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Hotel Equities Enters Franchise Agreement to Develop a New Build $52 M Residence Inn by Marriott
Hotel Equities | March 26, 2014
Atlanta, GA-March 26, 2014-Hotel Equities (www.hotelequities.com), an Atlanta-based hotel management, ownership and development company, kicked off the celebration of its 25th anniversary year with the execution of a Marriott franchise agreement to develop a new construction $52 million custom-built Residence Inn by Marriott in Miami Beach/Surfside, Florida. "Building a ground-up, resort-style hotel in this coveted Miami Beach location with a Marriott Residence Inn franchise marks a high point in our firm's history," said Fred Cerrone, founder, President and CEO of Hotel Equities. "This deal helps define our award-winning, growth-focuse...
Key West, Florida’s Pier House Resort & Spa Appoints Rebecca Doran as New Spa Director
Pier House Resort & Spa | March 26, 2014
Key West, Fla. (March 26, 2014) - Pier House Resort & Spa, an adventurous haven presenting classic Key West charm with a storied past, welcomes Rebecca Doran as the new spa director. Overseeing all spa services and programs, Doran brings valuable hospitality industry experience to the Key West market to lead the island's only full-service spa. "Rebecca's resort background will be an asset to The Spa," says Joe Dantoni, general manager Pier House Resort & Spa. "We have a lot of exciting things in store, and her passion, creativity and knowledge of the industry will advance our program to the next level." Prior to joining The Spa ...
Blumhoffer Hotelbesitz Dagobertstrasse GmbH & Co KG to Open Courtyard by Marriott, Cologne, Germany
Marriott International | March 26, 2014
London – March 26, 2014 – Marriott International's respected Courtyard by Marriott brand is opening its second new-look hotel in Cologne, Germany, on 31 March 2014, taking the brand to 45 hotels throughout Europe. Delivering a whole new hotel experience for business travellers, Courtyard's new European design, introduced at Courtyard Aberdeen Airport Hotel in 2013, is designed to enhance productivity with a greater focus on technology and style. The opening of the 236-room Courtyard Cologne takes the brand one step closer to reaching its 1000th hotel worldwide this year. In the past few years, the brand has embarked on a journey to ...
Ritz-Carlton and Far East Consortium to Develop New 204-room Ritz-Carlton, Perth, Australia
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | March 26, 2014
HONG KONG, March 26, 2014-- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. and Fast Consortium, a leading Asian residential apartment developer, have signed an agreement for the development of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, heralding the much-anticipated return of the luxury hotel operator to Australia. Commenting on this landmark return, Herve Humler, President and Chief Operations Officer, The Ritz-Carlton, said "We are delighted to make our return to Australia, bringing our legendary services to Perth. We have listened to our guests who have a strong desire to stay with us when the travel to this beautiful destination in Western Australia. We have...
AH&LA and Lodging Industry Taskforce Aggressively Taking Action on 911 Direct Dial Through
AH&LA | March 26, 2014
WASHINGTON--As a result of the Kari's Law petition and recent industry action to address emergency services dialing, Katherine Lugar, president/CEO, of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) issued the following statement: "The safety and security of our guests and employees is paramount to hoteliers. The ability for guests to dial 911 directly from a guestroom is a top priority, and AH&LA has moved quickly to convene an industry taskforce of more than 50 lodging executives with expertise in telecommunications and security to address this goal. "Thousands of hotels already utilize direct dial or are aggressively im...
The Broadway Columbia – a DoubleTree by Hilton, Opens; Owned by David Parmley of Broadway Lodging
DoubleTree By Hilton | March 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, Mo. and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of The Broadway Columbia - a DoubleTree by Hilton, a new LEEDTM certified hotel located in the vibrant arts, college and film district of Columbia's Broadway street, following a $20 million construction project. The brand-new eight-floor, 114-room hotel debuts a modern design that incorporates custom artwork from local artists, sleek lighting, stainless steel accents and contemporary color hues throughout the hotel's public areas and guest rooms. A unique roof deck offers striking views of the city and state-of-the-art technology, which...
