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Hoteles Cacique Internacional Opens 187-room New-Build Holiday Inn Bucaramanga Cacique in Colombia
Holiday Inn Hotels | November 19, 2013
MIAMI – 19 November, 2013 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], today announced the opening of the 187-room Holiday Inn® hotel in the northeastern city of Bucaramanga, Colombia. Bucaramanga's first Holiday Inn® hotel brings IHG's hotel portfolio for Colombia to nine including two hotels in Bogota - the Holiday Inn Express® Bogota and Holiday Inn® Bogota Airport, Holiday Inn® Cartagena Morros, Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Medellin and properties in the pipeline to be developed in Barranquilla, Cucuta, and Cartagena. "The Holiday Inn Bucaramanga hotel is just one example of IHG's vision for ...
Moran & Bewley’s Hotels Selects Pegasus Solutions
Pegasus Solutions | November 19, 2013
Growing Group of 10 Irish and UK Hotels Leverages Pegasus Connect+ Premium DALLAS (November 19, 2013) – Moran & Bewley's Hotels of Ireland and the UK has selected Pegasus Connect+ Premium from Pegasus Solutions to drive traffic to its portfolio of 10 hotels. The growing group of independently owned and operated hotels under the two Moran and Bewley's brands is now available through the Pegasus Connect+ "UI" chain code. "Our hotels appeal to a broad range of travelers that requires us to diversify our sales and marketing efforts," said Karen Moran, sales and marketing director for Moran & Bewley's Hotels. "The four-star Moran b...
Development Launched for 329-key Ritz-Carlton Nanjing to Open in Eastern China in Q1 2015
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. | November 19, 2013
HONG KONG – November 19, 2013 -The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is set to open in the former Chinese capital of Nanjing in the first quarter of 2015, marking the luxury hospitality operator's continued drive to bring its brand of iconic luxury experiences to China's vibrant and important cities, in addition to current locations throughout Asia Pacific Nanjing, in Jiangsu Province, sits astride the Yangtze River basin and has enjoyed a reputation as a vital commerce center for Eastern China. The city of eight million people is home to many UNESCO heritage sites, including tombs from the Ming dynasty. The name Nanjing means "south...
Meliá Hotels and Baha Mar Sign Agreement for the 694-room Meliá Nassau Beach Resort in The Bahamas
Baha Mar | November 19, 2013
The All-Inclusive Resort Opens Next Month through Conversion with Renovations Occurring Through Q4 2014 NASSAU, The Bahamas, November 19, 2013 -- The Chairmen of Baha Mar Ltd. and Meliá Hotels International today signed an agreement for Meliá to operate the all-inclusive Meliá at Baha Mar, in the luxury leisure development Baha Mar. The $3.5 billion (U.S.) investment, comprised of 1,000 acres with more than 3,000 feet of pristine ocean front, is just twelve minutes from Nassau International Airport. Meliá's extensive experience and international footprint have been key qualifiers for the expanding Spanish global group to be selecte...
Analysis of Over One Million Online Comments Reveal Travelers’ Most Mentioned Hotel Rants & Raves
TrustYou | November 19, 2013
TrustYou Data Reveals Service, Cleanliness, Food, Room Size, Price, Bed & Bathroom Are Mirror Image of Top Compliments & Complaints & Many Are One in the Same DALLAS, TX - November 19, 2013 - Sing your praises or seething mad are typically polar opposites. Yet when it comes to hotel feedback there is a common thread between the two. TrustYou, a travel data company that is an aggregator and analyzer of online reviews, scoured over a million sentiments from online reviews and discovered, once again, that travelers' top compliments and complaints are often mirror images of one another. TrustYou's second annual Rants & Raves...
