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California Hotels Corporation Partners with H2 Associates to Develop Two Hotels in Hilton Head, S.C.
California Hotels Corporation | June 13, 2013
To Split One Current Property into Two - The World's First "eChoice" Hotel and the 78-room Coligny Beach Resort HILTON HEAD, S.C., June 13, 2013 -- New California Hotels Corporation has partnered with H2 Associates, to create two new distinctive hotels at 36 South Forest Beach Dr. The partnership is splitting one property into two hotels. A 78 room full service boutique hotel along with a 58 room International hi-tech Hotel/hostel. The properties will be named the Coligny Beach Resort and the eChoice Hotel respectively. Financing for the project is being provided by Pacific Coast Mortgage Group and is the first of its kind in Hilton Hea...
Hilton Worldwide Recognizes Top Franchise Development Owners in North America
Hilton Worldwide | June 13, 2013
MCLEAN, Va. - June 13, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide today announced honors for its top annual development awards in North America. Awards are presented in five categories across the company's portfolio of hotels, including: Developer of the Year, Best Conversion, Deal of the Year, Outstanding Achievement and Lifetime Achievement. Recipients are awarded based on criteria ranging from total number and quality of hotels developed to impact on community and fastest construction time. "For this last year and a half, Hilton Worldwide has seen significant growth throughout the globe, much in part due to our dedicated franchisees," said Ian Carter, ...
Eleven Launches New ElevenGC Family of Guest Computing Solutions
Eleven Wireless | June 13, 2013
New Product Name Reflects Shift from Hidden Business Centers to Guest Computers Everywhere 6/13/13, Portland, Ore. - Eleven has just released its new family of software that represents the next generation of automated guest computers for hotels. The ElevenGC family is perfect for all hotel locations including lobbies, lounges, suites and business centers, and across every hospitality segment. The renaming from ElevenBC reflects the evolving world of guest computers in hotels. For the past decade, guest computers were squirreled away in windowless rooms on a hotel's 2nd floor of a hotel, off the lobby, or in a basement. But in today's wo...
PKF Hotel Budget Guidance for 2014: Plan for Strong Increases in Revenues and Profits
PKF Consulting USA, LLC | June 13, 2013
7.7% RevPAR Increase Projected with a 15.4% Rise in Net Operating Income June 13, 2013, Atlanta, Ga. - U.S. hotels are poised for significant gains in all the major metrics in 2014. According to the recently released June 2013 edition of Hotel Horizons®, PKF Hospitality Research, LLC (PKF-HR), is projecting that U.S. hotels will enjoy a 7.7 percent increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2014, along with a 15.4 percent boost in net operating income (NOI). "We expect the factors that have inhibited lodging performance during the first half of 2013 will dissipate as the year goes on," said R. Mark Woodworth, president of PKF-H...
The DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Historic Williamsburg, Virginia Following $8.4 Million Renovation
Waramaug Hospitality LLC and Waramaug Hospitality Asset Management LLC | June 13, 2013
WILLIAMSBURG, Va.--June 13, 2013--DoubleTree by Hilton today announced it has opened the DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg in the culture-rich town of Historic Williamsburg. In anticipation of joining Hilton Worldwide's fastest-growing full service brand, the former Marriott underwent a total transformation that began in early 2013 and concluded last month with updates to all 295 guest rooms, public spaces and meeting areas. The hotel is owned by Waramaug Hospitality LLC and a private investment group in a joint venture with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, and will continue to be operated by Interstate. "The DoubleTree by Hilton Willia...
The HSMAI Foundation Opens Application Process For 2013 Scholarship Program
HSMAI Foundation | June 13, 2013
Students Attaining Hospitality Industry Degrees Eligible for Scholarships Sponsored by American Express McLean, Va. (June 13, 2013) - The Foundation of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recently announced its annual scholarship program is now open through July 15 to part- and full-time college and graduate students. The 2013 scholarship program application is available to students working toward careers in hospitality sales, marketing or revenue management. For three decades, the HSMAI Foundation has afforded scholarships to outstanding and deserving students working to earn associate, bachelor's or g...