YHS Top Hotel Employer Ranking 2014 Revealed; Starwood Hotels & Resorts Retains Top Spot
YHS | March 26, 2014
Lausanne, 26th March 2014 - At the opening ceremony of this year's Young Hoteliers Summit, the 2014 Top Hotel Employer Ranking was revealed. Despite this year's Ranking bringing a significant shake up in many areas, YHS congratulates Starwood Hotels & Resorts in retaining first place as most desirable Hotel Company Employer 2014. Globally, respondents valued career and learning opportunities, as well as empowerment as the most important criteria when choosing an employer. The Global Top 3 are completed by the Peninsula Hotels and Marriott. The Top 3 Ranked Management Trainee Program 2014 companies are revealed as Four Seasons Hotels...
Triad Hotels Opens the 95-Suite Home2 Suites by Hilton® Greensboro Airport
Home2 Suites by Hilton | March 26, 2014
GREENSBORO, N.C. and MCLEAN, Va. - Home2 Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's award-winning mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand designed for modern business travelers and extended stay guests, today announced the opening of its 30th hotel, Home2 Suites by Hilton Greensboro Airport. "Home2 Suites' continued entry into new markets, like Greensboro, is a testament to our brand's exceptional growth," said Bill Duncan, global head, Home2 Suites by Hilton. "This marks our fourth hotel in the state of North Carolina and we are excited to bring our unique extended stay experience and innovative approach to the Greensboro community." The five-story,...
Massachusetts’ The Charles Names David Taylor Director of Sales And Marketing
The Charles Hotel | March 26, 2014
Cambridge, Massachusetts (March 26, 2014) - The Charles Hotel, The Smart Place to Stay, located in the heart of Harvard Square, announced the appointment of industry veteran David Taylor as Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new role as Director of Sales and Marketing, Taylor will create and oversee the hotel's annual sales and marketing plans, coordinate sales activities throughout the hotel, work to maximize hotel revenue and expand corporate accounts, analyze the competition and develop marketing and sales campaigns. With nearly 20 years of experience both nationally and internationally, Taylor will guide The Charles current sal...
Deysire Dayhoff of Doubletree Suites By Hilton Naples Honored with Hilton’s CEO Light & Warmth Award
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Naples | March 26, 2014
Exemplary Performance and Civic Mindedness of Operations Manager Earns Distinction over 310,000 other Hilton Family Brand Employees Worldwide NAPLES, Fla. (March 26, 2014) -- Guest Services, Inc. is proud to announce that Deysire Dayhoff of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Naples has received the Hilton Family Brand's CEO Light & Warmth Award for 2014. A natural humanitarian, Deysire draws on her own experiences to inspire co-workers and change lives. Since emigrating to the U.S. from Cuba in 2006 and becoming a Team Member at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Naples, FL, she has helped several Team Members who are fellow refugees on...
FCS Unveils Smart Device-Friendly Website that Caters to Growing Visitor Numbers
FCS | March 26, 2014
Revamped site showcases new FCS products and highlights consultative services for complex projects and customized solutions Hong Kong - March 26, 2014 - FCS Computer Systems (FCS), a leading comprehensive hospitality solutions and services provider, is pleased to announce the launch of its new corporate website; a move which was necessitated by the company's increased global presence and fulfills the company's need to provide enhanced functionality and streamlined communications to its enlarged customer base accessing the site from multiple device types. Along with a fresh look and feel, the new FCS website serves as a quick access tool...
Infor Announces Industry Application Suites in the Cloud
Infor | March 26, 2014
Infor CloudSuite™ Combines Proven Industry Expertise, Differentiated User Experience, and World-Class Cloud Infrastructure from Amazon Web Services NEW YORK - March 26, 2014 - Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced Infor CloudSuite™, the first group of industry-specific application suites available on Amazon Web Services' (AWS) cloud. Infor CloudSuite provides beautiful software with deep industry functionality and a flexible, subscription-based delivery model that significantly reduces upfront IT expenditure. Each industry suite within Infor CloudSuite is buil...
Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management Names Nancy Johnson as Conti Professor
| March 25, 2014
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State School of Hospitality Management named Nancy Johnson, executive vice president, industry relations, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, as the Spring 2014 Walter J. Conti Visiting Professor. Conti Professors visit the School of Hospitality Management to interact with students and faculty members, to present guest lectures in hospitality management and to speak at graduate and undergraduate colloquia. "Conti Professors are hospitality industry thought leaders, and Nancy is one of the industry's greatest thought leaders," said John O'Neill, director of the school. "She is among the field's best advocates, a...
The 106-key Courtyard by Marriott, Bilaspur Opens in Chattisgarh, India
Courtyard by Marriott | March 25, 2014
Chattisgarh, India, March 25, 2014 – Marriott International strengthens its presence in Central India with the introduction of its Courtyard by Marriott brand - a premium business hotel strategically located in the commercial district of Bilaspur, which will cater to discerning business visitors and locals alike. The Courtyard by Marriott, Bilaspur officially opened its doors in the presence of Dr. Raman Singh, Honorable Chief Minister of Chattisgarh making it the 11th Courtyard in India. The brand is already present in Mumbai, Chennai, three in Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Kochi and Bhopal. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Rajeev...
Shift in Hotel Retail Impacts Revenues and Profits
the Authors | March 25, 2014
By Robert Mandelbaum and Gary McDade Hotels provide retail operations primarily for guest convenience and satisfaction, and are, in general, only a small part of total hotel revenue. Of the properties in the Trends® in the Hotel Industry database of PKF Hospitality Research, LLC (PKF-HR) that reported retail sales and expenses, retail sales made up just 0.9 percent of total hotel revenue in 2012. Retail operations vary greatly depending on the type of hotel. The retail department at large full-service, resort and convention hotels often includes clothing stores, gift shops and newsstands. Limited-service, select-service, and extended-s...
PAR Springer-Miller Expands Organization, Adds Jim Rowe as Director of Sales
PAR Springer-Miller | March 25, 2014
STOWE, VT - MARCH 25, 2014 - PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) --- a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems --- today announces the expansion of their sales force with the appointment of Jim Rowe as Director of Sales in North America. Jim's primary role will be to drive the growth of the ATRIO hospitality technology platform. With ATRIO, PAR Springer-Miller Systems has pioneered and delivered a new generation of technology for the hospitality industry; moving the hospitality industry to The Cloud, to a new user experience, and to a ...
Five Tips to Heightened Hotel Sustainability with a Mobile Key Front Desk Bypass Option
OpenWays | March 25, 2014
More travelers and meeting planners are including a hotel's sustainability efforts in its selection criteria; Mobile key expert, OpenWays, offers five tips on how mobile key implementation can offer an environmentally friendly program that improves the bottom line, enhances sustainability programs and appeals to millennial travelers Los Angeles-MARCH 25, 2014-Two-thirds of today's travelers "often or always consider the environment when choosing a hotel" - especially Millennials / Generation Y- according to a recent TripAdvisor report. The growing demand for green travel, especially in the group segment, combined with recent findings sh...
Windsor Management Services Names New General Managers of California-Based Embassy Suites Hotels
Windsor Management Services | March 25, 2014
Denis Ferguson, General Manager, Embassy Suites Hotel-Temecula; Luis Plascencia, General Manager, Embassy Suites Hotel Arcadia-Pasadena Area; and Tom Pugh, Interim General Manager, Embassy Suites Hotel Santa Ana-Orange County Airport North SANTA MONICA, CALIF. - March 25, 2014 - Windsor Management Services, a premier hotel management company that owns and operates full-service, focused, upscale branded hotels throughout the U.S., recently announced new General Managers for three of their California-based Embassy Suites hotels. The new general managers include: Denis Ferguson, General Manager, Embassy Suites Hotel-Temecula; Luis Plascenc...
