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McLaren Technologies Behind Intuitive Service at Sydney’s Tech-Savvy PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
McLaren Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd | August 19, 2013
Wednesday, 21st August 2013 – Hot on the heels of its impressive multi-million dollar hotel makeover in March, the PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney has now completed an equally impressive service solutions installation, making it one of Australia's most technologically advanced hotels – both front and back of house. To manage the final instalment of its widely acclaimed 'high-tech' renovation, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney commissioned Asia Pacific's leading provider of intuitive guest tracking and task management solutions, McLaren International. McLaren installed two different but complementary service systems at PARKROYAL Da...
Thayer’s Mike Uwe Dickersbach is Elected Chairperson of AHLA’s Technology & e-Business Committee
Mike Dickersbach | August 19, 2013
Dickersbach is Vice President, Information Technology, for Thayer Lodging Group, and a Fifteen Year Industry Veteran New York, August 19, 2013 ... Thayer Lodging Group, a privately held investment company that produces strong Alpha Returns for investors in hotel real estate, announced that Mike Dickersbach, its Vice President, Information Technology, has been elected Chairperson of the AH&LA's Technology e-Business Committee. Serving the hospitality industry for more than a century, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging indus...
Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) Accepting Entries for the 2013 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence
the Hotel Association of Canada | August 19, 2013
August 19, 2013 - Ottawa, ON - The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is now accepting entries for the 2013 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence. In its tenth year the Hall of Fame Awards program continues the Association's tradition of acknowledging the strong standards and values of those involved in and with the lodging industry. The awards program proudly recognizes those individuals, companies or properties that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to our industry in the following divisions: The Humanitarian Award Given for individuals/programs that demonstrate to residents that th...
Strand Development Names Andrew J. Pace Senior Vice President
Strand Development Co., LLC | August 19, 2013
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., August 19, 2013 - Strand Development Co., LLC, a major third-party hotel management company, today announced that it has named Andrew J. Pace its senior vice president. In his new role, he will be responsible for the company's strategic growth, including the expansion of its third-party management, development, acquisitions and joint venture partnership platforms. "With nearly two decades of hospitality and real estate development experience, Andrew is the ideal candidate to help Strand achieve its aggressive growth goals," said John Pharr, Strand's president. "Having worked in all aspects of hospitality acquisition,...
Lexington New York City Joins Autograph Collection
The Lexington New York City | August 19, 2013
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2013 -- The historic Lexington New York City, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, officially joins Autograph Collection, announced today by DiamondRock Hospitality Company and Highgate Hotels, the property's ownership and management groups, respectively. Exactly like nothing else, the Autograph Collection is an upscale portfolio of hand selected independent hotels offering individualized and distinct travel experiences. The 725-room Lexington New York City, most widely recognized for its rich history and noteworthy roster of guests and residents, joins this elite, global collection as it completes a $46 million...
Tennessean Susan Whitaker Named State Tourism Director of the Year by the U.S. Travel Association
The U.S. Travel Association | August 19, 2013
RICHMOND, Va. (August 19, 2013) - Susan Whitaker, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, has been named the State Tourism Director of the Year. The award is voted upon annually by the U.S. Travel Association's National Council of State Tourism Directors. Whitaker was announced as the winner before about 600 of her peers Monday at the ESTO conference of tourism professionals in Richmond, Va. "Susan is a wonderful representative for Tennessee. I've had the pleasure of working with her on any number of critical travel issues and always appreciate her insight," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel A...
GB Lodging and Provenance Hotels Partner to Purchase the 165-room Ambassador Hotel in New Orleans
GB Lodging LLC | August 19, 2013
Plan to Renovate and Rebrand the Historic Property NEW ORLEANS, La. - August 19, 2013 - GB Lodging, LLC a New York based hotel investment, development and asset management firm, and Provenance Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and management company based in Portland, Ore., have partnered to purchase of the Ambassador Hotel in New Orleans. Both companies have significant equity commitments to the project and will collaborate on a renovation of the hotel that will embrace the Ambassador's one-of-a-kind location in a former 19th century coffee warehouse and celebrate the soul of New Orleans. The historic 165 room Ambassador Hotel is located...
The 419-room Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile Completes $25 Million Transformation
Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile | August 19, 2013
Level 2 Restaurant Opens as Part of Complete Renovation CHICAGO, IL (August 19, 2013) - Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile today announced the completion of the hotel's comprehensive, $25 million renovation. The hotel's 419 guest rooms, meeting and banquet space, lobby, indoor pool and fitness center have all received a dramatic refurbishment in customer convenience, design and furnishings. As part of this transformation, the hotel introduces a new, signature restaurant, Level 2, featuring contemporary American cuisine. Located at 633 North Saint Clair Street, the transformed Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile is now as stunning as it is conven...
