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Owner, Carmel Valley Residence Hotel, to Open the 118-suite Residence Inn in San Diego, California
Residence Inn | July 2, 2013
San Diego, California - July 2, 2013 - The 118-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in San Diego, California is scheduled to open this Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Located at 3525 Valley Centre Drive, the Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar is owned by Carmel Valley Residence Hotel, LLC and managed by Marriott International, Inc. Located 20 minutes from downtown San Diego and 18 miles from San Diego International Airport, the Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar offers its guests convenient access to beautiful San Diego beaches, Del Mar Race Track, La Jolla and Sorrento Valley. Rates vary depending on length of stay. "We are pleased with the continued gr...
Fibra Inn Enters Agreement to Acquire Mexico’s Hotel Marriott Real Puebla for $27.8 Million
Fibra Inn | July 2, 2013
MONTERREY, Mexico - July 2, 2013 -- Deutsche Bank Mexico, S.A., Banking Institution, Trust Division F/1616 or Fibra Inn (BMV: FINN13) ("Fibra Inn" or "the Company"), a Mexican real estate investment trust specializing in the hotel industry serving the business traveler, announced today that it has signed an agreement for the purchase of the Marriott Real Puebla Hotel. The agreed price for this hotel was US$ 27.8 million, excluding taxes and acquisition expenses. This acquisition will be paid in cash with the proceeds from the initial public offering that took place on March 13, 2013. The Company is finalizing the necessary negotiations ...
US Hotels Group Acquires The Wolfeboro Inn in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire from The Carlyle Group
US Hotels | July 2, 2013
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine, July 1, 2013 -- Maine-based US Hotels (www.ushotelsgroup.com) has today announced the acquisition from the Carlyle Group of an additional boutique hotel to add to its portfolio of luxury hotels, restaurants and spas across the Northeast of the United States. The new property is The Wolfeboro Inn in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. The hotel joins US Hotels' existing portfolio of owned and managed properties in New England, which include the celebrated White Barn Inn and Spa in Kennebunk, Maine. New Hampshire-based Hay Creek Hotels will continue to manage the property, with George Soderberg remaining as hotel General Manag...
UNITE HERE and Hyatt Reach National Agreement Resolving Longstanding Disputes
UNITE HERE | July 2, 2013
Pact Provides Contracts and Process for Workers to Join Union, Ends Global Hyatt Boycott CHICAGO (July 2, 2013) — Today Hyatt Hotels Corporation and UNITE HERE, the union of hospitality workers in the U.S. and Canada, announced a national agreement that resolves longstanding disputes between the two organizations. The agreement creates a framework for the company and the union to work together moving forward. Both UNITE HERE and Hyatt hailed the pact as a positive step. The agreement will go into effect upon the settlement and ratification of union contracts by Hyatt associates in San Francisco, Honolulu, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Pe...
Regatta Travel Solutions Partners with Sojern to Create Groundbreaking Marketing Strategies for CVBs
Regatta Travel Solutions Inc. | July 2, 2013
Charlottesville, Virginia (July 2, 2013) - Regatta Travel Solutions announced today that it has launched a new marketing campaign with Sojern for Visit Seattle. The goal of the campaign is to leverage Sojern's sophisticated data mining capabilities to search for and identify potential travelers to Seattle, and attract them to book their hotel room on visitseattle.org. "Our work with Regatta and Sojern supports our initiatives to increase awareness of Seattle as a premier destination, highlight our incredible hotel community and educate consumers about our booking engine," said Tom Norwalk, President and CEO of Visit Seattle. "We're alwa...
Sheraton Dallas Hotel Updates, Upgrades Guest Phones With Teledex AC9110S Cordless Models
Cooksey Communications | July 1, 2013
(DALLAS) – July 1, 2013 – The Sheraton Dallas Hotel is installing more than 2,000 Teledex AC9110S cordless telephones throughout the property as part of an upgrade of its telephone system from analog to digital. This popular destination is expected to need every Teledex AC9110S it orders, because the Sheraton Dallas Hotel has 1,840 guest rooms, 242 junior suites, and 22 Presidential Suites. It is the largest hotel in Texas and the largest Sheraton in the United States, requiring the property to have one of the most demanding guest telephone systems in the country. According to Ray Hammer, general manager of the Sheraton Dallas Hotel...
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Verdafero Inc. adds Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI)
Verdafero Inc. | July 1, 2013
Verdafero Inc. (www.verdafero.com), based in San Francisco, CA, is an SaaS (Sustainability-as-a-Service) software and services provider to the hospitality industry and has added the new Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) methodology to its comprehensive Utility Optimization software application, thus enabling the hospitality industry to analyze and report their carbon footprint on a real-time basis. Created by the industry and for the industry, HCMI is a methodology to calculate and report on the carbon footprint of a hotel stay, meeting, or event in a comparative analysis. In June of 2012, the International Tourism Partnership ...