On-Boarding Tips from an HR Guru
Gary Jones | June 13, 2013
By Gary Jones June 12, 2013 Welcome to the Company! If you are or have been a manager of people, you have probably experienced what is now called "onboarding" or the orientation and socialization of newly hired employees. The onboarding process can begin prior to the new employee's first day of work and can last up to a year or more depending on the organization and complexity of the role. It is much more comprehensive than the traditional term "orientation." While the methods used in successful onboarding programs include the traditional formal orientation meetings, they also include other components such as having new hires review pol...
The 334-room Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Opens in Illinois, Rebranding the Former Hotel 71
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts | June 12, 2013
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (June 12, 2013) – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today rebranded the former Hotel 71 in downtown Chicago as the 334-room Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront, expanding the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand footprint in key markets throughout the U.S. The 39-story property is owned by Hospitality Properties Trust and will continue to be managed by Wyndham Hotel Group's management company, which began operating the hotel in November 2012 as a Wyndham®-affiliated property. Its addition supports Wyndham Hotel Grou...
The Holiday Inn Resort Brand Debuts in Grand Cayman with the Opening of a 117-room Beachfront Resort
June 12, 2013
12 June, 2013 - MIAMI – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's largest hotel companies, today announces the latest addition to the growing global Holiday Inn Resort® brand portfolio with the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort® Grand Cayman hotel. The property has 117-rooms and a variety of beachfront amenities. "We are thrilled to bring a Holiday Inn Resort hotel to one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean," said Gerardo Murray, vice president, Marketing Strategic Services for Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean, IHG. "Adding this property to our Holiday Inn Resort brand portfo...
The Rainmaker Group Earns Distinction as One of the Top 40 Fastest Growing Companies in Georgia
Rainmaker Group | June 12, 2013
ATLANTA, GA - June 12, 2013 - The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Atlanta released its list of the Georgia Fast 40 for 2013, and The Rainmaker Group is among this year's distinguished group of companies contributing to the overall health and recovery of Georgia's economy as a whole. This is the fifth year for the Georgia Fast 40 award competition, which honors companies for achieving sustained growth. Growth is measured objectively based on revenue and employment, whether achieved organically or through acquisition. Approximately 100 companies with headquarters in Georgia submitted applications, and the Top 40 companies are categ...
Crestron Delivers Enterprise Building Management Solutions
Crestron | June 12, 2013
Whether managing a room, building, or global enterprise, Crestron has all the pieces Orlando, FL, June 12,2013 - AV is moving from individual meeting rooms toward total integration of all the systems and technology throughout a building, and across all the buildings within an enterprise. Together, the Crestron 3-Series Control System® and Crestron Fusion™ Enterprise Management Software provide the most advanced, complete, and flexible Enterprise Building Management solution in the industry. "Building automation and controls system market is growing at a CAGR of 11.2% and is projected to reach $49.5 billion by 2018*," explains Goldst...
The Westin St.John Resort Implements VOC Systems’ Unique Mid-Experience Guest Feedback Technology
VOC Systems | June 12, 2013
Ensuring "Paradise" for Resort Guests - Resort team leverages VOC Systems' real time reporting to anticipate needs, increase satisfaction and enhance personalization St. John, USVI - June 12, 2013 - The Westin St. John Resort & Villas is set on the serene beach of Great Cruz Bay with 175 guest rooms and 46 fully equipped vacation villas. Guest satisfaction is paramount for the management team at the resort, which offers a variety of dining, entertainment and recreational venues across 47 acres. With General Manager Mike Ryan at the helm, the resort has earned numerous awards, such as "Best Island Paradise 2013" and "Best Family Expe...
