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Midas Hospitality Appoints Janna Sartini as Director of Sales for Candlewood Suites in Champaign, IL
Midas Hospitality, LLC | August 29, 2013
SAINT LOUIS, MO, August 29, 2013 - St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality announces the hiring of Janna Sartini, Director of Sales - Candlewood Suites - Champaign, IL. With a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Illinois, Janna has spent her professional career with I Operations, LLC where she held positions as Director of Sales, Assistant General Manager and most recently General Manager of the Houlihan's at the I Hotel - Champaign, IL. Midas EVP & Principal - Sales & Marketing, Kurt Furlong, states "We are extremely pleased to add Janna Sartini to the Candlewood Suites - Champai...
Ernie Arias Named Area Director of Sales and Marketing for the 210-room Park Hyatt New York
Park Hyatt New York | August 29, 2013
NEW YORK (AUGUST 29, 2013) - Ernie Arias has been named Area Director of Sales and Marketing of the highly anticipated Park Hyatt New York, which is expected to open in mid-2014 and serve as the brand's luxury flagship property. In this role, Arias is responsible for sales strategy, marketing, public relations and managing the hotel's luxury brand positioning with local, national and international markets. Arias reports to Walter Brindell, General Manager and Area Vice President, Park Hyatt New York. Arias has been an ambassador for the Park Hyatt brand since he joined Hyatt in 2005. Arias served as the Director of Sales and Marketing o...
The 123-room W Hotel Verbier to Open in Switzerland in December 2013
Verbier | August 29, 2013
Verbier, Switzerland - August 29, 2013 – Starwood Hotel & Resorts will debut the W brand in Switzerland with the opening of W Verbier and The Residences at W Verbier. Slated to open in December 2013, W Verbier will be W's first alpine and ski resort and will mark the entrance of W Hotels into Switzerland, further strengthening its position as a global lifestyle brand. Located at the base of the mountain in the 'Medran' area of Verbier, W Verbier and The Residences at W Verbier are part of a multi-component luxury development project owned by Les Trois Rocs. "We are delighted to be working with Les Trois Rocs on this spectacular de...
Valencia Group Launches New Website – Hotel Sorella Country Club Plaza
Valencia Group | August 29, 2013
Vizergy® Builds Conversion Focused Digital Presence for Valencia's Hotel Sorella Brand Jacksonville, FL (August 29, 2013) - Vizergy - Digital Travel Marketing continues its partnership with Valencia Group, to create a new website using the latest standards and best practices for Hotel Sorella Country Club Plaza, the newest addition to the award-winning hotel collection. Valencia Group selected Vizergy as their digital marketing provider to provide a powerful online presence and increase profits for their unique portfolio of hotels. In addition to website designs, Valencia is receiving search marketing, mobile marketing, booking solutio...
Thompson Hotels Names Steve Shern as General Manager for the 247-room Thompson Chicago
Thompson Chicago | August 29, 2013
CHICAGO (August 29, 2013) - Thompson Hotels announced today the appointment of Steve Shern as general manager of the highly-anticipated Thompson Chicago, slated to open fall 2013. Shern, a hospitality industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, will oversee the general operations of the 247-room lifestyle hotel. Shern joins the Thompson team from Hotel 71 in downtown Chicago, then part of the Capella Hotels & Resorts luxury hotel group, where he served as general manager for the 356-room property since 2006. Throughout his seven year tenure, he was responsible for overall operations, finance, human resources, and sales a...
Miraval Heading East to Transform Circa 1912 Mansion in New Jersey State Park to Miraval at Natirar
Bernard Burt | August 29, 2013
by Bernard Burt, Spa Management Journal Steve Case plans to create an East Coast version of Miraval Resort & Spa in a nature preserve close to Manhattan. Arizona-based Miraval will offer signature spa services and wellness lifestyle programs at an historic estate within the 500-acre Natirar State Park in Somerset County, NJ. Tucked away in lush hills, the property features a 1912 mansion and award-winning culinary arts center, currently open for dinner, meetings, and events. When complete in 2015, Miraval at Natirar will boast a wellness pavilion, yoga center, and a 16,000 square foot spa, as well as a restaurant featuring Miraval s...