The 122-room Holiday Inn® Guayaquil Airport Hotel Opens in Ecuador
Holiday Inn hotels | July 1, 2013
MIAMI - July 1, 2013 – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's largest hotel companies, today announced the opening of the 122-room Holiday Inn® Hotel Guayaquil Airport in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The seven-story new-build hotel is adjacent to the José Joaqu'n de Olmedo International Airport, and is the second IHG®-branded hotel for Ecuador, with the first being the Holiday Inn Express® Quito, located in Ecuador's capital city of Quito. "The addition of the Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport hotel is in line with IHG's strategy to expand our portfolio in all key markets across the region," said Al...
The 120-room Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport Opens in British Columbia, Canada
Four Points by Sheraton | July 1, 2013
STAMFORD, Conn. -- July 1, 2013 -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that its Four Points by Sheraton brand continues its rapid expansion across Canada with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport. Owned by Argus Properties, Ltd. and managed by Pacrim Hospitality Services, Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport offers 120 rooms and 4,500 square feet of market-leading meeting facilities in a convenient location near both the airport and downtown Kelowna. It is the 24th Four Points hotel to open in Canada, where the brand is on track to reach 27 hotels by the end of 2013. "We are del...
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Resort in Puerto Rico Launches $32 Million Renovation
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort | July 1, 2013
San Juan, Puerto Rico (July 1, 2013) -- Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort, the beach-front hotel destination in the Isla Verde section of San Juan, announces a $32 million renovation that will enhance the property's overall guest experience. The resort, which recently added a new oceanfront bar and lounge, is continuing property upgrades in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Set to begin in July 2013, the $32 million renovation will focus on guestroom enhancements including, upgrading bathrooms, living space, and décor. Slated for completion by November 2013, the property refresh will also include upgrades to the resort's...
Scotland’s Historic Dundee Hotel Completes Renovations and Reopens as DoubleTree by Hilton Dundee
DoubleTree By Hilton | July 1, 2013
DUNDEE, Scotland - July 1, 2013 - DoubleTree by Hilton is offering visitors to Dundee and Perthshire a glimpse of the majesty of Victorian Scotland with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Dundee. In partnership with RedefineBDL, the former Landmark Hotel today completed its £1million refurbishment to become the upscale brand's third Scottish property and its 21st across the UK. The hotel is set within the grounds of a converted private family residence whose original classical period design and intricate Latin inscriptions remain largely untouched. The listed building dates back to 1870, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the el...
Choice Hotels and KAJ Hospitality Break Ground for the 103-room Cambria Suites in West Fargo, ND
Cambria Suites | July 1, 2013
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 1, 2013-- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, and KAJ Hospitality today celebrate the groundbreaking of a new four-story, 103-room hotel, which will be connected to the future 15,000-square-foot conference center in West Fargo, one of North Dakota's fastest growing communities. KAJ Hospitality, led by the father and son development, ownership and management team of Kevin and Aaron Johnson, has corporate offices in Sioux Falls, S.D., Mitchell, S.D. and Wichita, Kansas, and will be the owner/developer of both greatly anticipated real estate development projects. "...
White Lodging Names Mary Pat Hartmann Regional Director of Operations For Kentucky and Ohio Hotels
White Lodging Services Corporation | July 1, 2013
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., July 1, 2013 -- White Lodging Services is pleased to announce Mary Pat Hartmann has been promoted to regional director of operations where she will be responsible for overseeing the operations of hotels in Kentucky and Ohio. "I am grateful to White Lodging for giving me this opportunity to advance my career and further contribute to the success of our company," said Hartmann. "I look forward to working with the very talented team in my region as we execute the White Lodging mission daily." Previously, Hartmann was the general manager of Springhill Suites and Fairfield Inn and Suites in Louisville, Ky., where she was ...
Stefano Ruzza Appointed as General Manager for the Conrad Koh Samui in Thailand
Conrad Koh Samui | July 1, 2013
KOH SAMUI, Thailand - July 1, 2013 - Conrad Koh Samui announced the appointment of Stefano A. Ruzza as the resort's General Manager. Ruzza will be responsible for overseeing all of the resort's management, operations and will lead Sales & Marketing team to position Conrad Koh Samui as one of the best luxury resorts in the Gulf of Thailand. Ruzza joins Conrad Koh Samui from Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort in South Korea where he held the position of general manager and was responsible for leading the team in improving overall service standards as well as introducing new food and beverage concepts to enhance guest experiences. Pri...
Midas Hospitality Names Kim Tolbert as Director of Sales for Candlewood Suites in Greenville, SC
Midas Hospitality, LLC | July 1, 2013
SAINT LOUIS, MO, July 1, 2013 - St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality announces the hiring of Kim Tolbert, Director of Sales - Candlewood Suites - Greenville, SC. Known for their recent portfolio growth and successful asset repositioning, Midas Hospitality recently announced the hiring of General Manager, Michael Heater to the 97-room Candlewood Suites scheduled to open October, 2013. On the heels of this announcement, Midas Hospitality adds Kim Tolbert as Director of Sales for the Candlewood Suites - Greenville, SC. Midas EVP & Principal - Sales & Marketing, Kurt Furlong, states "We are extremel...
