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CSM Lodging Names Ryan Brailean Assistant General Manager for TownePlace Suites in Livonia, Michigan
CSM Lodging | June 28, 2013
Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 28, 2013 - CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has named Ryan J. Brailean assistant general manager for TownePlace Suites, located in Livonia, Michigan. Denise Wilson, general manager, made the announcement. "I am so pleased to welcome Ryan to TownePlace Suites," said Ms. Wilson. "A dedicated hotel professional, he brings an important managerial background in multiple departments to his new position with us." Ryan Brailean previously served as guest services supervisor for the Hilton Garden Inn in Novi, Michigan. During his tenure with the property, Mr. Brailean held positions of increasing responsib...
Orient-Express Hotels Appoints Roland Hernandez as Chairman of the Board
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. | June 28, 2013
HAMILTON, Bermuda--June 28, 2013--Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE; OEH, www.orient-express.com) (the "Company") today confirmed the election of eight directors to its Board of Directors at the Company's 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, including a new independent director, Roland Hernandez, who was also named Chairman of the Board. Incumbent directors re-elected are Harsha V. Agadi, John D. Campbell, Mitchell C. Hochberg, Ruth Kennedy, Prudence M. Leith, Georg R. Rafael and John M. Scott. Following his election as director, Roland Hernandez was appointed Chairman by the Board of Directors. The addition of Mr. Hernandez unde...
Midas Hospitality Names Management Team for the Aloft Cleveland/Beachwood to Open in Ohio in October
Midas Hospitality, LLC | June 28, 2013
Names John Gaydos, General Manager and Darlene Figlioli, Director of Sales for the 135-room Property SAINT LOUIS, MO, June 28, 2013 - St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality names John Gaydos, General Manager and Darlene Figlioli, Director of Sales for the Aloft Hotel - Cleveland / Beachwood, Ohio. Recently announcing the construction of a 135-room Aloft Hotel - Cleveland / Beachwood, OH, Midas Hospitality hires John Gaydos as General Manager and Darlene Figlioli as Director of Sales. Midas President - Robert Willard, states "We are extremely pleased to add these two seasoned hospitality veterans to the Mi...
Miramar Hotel and Investment Co. Appoints Gerhard Aicher as General Manager of The Mira Hong Kong
Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, Limited | June 28, 2013
28 June 2013, Hong Kong: Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, Limited (HKSE stock code: 71, hereunder referred to as The Group) has announced the new appointment of Gerhard Aicher as General Manager of The Mira Hong Kong. A seasoned international hotelier whose passion for the industry sprouted from his upbringing in a family run hospitality business in Austria and has resulted in an impressive career in hospitality management spanning Asia and Europe for over 20 years, Aicher has numerous years of experience in the various hospitality disciplines, from Finance through Operations to Sales and Marketing. He started his career in finance...
The 85-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Houston The Woodlands South is Set to Open in Spring, Texas
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott | June 28, 2013
Spring, Texas - June 28, 2013 - The 85-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Spring, Texas is scheduled to open in early July. Located at 24485 I-45 South, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Houston The Woodlands South will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Tri-Stars Hotels Investments, Inc. Located 22 miles from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Houston, the hotel offers guests convenient access to The Woodlands Mall, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Waterway and Market Street. "We are pleased with the continued growth of Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels in the The...
Aimbridge Hospitality Chosen to Manage Sugar Bay Resort & Spa in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Aimbridge Hospitality | June 28, 2013
DALLAS, June 28, 2013 -- Aimbridge Hospitality announced that it has been selected to manage the iconic Sugar Bay Resort & Spa on the island of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, effective immediately. Sugar Bay, located only eight miles from the international airport, is nestled on 31 lush acres of a beachfront mountainside, overlooking some of the most panoramic oceanviews in the Caribbean. The 294 rooms and suite all-inclusive resort is just minutes away from world-acclaimed Magens Bay and a short drive from the cruise docks, Red Hook ferry, St. Thomas duty-free shopping and an 18-hole championship golf course. A known leader in the o...
