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Inland American Real Estate Trust Acquires Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa in Florida for $76 Million
Inland American Lodging Advisor, Inc. | November 20, 2013
Oak Brook, Ill. - November 20, 2013 – Inland American Lodging Group, Inc. ("Inland American"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc., and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), today announced that Inland has purchased Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa in Key West, Fla., from a Hyatt affiliate for a purchase price of approximately $76 million. The resort, located in the heart of Key West on the Gulf of Mexico, will continue to be managed by Hyatt under a new management agreement. "We are extremely pleased to have added Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa to our portfolio," said Marcel Verbaas, president and CEO of In...
Regent Hotels & Resorts Appoints Arjan de Boer as Senior VP of Development & Technical Services
Regent Hotels & Resorts | November 20, 2013
Taipei, Taiwan - November 20, 2013 - Regent Hotels and Resorts, a global luxury hospitality brand, would like to welcome Mr. Arjan de Boer as the newly appointed Senior Vice President of Development and Technical Services. Mr. de Boer possesses a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration from Christelijke Hogeschool in the Netherlands, and has broad experiences in all aspects of resort and hotel development, operations, asset management and technical services garnered in luxury boutique villa resorts and hotels throughout Asia. Mr. de Boer has joined Regent following nearly 11 years of employment at Alila Hotels and Resorts, where he le...
Psychographics And Hotel Lifestyle Branding
KWE Partners | November 20, 2013
By Karen Weiner Escalera Special interests and passions are driving travel decisions more and more, from themed weeks at hotels and cruise ships and tour operator offerings to learning vacations and now, hotel brands. Drivers in travel buying decisions are increasingly about psychographics - behavior - rather than demographic determinants. Let's take a look first at the traditional "big four" of demographics: gender, age, geography and income and their influence today: Gender lines continue to blur with women taking on more of the traditional role of men and vice versa, and the advent of same sex marriage. Age is also less important....
CSM Lodging Appoints Dan R. Maurer Director of Sales and Marketing for Marriott Minneapolis West, MN
CSM Lodging | November 20, 2013
Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 20, 2013 - CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has named Dan R. Maurer director of sales and marketing for the Marriott Minneapolis West Hotel. Lori Geiwitz, general manager, made the announcement. "I am very pleased to welcome Dan to our hotel and back to CSM Lodging" said Ms. Geiwitz. "Having been an active part of the company's professional sales team earlier in his hospitality career, we're thrilled he has returned to us in this important new leadership role at the Marriott Minneapolis West." Dan Maurer was most recently director of sales & marketing for the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest...
Benchmark Names John Kingston Director of Human Resources for Villas of Grand Cypress Resort
Villas of Grand Cypress Resort | November 20, 2013
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, November 20, 2013 - Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed John Kingston director of human resources for the Villas of Grand Cypress. Mark Cox, Benchmark's general manager for the Villas, Benchmark's Personal Luxury Resort® in Orlando, Florida, made the announcement. "I am very pleased to welcome John to our resort," said Mr. Cox. "He brings a strong skill-set in human resource management to the Villas, as well as success in engaged leadership of his staff and the property overall. It's good to have him on our executive team." John Kingst...
Monopolies are Made and Unmade by Georges Panayotis
MKG Group | November 20, 2013
At the opening ceremony of the 14th Worldwide Hospitality Awards, Georges Panayotis, founder of the event and President of MKG Group, spoke at length about the difficult relationship of the hospitality industry and distribution. For many years, I have observed marketing and distribution in hospitality and I am surprised that it has come to this conflict today. Admittedly, the hotel industry has always had a problem with the external market. Remember! Not too long ago, hoteliers were reluctant to pay commissions to tour operators and travel agents, because the hoteliers believed that they were delivering a great service by lodging their ...