Strand Development Company Names Gail Perry as Regional Director of Sales
Strand Development | July 1, 2013
Myrtle Beach, S.C.) July 1, 2013 - Strand Development Company, LLC recently announced that Gail Perry has been hired as a Regional Director of Sales. Perry will oversee the sales efforts for several Strand properties in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. "I am very thankful to Strand Development Company for giving me this opportunity," said Perry. "This is a very exciting time to be a part of Strand and I look forward to being a part of their growth in 2013 and beyond." Previously, Perry worked as the Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for Evergreen Hospitality Management in Maryland and held sales leadership role...
European Budget Brands Face New Competition from Growth of Improved Hostel Offer, Says HVS Report
HVS | July 1, 2013
July 1, 2013 - Hotel groups straddling both the hostel and hotel markets are likely to emerge as new investment opportunities and become viable alternatives to budget hotels, according to a new report from global hotel consultancy HVS London. The report, The Sharing Market: Commercial Hostels in Europe, outlines the growing popularity of hostels and a movement by larger operators into this segment with hostels sitting alongside their more traditional hotel offer. The trend is typified by the recent takeover of Meininger by Cox & Kings, an acquisition designed to create a leading hotel group across the hotel and hostel market. "UK ho...
The Carlyle Group and The Dow Hotel Company Acquire the 269-room Hilton Orrington/Evanston, Illinois
The Carlyle Group | July 1, 2013
EVANSTON, Ill./SEATTLE, Wash., July 1, 2013 - The Dow Hotel Company, LLC (DHC) , a hotel ownership, investment and management company, today announced that it has acquired in a joint venture with The Carlyle Group's (NASDAQ: CG) Carlyle Realty Partners VI, the 269-room, Four Diamond-rated Hilton Orrington hotel in Evanston, Ill. It is the third property acquired by DHC and its investment partners in the past nine months. DHC will operate the hotel. The hotel will undertake an approximate $6 million renovation/upgrade over the next 12 months. The improvements will focus primarily on guest rooms, corridors, upscale lounge and coffee conce...
Thayer Lodging Group Acquires the 338-room Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Thayer Lodging Group | July 1, 2013
NEW YORK, July 1, 2013 -- Thayer Lodging Group, a privately held investment company that produces strong Alpha Returns for investors in hotel real estate, announced the first investment of Thayer Fund VI – the acquisition of the 338-room Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, from Host Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HST). As part of a proprietary approach that helps enhance the appeal and increase the value of high profile hotels in major urban markets, Thayer intends to invest up to $17 million in the property in its first twenty-four months of ownership. Similar to the J.W. Marriott San Francisco, which Thayer acquired in 2011, Thayer's appro...
Shortened Booking Windows – The New Normal? By Jenny Lee and Sandra Lien
the Authors | July 1, 2013
July 1, 2013 With "recovery" being the ultimate buzzword in the hospitality sector over the past two years, we are noting one major trend that has yet to revert to its former, pre-recessionary ways: shorter booking windows in the meetings and conventions market. Not only are group booking windows shorter, but so are average stays, and even room blocks are downsizing. Operators can no longer rely on pace reports to predict group business volumes ninety days in advance. Although the booking windows may increase as recovery progresses – especially in the more highly sought after group destinations – the general consensus is that shorte...
Gay Wedding Institute Certification Courses Announced for Hotel Staff
14 Stories | July 1, 2013
Registration Open for July Dates July 1, 2013 -- Nearly 300 wedding and hospitality professionals from top hotels around the world are graduates of the world's first gay wedding certification course, presented by the 14 Stories Gay Wedding Institute (GWI). In response to the recent Supreme Court rulings about marriage equality, the course will be offered again via webinar on July 8, 15 and 22. Registration is now open and the early bird rate expires at the close of business today! This groundbreaking GWI certification course is open to everyone in the industry – and attendees can participate directly from their office. This course di...
MSI Announces New MSI CloudCRS™ Powered by Windsurfer
Sceptre Hospitality Resources | July 1, 2013
MSI and Sceptre Hospitality Expand Partnership, Combine Technologies in MSI CloudCRS™ Phoenix, AZ - July 1, 2013 - Multi-Systems, Inc. (MSI), a cloud services hospitality technology solutions provider, today announced its new cloud-based central reservation system solution, MSI CloudCRS™. MSI's new offering is powered by Windsurfer, the trusted technology solution of MSI partner Sceptre Hospitality Resources (SHR). MSI CloudCRS™ was featured alongside MSI's newest cloud-based solutions at HITEC in Minneapolis, June 25-27, 2013. MSI CloudCRS™ was created by the MSI | SHR partnership and developed largely to extend a one-call cus...
Architect Named for SBE Hotel Development in Seattle
BuildCentral | June 29, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Add/Update 139 Hotel Projects to the New Hotel Construction Projects Database Chicago, IL. July 1, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have added or updated 139 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: Greenwich Street Hotel (New York, NY) Convention Center Hotel (Jackson, MS) Element by Westin Hotel (...
