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Dolce International Signs 20-year Management Contracts with Inchydoney Partnership to Manage Dolce Fregate in Provence, France and Dolce Bad Nauheim i
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Montvale, NJ (December 18, 2007) Dolce International has signed 20-year management contracts with Inchydoney Partnership to manage two top European properties owned by the Irish private equity fund. As part of this master agreement, Dolce will manage Dolce Fregate, (Provence, France) and Dolce Bad Nauheim (Frankfurt, Germany) until 2028. Dolce's relationship with Inchydoney Partnership began in 2006 with the Dolce Sitges management contract. These new contracts showcase Dolce's long term strategic positioning in Barcelona and Frankfurt, two of Europe's top meeting and tour...
Hospitality Upgrade Magazine Opens Second Round of Ground-breaking Hospitality Industry IT Benchmarking Survey; The Survey will be re-released in a ne
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive . Hospitality Upgrade Magazine Opens Second Round of Ground-breaking Hospitality Industry IT Benchmarking Survey . The Survey will be re-released in a new format designed to broaden and encourage participation ATLANTA December 7, 2007 Hospitality Upgrade, the leading technology magazine published for hotel, travel and foodservice professionals, announces the re-opening of the Hospitality Industry IT Benchmarking Survey. Based on feedback from industry leaders committed to the success of the project, the Survey will be re-released in a new format designed to broaden ...
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Forms Joint Venture with Harte Holdings of Ireland, Signs Agreement to Acquire Four-hotel Portfolio from Blackstone for $2
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive ARLINGTON, Va., December 4, 2007Interstate Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHR), a leading hotel real estate investor and one of the nations largest independent operators of full and select-service hotels, today announced that it had formed a joint venture with Harte Holdings of Cork, Ireland. The joint venture signed a definitive agreement to acquire four hotels from affiliates of The Blackstone Group for an aggregate price of $207.8 million. Interstate will invest approximately $11 million for a 20 percent equity interest in the four hotels. Interstate will fund the acquisiti...
Kuwait Based IFA Hotels & Resorts Enters the United States with a $300 million Hotel to be Built in Manhattan / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Middle East and North Africa Business Report, Amman, JordanMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Dec. 16, 2007 - IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) has made its first investment into North America by completing a $300 million hotel deal to be built in Central Manhattan with leading US real estate developer Related Companies. This landmark investment signifies the company's continued aggressive expansion into international markets. Talal Jassim Al-Bahar, IFA HR Chairman and Managing Director, stated: "This deal further diversifies our global ...
Mark DePiero, Sean Anderson, Tom Cole and Melissa Fromento Elected to the IACC Board of Directors / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive (St. Louis, MO) - December 7, 2007 - Neil Pompan, President of the International Association of Conference Centers, North America has announced the election of new directors for a two-year term from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009. Mark DePiero, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions for Dolce International, was re-elected for a second term. DePiero is a 30-year veteran of the conference center industry and has spent 25 years with Dolce International in North America and in Europe. He has served IACC as Co-Chair of the Marketing Committee, and currently serves a...
Hyatt Place Equiping All Hotel Rooms with a 42-inch HDTV with 11 Channels of HD and an Integrated Panel Allowing Guests to Plug in Numerous Devices fo
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive CHICAGO - December 18, 2007 - Hyatt Place, already a frontrunner in hospitality technology, today announced that guests at all its hotels will be able to connect their portable media devices into the 42-inch HDTV by year-end, thanks to the Hyatt Plug Panel, a cutting-edge in-room media connectivity device. To connect these personal devices, including laptop computers, MP3 players and DVD players, guests follow simple directions found on the Hyatt Plug Panel itself to connect the devices directly into the 42-inch flat panel, high-definition guestroom television. If guests forg...
Staff Members of the Hotel Washington Hold Keys to Storied Past; D.C. Hotel Set to Close 90 Years After Opening / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Jen Haberkorn, The Washington TimesMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Dec. 10, 2007 - When Nick Costakis started his job as a water boy at the Hotel Washington in 1956, at the age of 17, real silver was on the tables of the rooftop restaurant. Diners could watch jetliners approach the new National Airport above the barren land that is now Rosslyn. Over time, Costakis and the Hotel Washington packed away much of the silver and buildings went up in the District and across the Potomac on the Virginia skyline. Now, the Hotel ...
2007: The Best Hotel Gyms in the U.S. / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13, 2007 - Athletic-Minded Traveler LLC, a San Diego-based active lifestyle media company that operates the largest healthy travel site on the web, http://www.athleticmindedtraveler.com, released today its 2007 ranking of "The Best Hotel Gyms in the U.S." The Top 10 hotel gyms received the company's recommendation after ongoing research of over 3,500 hotels and anonymous personal tours by the editorial staff. Selection criteria included facility size, equipment quantities, multi-sport options (e.g., lap pool, sport court, etc.), cost and overall ambiance/atmosphe...