Ultima Hospitality Acquires the 202-room Boston Marlborough Courtyard by Marriott; Plans Renovation
Ultima Hospitality | June 28, 2013
CHICAGO, Ill. (June 28, 2013) - Ultima Hospitality, an industry-leading investment and hotel management company, announces the purchase, renovation and management of the Boston Marlborough Courtyard by Marriott. Located in the heart of Central Massachusetts, the 202-room hotel will undergo $2 million dollars in improvements including a redesign of meeting space, which will complement the recent renovation of the lobby, guestrooms, restaurant and public space. "The Greater Boston market is an area we have been, and remain focused on as a result of its existing demand and infrastructure, as well as its near and long-term growth potential,...
Lightstone Value Plus REITs Buy Four Marriott and Starwood Arkansas Hotels for $29.1 Million
LVPR | June 28, 2013
NEW YORK - June 28, 2013 - Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. ("LVPR") and Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. ("LVPR II") announced today the acquisition of four Marriott and Starwood hotels in Arkansas for $29.1 million. LVPR acquired the Marriott Fairfield Inn in Jonesboro and the Aloft Hotel in Rogers, a Starwood property, for $18.4 million. They have a combined 213 keys. LVPR II purchased two Marriott TownePlace Suites in Little Rock and Johnson, which have a combined 184 keys, for $10.7 million. "We believe these are four well-located premium branded hotels in diverse markets," said Da...
Chesapeake Lodging Trust Acquires California’s 171-room Hyatt Santa Barbara for $305,000 per key
Chesapeake Lodging Trust | June 28, 2013
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (June 28, 2013) – Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE: CHSP) (the "Trust") and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) ("Hyatt") announced today that the Trust has acquired the fee simple interest in the Hyatt Santa Barbara and two adjoining properties totaling 200 rooms from a Hyatt affiliate for $61.0 million, or approximately $305,000 per key. The Trust entered into a management agreement with HEI Hotels and Resorts to operate the hotel under a franchise agreement with a Hyatt affiliate. "We are very excited to acquire the recently renovated Hyatt Santa Barbara while we continue to grow our relationship with Hyatt," stated Jam...
HITEC Celebrates the Latest Technology Innovations in Minneapolis, Minnesota
HFTP | June 28, 2013
Austin, Texas (June 28, 2013) - The hospitality technology community came together this week to see and discuss the latest industry innovations at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®). In attendance were over 4800 hospitality professionals from 45 countries. The conference addressed important issues, including digital marketing, mobile apps, in-room entertainment, strategic IT planning, data security, HSIA and more. HITEC 2013, a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), was held June 24-27 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minn. It offered a one-stop sh...
Rategain Expands its Footprint in Russia and Ukraine with Befighter Business Group
RateGain | June 28, 2013
June 28, 2013 - RateGain and Befighter Business Group have announced a strategic partnership to bring RateGain's full range of hospitality technology solutions to hotels in Eastern Europe (Russia and Ukraine). The region has been dramatically developing over the last two decades with new hotels opening every year reflecting economic growth in a positive way. Russia now attracts the most inbound travelers of any Eastern European country. Hotels are increasingly aware of the need to deploy technology in order to take advantage of market expansion and stay ahead of competition and RateGain's solutions are a perfect fit. Konstantine Baybarz...
$85 Million Renovation Underway for the Novotel New York Times Square; September Completion Planned
Novotel | June 28, 2013
June 28, 2013 (New York, NY) - Novotel New York is making a dramatic mark on its centrally-located Times Square address with an exciting $85 million revamp financed by the owners, real-estate asset management companies Charters Lodging Group, LLC and Apollo Global Management, LLC. Led by the design firm Stonehill & Taylor, the complete renovation will create an inviting ambiance in the heart of the city to dazzle contemporary travelers, complete with the new restaurant, Supernova, and an exclusive outdoor Terrace, offering unparalleled views of Times Square. Novotel, Accor's North American flagship brand, will continue to welcome gu...
