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Multilingual Guest Computing from Eleven a Hit at InterContinental Montreal
Eleven | October 28, 2013
French-Canadian guests are delighted by the ability to use computers in their native language 10/28/13 Portland, Ore. - This month, the InterContinental Montreal Hotel deployed Eleven's French-Canadian version of the multilingual guest computing solution known as ElevenGC. The 24/7 public-access computers allow guests to choose which language they'd like to experience while using the computer - either English or French-Canadian. The multilingual experience starts at the login screens of the two iMac computers in InterContinental Montreal Hotel's business center, conveniently located next to the lobby. The guest's language selection not ...
Hard Rock International Appoints Andrew Lee as Regional Director of Hotels and Casinos, Asia Pacific
Hard Rock International | October 28, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 28, 2013 -- Hard Rock International - one of the world's most-recognizable and iconic brands - is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew Lee as Regional Director of Hotel Operations, Asia Pacific for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos. In his new role, Lee will be responsible for overseeing the strategic operational performance and brand standards of Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos across the Asian Pacific region. A key focus will be to ensure guests experience high quality service, food, retail and entertainment offerings at each Hard Rock Hotel in Asia including Singapore, Macau, Bali, Penang, Pattaya, and new pr...
New Owner of The Southpoint Hotel in Durham, North Carolina Changes Brand
BuildCentral | October 28, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Have Updated 186 Hotels in the Last Two Weeks with Changes in Personnel, Property Management or Ownership Chicago, IL. October 28, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have reported 186 changes in personnel, property management and ownership in the Hotel Profiles database over the last two weeks. Many hotels are getting a fresh start with a new Owner, Property Manager or General Manager. Recommend your product or service to someone who might be looking for a change. Hotels Under New Management: Homewood Suites Newtown (Newton, PA) The Talbott Hotel (Chicago, IL) Comfort Suites Burlington (Burlington, I...
Waterford Hotel Group Names Anish Patney General Manager of Connecticut’s 393-room Hilton Hartford
Hilton Hartford | October 28, 2013
Hartford, CT (October 28, 2013) - Waterford Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Anish Patney as General Manager of the 393-room Hilton Hartford. As general manager, Patney is responsible for all of the hotel's operations, sales and administration, as well as more than 200 associates employed at the property. Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. professionally manages the 393-room Hilton Hartford, a state-of-the-art, luxury hotel with all the benefits and convenience of a downtown location. With more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Patney has held numerous positions across several brands, including Marriott, Starwood and Hilton....
West Palm Beach Marriott Named Hotel of the Year by Palm Beach County Hotel & Lodging Assoc.
Palm Beach County Hotel & Lodging Association | October 28, 2013
The Palm Beach County Hotel & Lodging Association held its 19th Annual Hotel Day Celebrations on October 23, 2013 at the Hilton Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach. The day started with a Job Fair for Hotel Members, then went on to a Trade Show & Reception for the Allied Members and culminated in the President's Lunch, when scholarships and awards were presented. President William Murray welcomed the nearly 200 at the lunch and remarked that this was the also the 19th Annual Presentation of scholarships and awards to students and schools in Palm Beach County. Over the years this had amounted to nearly $180,000 bein...
Employed at CO’s C Lazy U Guest Ranch Since 1968, Bill Fisher Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
C Lazy U | October 28, 2013
Granby, Colo. - October 28, 2013 - Today, C Lazy U, Colorado's original and premier luxury guest ranch, is proud to announce the receipt of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Head Wrangler, Bill Fisher, at the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association's (CHLA) annual "Stars of the Industry" awards banquet. A mainstay at the Ranch for decades, Fisher originally worked at C Lazy U as a teenager in 1968, and has been involved with the equestrian program at C Lazy U ever since. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes those in the hospitality industry who have made a marked impact on others with an extraordinary dedication to hos...
HSMAI Foundation 2013 Scholarship Awards Given to Lindsay Frank, Michael Weber and Haiying Huang
HSMAI Foundation | October 28, 2013
McLean, Va. (Oct. 28, 2013) - The Foundation of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is pleased to announce the selected recipients of its annual merit scholarships. The winners of this year's awards have shown exceptional promise and dedication in pursuit of higher education with a concentration in a hospitality-related field. For the past three decades, the HSMAI Foundation has awarded merit scholarships to outstanding students working toward associate, bachelor's or graduate degrees in hospitality-related fields. In addition to their studies, eligible students must demonstrate related work experience,...
The UNH Lodging Executives Sentiment Index Falls Due to Uncertainty in Nation’s Capital
The UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics | October 28, 2013
DURHAM, N.H. - Oct. 28, 2013 - The University of New Hampshire Lodging Executives Sentiment Index for September 2013 dropped to 76.8 compared with 78.1 in August 2013. Overall the lodging executives' sentiment for present and future business conditions have weakened slightly compared to last month's robust reporting. "What lodging executives are saying is the current deadlock in Washington has impacted demand as occupancy has flattened," said Nelson Barber, associate professor of hospitality management, who manages the index. Thirty-eight percent of lodging executives indicated current business conditions were good, a decrease from 44 p...