Hotel A.G., a Hotel Brokerage Company Sells the Courtyard by Marriott hotel Somerset, New Jersey / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Atlanta, GA December 17, 2007 Hotel Assets Group, LLC known as Hotel A.G. announces today that it has closed the transaction for the 162 room Courtyard by Marriott hotel located in Somerset, New Jersey. Hotel AG has seven alliance offices located in South Florida, Baltimore, Washington, Memphis, Louisville, Los Angeles and the greater Boston region. The seller was Newport Hospitality Group headquartered in Williamsburg Virginia and the buyer was Apple REIT headquartered in Richmond Virginia. The property will continue to be managed by Newport Hospitality on a going forwar...
Hotel A.G., a Hotel Brokerage Company Sells the Courtyard by Marriott hotel Harrisonburg, Virginia / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive . Atlanta, GA December 18, 2007 Hotel Assets Group, LLC known as Hotel A.G. announces today that it has closed the transaction for the 125 room Courtyard by Marriott hotel located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Hotel AG has seven alliance offices located in South Florida, Baltimore, Washington, Memphis, Louisville, Los Angeles and the greater Boston region. The seller was Newport Hospitality Group headquartered in Williamsburg Virginia and the buyer was Apple REIT headquartered in Richmond Virginia. The property will continue to be managed by Newport Hospitality on a going fo...
FelCor Rebrands the Former Crowne Plaza San Francisco Union Square as the hotel 480 / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive IRVING, Texas December 19, 2007 FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (NYSE: FCH) today announced the opening of hotel 480, located in San Franciscos Union Square, the famed heart of Californias vibrant culture, fine cuisine and world-class shopping. This distinct, upscale property is located at the corner of Sutter and Powell Streets in downtown San Francisco, within walking distance to the Financial District and Moscone Convention Center and directly on the historic Powell Street Cable Car line. In addition to its 403 guest rooms, this full-service hotel has approxi...
Horwath HTL Arranges Sale of Cocoa Beach Oceanside Inn Cocoa Beach, Florida / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Miami, Florida - December 10, 2007 - Horwath HTL is pleased to announce the sale of Cocoa Beach Oceanside Inn to an affiliate of Pacifica Companies for an undisclosed price. Oceanside Inn is located on a wonderful oceanfront parcel in the heart of Cocoa Beach, on Florida's east coast. All of Oceanside Inn's 76 spacious rooms open out to balconies with grand ocean views. San Diego based Pacifica Companies is considering several promising repositioning plans for the beach side hotel. Horwath Hospitality & Leisure LLC was the seller's exclusive advisor, with Rich Lillis, of ...
October, 2007 Arrivals to Hong Kong Exceed 2.56 Million, U.S. Visitors Up Nearly 12% for Month, Average Hotel Occupancy 89% / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive LOS ANGELES - The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today that visitor arrivals to Hong Kong in October 2007 rose by 17.0% to 2,568,040, making it the best October figure ever. The increase brought the cumulative arrivals for January-October 2007 to 22,931,804, a year-on-year increase of 10.4%. Exceptional performance was recorded in long-haul markets--the United States, a key volume provider with 129,451 visitors for the month, registered growth of 11.5% over October 2006. Cumulative arrivals from the U.S. since January totaled 1,003,899 at the end of October, a 4.9% ...
L.A. Hotel Turns to HotSOS/Vocera Technology to Ensure Top Service; InterContinental Los Angeles Century City enhances its renowned reputation for wor
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report MIAMI DECEMBER 11, 2007 The InterContinental Los Angeles Century City, located within walking distance of major movie studios and famed Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, markets itself as offering guests a true taste of Hollywood style. Now, management has ensured that guests will continue to enjoy that unique experience and feel more than ever that their stay was a memorable one. The InterContinental Los Angeles Century City is now partnering with MTech and its Hotel Service Optimization System (HotSOS, pronounced hot sauce) and Vocera Communication, a wireless communications system that provide...
Hilton Hotels and Azul Management Breakground on 144-room resort in Kralendijk, Bonaire, 50 miles off the Coast of Venezuela / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - December 6, 2007 - Hilton Hotels Corporation announced today the groundbreaking on the Hilton Bonaire Resort & Spa, a new and upscale property being developed in collaboration with Azul Management Bonaire, Inc. Hilton has entered into a franchise license agreement with Azul to develop what will be one of the islands premier hotels. Construction on the 144-room resort will begin summer 2008, and the resort is expected to open in July of 2010. The Hilton Bonaire Resort & Spa will feature 132 elegant guest rooms and 12 luxuriously appointed suites, offeri...
Hotel Owners and Operators Expecting Higher Yield from Increases in More Personalized, Direct Selling Expenses / David Brudney / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
By David M. Brudney, ISHC, December 2007 If youre selling a service, youre selling a relationship Harry Beckwith While sales and marketing-related labor costs have experienced moderate growth and advertising has declined, more dollars are being directed to Selling expenses, according to a recent article by PKF Consulting (Focus of Hotel Sales Personnel to Shift from Selling Room Nights to Capturing More Dollars, by Robert Mandelbaum and Viet Vo). Selling expenses - - trade shows, travel, and prospect and client entertainment - - grew 9.2 percent in 2006, by far the largest increase of all major cost catego...
