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Adam Votaw Appointed Executive Chef of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, Florida / September 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive NAPLES, Fla. - Sept. 13, 2007 - Appointed executive chef of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Adam Votaw provides adventure for tempted taste buds with exotic fare at BALEENnaples - an ultra chic, waterfront oasis overlooking the lapping turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table (and kitchen), Votaw provides excellence in epicure for those guests yearning for an escape from the ordinary. As executive chef of BALEENnaples, Votaw oversees culinary programs at the resort and utilizes his depth of experience and creativity to devel...
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts Appoints Alexander A. Pangelinan to Regional Director of Sales, Americas / September 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive (San Francisco, CA) ---September 13, 2007 - Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Alexander A. Pangelinan as Regional Director of Sales, Americas. The appointment is in line with strengthening the group's sales resources in America, which will support the group's business strategy to augment its growth in its key markets. Based in Los Angeles, beginning September 10, 2007, Alex will report to Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing Kevin Croley and will head the sales team in America to generate greater sales revenue in this market. His principal respons...
The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau Names Anita Pagin National Sales Manager / September 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive SAN JOSE, CA (September 11, 2007) The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau (SJCVB) recently welcomed hotel sales and event management professional Anita Pagin to its renowned sales team, announced Daniel Fenton, SJCVB president & CEO and chairman of Team San Jose. Pagin, national sales manager, will focus on short-term business, selling the function space at San Jose's Convention Center and Cultural facilities. She will assist with handling all markets and territories, specializing in local social events. She will draw on extensive national sales and event planning exper...
Hotel Equities Names Andrew Pace as Director of Acquisitions and Construction / September 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive ATLANTA (September 26, 2007) Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) recently named Andrew J. Pace to the position of Director of Acquisitions and Construction. His focus and responsibilities include determining market feasibility of multiple new hotel development projects and acquisition-conversion opportunities. He provides entitlement, permitting, construction and development services for company owned and affiliated projects primarily utilizing the Marriott and Hilton brands. Andrew brings a wealth of experience in hotel site acquisition and development, especiall...
Armand Notó Named General Manager of the Newly Refashioned Casanova Hotel in Barcelona Spain / September 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Barcelona, Spain (September 5, 2007) Armand Notó has been named General Manager of the newly refashioned, 104-room Casanova Hotel in Barcelona Spain, within walking distance to Las Ramblas. Notó brings more than 10 years experience in the hospitality industry to his new position at Casanova, set to re-launch with its urban chic design in November 2007. As General Manager he supervises day-to-day hotel operations, sales and marketing and food and beverage. Prior to joining Casanova, Notó was General Manager of the four-star Hotel Eurostars Angli in Barcelona. As General Manag...
Denihan Hospitality Group Appoints Andrew Labetti General Manager of The Benjamin, New York City / September 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive New York, NY (September 18, 2007) Andrew Labetti has been named General Manager of The Benjamin, the 209-room luxury boutique hotel in New York City that is owned and operated by the Denihan Hospitality Group. Previously General Manager of New Yorks Hotel Wales, Labetti brings more than 16 years of New York City-specific experience to the new post. The appointment was made by Patrick Denihan, co-CEO of DHG and is effective immediately. Labetti is no stranger to The Benjamin. He served in a range of management positions at the hotel from 1998...
Andres Araya Named Chief Operating Officer of Logan International Mexico; Will Oversee Development of Cabo San Cristobal Resort, Los Cabos / September
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Los Cabos, Mexico, September 4, 2007 - Logan International, the London-based international hotel and resort development company, has appointed Andres Araya the Chief Operating Officer of its newly established Mexico division, announced Managing Director Albert Maes. As COO of Logan International Mexico, Mr. Araya will oversee the development of a blockbuster, ultra-luxurious resort project in the destination of Los Cabos. "Cabo San Cristobal Resort will establish a new international benchmark for the level of luxury it offers guests and the scale and scope of the facilities and...
icableholder Provides Hoteliers a Sleek, Innovative Way to Display Guest Broadband Connection Points; Modern as Tomorrow – Available Today! / Ju
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive icableholder Provides Hoteliers a Sleek, Innovative Way to Display Your Guest Broadband Connection Point Modern as Tomorrow - Available Today! . icableholder.com, designed with the discerning Hotelier in mind! Sydney, Australia -17th July 2007 icableholder.com is pleased to announce the release of an enhanced version of its premium in-room desk product; the icableholder. The key enhancement, which is based on customer feedback, is the incorporation of a base plate, which can be used to lock the icableholder to the in-room desk, to prevent its removal by guests. The n...
