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Trump Hotel Collection Names David Feder as VP and Managing Director of Trump National Doral Miami
February 4, 2014
MIAMI, FL (February 4, 2014) - TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION™ announced the appointment of David Feder as the Vice President and Managing Director of Trump National Doral® Miami, the iconic resort recently acquired by the Trump Organization. Feder will join the impressive team of owners and collaborators as the resort unveils its $250 million renovation, ensuring that every aspect is seamlessly executed. "David is a hospitality visionary with a proven track record that matches the standards of excellence synonymous with the Trump brand," said Jim Petrus, chief operating officer for Trump Hotel Collection. "As the property draws nearer to co...
PAR Springer-Miller Clients Recognized in Prestigious 2014 Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Ranking
PAR Springer-Miller | February 4, 2014
Over 73% of Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Spas Enhance Service with SpaSoft STOWE, VT - FEB 4, 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 --- congratulates its clients named to the 2014 Forbes Travel Guide's listing of Five Star Spas and Hotels. With 30 of the 41 spas on the newly released list utilizing PAR Springer-Miller's spa management solution, SpaSoft Spa Management System, PSMS represents the technology of choice for of the world's most luxurious and guest-focused spas. "The Forbes...
Foreign Guests are Arriving in the Millions…
| February 4, 2014
Greet Them with FREE International and Domestic Mobile Calling with GuestMobile™ This month hoteliers will be introduced to a new, hotel-branded, guest facing mobile amenity designed to deliver convenient, low-to-no-rate international and domestic mobile calling for your foreign guests using their own personal BYOD smartphones TORONTO - FEBRUARY 4, 2014 - Did you know . . . The United States Department of Commerce projects international travel to the U.S. will continue experiencing explosive growth through 2018. The projected number of annual foreign visitors to the U.S. will rise from an already robust 69.6 million in 2012 to over 84...
Dennis Pearse Appointed as General Manager of the 345-key Omni Royal Orleans in Louisiana
The Omni Royal Orleans | February 4, 2014
NEW ORLEANS, LA. (Feb. 4, 2014) - Omni Royal Orleans has announced the appointment of Dennis Pearse as general manager. A 20-year veteran of the hotel industry who has spent much of his career in New Orleans, La., Pearse will oversee all operations at the historic French Quarter address, including but not limited to, sales and marketing, dining operations and assuring a Four Diamond-worthy hospitality experience for guests. Born and raised in the Big Easy, Pearse is overjoyed to be in his hometown and head the historic Omni Royal Orleans. "I've always been impressed by the rich traditions of history and first-class hospitality that are ...
Owned by Longman Properties, 100-key Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens in Frederick, Maryland
Country Inns & Suites By Carlson | February 4, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS - (February 04, 2014) - Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, a leading upper-midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Frederick, MD. "We are excited about this addition to our portfolio and to welcome Longman Properties as a new Country Inns & Suites owner," said Scott Meyer, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. "We are pleased that they are making the investment to update the hotel with elements of our latest design that appeal to a younger generation of traveler and continues to resonate with our loyal guests." The renovations...
The 170-room JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Opens in South Korea
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts | February 4, 2014
Seoul, South Korea - 4 February 2014 - JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has expanded its luxury portfolio in South Korea with the unveiling of the new 170-room JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul today. The new hotel is the second JW Marriott to open in Seoul and the first hotel in the city to receive LEED Gold certification. "South Korea is a one of Asia's fastest growing global economies and a strategically important North Asian travel hub," said Simon Cooper, President & Managing Director of Asia Pacific for Marriott International. "JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul will further strengthen our luxury brand portfolio in this ver...