Preparing for 2014: TravelClick Hosts Complimentary Webinar on Q2 2013 Hotel Industry Performance
TravelClick | August 19, 2013
Preparing for 2014, Emerging Trends and Best Practices Complimentary Webinar Taking Place August 27 & 28, 2013 TravelClick, global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, will present three free webinars on August 27 and 28 to review second quarter hotel performance results and trends. Findings will be presented by TravelClick Executives John Hach, senior vice president, global product management, and Tim Hart, executive vice president, business intelligence. The webinars will be moderated by Barbara Taylor Carpender, President and CEO at Taylored Alliances. Leading hoteliers begin their prep...
Boomerang Hotels Opens the 80-room Settle Inn ® in Marquette, Michigan
Boomerang Hotels | August 19, 2013
(Hendersonville, Tennessee, August 19, 2013) - Boomerang Hotels announces the opening of the newest Settle Inn® in Marquette, Michigan. Located at 1275 US Highway 41 West, the 80-room Marquette Settle Inn is owned and operated by Ms. Jackie Chartier, CEO of S8MQT, Inc. "Guest experience should be number one," said Jacqueline Chartier, CEO of S8MQT, Inc. "We focus on providing clean, comfortable rooms with friendly courteous service at an affordable rate. We are excited to join the Settle Inn franchise and look forward to our continued relationship with our guests and the Marquette community." The Settle Inn Marquette, MI hotel provides...
Kimpton Chosen to Manage the 322-room Hotel Van Zandt Under Development by JMI Realty in Austin, TX
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | August 19, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (Aug. 19, 2013) - Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will expand its footprint in Texas with the management of a new four-star boutique hotel in Austin's historic Rainey Street District. Slated for an early 2015 opening, the new construction, 16-story hotel will feature 322 guest rooms, more than 12,000 square feet total event and meeting space, an individually concepted, chef-driven restaurant, lobby cafe and an expansive pool deck and bar. Located at the intersection of Red River and Davis Streets in the heart of the Rainey District's thriving nightlife scene, the Hotel Van Zandt will be just minutes awa...
Midas Hospitality Acquires the 119-room Hilton Garden Inn – North Little Rock in Arkansas
Midas Hospitality, LLC | August 19, 2013
SAINT LOUIS, MO, August 19, 2013 - St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality, LLC has acquired the 119-room Hilton Garden Inn - North Little Rock, AR. Opening in December, 2009, the 119-room Hilton Garden Inn - North Little Rock is located at 4100 Glover Lane, North Little Rock, Arkansas and easily accessible from all of North Little Rock's major thoroughfares, including I-40 and Highway 67. The hotel is situated proximate to many of the area's major business, leisure demand generators and just 6 miles from downtown Little Rock. Robert Willard, President & Principal, Midas Hospitality, LLC states, "We ar...
Wind Creek Wetumpka Casino Hotel Selects InvoTech RFID System to Manage Uniforms for Staff of 900
InvoTech Systems | August 19, 2013
New Property Chooses Reliable InvoTech Inventory Solution for Uniform Control and Operating Efficiency LOS ANGELES, CA - August 19, 2013 - InvoTech Systems, Inc. announced that the Wind Creek Wetumpka Casino and Hotel will install InvoTech's UHF-RFID Uniform System. The new-build property chose InvoTech to streamline the management of 8,000 uniforms for 900 employees. Click here for more information on InvoTech's Linen, Uniform, Laundry, and Security Systems. Wind Creek Wetumpka is the Poarch Band of Creek Indians' latest hotel and casino. The $246-million property is on schedule for completion in winter 2013/2014. "We are delighted to ...
Abu Dhabi Fund Buying 3 Editions from Marriott. What Does this Mean to Marriott & the Edition Brand?
August 19, 2013
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 15 August 2013 Hotel Lawyer on the reported sale by Marriott of 3 Edition hotels. Craig Karmin and Alexandra Berzon of the Wall Street Journal broke a big story yesterday evening which appeared in the August 15, 2013 US edition of the paper at page C3. The headline is "Marriott Close to Deal to Sell Three Hotels to Abu Dhabi Fund." The story, in which I am quoted, describes reports from people close to the deal, that Marriott International is about to...
MICROS Hires Accomplished Technology Executive, Russell Butler, to Lead Global Product Development
MICROS Systems, Inc. | August 19, 2013
Columbia, MD - August 19, 2013 - MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, today appointed Russell Butler, Senior Vice President of Global Research & Development. Mr. Butler is an accomplished product development executive with more than 20 years' experience in engineering and leading large, global research and development organizations. In this new role, Mr. Butler will be responsible for leading MICROS' development teams around the world, spanning its vertical markets hotels, food & beverage, and retail, as well as eCommerce. Most recen...
Crestron Expands Wireless Control with New IOEX Control Modules for IR, Serial and Relay Devices
Crestron | August 19, 2013
Control virtually any device using a Crestron control system without the hassles of pulling wire and damaging walls Rockleigh, NJ, August 19, 2013 - Crestron today announced the release of two new infiNET EX® IOEX Wireless Control Modules. Perfect for retrofit applications, the IOEX modules offer an easy and inexpensive way to add wireless control of serial, IR and relay devices in homes, commercial buildings. The INET-IOEX-IRCOM enables reliable long distance wireless communication between 3-Series™ control systems and devices such as TVs, cable boxes, displays, projector screens, AV components, switchers, and other equipment that i...
