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Work Begins on $48 Million 140-room Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell to Open in Late 2016 in Florida
March 19, 2014
A Joint-Venture by HES Group and Sunview Companies ATLANTA – March 19, 2014 - InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG) Hotel Indigo® brand has signed its third location in Miami, bringing guests together with another of the city's distinct neighborhoods. Every Hotel Indigo property is uniquely designed to reflect the culture, character, and history of its surrounding neighborhood, and this hotel will delve into the story of the Brickell neighborhood, once known as Miami's "Millionaire's Row" and now considered a living cultural mosaic. With a rich multicultural heritage of Latin, Spanish and Native American influences, Brickell today se...
Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations Re-launches the National Hotel Miami Beach
Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations | March 18, 2014
Miami Beach, FL (March 19, 2014) - Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations (OBR) (www.obrmarketing.com) is now representing the landmark National Hotel Miami Beach. After a multimillion-dollar restoration to return the iconic hotel to its original Art Deco splendor, the National is now in the process of adding programs and services in advance of an official re-launch. OBR is assisting the National in these efforts by providing branding, programming and marketing strategy oversight while establishing and maintaining ongoing public relations support. "Being a local full-service marketing and public relations agency that specializes in...
Thoma Bravo to Acquire TravelClick
TravelClick, Inc. | March 18, 2014
TravelClick to continue innovation in global hospitality industry to improve profitability for hoteliers San Francisco- March 18, 2014 - Thoma Bravo, LLC, a leading private equity investment firm, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire TravelClick, a global provider of innovative revenue generating cloud-based solutions for the $500 billion global hospitality industry. Thoma Bravo has agreed to acquire TravelClick from Genstar Capital for $930 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2014. "The acquisition of TravelClick is consistent with Thoma Bravo's strategy of investing in market le...
Panelists Discuss Lodging Industry Forecast; 6% RevPAR Increase Predicted for 2014 & 2015
R.A. Rauch & Associates | March 18, 2014
March 18, 2014 - San Diego, CA - R.A. Rauch & Associates (RAR) hosted Onward & Upward: A Lodging Industry Forecast for 2014 on Friday, March 14, 2014 at the company's owned and managed Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Del Mar. RAR president and renowned "hotel guru" Robert Rauch co-moderated the event with San Diego economist Gary London, president of The London Group Realty Advisors. The distinguished panel also included leading hospitality attorney Guy Maisnik, Partner, Vice Chair, Global Hospitality Group at JMBM; market leading hotel broker Alan Reay, President, Atlas Hospitality Group; and digital media and sales specialist Sand...
Milestone Internet Marketing Seeking Senior Client Services Manager, Chicago, IL
Milestone | March 18, 2014
Responsibilities: Manage, grow, and nurture team of 6+ account managers Ensure each Account Manager is set up with goals, KPI. Monitor and guide performance and benchmarks continuously. Be able to research/implement online strategy for clients and communicate that to internal teams and clients directly Ensure each account is managed efficiently/effectively to continue to deliver high ROI. Lead strategic client meetings and website performance review. Suggest marketing opportunities to increase conversion. Monitor online campaigns regularly and make recommendations to improve performance and revenue Keep current on the latest tre...
Cornell Report Focuses on Travel Planners’ Decision-Making
The Center for Hospitality Research | March 18, 2014
Ithaca, NY, March 18, 2014 - A new report from the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) at the School of Hotel Administration documents the series of thought processes that consumers use to make their travel plans. The CHR report examines how the hospitality industry can connect with those processes to assist consumers' decision making and trip planning. The report, "Consumer Thinking in Decision-Making: Applying a Cognitive Framework to Trip Planning," by Kimberly M. Williams, applies an eight-point cognitive framework to travel planning and outlines the implications of this framework. The report is available at no charge from...