Carlson Rezidor to Open the New-Build 135-room Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Nizhny Tagil, Russia
Rezidor Hotel Group | June 12, 2013
June 12, 2013 - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide, strengthens its portfolio in Russia's regional cities with the signing of a new Park Inn by Radisson in Nizhny Tagil. The mid-market property will be the first internationally branded hotel in this prominent industrial city. Enjoying an outstanding waterfront location in Nizhny Tagil's central district, the Park Inn will include 135 contemporary guest rooms, a 238sqm all-day dining restaurant plus an adjoining 200sqm terrace, a lobby bar, a 375sqm ballroom and 10 meeting rooms. Additionally, there will be a fitness centre and on-site parking. "Ru...
Kaba Saflok and INNCOM Deliver Security, Reliability for the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Kaba, Saflok, ILCO | June 12, 2013
Kaba and INNCOM Leverage Long-Term Partnership to Provide Enhanced Guest Experience, Safety, and Savings with Integrated RFID Electronic Locks and Advanced Energy Management Visit us at HITEC booth #1101 MONTREAL, QC, CANADA - June 12, 2013 - Kaba, the provider of Saflok™ and ILCO™ electronic locks, announced today that it worked with long-term partner INNCOM to provide secure, reliable RFID electronic door locks seamlessly integrated with guest energy management for the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. Saflok's Quantum RFID electronic locks were deployed as part of the INNCOM network throughout the hotel's 1,400 rooms. Click h...
Meliá Hotels International to Build and Operate Five Innside by Meliá Hotels in Chile
June 12, 2013
Meliá Signs Agreement with a Private Investment Fund Lead by Grupo Armas to Develop the Hotels with the First Opening to Occur in 2014 Palma de Mallorca, 12 June 2013. Meliá Hotels International has taken an important step in its growth in Latin America with the announcement of an agreement to open 5 Innside by Meliá hotels in Chile together with the a Private Investment Fund lead by Grupo Armas, the first for the Innside by Meliá brand in the Americas after its rapid international growth over the past year. The intense growth of the company continues with the addition of a new hotel around every three weeks, and 14 new hotels signe...
Agilysys Acquires Assets of TimeManagement Corporation
Agilysys | June 12, 2013
Acquisition will add TMx, a leading integrated labor management solution, to the Agilysys portfolio of hospitality technology solutions ALPHARETTA, GA - June 12, 2013 - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software, services and solutions, has announced that it has acquired the assets of TimeManagement Corporation, a privately-owned Minneapolis-based technology provider with solutions that streamline workforce management environments for hospitality operators. The company funded the acquisition through cash on hand and expects the transaction to be immediately accretive t...
Omni Hotels & Resorts to Acquire and Operate Five Iconic Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts | June 12, 2013
Omni To Purchase Resort Properties from KSL Capital Partners IRVING, Texas--June 12, 2013--Omni Hotels & Resorts today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to purchase and operate five distinguished resort properties from entities affiliated with KSL Capital Partners, LLC. The properties will be reflagged under the Omni brand on July 1, representing a significant expansion of Omni's already-robust Resort Collection. The acquisition extends Omni's resort portfolio to the West Coast and adds other strategically important locations like the Texas Hill Country. "Each of these properties is unique in its own right – rich in...
Educational Institute Publishes New Edition of Planning and Control Textbook
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute | June 12, 2013
Lansing, Michigan, June 2013 - The eighth edition of Planning and Control for Food and Beverage Operations by Jack Ninemeier, Ph.D., CHA, CFBE, CHE, is now available from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI). This essential management textbook introduces students to the control processes used to reduce costs and increase efficiency in food and beverage operations. The 14-chapter book explores how planning and control functions can help operations work smarter, compete for market share, and provide value to guests. This new edition has a greater focus on point-of-sale systems and other new technologies and how they...