Marriott International & FibraHotel Partner to Operate 20 Hotels in Mexico by 2016
FibraHotel | November 20, 2013
November 20, 2013 - Today Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced plans to operate 20 hotels expected to be developed by FibraHotel, the largest and first publicly traded Mexican lodging REIT (BMV: FIHO12), across key Mexican cities by 2016. The first six hotels, whose development contracts were signed this week, will add approximately 800 rooms to the Mexican market and create well over 400 jobs for Mexican nationals. "With a portfolio of 23 hotels across five Marriott brands, Mexico is one of the largest, most important and dynamic international markets for our company," said Craig S. Smith, President of the Caribbean and Latin...
M&R Hotel Management Signs its First Third-Party Agreement
| November 20, 2013
GREAT NECK, N.Y. (Nov. 20, 2013) - M&R Hotel Management of Great Neck, N.Y., today announced the signing of its first third-party management agreement, a contract to operate a 201-room, full-service Holiday Inn now under construction at the intersection of Brookville and Rockaway boulevards in Jamaica, N.Y., just east of John F. Kennedy International Airport. The Holiday Inn New York - JFK Airport, which is being constructed by one of the largest lodging developers in the metropolitan area, will become M&R's fourth hotel at the airport, the nation's sixth busiest in terms of total passenger traffic. M&R currently owns and op...
Viceroy Hotel Group Appoints Martin Kipping General Manager of 46-key Viceroy Zihuatanejo in Mexico
Viceroy Zihuatanejo | November 20, 2013
Zihuatanejo, Mexico - November 20, 2013: Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Kipping as the General Manager of Viceroy Zihuatanejo, the exclusive beachfront resort in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Mr. Kipping comes to Zihuatanejo from the Viceroy Hotel Anguilla, in Anguilla, BWI, where he was the resort manager. "Martin's intimate understanding of Viceroy's tradition of excellence and high standards, combined with his proven ability to enhance the guest experience, make him the ideal candidate to guide Viceroy Zihuatanejo to greater success," said Bill Walshe, CEO of Viceroy Hotel Group. Mr. Kipping has more than...
Maestro ResWave2 Maximizes Online Group Revenue for Independents; Increases Upsell and Bookings
Maestro Property Management Solution | November 20, 2013
Savvy Hoteliers Leverage Mobile Friendly ResWave and Custom Branded Landing Pages to Drive Direct Group Bookings, Boost Conversions; Impresses Meeting Planners and Engages Guests to Add Revenue-Generating Upgrades Markham, ON - November 20, 2013 - Business travel and group bookings are forecast to increase 7.2% in 2014, according to Global Business Travel Association. Maestro's integrated ResWave2 Booking Engine is the key to promoting more online direct group bookings. It enables independent operators to keep pace with growing demand by offering groups fast, easy-to-use, real-time reservations that increases revenue. NORTHWIND provides...
HMC to Manage 83-room New-Build Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham to Open in Kenedy, Texas in Q1 2014
Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC) | November 20, 2013
Dallas, TX, November 20, 2013: Leo Spriggs, President/CEO of Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC), one of the country's largest third-party privately held hotel management companies ranked in the top 40 (of all third party and owner operated) largest independent U.S. Hotel Operators is pleased to announce the signing of a property management agreement for a new build Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham, located in Kenedy, Texas adding to HMC's growing portfolio of managed properties. The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham will have a total of 83 guest rooms and is to be completed by early February 2014. Some of the Hotel amenitie...
Cities with Rail-to-Airport Connection Boost Hotel Revenue
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) | November 20, 2013
Hotels within 1/4 Mile of a Rail Station Average Nearly 50% Higher Room Rate November 20, 2013 - Washington, D.C. - Several American cities have a secret weapon to attract business travelers and lucrative meetings and conventions - a rail line to the airport terminal. According to a study released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the U.S. Travel Association, hotels in cities with direct rail access from downtown to airport terminals receive nearly 11 percent more revenue per room than hotels in cities without a rail airport connection. APTA President and CEO Michael Melaniphy said, "Clearly investment in loca...