HHM Appoints Scott Hammons as Vice President of Capital Projects
HHM | March 18, 2014
(Philadelphia) - March 18, 2014... HHM named Scott Hammons as Vice President of Capital Projects, the company announced recently. With renovations at nearly 20 HHM properties scheduled to be completed in 2014, Hammons' breadth of experience lends itself well to the long list of diverse projects which includes hotels in the Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and IHG brand families, as well as HHM's Independent Collection hotels such as the two recent Autograph Collection additions in Miami: Winter Haven and Blue Moon. "Scott joining our team is a big win for HHM. His diverse resume includes iconic hotels and several large projects that assure us he...
Sunlake Group of Hotels in Jakarta Adds Full Portfolio to Pegasus Connect+
Pegasus Solutions | March 18, 2014
DALLAS (March 18, 2014) – Sunlake Group of Hotels in Jakarta has moved its full portfolio of privately owned hotels to Pegasus Connect+. The four five-star Indonesian hotels, including the Hotel Merlynn Park, Sunlake Hotel Jakarta, Metro Hotel Semarang and Hotel Manhattan Jakarta, will now be available through the global distributions systems (GDSs) and TravelSky in China under Pegasus Solutions' "UI" chain code. All four hotels can now also drive bookings through hundreds of Pegasus-connected online channels. "We launched our luxury brand 30 years ago with the Metro Hotel. Today, we have more to offer with four recently updated beaut...
Maine’s Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport Completes 36-room Hotel Expansion
Hilton Garden Inn | March 18, 2014
PORTLAND, Maine - March 18, 2014 - Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport has announced the completion of its lobby renovation. As part of the renovation, a 36-room expansion, including two large junior suites, was added to the existing 88-room hotel at 145 Jetport Blvd. Additional improvements will continue with upgrades in all existing rooms, public space including a new lobby bar and additional meeting space. "The renovations recently completed at the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport will ensure our guests have a highly satisfying stay overall," said Shannon Moore, general manager. "Our comfortable guest rooms and amenities such as the...
The Essex Resort & Spa in Vermont Appoints Jim Robertson as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
The Essex Resort & Spa | March 18, 2014
ESSEX, VERMONT (March 18, 2014) - The Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort and Spa, announces the appointment of Jim Robertson as vice president of Sales and Marketing. Prior to The Essex, Jim spent nine years at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, VT, as the vice president of Sales. "This is an exciting time for the resort as we deepen our distinctive culinary brand through property enhancements and rich guest experiences," said Jim Glanville, general manager. "Jim's vision and leadership in the sales arena will be a welcome contribution property wide." A member of The Essex Executive Team, Robertson serves as the sales and marketing liaison with ...
Richard A. Holtzman Named Vice President, Managing Director for Montage Kapalua Bay on Maui, Hawaii
Montage Kapalua Bay | March 18, 2014
MARCH 18, 2014 (MAUI, HAWAII) - Montage Hotels & Resorts has named two top-level executives at Montage Kapalua Bay and Montage Residences Kapalua Bay. Each appointee brings years of experience to the luxury hotel group's newest property, which is set to open this spring in Maui, Hawaii. Richard A. Holtzman, Vice President, Managing Director, Montage Kapalua Bay A seasoned hospitality executive with more than 30 years of experience, Richard "Dick" Holtzman oversees management of all operations for Montage Kapalua Bay. Holtzman joins the Montage Hotels & Resorts family following his most recent position as senior vice president of...
Bolton Football Stadium Hotel Kicks Security Up to New Level with VingCard Elsafe RFID Lock System
VingCard Elsafe | March 18, 2014
Unique hotel built into soccer club venue joins growing numbers of properties implementing enhanced security for guests and staff through RFID technology Paris, France- March 18, 2014 - Situated literally within the heart of the Bolton Wanderers Football Club, the Bolton Whites Hotel is a property fully integrated into Bolton's Reebok Stadium that has opted to revamp its security and guest convenience capabilities by upgrading to Classic RFID contactless door locks by VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. With many rooms boasting a pitch side view to the 28,723 capacity stadium, the...