McKibbon Hotel Group Opens the 106-suite Springhill Suites Hotel in Pensacola, Florida
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | August 29, 2013
Pensacola, Florida - August 29, 2013 - The 106-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Pensacola, Florida is scheduled to open today. Located at 487 Creighton Road, the SpringHill Suites Pensacola will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc. and managed by McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc. of Tampa, Florida. Located within walking distance to University Town Plaza and three miles from Pensacola International Airport, the hotel offers guests convenient access to the University of West Florida, Pensacola State College and Pensacola Beach. "We're delighted that the SpringHill Suites Pensacola is the latest additio...
FelCor Sells the 223-room Embassy Suites Baton Rouge in Louisiana
FelCor | August 29, 2013
IRVING, Texas, August 29, 2013 - FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (NYSE: FCH) today announced that it has sold the 223-room Embassy Suites hotel in Baton Rouge for $20 million. FelCor will use the proceeds to repay outstanding debt. With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this news release include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are qualified by cautionary statements herein and in FelCor's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or c...
Spanish Hotel Major Selects eRevMax to Optimize Online Sales Potential
H 10 Hotels | August 28, 2013
Two H10 Properties Select RateTiger for Managing Third Party Channels London, 28 August, 2013: H10 Hotels, one of the largest hotel groups in Spain, has selected eRevMax to increase their online business and distribution exposure. Two new properties have been using RateTiger to accurately distribute inventory from a single image of pooled inventory across all connected sales channels. The real-time connectivity with OTAs has helped H10 to push sales for the last minute availability, resulting in a positive impact on their over-all online booking. H10's Urquinaona Plaza and Port Vell hotels have been using RateTiger Channel Manager to ce...
Jennifer Byerly Hired as Director of Sales for the 104-room Residence Inn – Columbus/Worthington, OH
Midas Hospitality | August 28, 2013
SAINT LOUIS, MO, August 28, 2013 - St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality announces the hiring of Jennifer Byerly, Director of Sales - Residence Inn by Marriott - Columbus / Worthington, OH. Known for their recent portfolio growth and successful asset repositioning, Midas Hospitality recently announced the addition of the Residence Inn by Marriott - Columbus / Worthington, OH and now appoints Jennifer Byerly Director of Sales. Midas EVP & Principal - Sales & Marketing, Kurt Furlong, states "We are extremely pleased to add Jennifer Byerly to the Residence Inn by Marriott - Columbus / Worthington, O...
Nicole Heaney Appointed Chef of Mii Amo, A Destination Spa in Sedona, Arizona
Mii amo | August 28, 2013
SEDONA, Arizona (August 28, 2013) -- Mii amo, which was named #1 Destination Spa in North America in the 2013 Readers' Choice survey of Top Spas by Condé Nast Traveler, has announced the appointment of Nicole Heaney as Chef. With a lifelong passion for seasonal, fresh and sustainable ingredients, Heaney oversees all culinary operations at the spa, including menu creation for Mii amo Café and the Juice Bar, as well as for in-suite dining and special events. "Nicole is a generous and nurturing talent who creates a personalized culinary experience for the benefit of every guest," said Chris Bird, General Manager at Mii amo. "We are excit...
Owner, Big Red Hotel II, Opens the 104-room Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket in Nebraska
Hilton Garden Inn | August 28, 2013
LINCOLN, Neb. - August 28, 2013 - Hilton Garden Inn® the award-winning brand of upscale, yet affordable hotels, announced the opening of the 104 room Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket, representing an addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 570 hotels worldwide. The new Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket is owned by Big Red Hotel II LLC. and managed by Lincoln Hotel Group LLC. Situated just minutes from the Pinnacle Bank Arena, the University of Nebraska and Memorial Stadium, and the State Capitol/Governor's Mansion, Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket provides the amenities to ensure guests...
