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Jameson Brand Expands to India; Cygnett Hotels & Resorts to Open Two Jameson Properties by Q4 2013
America's Best Franchising | July 30, 2013
July 30, 2013 - Jameson Inns will soon be appearing in India as Atlanta-based America's Best Franchising Incorporated has signed an agreement with Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, based in Kolkata, to become that country's master licensee for the brand. Cygnett, one of India's leading hotel ownership and management companies, intends to open the first two Jameson properties within the next 60 days -- one in Jaipur and one in Varanasi. "American brands have a solid reputation for value and quality, and now Jameson will help us bring a new dimension to the Indian hospitality industry," said Sarbendra Sarkar, CEO of Cygnett who is an MBA grad...
8Hotels Opens 1888 Hotel in Pyrmont, Sydney, Australia with a Focus on Photography
8Hotels | July 30, 2013
July 30, 2013 - Positioned in Pyrmont, Sydney, 1888 Hotel is the newest property to launch by Boutique Hotel Operator, 8Hotels. 1888 was the year that Kodak launched with a patent for their first box and roll cameras and the hotel will honour the evolution of photography by offering Instagram-friendly walking maps for the Pyrmont area, a revolving series of Instagram images in the Mac space at reception featuring photos taken by guests and a 'selfie space' within the property for guests to pap themselves at Sydney's newest boutique lodging. 1888 Hotel is also offering a complimentary night to any Instagram users with more than 10,000 fo...
Nobody Asked Me, But…No. 106; What Is A Hotel Manager?; Quote of the Month / Stanley Turkel
Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC | July 29, 2013
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC 1. What Is A Hotel Manager? In 1963, the Loews Hotel Corporation published a small booklet with 18 black and white photographs from vintage movies. The booklet was named "What Is A Hotel Manager?" The captions under the photographs were funny then and, I believe, are still funny fifty years later. The booklet's dedication and introduction read: Dedication: It is with deep appreciation that we thank Tom Troy, Harry O'Brien, Pierre Bultinck, Frank Berkman, Arthur Levey, Henry Judermans, John Braun and Jerry Olin without whom this booklet would never have been possible. Introduction: A hotel manager is a man o...
CSM Lodging Names Mark Johnson Regional Director of Field Sales and Marketing
CSM Lodging | July 29, 2013
Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 2013 ... CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has named Mark Johnson regional director of field sales and marketing for the hospitality company. Bill Upshaw, president, made the announcement. "It is with pleasure that I welcome Mark to CSM Lodging," said Mr. Upshaw. "His remarkable background in sales leadership positions will be a tremendous asset to our company as we continue to add hotels to our growing portfolio." Mark Johnson was previously special task force consultant for PHM Hospitality, working with properties such as the Hilton Hotel Pasadena, Sheraton Hotel Charleston Airport, and Hilton Ho...
Laurus Corporation Acquires Renaissance Chicago O’Hare; To Implement Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Laurus Corporation | July 29, 2013
CHICAGO, July 29, 2013 -- Laurus Corporation, a U.S.-based private real estate investment and development firm, has announced the acquisition of the Renaissance O'Hare Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The 362-suite upscale property is located on a 3.08-acre lot three miles from O'Hare International Airport, one of the busiest travel hubs in the country transporting more than 66 million people per year, and is situated in one of the most prominent office markets in Chicago. Opened in 2005, the 15-story hotel features more than 15,000 square feet of meeting space and amenities, including a fitness center, business center, pool, concierge and a...
The 353-room Grand Hyatt Shenyang Opens in Northeast China
Grand Hyatt Hotels | July 29, 2013
CHICAGO (July 29, 2013) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Shenyang, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Northeast China that will provide a new level of upscale sophistication to business and leisure travelers in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province. The hotel's style will mirror the city of Shenyang, the largest city in Northeast China, melding ancient culture with vibrant modernity. "The opening of Grand Hyatt Shenyang expands our brand presence in China and supports our development strategy of building in key gateway cities and markets where our guests are traveling," said Christopher...