Congressional Legislation Introduced Which Preserves Access to Temporary Seasonal Workers
American Hotel & Lodging Association | March 18, 2014
AH&LA Advocates for Passage Washington, D.C. - March 18, 2014 - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) advocates passage of H.R. 4238, a bill that preserves access to temporary seasonal workers through adjustments to the H-2B program. This legislation, introduced by Congressman Andy Harris (R-MD), makes important amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act, including: Reinstatement of the returning worker exemption so that workers who have complied with the terms of previous H-2B visas can return to the U.S. and not count against the cap of 66,000 visas; Clarifying the prevailing wage methodology used in s...
U.S. Hotel Forecast: Overbuilding Is Not A Concern (Yet!)
PKF CONSULTING USA, LLC | March 18, 2014
March 18, 2014, Atlanta, Ga. - According to the recently released March 2014 edition of PKF Hospitality Research, LLC's (PKF-HR) Hotel Horizons® forecast report, the U.S. hotel occupancy rate will finally recover to pre-recession levels in 2014. Given this lofty level of performance, many industry participants are starting to worry about an oversupply of new lodging units may be in the future. The demand for lodging accommodations has been at an all-time high for the past two years, so could elevated construction levels be far behind? "Anyone that was around in the 1980s and 1990s remembers the dramatic negative impact overdevelopment ...
California’s 374-room Renaissance Long Beach Hotel Nears Completion of $8 Million Renovation
Renaissance Hotels | March 18, 2014
Long Beach, C.A. (March 18, 2014) - The Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, part of the Renaissance Hotels global portfolio, is thrilled to announce the near completion of its recent $8 million renovation. Renaissance Hotels design is known for its chic sophistication with modern touches indigenous to each local. The Long Beach location's renovation included its 374 guest room including 14 suites and the Presidential Suite featuring stunning ocean and harbor views. In addition to the guest rooms, the hotel's Club Lounge and fitness center have also been upgraded and expanded. The lobby has been renovated as well and the pool will be refreshed...
$13.5 Million Enhancement Project Nears Completion for the 821-key Hilton Minneapolis in Minnesota
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | March 18, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS - March 18, 2014 - Hilton Minneapolis today announced it is just a few weeks away from completing an enhancement project of all 821 deluxe guest rooms and suites. "We are thrilled to deliver a new product to our guests that is comfortable and innovative," said John Luke, general manager, Hilton Minneapolis. "The enhanced amenities and a new contemporary design provide the exceptional conveniences our guests expect from a AAA Four Diamond hotel." Transformed by The Gettys Group, a Chicago company that specializes in hotel design, Hilton Minneapolis will offer guests an enhanced room product that reflects the hotel's timeless ...
Top Ten Myths About Same-Sex Weddings
14 Stories | March 18, 2014
NEW YORK, NY. - March 18, 2014 - The Gay Wedding Institute, an internationally recognized same-sex wedding training and research company conducted a survey of engaged and married same-sex couples with Community Marketing and Insights (CMI), a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) consumer research company. This survey of over 900 couples found interesting and surprising trends, presented here as the Top Ten Myths About Same-Sex Weddings. 1. In a same-sex relationship, there are gender roles, eg one bride and one groom. Gay men wear drag at their wedding and all lesbians wear suits. Actually only 4% of gay male couples and 36...
Owner KPM Hotel Group Opens 158-key SpringHill Suites Bloomington, Indiana; Managed by White Lodging
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | March 18, 2014
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., March 18, 2014 -- White Lodging is pleased to announce the 158-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Bloomington, Indiana opened today. Located at 501 North College Avenue, the SpringHill Suites Bloomington will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Bloomington-based KPM Hotel Group and managed by White Lodging Services of Merrillville, Indiana. "We are so excited to be part of the Bloomington community," said general manager Vicki Wicks. "I can't wait to welcome guests to the city's newest hotel and show them a little Hoosier Hospitality." Located in downtown Bloomington within walking distance to Indiana Unive...