Adaco Continues to Expand Adaco.Net Reach
Adaco | June 12, 2013
The global provider of SaaS-based procurement solutions is pleased to announce further new and existing clients have selected Adaco.Net in recent months. Visit Adaco at Hitec in Booth 309 NORWALK, CT - JUNE 12, 2013 - Adaco, a leader in cloud-based solutions for hospitality procurement, inventory and menu engineering, is pleased to announce that the success of Adaco.Net continues to accelerate. The fully-integrated purchasing and operational control system has been selected for a number of properties with existing clients in recent months across the globe, including Starwood Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Loews Hotels & Res...
Hotel Pricing and Parity Analysis for the week of June 13, 2013 in APAC Region
RateGain | June 12, 2013
2013 - RateGain, The Leading hospitality technology company, released this week's Hotel Pricing Trends and Hotel Rate Parity report. A single window BI dashboard, which enables revenue professionals on cheapest rate visibility, tracking hotel rate parity along with median rate for three (3) months of three, four and five star hotel category across some of the major cities in APAC region. Data range spans across June to August 2013, starting from the first week of June (all rates in US dollars and for two adults on one-night stay). Performance Facts: In price trends report, The report covers the period from June to August. Lowest rate tr...
Italy’s Atahotels Entrusts Worldwide Sales & Marketing of 6,000-room Portfolio to Pegasus Solutions
Pegasus Solutions | June 12, 2013
19 Properties in Italy's Most Beautiful Locations Switch from Private Label to "UI" Chain Code DALLAS (June 12, 2013) – Italy's Atahotels has dropped its own chain code and entrusted the worldwide sales and marketing of its full 6,000-room portfolio to Pegasus Solutions. The nearly 50-year-old brand's luxury, ubiquitous throughout Italy at its 19 properties, will now enjoy a higher profile among global travel buyers through Pegasus Connect+ Premium under the "UI" chain code. "For years, Atahotels has defined quality made in Italy," said Roberto Franchi, chief executive officer of Atahotels. "Today, we set global trends in the hospital...
Morgans Hotel Group Board Slate Committed and Best Positioned To Execute A Sale Of The Company
Morgans Hotel Group Co. | June 12, 2013
Morgans Urges Shareholders to Vote on the WHITE Proxy Card Today NEW YORK, June 12, 2013 -- Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) ("Morgans" or the "Company") today issued a letter to shareholders in connection with its 2013 Annual Shareholder Meeting scheduled to be held on June 14, 2013. The text of the June 12 letter follows: Dear Fellow Morgans Hotel Group Shareholder: We have previously mailed you our proxy materials for Morgans' upcoming 2013 Annual Shareholder Meeting to be held on Friday, June 14, 2013. Given the critical importance of the meeting, we urge shareholders to vote the WHITE proxy card for Morgans' Board slate, whic...
Ritz-Carlton Departs Palm Beach Hotel July 1; Files Multi-million Dollar Claim Against Owner
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. | June 12, 2013
CHEVY CHASE, Md., June 12, 2013 -- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. said today it would cease managing The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Palm Beach as of July 1. The owner of the property will be renaming and managing the hotel. Effective July 1, no Ritz-Carlton Rewards or Marriott Rewards points can be earned or redeemed at the property. In connection with its departure, Ritz-Carlton also said that it has filed a multi-million dollar counterclaim against the owner, RC/PB Inc., for breach of contract. Ritz-Carlton noted that the court in the pending litigation filed by RC/PB permitted the owner to take over the hotel even as it dismissed th...
Shift4 Announces Plug-and-Play P2PE for MICROS
Shift4 Corporation | June 12, 2013
LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - Shift4 Corporation, the world's largest independent payment gateway, today announces plug-and-play Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) capabilities for MICROS® point-of-sale (POS) systems. "Merchants have been looking forward to the security and PCI-scope reduction promised by P2PE for quite some time. Unfortunately, the complexity of development and implementation has been a barrier to entry for many," said Shift4 CEO Dave Oder. "This solution solves that issue by using our proprietary technologies, along with an existing integration to MICROS, to make adoption easy for merchants." By leveraging the...