Skytop Selects UniFocus for Guest Satisfaction Survey for Launch into New Era
Skytope Lodge | June 28, 2013
June 28, 2013 - UniFocus is proud to announce our partnership with Skytop Lodge, known as the premiere luxury resort destination in the Pocono Mountains. Skytop is now able to capture their guest's experience and feedback immediately and accurately by upgrading from paper cards. The GUESTScope system is providing the knowledge for the executives to make educated strategic decisions for the property as they continue their history of brand excellence and guest centricity. "Skytop's competitive advantage is the longevity and the experience of our staff that is unparalleled to hotels in the area. The remarkable staff coupled with the repeat...
Lori Huffstutler Appointed Director of Sales, Catering and Marketing at DoubleTree by Hilton Memphis
DoubleTree Hotel Memphis - Cooper Hotels | June 27, 2013
MEMPHIS, TENN. – June 28, 2013 – The DoubleTree by Hilton Memphis on Sanderlin Avenue today announced that Lori Huffstutler has been named director of sales, catering and marketing. Ms. Huffstutler brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industries. She most recently served as senior catering manager at the Westin Memphis Beale Street. Prior to that, Ms. Huffstutler held regional management positions in catering and tour and travel sales at Caesar's Entertainment. Her career also includes management positions in sales, catering, public relations and marketing with multiple major hotels in Memphis. "Lori is ...
Carlson Rezidor to Open the 161-room Park Inn by Radisson Kigali, Rwanda in Q3 2014
Rezidor Hotel Group | June 27, 2013
June 27, 2013 - Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide and one of the leading hotel operators on the African continent, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Kigali in Rwanda. The stylish upper midscale property featuring 161 rooms is Carlson Rezidor's second hotel project in Kigali: The group already develops the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali that is scheduled to open in Q2 2104. The Park Inn by Radisson will welcome the first guests just a few months later in Q3 2014. "We are delighted to introduce our young and dynamic brand Park Inn by Radisson to Rwanda and to further strengthen our presence...
Groundbreaking Celebrated for the 105-room 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, New York
The Krog Corp. | June 27, 2013
June 27, 2013 - The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) today joined Buffalo-based developers Krog Corp. and Hart Hotels for the official groundbreaking of the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Jefferson County. The 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel was awarded $2.25 million in Round I of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Regional Council initiative, leveraging more than $20 million in private investment and creating 90 new jobs in the North Country. The hotel project, a Regional Council priority project, is consistent with the NCREDC's strategic plan to establish a tourism infrastructure that will serve as a driver to diversify th...
AWH Partners Acquires the 133-room High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, New York – Plans to Renovate
AWH Partners, LLC | June 27, 2013
NEW YORK (June 27, 2013) - AWH Partners, LLC - a privately held, New York-based, real estate investment, development and management firm - announces today the acquisition and planned renovation of its eighth asset - High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, NY. "This transaction demonstrates our ability to source opportunities off-market, and identify value where others may not see it. Resorts continue to be the least-favored sector in the business and we see that changing rapidly over the next few years, making what we believe is a very good buy and an exceptional investment for AWH and our investors," says Chad Cooley, principal of AWH Partne...
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is Set to Open the 424-room Shangri-La Hotel, Shenyang in China
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | June 27, 2013
HONG KONG, June 27, 2013 -- Shenyang's Imperial Palace is the inspiration for one of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts' newest mainland China properties. The Hong Kong-based hotel company is preparing to debut a new five-star hotel in the historic city of Shenyang, which is home to the only other existing royal palace in mainland China after the Forbidden City in Beijing. Shangri-La Hotel, Shenyang will open along the city's "Golden Corridor" on 1 August, in time to host sports "royalty" during the 12th China National Sports Games being held there in September. Shangri-La has created one of its luxury oases to care for travellers in Shenyan...
