever. The event, which brought together 55 prescreened buyers and representatives of 42 world-class hotels, along with 13 partners, included nearly 1,000 prescheduled appointments, plus hundreds of additional contacts made during networking events. EMI CEO Kelly Foy said, "Having the opportunity to host this EMA at one of my fav...
Kathryn Day Joins PUBLIC Chicago as General Manager
PUBLIC Chicago | September 11, 2013
NEW YORK (September 11, 2013) - PUBLIC Chicago, the first hotel opened under Ian Schrager's evolutionary brand, welcomes Kathryn Day as new General Manager effective today. Mrs. Day joins PUBLIC Chicago with a wealth of experience in the luxury sector, previously holding the position of Director of Hotel Services at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago. During her tenure at the Waldorf Astoria, Mrs. Day was instrumental in achieving several prestigious accolades including the property's Five Diamonds Luxury rating, World's Best Service and World's Best Hotel by Travel + Leisure, and Best Hotel in the USA by Condé Nast Traveler, among others. Pr...
Craig Wienckowski Joins Outrigger Enterprises Group as Corporate Director of Finance
Outrigger Enterprises Group | September 11, 2013
HONOLULU, HAWAII - September 11, 2013 - Hans Weger, chief financial officer for Outrigger Enterprises Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Wienckowski to the position of corporate director of finance. In his role, Wienckowski provides financial advice and support of the company's global business ventures, including asset management support for owned properties and financial and administrative guidance for potential development opportunities. A multilingual finance professional, Wienckowski has experience in a wide variety of operation, management and investment platforms, including hotels, real estate, golf courses and...
Maestro Announces 2-Way Expedia Direct Connect Interface, Reduces Booking Costs for Independents
Maestro Property Management Solution | September 11, 2013
Maestro 2-Way Direct Channel Interface Gives Operators Price, Availability, and Rate Controls to Maximize Revenue, Lower Fees from their Expedia Bookings Markham, ON - September 11, 2013 - NORTHWIND, provider of Maestro™ Enterprise Property Management announced it completed development of a 2-way booking interface to Expedia's family of reservation websites. The new Expedia interface reduces operators' overall online booking costs and provides multiple rate setting and availability controls. The 2-way interface is available for Maestro PMS client implementation today. Click here to learn more about Maestro's solutions for profitabilit...
Nick Downing Appointed Vice President of Per AQUUM Retreats – Resorts – Residences, Based in Bangkok
Per AQUUM Retreats o Resorts o Residences | September 11, 2013
Bangkok, September 11, 2013 - Per AQUUM is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Downing as Vice President, Per AQUUM Retreats - Resorts - Residences, based in Bangkok. Nick was part of the launch team of Per AQUUM from 2003 to 2006 when he served as pre-opening Director of Operations, followed by General Manager of Huvafen Fushi, Maldives. As Vice President of Per AQUUM, Nick is responsible for the overall leadership, direction and vision of the brand. He will also ensure that the core Per AQUUM values of making a difference through signature guest experiences, service and design remain central to the portfolio. Commenting on his...
Industry Veteran Tom Hart Joins Quadriga Americas
Quadriga | September 11, 2013
September 11th, 2013: Quadriga Americas has announced today that it has further expanded its sales organization, to support its growing business and customer base in the region. Tom Hart, a 15- year hospitality industry veteran, has joined the Quadriga Americas team as Senior Director of Sales for the Rocky Mountain Region. Tom will be based in Denver and his region will include Colorado, Arizona, Washington, Oregon and Utah. Quadriga is the leading global provider of guest-facing technology solutions for the hospitality industry, and has offices in the USA, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. This new appointment follows a series...
Provenance Hotels Appoints Kevin Scott as General Manager for the 163-room Hotel Max in Seattle, WA
Hotel Max | September 11, 2013
September 11, 2013- SEATTLE, Wash. - Provenance Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Scott as general manager of Hotel Max in downtown Seattle. Scott brings nearly a decade of hospitality industry expertise to his new role at the Emerald City's most irreverent, artistic hotel. "Kevin possesses a wealth of experience and now is the perfect time for him to take the reins at the hotel following the recent announcement of our partnership with Chef Jason Wilson to build Miller's Guild, a new steakhouse, at Hotel Max," said Bashar Wali, President of Provenance Hotels. A graduate of Michigan State University, Scott joins Hote...