Crestron Builds on 4K Leadership with Updated DM® 4K Certification Courses
Crestron | March 18, 2014
Courses provide AV professionals with the knowledge to design and program 4K systems Rockleigh, NJ, March 18, 2014 - Building on its position as the only manufacturer offering a complete 4K signal distribution solution right now with its DigitalMedia™ product line, Crestron today announced updates to its industry-standard DM Certification courses to include 4K training. Applications such as visualization, medical imaging, digital signage, movies, sports, and others are driving the sweeping demand for ever-higher image quality. With four times the resolution of 1080p, 4K Ultra HD is meeting that demand. The proliferation of high-resolu...
The 600-key Hilton Foshan Opens in China; Owned by Country Garden Real Estate Development
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | March 18, 2014
FOSHAN, China and MCLEAN, Va., March 18, 2014 -- Hilton Hotels & Resorts( http://www.hilton.com ) today announced the opening of the Hilton Foshan in China's southern province of Guangdong. Strategically situated in Chancheng District of Foshan, the 27-story hotel features 600 contemporary guestrooms and suites. Hilton Foshan is operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Country Garden Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. "We are excited to introduce Hilton Hotels & Resorts to Foshan, the third-largest city in Guangdong and an important manufacturing hub in South China," said Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotel & Resorts. "...
Vimana Franchise Systems Changes Central Reservation Systems to Sabre Hospitality Solutions
Vimana Franchise Systems LLC | March 18, 2014
Windermere, FL-March 18, 2014- Vimana Franchise Systems, franchisor of the Centerstone Hotel and Key West Inn brands has announced their new partnership and agreement with Sabre Hospitality Solutions in utilizing its Central Reservation System (CRS) and Media solutions. "This is a partnership that is going to make a huge difference in the success of our current properties and provide an incredible advantage and opportunity to our new and incoming properties," said Steven Belmonte, Vimana's CEO and Owner. "Hands down, Sabre offers the most extensive and comprehensive technology to benefit our franchisees in everything from revenue manage...
Reed Business Information Acquires Innovata LLC
Innovata | March 17, 2014
Innovata is a leading provider of world schedules data for the air travel and transportation markets Reed Business Information (RBI), a division of Reed Elsevier, announced today it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Innovata LLC, a leading provider of airline schedules data, maps and tools for the global air travel market. Innovata will join RBI's aerospace information and data services business, Flightglobal. Innovata's schedules data powers systems and online services for clients across the air travel and transportation sectors. Flightglobal is among the longest established players in world aerospace and aviation, with a...
Summit Hotel Properties Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Results
Summit Hotel Properties | March 17, 2014
AUSTIN, Texas--(March 17, 2014)--Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) (the "Company") today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. "We are extremely pleased with the performance of our portfolio in 2013. Despite the significant revenue disruption we experienced as a result of the government shutdown in early October, our fourth quarter was particularly strong and finished well above our initial expectations. The uncertain and volatile economic conditions early in the quarter undoubtedly affected our outlook," said Dan Hansen, Summit's President and CEO. "We believe we are in a great position...
Meliá Hotels International Launches Development of 132-key ME Milan Il Duca to Open in Italy in 2015
March 17, 2014
Milan, Italy (March 17, 2014) - Today, leading global hotel company, Meliá Hotels International, announces a new milestone for its cutting edge lifestyle brand ME by Meliá. Specializing in modern and high energy hotels located in the heart of cosmopolitan cities, ME by Meliá will open its Milan doors near the famous "fashion quadrilateral" at the Piazza della Repubblica in 2015. The hotel will be close to the Corso Como, one of the chicest areas of the fashion capital. ME Milan Il Duca, which will be housed in a building designed by renowned architect Aldo Rossi, will be completely renovated to the style of the late architect. The ho...