Thanksgiving-like Passenger Congestion to be Year-Round Norm without Major Infrastructure Investment
The U.S. Travel Association | November 20, 2013
Major Investment in U.S. Air Travel System Needed to Avoid Serious Delays and Economic Harm WASHINGTON (November 20, 2013) - U.S. air travel infrastructure is in such bad shape that Thanksgiving-like passenger congestion will be a year-round reality at nearly all of the top 50 U.S. airports within the decade, two new studies find. The companion studies, released Wednesday by the U.S. Travel Association and the Eno Center for Transportation, reveal that infrastructure is already struggling to keep up with current air travel demand. Expected growth in passenger volume threatens to overwhelm the system completely, and significant harm to ...
eRevMax Upgrades its Sales Management Leadership in Asia and Europe
eRevMax | November 20, 2013
John Seaton Appointed as Vice President, Sales - Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific to Lead Business Growth London, November 20, 2013: eRevMax, leading online distribution and channel management solution provider for the hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of John Seaton as Vice President - Sales, EMEA and APAC. John will be responsible for the continued growth of the RateTiger and Connect solutions across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific region focusing on further growing its geographical footprint and developing new market segments. An industry veteran of 18 years, John has been with eRevMax sin...
HeBS Digital Wins Big with Eight HSMAI Adrian Awards
HeBS Digital | November 20, 2013
HeBS Digital has been recognized for excellence in hospitality digital marketing by receiving eight HSMAI Adrian awards, including three Gold Awards. The HSMAI awards highlight outstanding achievements in advertising, public relations, and digital marketing in the hospitality and travel industries. New York, NY - November 20, 2013 - HeBS Digital, the leading digital technology, marketing and online channel revenue optimization consulting firm for the hospitality industry, was recognized for excellence in digital marketing with eight HSMAI Adrian awards this year. The HSMAI awards highlight the best in advertising, public relations, and ...
Martin Hoellrigl Named GM of GALLERY One, a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in Fort Lauderdale, FL
DoubleTree By Hilton | November 20, 2013
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - November 20, 2013 -- Martin Hoellrigl has been appointed general manager of GALLERY One, a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to Ted Ratcliff, senior vice president, operation for Hilton Worldwide. Hoellrigle will oversee the operations of the 13-story, 231 guest suite resort, located on the Intracoastal Waterway, just two blocks from Fort Lauderdale beaches, effective immediately. He most recently held the position of director of operations at Hilton Sharm Waterfalls Resort in Egypt, a position he held since 2009. After graduation from an Austrian tourism school and a food a...
Single Digits’ Open Network Exchange Wins Again
Single Digits | November 20, 2013
BEDFORD, NH--(Nov 20, 2013) - For the second time in as many months, Single Digits' Open Network Exchange found itself in the spotlight. The Open Network Exchange won the 2013 New Hampshire High Tech Council Product of the Year (POY) Award before a packed room of more than 200 business, community, and political leaders. Following a speech by Governor Maggie Hassan, who stressed the importance of technological innovation to the state's economy, Single Digits' founder and president Stephen Singlar presented on the need for -- and benefits of -- the Open Network Exchange. Following Singlar's presentation, along with those of the three othe...
BC LYND and CrossHarbor Capital Partners Acquire Six Marriott Hotels in the Midwest and Southwest
BC LYND Hospitality | November 19, 2013
SAN ANTONIO, BOSTON - (November 19, 2013)-- BC LYND Hospitality, a full service hotel management and investment company, and CrossHarbor Capital Partners LLC, a seasoned investor in a variety of opportunistic and value-oriented commercial real estate transactions, have joined together to extend their respective national hospitality footprints with the acquisition of six Marriott-branded properties. "We see a strong upside with the implementation of our business plan and management strategy, which coupled with CrossHarbor's outstanding acumen in the real estate business provides an excellent platform for creating value in the hotel space...