Douglas Klein Named Director of Event Management for Washington DC Marriott Marquis Opening Q2 2014
Washington Marriott Marquis | July 29, 2013
(Washington, DC) - July 29, 2013 - Douglas Klein has been named Director of Event Management of the Washington Marriott Marquis, opening May 2014. In this position Mr. Klein will oversee the planning, operations and execution of all meetings and events held at the $520-million hotel, which will be connected via an underground concourse to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Washington Marriott Marquis, one of only five Marriott Marquis properties in the country, will be DC's largest hotel with 1,175 rooms and over 105,000 square feet of function space, as well as five separate retail and restaurant spaces. The dynamic headquarte...
Wynn Resorts Reports Q2 2013 Net Income of $129.8 million; Las Vegas RevPAR Up 4.7%
Wynn Resorts, Limited | July 29, 2013
LAS VEGAS--Jul. 29, 2013-- Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. View the full press release with tables. Net revenues for the second quarter of 2013 were $1,332.3 million, compared to $1,253.2 million in the second quarter of 2012. The revenue increase was driven by 16.2% higher revenues from our Las Vegas operations and a 2.6% revenue increase from our Macau operations. Adjusted property EBITDA (1) was $425.7 million for the second quarter of 2013, a 10.8% increase from $384.1 million in the second quarter of 2012. On a US GAAP basis, net income attributable t...
R. D. Olson Development and Marriott Open the 149-suite Residence Inn Hotel in Tustin, California
Residence Inn | July 29, 2013
Tustin, California - July 29, 2013 - The 149-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Tustin, California is scheduled to open this Thursday, August 1, 2013 and will feature the brand's innovative, new design. Located at 15181 Newport Avenue, the Residence Inn Tustin Orange County is owned by R. D. Olson Development and managed by Marriott International, Inc. Located four miles from John Wayne Airport-Orange County and 10 minutes from Disneyland, the Residence Inn Tustin Orange County offers guests convenient access to The District, Angel Stadium of Anaheim and South Coast Plaza. Rates vary depending on length of stay. "We are pleased to intro...
The Fine Art of Hotel Sale Adjustment / Eric Baum
Eric Baum of HVS | July 29, 2013
In this article, a case study is used as the basis for examining the various types of comparable sales adjustments, and the logic behind their application. The Subject Hotel The subject property is a branded four-star hotel in the urban core of a first-tier American city. It contains 300 rooms, two food and beverage outlets, ±20,000 square feet of meeting space, and a health club and spa with five treatment rooms. The date of value is April 1, 2013. During the twelve months ending February 28, 2013, the subject property realized an occupancy rate of 70% and an average daily rate of $275, resulting in a RevPAR (revenue per available roo...
The 145-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel Opens In Tustin, CA; Owned by R.D. Olson Development
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott | July 29, 2013
Tustin, California - July 29, 2013 - The 145-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Tustin, California is scheduled to open this Thursday, August 1, 2013, with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 15011 Newport Avenue, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Tustin Orange County is owned by R. D. Olson Development and managed by Marriott International, Inc. This is the first Fairfield Inn & Suites in Southern California to feature the brand's new design and décor, which enhance the guest experience through flexible features, and a warm and welcoming environment. Located...
Joshua Gray and Joshua Gahret Named by Aqua Hospitality to Lead Lotus Honolulu in Hawaii
Lotus Honolulu | July 29, 2013
July 29, 2013 - Honolulu, Hawaii - MONOGRAM HOTEL COLLECTION, a division of Aqua Hospitality, announced the appointments of Joshua Gray as general manager and Joshua Gahret as hotel manager for the stylish 51-room Lotus Honolulu. "Aqua Hospitality's reputation as a Hawaii hotel leader with a commitment to exceptional guest service is why we hire the best and promote the most qualified individuals to key management positions," said Ben Rafter, Aqua's President and CEO. "The 'Joshua team' has strong operational experience and results-oriented skills that are perfect for Lotus Honolulu's exciting new positioning in Waikiki." Joshua Gray, G...