Quadriga Launches New Mobile Housekeeping App Across 11 Hotels
Quadriga | September 11, 2013
Drives Cost Reductions and Staff Efficiency Improvements Of Up To 50% September 11th 2013: Quadriga, the leading global provider of guest-facing technology solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced an innovative new mobile application for housekeeping services, designed to reduce costs and deliver improved efficiencies for hoteliers. Via an exclusive global agreement with partner Hibox Systems Ltd, Finland, the new 'Housekeeper' application is proven to deliver an average 50% reduction in the time required to carry out housekeeping and hotel support tasks, enhanced staff communication, as well as powerful reporting capabilit...
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Names Jon Elliott Senior Global Account Director
Sonesta Collection | September 11, 2013
Boston, MA - September 11, 2013 - Sonesta has named Jon Elliott as Senior Global Account Director. Jon joins the growing global sales team for Sonesta today and is focused on building Sonesta's presence with corporate travel managers throughout North America. Jon will also manage our relationships with the travel management companies and the consortia, and will be responsible for leading and growing the corporate transient sales team for the company. "Jon is very well-connected in the corporate transient sales market, which will help Sonesta to significantly grow our presence with key customers within this market," said Carol Bullock, S...
New California Hotels Corp. Plans WEB 2.0 Hotel on Hilton Head Island, S.C., a Dual-Branded Hotel
California Hotels Corporation | September 11, 2013
HILTON HEAD BEACH, S.C., Sept. 11, 2013 -- New California Hotels Corporation together with Mivida Hospitality, is creating a new concept for the Hilton Head Beach community. A concept built upon an entire new way of engaging the customer; the Web 2.0 Hotel. 100% social media marketing, environmentally friendly, ecologically sensitive and electronically relevant for the customer of the today. Many hotels refer to these customers as "millennials." However, Mivida Hospitality Managing Director and Property(s) General Manager Chris Roberts doesn't label his guests. "We look at our guests simply as travelers such as ourselves, and regardless...
Revenue Management is Not Inventory Management
Duetto | September 11, 2013
By Marco Benvenuti, co-Founder and Chief Analytics + Product Officer, Duetto September 11, 2013 Revenue management is not inventory management. And inventory management is definitely not revenue management. Confusing the two, is not just an intellectual faux pas - it is a sure way to leave money on the table, as you attempt to optimize rate at your property. Revenue management is a dynamic function, where the target-demand-changes, literally, every second - and the strategy and pricing must change to reflect it. Inventory management is managing rates to meet budgeted goals. It's pricing to sell rooms that fit into predetermined allotmen...
Florida’s Grande Lakes Orlando Renovates Meetings Space at The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott
Grande Lakes Orlando | September 11, 2013
Orlando, Fla. - September 11, 2013 - Grande Lakes Orlando continues to move forward with its multi-phase renovation project to upgrade the resort's expansive meetings space. The resort, comprised of a Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott, opened in July 2003 as the first luxury resort in the city and today continues to set the standard for service excellence and group events in Orlando. Renovations to the meetings space commenced in Fall 2012 and will be complete at the start of 2015. Spaces slated for a Fall 2013 upgrade include the 20,000-square-foot Palazzo Ballroom at JW Marriott Orlando and the opulent Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, as well as nin...
Sonnenblick-Eichner Company Arranges $23M Financing for The Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Sonnenblick-Eichner Company | September 11, 2013
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - Tuesday, September 11, 2013 - Sonnenblick-Eichner Company announced today that it has arranged $23,000,000 of first mortgage financing for the Surfsand Resort, Cannon Beach's premier full service resort located on the beach along Oregon's northern coast. Proceeds from the loan will be used to pay off an existing interim loan previously placed by Sonnenblick-Eichner Company in 2010. The new 10-year fixed rate loan is non-recourse to the borrower and carries an interest rate of less than 4.5% with 30 years amortization. The 97-room resort offers 3,600 square feet of meeting and banquet space, a restaurant with a lounge...
Gemstone Hotels & Resorts to Manage Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort to Open in Pigeon Forge, TN in 2015
The Dollywood Company | September 11, 2013
PARK CITY, Utah/PIGEON FORGE, Tenn., September 11, 2013 - Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, a full-service hotel management company that specializes in owning and operating luxury and upscale urban hotels and resorts, today announced the company has been awarded the prestigious management partner designation for Dollywood's DreamMore Resort, located in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The resort is projected to open in the summer of 2015 adjacent to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood's Splash Country water park. The 300-room resort hotel will be situated on a hilltop with views of the majestic Smoky Mountains, with 20 acres of grounds loaded with activ...