Portrait of American Travelers® Shows Number of Affluent Travelers Rises as do Travel Intentions
MMGY Global | November 19, 2013
Women Now Represent Majority of Affluent Travelers ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 19, 2013) - The 'one percent' just got a little bigger - among active travelers, that is. Specifically, six percent of leisure travelers now have an annual household income of $250,000 or more, compared to four percent in 2010. And in an interesting demographic shift, women now make up the majority (54 percent) of these affluent travelers, up from 42 percent in 2010. This is according to the 2013 Portrait of American Travelers® study published by MMGY Global, the world's largest integrated travel marketing agency, and the Harrison Group. Affluent travelers are plann...
Hoteliers Getting ‘In’ on Social Media, Reputation Management Conversations with Lodging Interactive
Lodging Interactive | November 19, 2013
A new, invitation-only LinkedIn Group is positioned to become the foremost interactive forum for social media marketing and online reputation management discussions PARSIPPANY, N.J. - NOVEMBER 19, 2013 - Lodging Interactive and CoMMingle recently launched an "invitation only" LinkedIn Group to provide hoteliers with an interactive forum to discuss news and updates concerning social networks. The "Hospitality Social Media Marketing & Reputation Management" discussion group is a viable resource for hotel employees looking to engage in conversations about what is working or not working with their social media campaigns and capitalize o...
The Greenbrier Increases Reservation Revenue 100%
The Greenbrier | November 19, 2013
Effective Processes Pay Off: The Greenbrier Tracks ROI on All Marketing Campaigns, Strengthens Reservation Agent Training and Caller Information Gathering November 19, 2013 - The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort with a fabled past and a great future. It opened its doors in 1778 as America's first resort. Since then, The Greenbrier hosted six sitting presidents and acted as a hospital during the War Between the States and World War II. It also houses the secret congressional bomb shelter built during the Cold War. Today the luxury destination is home to four championship golf courses, a beautiful casino, and the best reservation tea...
The Allerton Hotel Chicago & The Joule Dallas: Winners in More Ways than One
November 19, 2013
Vizergy® Partnership Results in Awards for Web Design & Marketing Strategy Jacksonville, FL (November 19, 2013) - Vizergy - Digital Travel Marketing proudly announces the addition of more highly regarded awards to its diverse portfolio of hotel and resort design work. The details of the awards and the results of Vizergy's marketing efforts, which are based on creative excellence and awarded to Vizergy on behalf of their clients, are as follows: The Allerton Hotel Chicago | W³ Silver Award | Hotel/Lodging Category Since going live in October of 2012, the Allerton has already seen over 350,000 visits to their new website, has d...
Hotel Ella Selects InfoGenesis™ POS System from Agilysys
Agilysys | November 19, 2013
Luxury Property Implements Point-of-Sale System as a Subscription-Based Solution ALPHARETTA, GA. - Nov. 19, 2013 - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software and services, today announced that Hotel Ella in Austin, Texas has selected the Agilysys InfoGenesis™ POS system to increase efficiency and enhance guest service at the 48-room luxury property. The hotel recently reopened following a multimillion dollar renovation. "We selected the InfoGenesis POS system based on its features and functionality as well as its track record in the hospitality industry," said Steven...
Hotel AG Closes 6 Hotel Transactions in Last 18 Days
Hotel AG | November 19, 2013
ATLANTA - November 19, 2013 - Hotel AG announced today the firm closed 6 hotel transactions over the past 18 days. The hotels sold consist of a Austin, Texas Hampton Inn & Suites located at the Austin International Airport; a 2-property Hilton portfolio including a Hilton Garden Inn and a Hampton Inn & Suites; a hotel for Wells Fargo located in northern Florida; a hotel in a New England state for a CMBS special servicer; and an independent hotel for Ameris Bank located in the Southeast. Hotel AG partners involved in the transactions were Wendy Blissett, Michael Bernath, Andy Broad, Scott Foster, Tom Huegel, Bill Bowen and Rex Ca...
Phase 3 Underway at Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa | November 18, 2013
Los Cabos, Mexico (November 18, 2013) - As 2014 quickly approaches, Solmar Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce that Phase 3 of the resort group's newest property, Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa is well underway with the addition of spacious oceanfront suites, new swimming pool, a brand new lobby and a Kids Club, scheduled to be open by February 2014. The Cabo San Lucas-based property plans to open 17 new units in building C on February 7 and 26 more by the end of that month, with full completion expected by May 2014. The new units will include studio suites, master suites, presidential suites and two bedroom Penthouses. ...