Island Hospitality Selected to Manage Pennsylvania’s 178-room Hyatt Place Pittsburgh/North Shore
Island Hospitality | July 29, 2013
PALM BEACH, Fla., July 29, 2013 - Officials with Island Hospitality, one of the nation's largest hotel management companies, today announced that it has been engaged by Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE:CLDT) to operate the 178-room Hyatt Place® Pittsburgh/North Shore in Pittsburgh, Pa. This engagement marks Island's sixth Hyatt-branded hotel, (it currently manages five Hyatt House properties) and its entry into the growing Pittsburgh market. The hotel was acquired earlier this year by Chatham Lodging Trust, a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in upscale extended-stay hotels and premium branded select-service hot...
Free Pass to the Las Vegas Food & Beverage Event at the #1 Casino Show
G2E - Global Gaming Expo | July 29, 2013
See unique food and beverage suppliers, such as Sysco and 60 of their distributors. Discover new wines and spirits at the Ultra Lounge sponsored by Southern Wine & Spirits. Check out the latest uniforms at the Uniform Fashion Show sponsored by Cintas. Learn about the latest food trends and network. If you are a food and beverage professional or restaurateur, you may register for free exhibit hall admission to the Las Vegas Food & Beverage event at Global Gaming Expo (G2E), #1 Casino event in the world. September 24-26, Sands Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada....
10 Simple Measures To Increase Your Direct Website Traffic
| July 29, 2013
by Pedro Colaco July 2013 Direct website traffic is very important in the hotel industry. Hotel's own website and booking engine is where hoteliers have the greatest control over their image, rates, margins and several other essential factors that might also be somewhat controllable on other channels, although never as much as in the hotel's own channels. Hotels have to be able to stand on their own, especially if they are relatively small and have little brand recognition. The Internet is a level playing field, but it is also very crowded and noisy., If hoteliers don't have a multi-channel digital marketing strategy, they will have a ...
Roomlinx Provides Installation Update Showing Continued Strong Growth
Roomlinx | July 29, 2013
DENVER, CO--(July 29, 2013) - Roomlinx Inc., (OTCQB: RMLX), the innovative developer of media networks and interactive TV applications for hotels, today provided an update on the completion and commencement of multiple service implementations, including Roomlinx Interactive TV, video on demand, high definition TV programming, and high speed internet access. During the past sixty days Roomlinx has completed installations at eight properties adding a total of 4,074 revenue generating units (RGUs). An RGU is defined as a product or service for which the Company invoices the hotel monthly, including interactive television, video on demand, ...
Outlandish and Extraordinary Experiences: TripAdvisor Names Ten of the Quirkiest Lodgings in U.S.
TripAdvisor | July 29, 2013
Floating B&B, Giant Dog, and Desert Cave Among America's Most Unique Properties NEWTON, Mass., July 29, 2013 — TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced 10 quirky accommodations in the U.S., as chosen by TripAdvisor editors. Travelers seeking a unique lodging experience can hunker down in one of these far-out accommodations, which include a larger-than-life beagle, a historic ferry and a subterranean B&B. "For travelers who want a truly unique experience on vacation and stories to tell for a lifetime, these funky properties will surely fit the bill," said Brooke Ferencsik, director of communications at T...
Engineer Named For Planning of Murfreesboro, TN Holiday Inn & Suites
BuildCentral | July 29, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Add/Update 132 Hotel Projects to the New Hotel Construction Projects Database Chicago, IL. July 29, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have added or updated 132 hotel projects in the last two weeks to Hotel Construction, a nationwide database of hotel construction projects, openings, and key decision makers (Owner/Developers, Architects and Contractors). These proposed hotels are still in the planning stages. Now is the perfect time to have your product drawn into plans, or offer construction services: Lake Flower Hotel (Saranac Lake, NY) Motor Club Hotel (Chicago, IL) South Village, Hotel (L...