The Stories Of The Men And Women Lost On September 11 / John Hogan
Dr. John Hogan | September 11, 2013
Recommended Reading from HospitalityEducators.com By Dr. John Hogan, CHA CMHS CHE CHO September 11, 2013 American Lives: The Stories Of The Men And Women Lost On September 11 I have had this book for about two years now - I found it at a used book sale. I almost passed it by, but was genuinely moved by the collection of personal stories complied by the staff of Newsday and the Tribune Company. If you choose to pass on the book, I understand - it is not easy to keep returning to such a memory, but I strongly recommend you read the brief collection of thoughts below. This is a mini-biography of some of the women and men who lost their liv...
Rim Hospitality to Serve as Development and Hotel Managers for Yosemite Gardens Park Project in CA
Rim Hospitality | September 11, 2013
Newport Beach, Calif. - (Sept 11, 2013) - The Yosemite Gardens Park development team has selected Rim Hospitality, one of the leading hotel management companies in North America, as the exclusive hospitality development and management company. With a projected ground breaking date as early as 2014, Rim Hospitality is currently considering and selecting hotel brands for the property's new accommodations. The Yosemite Gardens Park will be located on a 782-acre site in Jamestown, CA only 45 miles from Yosemite National Park, and will serve as both an additional attraction and a stand-alone destination for the 6 million tourists that visit ...
Kimpton to Convert Circa 1903 Pittsburgh, PA Building into 247-room Hotel Monaco; Opening in Q4 2014
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | September 11, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (Sept. 11, 2013) - Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will expand into Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with the conversion of an historic, Beaux Arts-style building into a new Hotel Monaco. An adaptive reuse of the city's iconic James H. Reed Building, originally built in 1903, the new Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh will feature 247 rooms, nearly 9,000 square feet of meeting and event space and a chef-driven, 120-seat restaurant with a prominent corner entrance. Slated for a late 2014 opening, the nine story property is located at the intersection of 6th Avenue and William Penn Way, across from prestigious Mellon Square...
IHG Partners with Nor1, Inc. for Multi-Brand, Multi-hotel Implementation of Upsell Solutions
eStandby Upgrade | September 11, 2013
September 11, 2013 - Atlanta, GA and Santa Clara, CA - Silicon Valley's Nor1, Inc. and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have strengthened their strategic partnership with the global rollout of Nor1's pre-arrival upsell solution, eStandby Upgrade®, making it available across the hospitality giant's family of nine brands, over 4,600 hotels and in almost 100 countries and territories worldwide. Expanding the collaboration with Nor1 will enable IHG, one of the world's leading hotel companies, to resolve perishable inventory and optimize incremental revenue opportunities, as well as enhance the guest experiences at the hotel. The initial...
Louvre Hotels Group Enters Partnership Agreement with ARCUS to Develop 26 Co-Branded Hotels
Louvre Hotels Group | September 10, 2013
Louvre Hotels Group announces the signing of a strategic partnership with ARCUS Bauerrichtung GmbH, a German real estate construction group and Redserve, an Austrian consulting firm specialised in the development of international real estate projects. The partnership aims to build a portfolio of 26 hotels in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by 2020 for a total investment of about €160 million. The first development phase will place priority on locations in major regional cities such as Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Basle and Zurich. Louvre Hotels Group and ARCUS plan to pursue a dynamic development strategy over the next seven years with ...
Starwood Hotels Names Dawn Parisi as DOSM for Westin St. John Resort & Villas and Caribbean Cluster
The Westin St. John Resort & Villas | September 10, 2013
St. John, USVI (Sept. 10, 2013) - Starwood Caribbean Hotels & Resorts strengthens its sales team with the appointment of Dawn Parisi as area director of sales and marketing and director of sales and marketing for The Westin St. John Resort & Villas. Having 18 years of hospitality sales and marketing experience in leading, developing and creating top notch sales talent, Parisi is an ideal fit for the Caribbean-focused role. "We're proud to have Dawn grow within the Starwood family as her strategic know-how and track record of success is a huge asset to our team," said Dan Surette, regional vice president of sales and marketing f...