The Canadian Tourism Commission Sets Canadian e-Tourism Strategy Conference in Vancouver, November 7-9, 2007; Expecting 300 Travel Industry Leaders to
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive The Canadian Tourism Commission Sets Canadian e-Tourism Strategy Conference in Vancouver, November 7-9, 2007 . Expecting 300 Travel Industry Leaders to Study Impact the Internet and other Emerging Technologies Are Making on Canada's Ability to Compete Globally VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 18, 2007 - The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is proud to announce Canada-e-Connect, the first ever Canadian e-Tourism Strategy Conference. Canada-e-Connect will bring together more than 300 travel and tourism industry leaders. They will determine the impact that the internet...
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Yvette Colbert and Bob Kaley Named to Executive Positions with Americas Best Franchising, Inc. ATLANTA (June 28, 2007) Americas Best Franchising, Inc. which franchises Country Hearth Inns & Suites and Americas Best Inns & Suites, and services Budgetel Franchise System, LLC has announced two key additions to its staff: Yvette Colbert as Director of Franchise Services and Bob Kaley as Director of Local Marketing, both newly-created positions. Success has paved the way for internal growth and we are excited to have these two fine professionals join o...
For the Guest – It Really is Healthier When Staying in a Green Hotel Room / July 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive For the Guest - It Really is Healthier When Staying in a Green Hotel Room Xanterra Parks & Resorts Lists Top Reasons Travelers Should Go Green DENVER, July 9, 2007 - Beyond the obvious global benefit of natural resource preservation, people who choose to follow a sustainable path when they travel reap a variety of personal and health benefits, according national park and resort operator Xanterra Parks & Resorts. "It really is healthier when you stay in a green room," said Chris Lane, vice president of environmental affairs for Xanterra. "Though travelers who specifi...
In Wichita, Three Casino/Hotel Developers Wait to See Whether to Scrap Plans or Promote Them / July 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive y Fred Mann, The Wichita Eagle, Kan.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Jul. 25, 2007 - As the Aug. 7 expanded gambling referendum nears for voters in Sedgwick County, potential casino developers are waiting to see whether they will have to scrap their plans or promote them. If voters reject expanded gambling for Sedgwick County, a casino is likely to be built in Sumner County, which passed a gambling referendum in 2005. Three proposals have become prominent, but with millions of dollars at stake, more plans could be on the w...
HSMAI Affordable Meetings West Recap: Meeting Planner Attendance Tops Prior Year, Educational Component Delivers / July 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive HSMAI Affordable Meetings West Recap: Meeting Planner Attendance Tops Prior Year, Educational Component Delivers MCLEAN, VA (July 6, 2007) Eager to hone their skills from the unparalleled education delivered in five intensive workshops and 15 seminars presented over two days, meeting planner attendance at the 11th Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Affordable Meetings West® exceeded last years count with 667 attendees. Presented by HSMAI at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center last week, the multi-faceted show also feature...
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report Indoor Waterparks: Making a Bigger Splash in North America in 07 By David J. Sangree, MAI, CPA, ISHC - July 2007 Indoor waterpark resorts have continued to expand throughout North America with 95 open facilities in the United States and an additional 13 open facilities in Canada as of July, 2007. There are 3,643,100 aquatic square feet and 27,230 hotel rooms associated with indoor waterparks as of July, 2007. This family-oriented resort segment has established itself as a viable segment of the travel industry and has expanded well beyond its original Wisconsin base. By the end of 2...
Hotel Waterpark Resort Industry Report 2007; 48 Hotel Waterparks Opening, 97 Under Construction / Jeff Coy and Bill Haralson / July 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Hotel Waterpark Resort Industry Report 2007 48 Hotel Waterparks Opening, 97 Under Construction By Jeff Coy and Bill Haralson . July 2, 2007 --- During 2007, forty-eight (48) new hotel indoor waterparks are expected to open, including new additions and expansion projects that are scheduled to open in the second half of 2007. Ninety-seven (97) hotel waterpark projects are under construction now or will break ground later in 2007. An indoor waterpark is like an outdoor waterpark, except all the fun is packed into a cube which is attached to a hotel that is open 36...
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Open the 800 room $400 MillionThe Water Club, in Early 2008; Second Hotel Will Complete Borgata's Atlantic City Ma
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Open the 800 room $400 MillionThe Water Club, in Early 2008; Second Hotel Will Complete Borgata's Atlantic City Master Plan Development ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., July 19, 2007 - On schedule for an early 2008 opening, The Water Club, a signature hotel by Borgata, will introduce a unique brand of hospitality to Atlantic City, offering a personality of its own while combining elements of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The $400 million cosmopolitan hotel will feature 800 finely-appointed guestrooms and suites with five tiers of acc...