Cancun’s Largest Resort Chain, Palace Resorts, Automates Linen and Laundry Operations with InvoTech
Palace Resorts | March 25, 2014
InvoTech Increases Efficiency and Control for Palace Resorts' 7 Properties and Laundry Distribution Center LOS ANGELES - March 25, 2014 - Palace Resorts, the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations, recently installed the InvoTech Systems, Inc. Multi-Property RFID Linen and Laundry Systems for automated linen and laundry control and cost reduction. Palace Resorts implemented the InvoTech Linen System at all of its resort properties and installed InvoTech's Laundry System at the Palace Resorts laundry distribution center. The InvoTech Systems provide Palace Resorts with complete control over linen...
Cendyn Arcaneo® To Introduce End-To-End Strategic Meeting Management Platform At Pharma Forum 2014
March 25, 2014
New Platform Revolutionizes Event Execution And Measurement Collaborative and Intuitive SMM platform that delivers efficiencies, tracking, and metrics Boca Raton, Fla. - March 25, 2014 - Cendyn Arcaneo, a dedicated full-service agency specializing in turnkey solutions that drive bottom line results for the events industry, today announced that it will be showcasing a new way enterprises can strategically manage their meetings at the upcoming 10th Annual Pharma Forum 2014 (Pharmaceutical Meeting Management Forum) March 24-26th held in Orlando, Florida. The Pharma Forum 2014 is known as the "go-to" event for pharmaceutical and m...
Greg Peros Promoted to General Manager for the 147-room Maui Beach Hotel in Hawaii
Maui Beach Hotel | March 25, 2014
March 25, 2014 - Honolulu, Hawaii - Lite Hotels, a division of Aqua Hospitality, announced the promotion of Greg Peros to general manager for the Maui Beach Hotel. "Greg has been a great asset to the Maui Beach Hotel since Aqua took over as the new management company in 2012," said Ben Rafter, president and CEO of Aqua Hospitality. "In the past two years, he has taken on more responsibility and exhibited strong leadership skills with an emphasis on teamwork. We are pleased to promote him to general manager." A 10-year employee of the hotel, Peros previously held the position of sales manager and, most recently, hotel manager. Prior to j...
Former 91-room Waikiki Joy in Hawaii Nears Renovation Completion and is Renamed as Aqua Oasis
March 25, 2014
Honolulu, Hawaii- March 25, 2014 - Currently undergoing a $2.5 million renovation, Aqua Hospitality's Waikiki Joy Hotel will emerge with a fresh urban loft meets island paradise design and a brand new name: Aqua Oasis. "Aqua Oasis will be a wonderful reflection of Waikiki's stylish urban setting and inviting Hawaiian spirit," said Elizabeth Churchill, senior vice president sales and marketing. "We anticipate it being a draw for a diverse audience that includes design savvy travelers, families, and groups." Expected to be completed by April 15, 2014, Aqua Oasis will be branded an Aqua Hotels and Resorts property and feature redesigned gu...
Grace International to Open The Scarlet Huntington Hotel in San Francisco in May 2014
Grace International | March 25, 2014
Completing a $15 Million Renovation of the Huntington Hotel SAN FRANCISCO (March 25, 2014) - Singapore-based hospitality group Grace International is pleased to debut The Scarlet Huntington, which will open in May 2014 following a $15 million renovation of San Francisco's beloved Huntington Hotel. Designed to kindle the imagination and take guests on an adventure for the senses, The Scarlet Huntington presents an inimitable style that is influenced by the city's vibrant heritage and reflects an international couture. Embodied in the storied Huntington Hotel, The Scarlet Huntington's arrival will breathe life afresh into the crown of San...
Holiday Timing Helps Boost February Global Leisure Bookings and Rates
Pegasus Solutions | March 25, 2014
Easter Weekend Will Similarly Affect Leisure Business in April, According to Pegasus Solutions DALLAS (March 25, 2014) – Valentine's Day falling on a Friday helped boost global leisure bookings and rates in February, according to Pegasus Solutions. Last month, online bookings for leisure travel rose +4.6% over February 2013, and rates climbed a solid +4.0% higher, according to the largest processor of electronic hotel bookings. "Short-term shifts like weather, for example, and long-term opportunities like a holiday weekend make allocating inventory and setting rates a complicated science," said David Millili, chief executive officer o...