Time To Give Guests What They REALLY Need From A Hotel / Doug Kennedy
Doug Kennedy | July 29, 2013
By Doug Kennedy July 29, 2013 Speaking from experience as a seasoned road warrior, one who always talks to other travelers everywhere I go, here are a few simple ideas for fulfilling some important and fundamental human needs of the travelers we call guests. Make Available Universal Charges for Phones, Laptops and Tablets. I cannot recall how many times I have managed to leave home without a charger. Some hotels are kind enough to let me borrow one from lost and found, but there are often none that fit. I have even had front desk associates offer to charge my phone for me on their charger. But most of the time I end up running to the lo...
The St. Regis San Francisco Appoints Gena Chen as Director of Catering and Event Management
The St. Regis San Francisco | July 29, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (July 29, 2013) - Toni Knorr, general manager of The St. Regis San Francisco, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gena Chen as the hotel's new director of catering and event management. Ms. Chen will oversee all catering and events at The St. Regis San Francisco, the City's premier address for unparalleled luxury and bespoke service. From elegant wedding receptions and intimate luncheons to business conferences and board meetings, Ms. Chen will create unforgettable experiences tailored to suit any occasion at San Francisco's most celebrated address. "At The St. Regis San Francisco, we strive to create personalized ex...
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Reports Q2 2013 Net Income of $8.7M, Same-Property RevPAR Increased 6%
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | July 26, 2013
BETHESDA, Md.----Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the "Company") today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. The Company's results include the following: View the full press release with tables. (1) See tables later in this press release for a description of same-property information and reconciliations from net income (loss) to non-GAAP financial measures, including earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), Adjusted EBITDA, Funds from Operations ("FFO"), FFO per share, Adjusted FFO and Adjusted FFO per share. For the details as to which hotels are included in Same-Property rev...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Promotes Two From Hotel Monaco Denver To Regional Positions
Hotel Monaco Denver | July 26, 2013
Denver, Colo. - July 26, 2013 - Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the U.S., announced today the promotion of two individuals from Hotel Monaco Denver to Mountain region positions. General Manager, Von de Luna, will now serve as the Director of Operations for the Mountain region overseeing operations for three Kimpton hotels including Hotel Monaco Denver, Sky Hotel in Aspen and Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City. In addition, the current Director of Sales & Marketing, Beth Harty, has been named the new Area Director of Sales & Marketing for the entire Mountain region. As Gen...
Grand Opening Celebrated for the 137-room Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown in Louisiana
| July 26, 2013
BATON ROUGE, La. - July 26, 2013 - The revitalization of Louisiana's Capital city, Baton Rouge, recently welcomed the addition of the 137 room Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown. This newly constructed building has added a uniquely modern option to the historic downtown district by becoming the first hotel built in the area since the 1920's. Ideally situated on historic Lafayette Street overlooking the Mississippi River, this hotel exudes Southern charm with its exquisite Louisiana designed décor and oversized balconies giving way to sweeping views of the river. This attention to detail will quickly position this property as the go to destina...
Fibra Inn Adds Three Hotels in Mexico to its Acquisition Portfolio Totaling Six Recent Purchases
Fibra Inn | July 26, 2013
MONTERREY, Mexico - July 26, 2013 - Deutsche Bank Mexico, S.A., Banking Institution, Trust Division F/1616 or Fibra Inn (BMV: FINN13) ("Fibra Inn" or "the Company"), a Mexican real estate investment trust specializing in the hotel industry serving the business traveler, announced today that it has completed the purchase of the Hotel Mexico Plaza Irapuato. Additionally it has signed a binding agreement for the purchase of the Hotel Camino Real Guanajuato and acquired the Hotel Holiday Inn Puebla La Noria. Fibra Inn Enters Agreement to Acquire Mexico Plaza Irapuato Hotel and Conversion to Wyndham Garden The price was Ps. 93 million, excl...