Warmbrodt Hotel Investments Selected to Advise Owner of the Santa Fe Sage Inn / July 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report Warmbrodt Hotel Investments Selected to Advise Owner of the Santa Fe Sage Inn KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 2, 2007-Warmbrodt Hotel Investments, Inc. (WHI) announced today it has been selected to advise SFBI, LLC in the disposition of the 157-room Santa Fe Sage Inn located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The two story, exterior-corridor, select service hotel is strategically located in the Downtown Area at the entrance of the world class historic Santa Fe Plaza which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and has been the citys central gathering place for nearly 400 years. The S...
The JBG Companies Undertaking a Massive $100 million Renovation and Repositioning of the 1,304 room Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC's
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive The JBG Companies Undertaking a Massive $100 million Renovation and Repositioning of the 1,304 room Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DCs Largest Hotel WASHINGTON - July 19, 2007 - The JBG Companies announced today that a $100 million renovation and repositioning of the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel is now underway. The 1,334-room property, owned by The JBG Companies and CIM Group, is receiving and entire new look and feel with a comprehensive renovation that includes, all guestrooms and suites, new fitness center, restaurant and lounge, updated public areas and...
Vista Capital Company Arranges First Mortgage Financing for the Best Western Ocala Park Centre in Ocala, Florida / July 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Vista Capital Company Arranges First Mortgage Financing for the Best Western Ocala Park Centre in Ocala, Florida Santa Monica, California July 3, 2007 - Vista Capital Company announced today that it arranged first mortgage financing for the Best Western Ocala Park Centre located in Ocala, Florida. The Best Western is an upscale, 138-room, 4-floor, limited service hotel offering an outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, complimentary breakfast room, and meeting space for 15 guests. Despite instability in the real estate capital markets, Vista Capital was able to negotiate pricing...
The Marketing of Vietnam – The Developing, Positioning and Branding of Vietnam's Tourist Assets / Dietmar Kielnhofer Ph.D / July 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Microtel Inns & Suites Reports 15 Openings and 10 Ground Breaks During the First Half of 2007 © by Dietmar Kielnhofer Ph.D, Ho Chi Minh City, July 2007 The tourist industry in Vietnam is still in its infancy. Vietnam is, euphemistically called, an Emerging Market that depends largely on foreign investment for its prosperity. The long-term future of the Vietnamese tourism industry is linked to the sustainable management and developments of its products in this case its tourist assets and unique factor conditions. Within this context, sustainability means achiev...
Vail Cascade Resort & Spa Announces $30 Million Renovation; Resort Master Plan to Reposition Creekside Property / July 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Vail Cascade Resort & Spa Announces $30 Million Renovation . Resort Master Plan to Reposition Creekside Property Vail, Colo. July 23, 2007 Gregg Pate, managing director for the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa, today announced the property will undergo a $30 million transformation over the next 18 months to enhance the leisure guest experience and position the resort as the preeminent meeting facility in the Vail Valley. Many of the improvements at the Vail Cascade are designed to take advantage of the resorts private location along one of the Vail Valleys most distinguishin...
After 35 Years of Service with Hilton Hotels Corporation, Vladimir Sanda, Vice President – Architecture & Design Retires / July 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive After 35 Years of Service with Hilton Hotels Corporation, Vladimir Sanda, Vice President - Architecture & Design Retires July 9, 2007 - After 35 years of distinguished service with Hilton Hotels Corporation and Hilton International, Vladimir Sanda, Vice President - Architecture & Design will be retiring, effective June 30. Vlad has been contemplating retirement for several months, and given the design progression on several current projects, decided that now was the time to move forward into his next chapter. After escaping from communist controlled Czecho...
The Issue of Union Protections after a Hotel Sale Becoming a Top Priority of the Unite Here Labor Union / July 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Anya Sostek, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Jul. 8, 2007 - It wasn't just salaries, health-care costs or any of the other usual suspects that held up a contract between union workers and the Sheraton Station Square that was signed last month. A large part of what prolonged negotiations for three months after the previous contract's expiration was the union's insistence on "successorship language" -- a relatively obscure provision guaranteeing that the contract will remain in effect even if the hotel were...
Senate Commerce Committee Passes the Travel Promotion Act of 2007; Addresses America's Growing Travel Crisis, Deteriorating Image Abroad / July 2
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Senate Commerce Committee Passes the Travel Promotion Act of 2007; Addresses America's Growing Travel Crisis, Deteriorating Image Abroad Passage S. 1661 common-sense Federal legislation a critical step to regain overseas travelers, make U.S. more competitive in global marketplace Washington, DC June 29, 2007 - The nations mayors today joined with the with Travel Business Roundtable to praise the bi-partisan leadership of Senators Daniel Inouye (D-HI), Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Byron Dorgan (D-ND) for their leadership on the introduction and ...