Lorenzo Chan Named as General Manager for the 200-key Royal Hideaway Playacar in Riviera Maya, MX
Royal Hideaway Playacar | August 28, 2013
Madrid, August 28, 2013 - Occidental Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the appointment of Lorenzo Chan as the General Manager of the original adults-only all-inclusive luxury resort Royal Hideaway Playacar, located in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Mr. Chan has been a valued member of the Occidental Hotels & Resorts team for the past 11 years, previously managing a variety of esteemed properties throughout Mexico. A seasoned hospitality professional, Mr. Chan worked with The Royal Resorts Group for ten years before joining Occidental Hotels & Resorts in 2002. During his time with the brand, he has served as the Executive Assistan...
Hersha Hospitality Trust Names Sandra Cardona as Vice President of Development & Capital Planning
Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT) | August 28, 2013
Philadelphia - August 28, 2013 - Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT), owner of upscale hotels in urban gateway markets, announced today that Sandra Cardona was named Vice President of Development & Capital Planning. Cardona is responsible for overseeing development, construction and complex renovation projects for the Hersha Trust portfolio. "Sandra has truly been integral in the growth of Hersha over the past 11 years. She was involved in our first high rise hotel in New York City, then our first boutique properties, and now she heads up the company's capital planning team," said HT President and COO Neil H. Shah. "Her superior fundament...
Minnesota’s 265-room Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown is Set to Open on September 1, 2013
Courtyard by Marriott | August 28, 2013
Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 28, 2013 - Courtyard by Marriott is rolling out its innovative lobby and room design in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is the newest Courtyard in the area featuring the Refreshing Business lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open and flexible space. Along with media pods, Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones, the redefined space is ideal for everything from pop-up meetings to social gatherings. Scheduled to open on Sunday, September 1, 2013, the 265-room Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown also offers a refreshing and stylish room design that helps guests stay connected, productive and comfortable. Thou...
Room Service More than a Revenue Generator
David Sangree & Hotel & Leisure Advisors | August 28, 2013
by David J. Sangree, MAI, CPA, ISHC as published by Hotel News Now, August 2013 Thinking about that breakfast you just ordered at your hotel, delivered to you on a cart and white tablecloth by a smiling waiter? Think again, as some hotels are considering eliminating this loss leader department. Hotels are constantly transforming in order to keep up with the ever-changing needs and expectations of guests. One of the newer trends some hotels are exploring to meet today's guest needs is to eliminate room service at full-service hotels and collaborate with local delivery restaurants or add their own 'grab-n-go' cafeteria-style eateries. So...
Hotel Indigo to Debut in Finland with the 2015 Opening of 120-room Hotel Indigo Helsinki – Boulevard
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) one of the world's largest hotel companies, is delighted to announced the signing of its first Hotel Indigo in Finland: Hotel Indigo Helsinki - Boulevard. Due to open in 2015, the 120-room hotel is a conversion of an existing building. It will open under a franchise agreement with International Restel Hotels Ltd; a trusted partner who already operate all eight of IHG's existing hotels in Finland. The hotel will be located in the Kamppi/Punavuori districts of Helsinki which are famous for 19th Century art and architecture, nestled in amongst trendy restaurants and art galleries. Hotel...
The 175-room Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan Opens in India
Courtyard Brand | August 28, 2013
Pune - August 28, 2013 - A renowned automobile and manufacturing hub in Pune, Chakan now, has its first International business hotel with the launch of Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan. The hotel will mark the opening of the 10th Courtyard by Marriott property in India, and the 4th Marriott property in Pune city. This premium, business hotel brand of Marriott International Inc. has been designed to suit the needs of today's business traveler and is poised to serve guests looking for a unique and contemporary hospitality experience. The 175 subtly stylish and spacious rooms include twelve residence suites, come thoughtfully designed to ...