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April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive In 2008 approximately 40% of all hotel bookings will be generated from the Internet (one-third in 2007, 29% in 2006). At least another third of all hotel bookings will be influenced by the Internet, but done offline (call center, walk-ins, group bookings, etc). By the end of 2010, over 45% of all hotel bookings will be completed online (Merrill Lynch). Now, more than 13 years after the first online hotel booking, are hoteliers taking full advantage of this dramatic channel shift from offline to online? Has the shift increased commoditization of the hotel product? Is there such a ...
About 240 Developers Have Requested Forms to Show "Expression of Interest" in the 172 room Hampton Marina Hotel, Owned by the City of Hamp
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Matthew Sturdevant, Daily Press, Newport News, Va.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Dec. 4, 2007 - HAMPTON -- -- Hampton may be able to sell the former Radisson hotel early next year, having drawn interest from several developers and hoteliers as the Dec.14 deadline for proposals draws near. The city's Economic Development Corporation took ownership of the former Radisson, now called Hampton Marina Hotel, on Oct.1, after settling a lawsuit against the previous owners, Olde Hampton Hotel Associates. Hampton sued Olde Hamp...
Concord Hospitality Spending $11.1 million to Renovate and Convert the Hamiltonian Hotel in Hamilton, Ohio to a Courtyard by Marriott / December 2007.
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Renovation Partially-Funded by Hamilton Non-profit Organization HAMILTON, Ohio, December 13, 2007 Concord Hospitality Enterprises, one of the nations top-ranked hotel developer/owner/operators, today announced that it has begun an $11.1 million renovation of the companys recently acquired Hamiltonian Hotel, located in Hamilton, Ohio. Following completion of the renovation, the property will reopen as a Courtyard by Marriott in the 2008 fourth quarter. Concord, which has managed the property since 2005, purchased the hotel from the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF...
Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Hans J. Schmitt as General Manager for the Hotel Derek, Houston, Texas / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive MCLEAN, Va. and HOUSTON, Dec. 26, 2007 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Hans J. Schmitt as General Manager for the 314 guestroom Hotel Derek in Houston's Galleria area. Mr. Schmitt is a hospitality industry veteran with more than 17 years experience in operations, management, and sales and marketing. He joins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from Noble Investments where he was Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In addition, he has held executive positions with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, HEI Hotels & Resorts, as well as Sheraton Hotels and...
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Comprehensive Calendar On-tap for 2008; Chock Full of Educational Opportunities, Business-to-B
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive MCLEAN, VA (Dec. 17, 2007) From strategy conferences, educational sessions and webinars, to an extensive line-up of business-to-business forums for buyers and suppliers of hospitality, travel and tourism, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI www.hsmai.org) has a comprehensive calendar on-tap for 2008. HSMAIs calendar of events is invaluable for sales and marketing professionals looking to hone their skills, network with customers and colleagues, and stay abreast of industry changes. 2008 Calendar Webinars Focusing on quality, co...
25 Most Extraordinary Sales and Marketing Minds in Hospitality and Travel; HSMAI / December 2007...
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive 5th Annual Hot List Recognizes Outstanding Work MCLEAN, VA (Dec. 21, 2007) The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI www.hsmai.org) pays tribute to the best minds in hospitality, travel and tourism sales and marketing with the release of its Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing for 2007. The hot list salutes outstanding individuals who define innovation, vision and achievement, and whose work gets great results. With the Top 25, we have the opportunity to publicly honor the individuals behind those outstandin...
Merchant Equity Group Building 500 room Hyatt Regency Toronto Airport; The $300 million Mixed-use Complex Will Replace the Regal Constellation Hotel /
April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive TORONTO - Affiliates of Global Hyatt Corporation have signed an agreement to manage Hyatt Regency Toronto Airport being developed by New York-based Merchant Equity Group. Scheduled to open in the summer of 2010, the 12-story hotel will be part of a 15-acre, mixed-use complex with 500-rooms and overlooking the fairways of the championship Royal Woodbine Golf Course. Award-winning, Toronto-based Zeidler Partnership Architects, whose work includes Torontos National Trade Center and Eaton Centre, will design the hotel. . . Hyatt Regency Toronto Airport will be an environment...
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April 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive HORSHAM, PA. DECEMBER 17, 2007 Pre-Early Bird registration for the 2nd Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference is nearing an end. Attendees can save up to $350 if they register before January 18, 2008, for the premier event for hotel, restaurant and foodservice professionals in HR management, employment law and labor relations. The 3 1/2-day conference is scheduled for March 16-19, 2008, at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort. HR in Hospitality is produced by Human Resource Executive® Magazine and developed and co-sponsored by Cornell Universitys School of Hotel Administra...