Themed “The Time Is Now” Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Set for March 26 – 28th in Atlanta
Hunter Hotel Advisors | October 28, 2013
Atlanta, GA. - October 28, 2013 - Officials of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, one of the nation's top four hotel investment conferences, announced that it will host its 26th annual gathering on March 26 - 28, 2014, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference annually attracts a thousand participants and will feature an extensive line up of the industry's most influential leaders and innovators who will speak on an array of timely trends and topics in hotel real estate, development and financing. The conference is owner and investor-focused, with a strong emphasis on real estate and finance, and has t...
Lodging Industry Renews Call for Congressional Action on Immigration Reform
American Hotel & Lodging Association | October 28, 2013
Washington, D.C. - October 28, 2013 - In the wake of the recent government shutdown, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today sent a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Ranking Member John Conyers (D-MI) to reiterate the importance of immigration reform to the lodging industry and the health of the national economy and to prompt legislative action in the House of Representatives. Recognizing that the current immigration system is broken, AH&LA encourages Congress to take steps to secure the nation's borders while at the same time allowing the United States to remain a hospitabl...
Former French Style Palace Hotel, Fallen into Disrepair, Renovated as Sofitel Montevideo in Uruguay
Sofitel | October 28, 2013
In Uruguay's capital, the Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa has been restored to all its former glory after being totally refurbished. This magnificent turn of the 20th century French-style palace hotel is a legend. In its heyday it was a preferred haunt for the famous and fashionable, but then fell into oblivion. It reopened in March 2013 with its former splendor revived, its renowned restaurant "1921", an exclusive So Spa, a casino and all the lavish comfort of a grand luxury hotel. "We offer all our customers a unique gift that we call the soap ritual," explains Mario Leite, the hotel's General Manager. Guests choose their...
Concept to Re-Use Lost and Found Hotel Items Wins Cornell Students Sustainability Competition
The Center for Hospitality Research | October 28, 2013
Ithaca, NY, October 28, 2013 - "The Giving Bag," a concept to save hotels money on lost and left behind items, is the winning concept in the third annual Cornell student sustainability competition, sponsored by Schneider Electric, a partner of the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research. The competition is conducted in conjunction with the annual Sustainability Roundtable at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration (SHA). The roundtable brought nearly three dozen international hotel practitioners and researchers to the school to discuss current sustainability trends and strategies. Creators of "The Giving Bag," Lilia Karimi '15 and Qu...
Dear Guest, How Did You Sleep? by Osvaldo Torres Cruz
Osvaldo Torres Cruz | October 28, 2013
Since prehistoric times human beings have moved towards other geographical areas for commercial purposes and exchange, for which they needed shelters to stay with the primary objective of resting. This need gave rise to the establishments which were the precursors of the existing hotels. Rest is a vital human need to replenish and recharge batteries. The greater effectiveness of our rest is achieved when we sleep. Sleep is a physiological state of self-regulation and uniform repose of an organism. Although sleep needs vary according to the age, for all human beings represents a vital, an essential function (human beings cannot live with...
Gulph Creek Hotels Selected to Manage the 104-suite Homewood Suites in Newtown, Pennsylvania
Gulph Creek Hotels | October 28, 2013
Wayne, PA, October 28, 2013 - Gulph Creek Hotels, a leading Mid Atlantic hotel management and development company, today announced that they have been selected to manage the 104 all-suite Homewood Suites in Newtown, Pennsylvania. The hotel is situated in the heart of historic Bucks County, within a short drive to Sesame Place. Opened in 2010, the hotel features studios and one-or two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens with a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, two-burner stove and dishwasher. Guests can enjoy perks such as hot full breakfast, complimentary WiFi and complimentary grocery shopping service. "We are excited to be b...
Value Place to Invest $65 Million in Atlanta, GA Area to Build 10 New Extended Stay Hotels
Value Place | October 28, 2013
Company Seeks Commercial Building Sites; Construction on First Hotel Begins in January ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2013 -- Value Place — the largest economy extended-stay lodging brand in the U.S. — will invest $65 million over the next two years to buy land and build 10 new corporate-owned and operated Value Place properties in the Atlanta metro area. The company is seeking interested landowners and is prepared to acquire appropriate building sites right away. Construction on the first new 124-unit hotel — in Chamblee Tucker, Ga., at the intersection of I-85 and Chamblee Tucker Road — will begin in January. The company is working with tw...
Kym Oglesby Named Assistant General Manager at Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center
Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center | October 25, 2013
Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center general manager Kenny Lam appointed Kym Oglesby as Assistant General Manager. Prior to joining Days Inn, Kym has held several positions over a 14 years at Hilton Brand hotels. She also brings an array of experience from her work in public relations and marketing from her position as Creative Managing Partner at Raveena Media Group. As Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center plans for its expansion in 2014, the management looks forward to Kym and her team continuing to provide pleasurable experience, excellent customer service and importance of community involvement. Its through Kym's belief in tea...