Readying Your Hotel for Sale
William G Sipple | November 18, 2013
By William G Sipple Nov 18, 2013 With transaction volumes in early 2013 50 percent ahead of the level in early 2012, many owners today are asking themselves if this is the right time to sell. Previously published in www.LodgingMagazine.com 11/12/2013 With transaction volumes in early 2013 50 percent ahead of the level in early 2012, many owners today are asking themselves if this is the right time to sell. They see very low cost capital that is abundantly available, contributing to higher values. Yes, interest rates have ticked up from their recent lows, but long term, fixed rate debt is still priced in the low five percent range on a 2...
Q1 2014 Conversion to Open the 120-key Radisson Blu Palace Hotel Noordwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | November 18, 2013
18 Nov 2013 - Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic and largest hotel groups worldwide, strengthens its portfolio in The Netherlands and announces the Radisson Blu Palace Hotel Noordwijk aan Zee in one of the most famous seaside resorts of the country. The existing property with 120 rooms will fly the Radisson Blu flag in February 2014 and bring Carlson Rezidor's portfolio in the Benelux region to 15 properties in operation and under development. Radisson Blu is Europe's largest upper upscale hotel brand. "We are delighted to welcome the Palace Hotel which is a local landmark and flagship in Noordwijk. Such high quality conversions a...
The 260-room New-Build Hilton Santa Fe Mexico City on Schedule to Open in Early 2014
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | November 18, 2013
MCLEAN, Va. - November 18, 2013 - Guests looking to book their next visit to the bustling city of Santa Fe in Mexico City will find luxury and convenience at Hilton Santa Fe Mexico City. Hilton Worldwide announced today that its newest hotel in Santa Fe, Mexico City is on schedule to open in early 2014, and is already accepting reservations for arrivals as of April 4. This 260-room new-build Hilton hotel will form part of Samara – one of the five largest mixed-use complexes in the country, and will welcome guests with rates starting at $99* per night. With contemporary and dynamic architecture, designed by Diametro Arquitectos, the ho...
Clint Greenebaum of The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Raises $4000 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel | November 18, 2013
Recognized by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine as one of the Twin Cities' Finest Young Philanthropists Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 2013 ... Clint Greenebaum, Director of Group Sales & Extended Stay for the landmark Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, was celebrated this month in Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine as one of the 20 "Twin Cities' Finest Young Philanthropists". The honor was in recognition of Mr. Greenebaum's initiative to raise $4000 in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by soliciting friends, colleagues, family and his customers using the social media platforms of LinkedIn and Facebook. The Depot Renaissance Minn...
Owned and Managed by Sohal Family, the 120-suite Residence Inn Hotel Set to Open in Ottawa, Ontario
Residence Inn | November 18, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario - November 18, 2013 - The 120-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Ottawa, Ontario is scheduled to open this week. Located at 1172 Walkly Road, the Residence Inn Ottawa Airport will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Sohal Family of Ottawa, Ontario. Located five minutes from Ottawa International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown, the Residence Inn Ottawa Airport offers its guests convenient access to Parliament Hill and Scotia Bank Place. Rates vary depending on length of stay. "We are pleased with the continued growth of Residence Inn hotels in the Ottawa area," said Diane Mayer, vice president and g...
New Castle Names Shannon Moore General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn, Portland Maine
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | November 18, 2013
SHELTON, Conn. - - November 18, 2013 - Officials of New Castle Hotels and Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today named Shannon Moore general manager of the 88-room Hilton Garden Inn, at Portland Maine's International Jetport. Moore previously was a task force general manager for New Castle, working in a support role at several Hilton-branded hotels in the management company's portfolio. In her new role, she will oversee the 35-room expansion of the hotel that is expected to be completed mid-year 2014. Throughout her 15-year career, Moore has worked in hotel management for other major brands including Courtyard by ...