Crestron’s Industry-First End-to-End 4K Matrix Switching and Large-Scale Distribution Solution
Crestron | February 4, 2014
To be Demonstrated for First Time at ISE 2014 4K DigitalMedia™ upgrades will bring the highest available resolutions to both professional and consumer applications Rockleigh, NJ, February 4, 2014 - 4K Ultra HD TV is here and Crestron DigitalMedia is ready. At Integrated Systems Europe 2014 in Amsterdam, February 4 - 6, Crestron will for the first time demonstrate its complete range of 4K DigitalMedia switching and video distribution devices. "4K displays are quickly establishing a strong foothold in both professional and consumer markets. However, up until now, video distribution technology was not available to transmit 4K content thr...
HFTP Represents Hospitality Finance and Technology at CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) | February 4, 2014
Austin, Texas, USA (February 4, 2014) - As a continued show of support, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is sponsoring three educational sessions focused on finance and technology for the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA)World Conference and Club Business Expo taking place February 4 - 8, 2014 in Orlando, Fla. The first of these sessions will be held Tuesday, February 4, from 2:45-4:15 p.m. This session entitled, "Accounting 101-Financial Statement Basics That Every Executive Must Know," will be presented by HFTP member and former HFTP Global Board director Phillip Newman, CIA, CPA, of McGladrey LLP. F...
W Hotels Worldwide to Make Dutch Debut with 2015 Opening of the 169-key W Amsterdam
W Hotels Worldwide | February 4, 2014
Owned by STAG Europe (Grafenau) BV February 04, 2014 - AMSTERDAM - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it will debut its W Hotels brand in the Netherlands with the new W Amsterdam, scheduled to open in Autumn 2015. Owned by STAG Europe (Grafenau) BV, the hotel will be located on the prestigious Dam Square in the heart of Amsterdam, behind the Royal Palace and just steps from the city's iconic canal district with its vibrant restaurants, bars and nightlife scene. "We are proud to bring the W brand to Amsterdam as we continue to grow this contemporary, design-led lifestyle brand in primary markets thr...
How Hotels Can Use YouTube to Generate Bookings
Lodging Interactive | February 4, 2014
Full-service digital marketing and social media engagement agency Lodging Interactive says videos convey visual and emotional touch points which are present in almost every travel offering, and that is what drives bookings; Are you using video effectively? PARSIPPANY, N.J. - FEBRUARY 4, 2014 - Video content site YouTube is claiming that more than 1 billion unique users visit its website each month, spending more than 6 billion hours watching videos. This year, Cisco is reporting that 90 percent of all web traffic will be video based; online video users are expected to double to 1.5 billion in 2016, and globally, online video traffic wil...
The Gale South Beach Relying on RoamBoost by RoamingAround for Enhanced Cellular Coverage
RoamingAround | February 4, 2014
Hotel owner and management group, Menin Hospitality, adopts the scalable DAS solution BOSTON, MASS. - FEBRUARY 4, 2014 - Insufficient cell coverage at a hotel isn't just a problem for guests; it can also affect internal communications for management, staff and restaurant/nightclub patrons. Such was the case at the Gale South Beach in Miami, Fla., a Menin Hospitality property. During a $35 million restoration initiative with considerable infrastructure and cosmetic upgrades, hotel management's attention was drawn towards the challenge of poor cellular reception. Cell service was nonexistent on the first floor and basement levels, both of...
HFTP Seeks Nominations to Recognize Members Who Display Selfless Spirit Through Volunteerism
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) | February 4, 2014
Outstanding HFTP Member Recognition February 4, 2014 - HFTP would like you to help us recognize our hardworking members for their dedication and enthusiasm to our industry and society. In February, nominate a fellow member or student member who goes above and beyond in the area of Volunteerism. Nomination deadline is Monday, February 10, 2014 at 5:00 PM CST. To nominate a member, submit the online form by sending a 250 words or less entry describing how he/she goes above the call of duty in the area of volunteerism. Volunteerism recognition is being considered for non-HFTP related volunteer responsibilities (other non-profits, charity e...