Mobile Bookers are Impulsive and Short-Term Travelers with 74% Being for Same Day Check In
Hotels.com | October 25, 2013
DALLAS, Oct., 2013 - Mobile devices have truly become an integral part of the travel experience. Since 2011, Hotels.com® has had over 20 million downloads of its mobile hotel booking app, proving that millions of people are adapting to the mobile way of life, especially when it comes to booking a hotel room on-the-go. "Through the growth of our mobile booking app, we see that using mobile devices has become a seamless part of the travel planning and booking process," said Taylor L. Cole, APR, travel expert for Hotels.com. "People are utilizing a variety of mobile resources on a number of devices to help them do everything from planning...
HFTP 2013 Annual Convention & Tradeshow Marks Another Year for the Association
HFTP | October 25, 2013
AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA -- Over 630 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) members and other hospitality industry professionals recently gathered for HFTP's 61st Annual Convention & Tradeshow. The convention was held October 16 – 19 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. Attendees celebrated the association's successful year with a convention full of topic focused education sessions, numerous networking opportunities and access to leading industry suppliers at the tradeshow. "The Annual Convention offers a sense of unity among attendees and the unique opportunity to network with other professionals," said Frank Wo...
Ashford Trust Reports Q3 Results Including Ashford Prime Metrics; RevPAR Growth of 4.3%
Ashford Hospitality Trust | October 25, 2013
DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2013 -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("the Company" or "Ashford Trust") today reported the following results and performance measures for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. In anticipation of the proposed forthcoming spinout of Ashford Prime, the Company has changed how it's reporting its pro rata share of the Highland Hospitality Portfolio's pro forma hotel operating statistics. Previously, the Company reported its Legacy Portfolio and its pro rata share of the Highland Hospitality Portfolio's pro forma hotel operating statistics separately. Beginning with the third quarter, the Company is now r...
Wynn Resorts Reports Q3 2013 Net Income of $182 million; Las Vegas RevPAR Up 5%
Wynn Resorts | October 25, 2013
LAS VEGAS----Oct. 24, 2013-- Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq:WYNN) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. For the complete financial report along with tables please visit: www.wynnresorts.com. Net revenues for the third quarter of 2013 were $1,390.1 million, compared to $1,298.5 million in the third quarter of 2012. The increase was driven by a 9.6% revenue increase from our Macau operations and 1.1% higher revenues from our Las Vegas operations. Adjusted property EBITDA (1) was $435.6 million for the third quarter of 2013, an 8.2% increase from $402.6 million in the third quarter of 2012. On a US...
Pebblebrook Reports Q3 2013 Net Income of $11.3M Compared to $7.5M Prior Period, RevPAR up 6.2%
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | October 25, 2013
BETHESDA, Md.--Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the "Company") today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. The Company's results include the following: (1) See tables for this this press release by visiting http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=233964&p=irol-news&nyo=0 for a description of same-property information and reconciliations from net income (loss) to non-GAAP financial measures, including earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), Adjusted EBITDA, Funds from Operations ("FFO"), FFO per share, Adjusted FFO and Adjusted FFO per share. For the details a...
Choice Hotels Reports Q3 2013 Net Income of $41.5M Compared to $44.4 Prior Period; RevPAR up 3%
Choice Hotels | October 25, 2013
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 24, 2013 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc., (NYSE: CHH) today reported the following highlights for the third quarter of 2013: For complete financial results and tables please visit: media.choicehotels.com Franchising revenues increased 6% to $95.5 million for the three months ending September 30, 2013 from $90.1 million for the same period in 2012. Total revenues increased 6% to $223.2 million for the three months ending September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. Operating income from franchising activities totaled $69.5 million for the three months ending September 30, 2013, a 6% increase compar...
Starwood Reports Q3 2013 Net Income of $157M, Compared to $170M Prior Period; RevPAR up 4.7%
Starwood Hotels & Resorts | October 25, 2013
STAMFORD, Conn.----Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today reported third quarter 2013 financial results. Third Quarter 2013 Highlights Excluding special items, EPS from continuing operations was $0.71. Including special items, EPS from continuing operations was $0.81. Adjusted EBITDA was $301 million, which included $19 million of EBITDA from the St. Regis Bal Harbour residential project ("Bal Harbour"). Excluding special items, income from continuing operations was $137 million. Including special items, income from continuing operations was $157 million. Worldwide Systemwide REVPAR for Same-Store Hotels inc...
Carey Watermark Investors Acquires Hawks Cay Resort in Florida Keys for $149.4 million
Carey Watermark Investors | October 25, 2013
NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2013 -- Carey Watermark Investors Incorporated (CWI) announced today that it has acquired the Hawks Cay Resort, the largest destination resort in the Florida Keys. Located on Duck Key—approximately 100 miles south of Miami and 60 miles northeast of Key West—Hawks Cay includes 177 resort guestrooms and a resort residential management program that includes over 250 two-three-and four-bedroom villas. CWI's total investment in the property is approximately $149.4 million, including a $133.8 million purchase price and $15.6 million of planned capital improvements and other acquisition-related costs. The acquisition was...