Pacifica Hotels Closes Iconic CA Marina Del Rey Hotel to Begin $20 Million Renovation
Pacifica Hotels | August 28, 2013
Plans Spring 2014 Reopening Marina del Rey, CA (August 28, 2013) - Pacifica Hotels, California's largest owner and operator of boutique hotels, announced today the full renovation of the Marina del Rey Hotel, the Marina's very first hotel. The historic and iconic waterfront property will re-open with the same name in Spring 2014 after a $20 million renovation. The new, 160-room Marina del Rey Hotel will boast 4-star amenities, including a full-service restaurant, 24-hour room service, concierge assistance, an outdoor, marina-facing pool and sundeck, an outdoor wedding venue, and a roster of additional offerings. Originally opened in the...
Construction of the 194-room Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Begins in Oklahoma
Embassy Suites Hotels | August 28, 2013
MCLEAN, Va. - August 28, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide today announced the recent groundbreaking with an Oklahoma City-based partnership to bring its full service, all-suites Embassy Suites Hotels brand to Oklahoma City. Partners Bob Howard, Mickey Clagg and Chris Fleming have teamed up with the Presbyterian Health Foundation and the University Hospitals Trust to develop the six-floor, upscale hotel at 741 N. Phillips Ave. Prism Hotels & Resorts is serving as project manager on the development. Embassy Suites Oklahoma City will feature 194 rooms, 7,000 square feet of meeting space and an on-site restaurant, the brand's new dining concept ...
Hotel & Resort Digital Marketing Budgets: Avoid the Headaches & Get it Right! – Part 2 of 3
August 28, 2013
By: William Bellis III, Senior Corporate Marketing Manager at Vizergy®, with contributions from Joe Hyman, President & CEO, and Paul Fraser, Director of Product Management __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Part one of this series helped you get confidently set up for your 2014 digital marketing budget planning. It shed light on key issues that you must consider. Part two now delves into hot topics (aka online channels/tools) that you should heavily focus on, while part three will recommend dollar percentage allocations for said channels...
San Francisco’s 236-room Serrano Hotel Acquired by LaSalle Hotel Properties for $71.5 Million
LaSalle Hotel Properties | August 28, 2013
BETHESDA, Md. - August 28, 2013 - LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) today announced that it acquired the Serrano Hotel in San Francisco, CA. The purchase price was $71.5 million. The Company funded the transaction with borrowings from its Senior Unsecured Credit Facility. The 236-room, full-service Serrano Hotel is located at 405 Taylor Street in the heart of San Francisco's Theater District, three blocks from Union Square and within a few blocks of the Moscone Convention Center. The hotel is surrounded by numerous amenities, including restaurants, retail offerings and vibrant nightlife. The Financial District, Chinatown, Grace Cathe...
LaSalle Hotel Properties Acquires Southernmost Hotel Collection in Key West, FL for $184.5 Million
LaSalle Hotel Properties | August 28, 2013
BETHESDA, Md. - August 28, 2013 - LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) today announced that it acquired the 260-room Southernmost Hotel Collection in Key West, Florida. The purchase price was $184.5 million. The Southernmost Hotel Collection consists of the Southernmost on the Beach, Southernmost Hotel in the USA and La Mer Hotel & Dewey House. The Company funded the transaction with borrowings from its Senior Unsecured Credit Facility. The property is situated directly on the Atlantic Ocean in Key West, Florida, one of the strongest and most supply-constrained hotel markets in the United States. The hotel is located on the southern...
NORTHWIND Launches Maestro PMS RevGen Suite for Independents
Maestro Property Management Solution | August 28, 2013
Maestro PMS RevGen Suite is Powerful Business Toolset to Drive Guest Retention, Shift Bookings to Hotel Websites, Increase Marketing ROI, and Maximize Profits Markham, ON - August 28, 2013 - NORTHWIND, provider of Maestro™ Enterprise Property Management announced its groundbreaking RevGen Suite. Maestro's RevGen gives independent operators a unified set of Business Intelligence (BI), Yield Management, and e-Marketing tools that enable them to be more successful. NORTHWIND-Maestro PMS provides hotel software and reservation software solutions for the industry's leading independent hotel, resort, and multi-property groups. Click here t...