Infor Helps to Drive Increased Guest and Meeting Planner Revenue Capture and Service
Infor | February 4, 2014
Major Enhancements, Refined User Interface Included in Infor Hotel Management System (HMS) 3.6 NEW YORK- Feb. 4, 2014 - Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced the availability of Infor Hotel Management System (HMS) 3.6, the latest generation of hotel management and business social collaboration software in the Infor Hospitality suite of solutions. Infor HMS 3.6 delivers enhancements that are focused on expanding guest service functions, rate and reservation management, group convention handling and resort fee and package management, and is available for deployment b...
$10-Million Makeover Complete for the Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration Hotel in Florida
February 4, 2014
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2014) -- The newest accommodations at a Disney Good Neighbor Hotel now can be found at the Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration following the resort's $10-million transformation of its guestrooms, meeting and event spaces, restaurant, lobby and public spaces. Located a half mile from the Walt Disney Resort with complimentary, all-day shuttle transportation to the Epcot Transportation Center (saving families $14 a day in parking), the new-look Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration is ideal for families looking for money-saving rates on new accommodations near the Magic Kingdom. The property's all-new guestrooms fe...
The Top Ten Questions to Ask Your Paid Search Vendor
the Authors and HeBS Digital | February 4, 2014
by Max Starkov & Sara O'Brien In spite of the array of trendy new digital marketing initiatives and formats available to hoteliers today, the reliable old search engines still generate more than 50% of website revenue in hospitality (HeBS Digital, OTX Research). Not surprisingly, Search Engine Marketing (SEM)/Paid Search is currently the most popular online advertising format: More than 45% of every online advertising dollar is spent on search engine marketing (IAB). Paid search allows your hotel, resort or casino to: Promote concrete specials and rates Focus on selected markets - feeder markets, nationwide, global, and others C...
The 140-room Aloft Rancho Bernardo is Under Development in California Slated to Open in Mid-2016
Aloft Hotels | February 4, 2014
Owned by HP Investors and Managed by Azul Hospitality Group February 04, 2014 - STAMFORD, Conn. - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its sizzling Aloft brand is ramping up portfolio growth in California with a new hotel planned for Rancho Bernardo, an upscale community in San Diego North. Owned by HP Investors, LLC and managed by Azul Hospitality Group, Aloft Rancho Bernardo will be the sixth property in California when it opens in mid-2016. The new-build Aloft will feature over 140 spacious, loft-like rooms, state-of-the-art meeting space and a buzzing, social atmosphere. "Aloft Rancho Berna...
White Lodging Releases Additional Information About Data Breach Investigation
White Lodging Services Corporation | February 4, 2014
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Feb. 4, 2014 -- Officials of White Lodging Services Corporation, an independent hotel management company, announce the suspected breach of point of sales systems from the period March 20 - December 16, 2013 at food and beverage outlets, such as restaurants and lounges, at 14 properties. In addition, there was one property where the point of sale system and property management system used at the front desk were also suspected as affected. White Lodging manages hotels under agreements with the hotel owners and is a distinct and separate entity from specific hotel brands. The food and beverage outlets affected by the su...
Cendyn Arcaneo® Acquisition Delivers a Groundbreaking Solution for the Worldwide Meetings Industry
Cendyn Arcaneo | February 4, 2014
To Be Announced At Feb. 4-5 Business Travel Show In London Cendyn Arcaneo® Will Also Announce the European Launch of getplanning™, a Revolutionary Centralized 24/7 Meeting Planning Solution Boca Raton, Fla. - Feb. 4, 2014 - At the Feb. 4-5 Business Travel Show in London, England, Charles Deyo, CEO of Cendyn, a leading provider of interactive marketing solutions for the hospitality industry, will announce the company's recent acquisition of Arcaneo, developers of Metron™, to form Cendyn Arcaneo®. Designed to streamline the meeting planning process across the globe, Cendyn Arcaneo®, provides a groundbreaking, ...