Iconic Paris Hotel to Re-brand as Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel
Marriott Hotels | June 27, 2013
June 27, 2013 - London – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that the 298-room Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel will join its portfolio of more than 3,800 properties worldwide on 1st July 2013 under a franchise agreement with WB AMBASSADOR SAS. Located in the heart of the city, the historic property will become the most recent addition to Marriott International's signature global brand, Marriott Hotels, and represents the company's 12th property in Paris. "We are delighted to grow our footprint in Paris with this timeless property," said Amy McPherson, president and managing director of Marriott International...
The 133-room Holiday Inn Madrid–Las Tablas to Open in Spain in Q3 2013
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | June 27, 2013
27 June, 2013 - InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG) Holiday Inn brand continues to grow in Spain, with the signing of Holiday Inn Madrid – Las Tablas. Holiday Inn Madrid – Las Tablas due to open at the beginning of quarter three this year will operate under a franchise agreement with Gestion T3 Hotels who operate four other IHG hotels in Spain. The 133 room hotel is a conversion from an existing hotel, where a renovation project is already under way and is set to provide improved facilities for its guests. Upon completion, the refurbished hotel situated in a new business district in Las Tablas is set to attract domestic and intern...
Waramaug LS Hotels, LLC Forms $150 Million Hotel Acquisition Program
Waramaug LS Hotels | June 27, 2013
Acquires Courtyard by Marriott in Paducah, Kentucky as First Asset in the New Fund BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, JUNE 27, 2013 - Waramaug LS Hotels, LLC, a private investment group and its institutional capital partner, announced today they have acquired the 100-room Courtyard by Marriott Paducah West, in Paducah, Kentucky, through their newly formed hotel acquisition platform. The hotel will remain a Courtyard by Marriott and will be managed by Interstate Hotels and Resorts. "This hotel has strong investment potential and has been substantially renovated by the previous owner," said Paul Nussbaum, Waramaug LS Hotel's Founder and Managing Partne...
Uniguest Rolls Out Easy-to-Use, Hospitality-Centric Digital Signage System
Delta Hotels and Resorts | June 27, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 27, 2013) - Uniguest Inc., a leading technology provider to the global hospitality industry, today announced the roll-out of U-Sign, an easy-to-use digital signage system developed expressly for hotels that enables information to be displayed on wireless and wired digital display panels and computers propertywide. U-Sign enables data to be entered once and then displayed on an unlimited number of devices simultaneously and selectively, based on predetermined criteria, according to Joseph Moore, Uniguest's chief technology officer. For example, a message about a school group's meeting could be excluded from display...
Guest-tek Champions its Growth in the U.K. and Europe
June 27, 2013
CALGARY & LONDON, June 27, 2013 - Guest-tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., has enlisted the help of Champion Communications, a public relations agency in London, to help with the technology provider's expansion in the United Kingdom and with their growth in Europe. "Champion's focus on brands in digital, media and technology makes them an ideal fit for getting our word out to hotels in the U.K. and Europe", says Charly Tomkys, EMEA Sales Manager at Guest-tek. Since opening their Warsaw office in November 2005, Guest-tek has had a growing presence in Europe. Their expansion into the U.K. really started gaining momentum this spring -...
Mercure Tel Aviv Gets on Board with Intelity’s Mobile Guest Service Technology
Intelity | June 27, 2013
TEL AVIV and ORLANDO, Fla., June 27, 2013 - Mercure Tel-Aviv City Center and Intelity announced today that they are entering into a partnership that will bring guest service technology for mobile devices to the hotel in Israel. The installation will be completed by longtime Intelity partner GuestVision, a broadband, interactive service provider to hotels. "We are proud to introduce Intelity's software to the Mercure Tel-Aviv, as part of our ongoing commitment to bring the finest technology and services to hotels in the region," said Isaac Zur, GuestVision general manager. Intelity's ICE provides guests carrying personal mobile devices a...
