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Columbus, Ohio Hotel Converts to Doubletree Following a $10 million Makeover / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Columbus, Ohio Hotel Converts to Doubletree Following a $10 million Makeover WORTHINGTON, Ohio (August 2, 2007) Doubletree Hotels welcomes a new addition to its Ohio portfolio with the completion of a $10 million renovation at the newly converted Doubletree Hotel Columbus/Worthington. Situated 10 miles north of downtown Columbus and 10 minutes from Ohio State University within walking distance of the popular Crosswoods Complex, this former Holiday Inn® is celebrating the finishing touches on an enhancement project that has transformed nearly every area of the hotel experi...
Benchmark Hospitality's Top Five Dining Trends for 2007 / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, August 2007 ... Benchmark Hospitality International, which manages 30 award-winning hotels, resorts, conference centers and condominium resorts throughout the United States and in Japan, has just released its Five Tasty Dining Trends for 2007, as observed by its properties. The trends were announced by Bob Zappatelli, vice president of food & beverage, and his team of 18 food & beverage professionals. "America's chefs are mixing it up in the kitchen and drawing on memories of hearth & home," said Mr. Zappatelli, speaking for the Benchma...
Nicholas DiMeglio Named General Manager of the The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Nicholas DiMeglio Named General Manager of the The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands ASPEN, Colo. August 13, 2007 The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas DiMeglio as general manager. DiMeglio joins The Club after previously serving as general manager of The Williamsburg Inn in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Va. A second generation hotelier and third generation restaurateur, DiMeglio began his hospitality career 35 years ago. He has extensive experience in the luxury hotel industry including working at AAA Five Diamond, ...
Don Weintraub Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at the Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive SEDONA, Ariz. (August 29, 2007) - Danna Holck, general manager of Enchantment Resort in Sedona has announced the appointment of Mr. Don Weintraub as Enchantment's new Director of Sales & Marketing. Weintraub has been the vice president of destination sales and marketing for the Loreto Bay Company in their corporate office in Scottsdale. Prior to that, Weintraub relocated from corporate offices with Princess Hotel's International in New York City to Scottsdale as part of the opening team of the Scottsdale Princess Resort. He served in various sales and marketing managerial positio...
Daniel M. Wade Named Chief Operating Officer of the New Plaza Las Vegas / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive LAS VEGAS - August 28, 2007 - Daniel M. Wade, 55, a gaming and hospitality visionary and former Vice Chairman of the Board of MGM MIRAGE (Las Vegas), has been named Chief Operating Officer of the new Plaza Las Vegas, it was announced by Miki Naftali, president of Elad IDB Las Vegas, owner/developer of the proposed multi-billion dollar ultra-luxury hotel, private residence, retail, gaming and convention complex. Mr. Naftali is also president of New York-based Elad Group, owner of the landmark Plaza Hotel, which is undergoing a $400 million renovation. The new Plaza Las Vegas cen...
Appointments Made for Outrigger's Japan Sales Division; Danny Ojiri Named Vice President of Japan Sales / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Appointments Made for Outrigger's Japan Sales Division; Danny Ojiri Named Vice President of Japan Sales HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII August 1, 2007 - Rob Solomon, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Outrigger Enterprises Group, is pleased to announce the promotions of Danny Ojiri to Vice President of Japan Sales, William Bethel to Director of Japan Sales and to welcome newly-hired Kimiko Quan as Japan Sales Manager. In his new role, Danny Ojiri will continue to direct all aspects of Outriggers sales and market development efforts for the Japan market. Ojir...
Windsor Hospitality Group Appoints David McCartney to General Manager at the Asheville Renaissance Hotel / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive ASHEVILLE, N.C.-- August 29, 2007 - -Our big news is we just finished an interior rooms renovations, says David McCartney, Windsor Hospitality Groups new general manager at their Asheville Renaissance Hotel. We completely remodeled the guestrooms, including the soft goods and case goods. Additionally, we installed new 32-inch flat panel high-definition TVs in each guestroom the rooms now have a stunning design and I say that with conviction. In talking to McCartney, you get the feeling he always believes in what he says. That is one reason WHG selected him for thei...
David Martin Appointed Senior Vice President of Operations, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Aug. 28, 2007) - Wyndham Hotels and Resorts today announced the appointment of David Martin, a 22-year industry veteran who most recently headed hotel operations for Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group, as senior vice president of operations. Martin, who reports to Peter Strebel, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts president, will be responsible for developing programs aimed at enhancing market share, productivity and revenue growth for all managed and franchised Wyndham® hotels in the United States, Caribbean and Mexico. He will work closely with owners, ma...
The Villa Group Names David Kuhn Corporate Director E-Commerce Sales & Marketing / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive San Diego, CA August 30 , 2007 - The Villa Group (www.TheVillaGroup.com) has announced the appointment of David Kuhn to the position of Corporate Director E-Commerce Sales & Marketing for its resort properties in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Sierra Madre. Mr. Kuhn will oversee The Villa Groups e-commerce presence, in addition to product development, sales, business development, marketing, management and strategy. In his new position, he will work with Ricardo Orozco and Carlos Aquino, Corporate Directors of The Villa Group in Cabo San Lucas and Vallart...