$20 Million Transformation Begins on Iconic North Hollywood, CA Hotel; The Garland Opens Next Summer
The Beverly Garland | November 19, 2013
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (November 19, 2013) - Next summer, a long-standing and beloved icon of the valley, The Beverly Garland, will make its debut as North Hollywood's newest boutique hotel, The Garland. This will take place after the completion of a $20 million dollar, multi-phase redesign and renovation that began this month. In addition, the property will shed the Holiday Inn flag November 30, 2013. Marcus Hotels & Resorts will continue to manage the property. The original design of The Beverly Garland was heavily influenced by and named for actress Beverly Garland by her husband, Fillmore Crank. The real estate developer and co...
Today’s Modern Guests Want Life Experiences Not Luxuries – Hotels Must Adapt, Urges HVS London Study
HVS | November 19, 2013
19 November 2013 - Hotels are in danger of failing to adapt to a new breed of guest whose needs and demands are entirely different to those of previous generations. This is the conclusion of a new study in the changing nature of hotel guests undertaken by global hotel consultancy HVS London. The report, 'A New Breed of Traveller', says the impact of rising affluence, globalization and technology has led to modern hotel guests valuing experiences and the feeling of 'being connected' over traditional hotel luxuries. "It seems that many hotels have barely changed over the last decades still consisting of the same in-room amenities, the sam...
Niagara’s College of Hospitality & Tourism Honors Jeremy M. Jacobs, Carsten Rath & Danilo Zucchetti
Niagara University | November 19, 2013
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. (November 19, 2013) - Three titans of the hospitality and tourism industries were recognized at Niagara University on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013. Niagara's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management honored Buffalo-born Jeremy M. Jacobs, Carsten K. Rath and Danilo Zucchetti during its 13th annual convocation, which began at 4 p.m. in the university's Alumni Chapel. Sponsored by the Maid of the Mist Corporation, the convocation is the college's showcase event, during which it annually honors national and international leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry. An honorary doctor of commercial science was con...
Omni Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Gretta Brooks as Corporate Director, Global Sales
Omni Hotels & Resorts | November 19, 2013
DALLAS - Novemer 19, 2013 - Omni Hotels & Resorts announced today that Gretta Brooks will join the Dallas-based hotel brand as the corporate director, global sales. Brooks comes to Omni with over 26 years of experience in hotel operations, sales and marketing, and in her new role, will be responsible for leading the Global Group Sales team from the Dallas Corporate office. "We're pleased to welcome Gretta to this new position and to our team," said Tom Faust, vice president, sales at Omni Hotels & Resorts. "Her leadership in developing effective, sales strategies and her proven track record in driving revenue growth through depl...
The 288-key DoubleTree by Hilton Salt Lake City, Utah Opens Following $5.3 Million Transformation
DoubleTree By Hilton | November 19, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY and MCLEAN, Va. - November 19, 2013 - DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Salt Lake City Airport, a modern, lakeside hotel located two miles from Salt Lake City International Airport. The 288-room hotel opens following a $5.3 million property-wide renovation to update guest rooms and public spaces with new furnishings and design throughout. Formerly the Hilton Salt Lake City Airport, the hotel remains part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio under the leadership of new owner and operator, Aimbridge Hospitality and now will greet guests with an oven-baked chocolate chip cookie, a welcomin...
Heritage Hotel Group Opens the 90-key BEST WESTERN PLUS Irvine Spectrum Hotel in California
Best Western International, Inc. | November 19, 2013
LAKE FOREST, Calif., November 19, 2013 - Best Western International announces the opening of the BEST WESTERN PLUS Irvine Spectrum Hotel, located at 23192 Lake Center Drive. Owned and operated by the Heritage Hotel Group, the hotel features 90 guest suites. Hotel amenities include a made-to-order complimentary hot breakfast, outdoor pool, hot tub and a fitness center. Each room is equipped with two 40" flat screen televisions, mini-refrigerator, microwave and free wireless Internet access. For business travelers, the hotel offers a business center with printing services, and free wireless Internet access in all public areas. "We are pro...