UK’s Regional Hotels Show Rise in Profitability
| August 19, 2013
Hotel Bulletin: Q2 2013 HVS, Zolfo Cooper and AM:PM August 19, 2013 Profitability growth returned to the regions in Q2 2013 for the first time on a last twelve months basis since the downturn. London also recorded positive results; however weak comparators, due to the Diamond Jubilee, masked what was otherwise a flat quarter. This issue's city focus is on Liverpool, a hotel market that has doubled in size in the last decade. Key highlights of period Performance continues to improve Both London and the regions recorded RevPAR increases in Q2 2013, albeit on the back of weak comparators in the previous quarter due to the Diamond Jubilee ...
New Property Manager and Owner for Courtyard Chesapeake Greenbrier
BuildCentral | August 19, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Have Updated 149 Hotels in the Last Two Weeks with Changes in Personnel, Property Management or Ownership Chicago, IL. August 19, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have reported 149 changes in personnel, property management and ownership in the Hotel Profiles database over the last two weeks. Many hotels are getting a fresh start with a new Owner, Property Manager or General Manager. Recommend your product or service to someone who might be looking for a change. Hotels Under New Management: Mayflower Inn & Spa (Washington, CT) Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Northwest (Indianapolis, IN) Courty...
SHERATON MONTAZAH HOTEL ALEXANDRIA JOINS STARWOOD “ROAD TO AWARENESS CAMPAIGN”
Sheraton Montazah Hotel | August 18, 2013
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The Top Mobility, Connectivity and Wireless Infrastructure Decisions CIOs Face
Hospitality Upgrade | August 16, 2013
by Russell Vest Guests inherently expect some things at a hotel. They expect the lights to work when they flip the switch, water to flow from the faucet and in-room air conditioning to adjust to their needs. These infrastructure issues appear seamless to the guest, but require significant behind-the-scenes effort to ensure 100 percent guest satisfaction. The same is true of wireless infrastructure. Seamless commercial cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity is an integral part of the guest experience. Guests' mobile connectivity requires a robust and propertywide, integrated communications network. However, unlike lighting, plumbing and air man...
Marriott Signs Non-Binding Letter for Sale of Three EDITION Hotels for $800 Million
Marriott International, Inc. | August 16, 2013
The Hotels are Currently Under Construction in London, Miami Beach, and Manhattan BETHESDA, MD – August 16, 2013 - Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has recently entered into a non-binding letter of intent for the sale of three EDITION hotels subject to long-term management agreements. The three hotels (located in London, Miami Beach, and Manhattan) are currently owned by Marriott and are under construction. The residential component of the Miami Beach EDITION would not be included in this transaction. The company would retain ownership of the Miami Beach EDITION residential units pending their sale to individual purchasers. Th...
Cliveden House, in Berkshire, England Appoints Michelin-starred André Garrett as Executive Chef
August 16, 2013
August 16, 2013 - Cliveden House, the beloved English country house hotel and spa in Berkshire, has appointed Michelin-starred André Garrett as its new Executive Chef, starting in October. Garrett's appointment coincides with the opening of Cliveden's new restaurant (name still to come), replacing its existing Terrace Restaurant. Garrett joins after serving as Head Chef at Galvin at Windows Restaurant & Bar in London, where he was awarded his first Michelin star in 2010. The new restaurant will overlook the famous grounds of the National Trust property and place the property firmly back in the culinary heartland of England. Andrew ...
California’s W San Diego Hotel Names Simon Dolinky as Executive Chef and Megan Guy as “W Insider”
W San Diego Hotel | August 16, 2013
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (August 16, 2013) - The newly restyled W San Diego Hotel is pleased to announce Chef Simon Dolinky and W Insider Megan Guy as the newest members of their dynamic team of experts. Dolinky brings more than 15 years of experience to his new position as Executive Chef of the W San Diego's signature restaurant, Kelvin, while Guy offers a broad range of knowledge to her new position as the 'W Insider' for the premier destination located in downtown San Diego. "We are thrilled to welcome both Simon and Megan to our growing W San Diego team," says Michael O'Donohue, General Manager of the W San Diego. "Simon's passion for deli...
Urbana Varro, LLC Acquires 95-suite Towne Place Suites by Marriott in Greenville, South Carolina
Urbana Varro, LLC | August 16, 2013
Urbana Varro, LLC, on behalf of Urbana Varro Opportunity Fund I (the "Fund"), has acquired the 95-suite TownePlace Suites in Greenville, SC. Conveniently located near the super-regional Haywood Mall (the largest in the state with over 1.3 million square feet of retail space), this extended-stay hotel targets extended-stay, corporate, group, and leisure guests. Urbana Varro, LLC is a venture between Urbana Realty Holdings, LLC, an Atlanta-based commercial real estate investment, development and management company, and Varro Hospitality, LLC, a Dallas-based hotel investment and management company. The purpose of the venture is to acquire ...