City Approval for Hermosa Boutique Hotel In California
BuildCentral | November 18, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Add/Update 144 Hotel Projects to the New Hotel Construction Projects Database Chicago, IL. November 18, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have added or updated 144 hotel projects in the last two weeks to Hotel Construction, a nationwide database of hotel construction projects, openings, and key decision makers (Owner/Developers, Architects and Contractors). These proposed hotels are still in the planning stages. Now is the perfect time to have your product drawn into plans, or offer construction services: White Sands Resort (Orange Beach, AL) Candlewood Suites (Canton, OH) Port Imperial Hotel and Re...
2013 Best Beach Hotels in the U.S. and Hawaii: Affordable & Luxury Beach Hotels All Make the Grade
TrustYou | November 18, 2013
According to Traveler Reviews, Florida and the East Coast are the preferred destinations for U.S. mainland beach goers, while luxury properties across the islands dominate the Hawaiian beach hotels lists Even if you're not a self-described beach person, you might want to start daydreaming about a winter beach vacation anyway. According to a TrustYou review of the Best Beach Hotels of 2013, a stay at the beach may offer some of the best all-around hotel experiences in the country. The top 20 Best Beach Hotels in the U.S. all rate as "excellent" according to online hotel reviews, aggregated from across review sites.* Florida takes top hon...
PolyU Study Finds Film Can Induce Conservation of Potential Tourism-Friendly Cultural Assets
PolyU's School of Hotel and Tourism Management | November 18, 2013
18 November 2013 - Film has a strong influence on the creation of tourist locations according to a recently published research article by Dr Steve Pan of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a co-author. In a case study of how the Hong Kong media covered Echoes of the Rainbow, the researchers show that film, through the influence of the mass media, can induce community action and policy initiatives to promote the conservation of potential tourism-friendly cultural assets. There was, they show, considerable difference in the way the media framed the public debate surrounding the co...
FIRC Group and Choice Hotels to Develop the 141-room Cambria Suites in Asheville, NC; 2015 Opening
FIRC Group, Inc. | November 18, 2013
ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 18, 2013 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with franchise partner FIRC Group, Inc., to develop a new Cambria Suites in Asheville, N.C. The 141-room Cambria Suites property will be located at the intersection of Battery Park and Page Avenue and is expected to open in 2015. "We continue to experience strong momentum in bringing the Cambria Suites experience to new travelers in new markets, and we're excited to open our second hotel in North Carolina," said Michael Murphy, senior vice president, Upscale Brands, Choice Hotel...
Rosewood Phnom Penh to Open in 2015 in Cambodia; Under Development by Vattanac Properties
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | November 18, 2013
HONG KONG, Nov. 18, 2013 -- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Cambodia-based property developer Vattanac Properties to manage Rosewood Phnom Penh, scheduled to open in 2015. This latest signing is Rosewood's seventh management agreement in Asia. Rosewood Phnom Penh will join the upcoming network of Rosewood ultra-luxury hotels in the region that will also include Beijing, Chongqing, Bangkok, Phuket, Jakarta and Bali. The hotel will occupy the top 14 floors, with dedicated high-speed elevator access, in the 188-meter-high, 39-storey Vattanac Capital Tower One. Prominently located in the heart of the capital's Central ...
How We Can Get Consumers to Book on DMO Websites
Ashwin Kamlani of Regatta Travel Solutions | November 18, 2013
by Ashwin Kamlani This past year, the discussion of booking engines on Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) sites came up very often in conferences and webinars: Should we have one? Does it really work? In order to answer this question, many turn to studies on consumer behavior claiming that "very few consumers actually book on DMO websites." But does that mean we should abandon having consumers book on DMO sites? I'm sure that in 1997, studies showed that most customers rented their movies at Blockbuster. I'm also sure that in 2001, studies showed that most people listened to music on a Discman. Nevertheless, Netflix and Apple were...