Outrigger Acquires Two Fiji Properties; Adds Outrigger on the Lagoon-Fiji and Castaway Island, Fiji
Outrigger Enterprises Group | February 4, 2014
February 4, 2014 - HONOLULU, HAWAII - Hawaii-based Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held leisure lodging, retail and hospitality companies in the Asia-Pacific and Oceania regions, continues to expand its global portfolio of absolute beachfront properties with the announcement that it has purchased from its partner, Mr. Geoffrey Shaw, the complete shareholding in the ownership company of Outrigger on the Lagoon-Fiji, and his privately held Castaway Island, Fiji - an iconic "private" island escape accessible only by boat, seaplane or helicopter. The two award-winning resorts combine to offer t...
Kokua Hospitality Makes New Appointments to Leadership Team
Kokua Hospitality | February 3, 2014
Promotes Clay Spencer, James LoBosco, Brian Bolf and Lea Rodriguez February 4, 2014 - Kokua Hospitality, LLC announces today several key executive appointments with the promotion of four internal team members. As part of its ongoing effort to be the operator of choice for strategic institutional and select private lodging investors, the hotel management firm acknowledges the considerable work and effort of these individuals with the following advancements: Clay Spencer assumes the role of senior vice president-operations. Spencer joined Kokua Hospitality as general manager of the Chicago Allerton Hotel after holding the general manager ...
The Blennerhassett Hotel Becomes First Independent Hotel in West Virginia to Join Stash Hotel Reward
Stash Hotel Rewards | February 3, 2014
Historic Hotel in Downtown Parkersburg Now Part of Nation's Largest Points-Based Rewards Program for Independent Hotels Parkersburg, WV – February 4, 2014 – The Blennerhassett Hotel, a nationally recognized historic landmark located in the heart of Parkersburg, announced today that it has partnered with Stash Hotel Rewards, the nation's largest point-based rewards program for independent hotels. As a result of this partnership, Stash members are now able to earn and redeem points at The Blennerhassett Hotel, the first independent hotel in the state of West Virginia to offer a rewards program to its guests. "Parkersburg continues to...
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts Appoints Ed Carrella Corporate Director of Restaurants
Mason Street Grill | February 3, 2014
Eric Grimm joins Mason Street Grill as new General Manager; Cristina Gliatis joins the restaurant as Assistant General Manager February 3, 2014 - MILWAUKEE - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced leadership changes at its Mason Street Grill restaurant in downtown Milwaukee, Wis. Ed Carrella, former general manager of Mason Street Grill, has been promoted to corporate director of restaurants for Marcus Hotels & Resorts. In his new position, he will oversee day-to-day operations of all food and beverage outlets throughout the company's 18-hotel portfolio, with a focus on the p...
Home2 Suites by Hilton® Honors Top Performing Hotels; Dallas – Frisco, Texas Hotel Gets Connie Award
Home2 Suites by Hilton | February 3, 2014
February 03, 2014 - SAN ANTONIO & 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, announced its top performing properties in 2013, including Connie Award Winner Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas-Frisco, TX. This inaugural awards ceremony was held during the brand's Crystal Apple Gala at the second annual Home2 Suites by Hilton leadership meeting in San Antonio. The Connie Award, named after Hilton Worldwide's founder Conrad Hilton, is awarded to the top performing hotel of the year based on three key components: quali...
IACC-Americas Names Jason Smith as USA Conference Centre Chef of the Year
The International Association of Conference Centres | February 3, 2014
Qualifies to Compete in 11th International Copper Skillet Competition (New York, NY) - February 3, 2014 - Jason Smith, head chef at Preston's restaurant at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center in Blacksburg, VA was the winner of the US position in the IACC-Americas qualifying cook-off and the right to represent the United States at the International Association of Conference Centres' 11th annual Copper Skillet Cooking Competition. The event was held at The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in New Brunswick, NJ on January 24. Other chefs from IACC chapters in North America, Europe, and Australia Asia-Pacific will j...