Don Fraser Named Corporate Director of Operations for Denihan Hospitality Group / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive New York -- August 8, 2007 Don Fraser has been named corporate director of operations where he will oversee housekeeping, laundry and maintenance operations for Denihan Hospitality Group (DHG), announced the companys co-CEO Patrick Denihan. DHG operates the Affinia brand of lifestyle hotels and the luxury Benjamin hotel brand. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Fraser most recently held the position of general manager at the Hilton Newark Penn Station in Newark, NJ. Prior to his tenure at Surrey Hotels & Interstate Hotels Corporation he wa...
Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corp. Rebranding the City to Visitors with a New Logo / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Jen Haberkorn, The Washington TimesMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Aug. 24, 200 7 - The District's advertising agency, worried that the name "Washington" doesn't scream excitement, culture or "come back to see me again," is putting "D.C." in the forefront. "Washington" conjures up the image of the federal government, the Mall and eighth-grade class trips. "D.C.," generally the term locals use to identify the town, is more associated with its neighborhoods, growing restaurant scene, international culture and open green spaces. ...
Customer Engagement: Where do we begin? / Byran K Williams / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report . August 21, 2007 - A few years ago, I wrote an article entitled, "The Greatest Bellman I ever Met". It was about a bellman that amazed me with his warmth, class, and professionalism. This bellman was not interested in just serving; he was committed to providing an engaging service experience. I could literally hear the emotion in his voice when he said "If there is anything further you need while at MY hotel, please let me know". After the article was published in Hotel-Online, I've been asked the same question repeatedly in my keynotes and workshops, "How do we create an army of employees ...
InterContinental Hotels Group Adds Two Crowne Plaza Branded Properties in Southern California; In San Diego, the Former Red Lion Hanalei Rebranded Cro
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive ATLANTA (Aug. 15, 2007) InterContinental Hotels Group announced today that Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has recently added two properties to its collection of eight upscale hotels in Southern California at Fullerton and San Diego. With the addition of the two conversion properties, Crowne Plaza offers more than 3,200 upscale hotel rooms in the area. Southern California is an incredible market for Crowne Plaza growth with its international visibility and strong commercial base, said Kevin Kowalski, senior vice president, Worldwide Brand Management, Crowne Plaza Hot...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Expands into Hotel Development Arena with The Clarkson Group; Joint Venture Plans to Own/Operate / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Crescent Hotels & Resorts Expands into Hotel Development Arena with The Clarkson Group; Joint Venture Plans to Own/Operate WASHINGTON, D.C./JACKSONVILLE, Fla., August 6, 2007Crescent Hotels & Resorts, a rapidly growing hotel and resort management and ownership company, today announced that it has entered into a joint venture with The Clarkson Group (TCG), a national real estate investment and development group, to develop upscale, select-service hotels. Under terms of the agreement, Crescent has invested in three Clarkson Group-developed hotels in Florida and Georgia a...
Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino to Integrate Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck Cuisine and Service to Banquets, Room Service, Hotel Room Mini Bars, the Employ
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive LAS VEGAS, Aug. 27, 2007 - When it comes to the culinary world, today's consumers are more knowledgeable than ever. From all natural American Kobe burgers to sashimi-quality Big Eye Tuna, foodies everywhere have their finger on the pulse of new and exciting ingredients. Five-star hotels have answered these epicures' demands for cutting-edge cuisine by partnering with high-profile chefs for destination restaurants. But when you're developing Las Vegas' newest hotspot, the recipe for success is about breaking the mold. The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino announced today a gr...
The Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly Will Change its Name to Cornell Hospitality Quarterly / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Ithaca, NY, August 27, 2007 The hospitality industrys leading journal of applied research, Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, will change its name to Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, and will feature more industry - specific content beginning with the February 2008 issue. The journal will be adding new industry content that will reflect the evolution of both the hospitality industry and the journal itself. These changes reflect the growing rigor in hospitality management research, as well as the phenomenal global growth in the travel, tourism, and hospitality...
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Luxury Travel & Lifestyle Trends . Design: It's What Consumer Crave This season, current trends are all but impossible to survey without mentioning design. From food, to retailing, to travel, one question seems urgent: Design with what objective? Function? Comfort? Social responsibility? Aesthetics? Certainly, design can be, and quite often is, about all of these notions. More and more, design is seen as encompassing emotion. Design, says Jean Marie Massaud, recipient of the Createur dAnné of the 2007 Paris Salon du Meuble, is about feeling alive. In Metropolis...
Buyers Who Paid Millions in Down Payments for Condos at Bahama Island Resort, North Myrtle Beach, SC, Perplexed Where Funds Are; Escrow Agent Bank o
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Jenny Burns, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Aug. 7, 2007--A North Myrtle Beach condominium project has not been built, and it's unclear where the buyers' escrow money has gone. Buyers who paid to have condos built at Bahama Island Resort don't know what happened to millions of dollars in down-payment money they gave developers. The state's Labor, Licensing and Regulation department is investigating. Two buyers have filed a lawsuit against the developer, claiming the development w...
The I Hate Cold Calls Web Cast / Carol Verret / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Carol Verret Consulting and Training Consulting Training Seminars . . . . The "I Hate Cold Calls" Web Cast . August 10, 2007 Last Chance to Register If you've been thinking about attending this Friday's Web Cast but haven't registered yet, visit our Web Cast page at www.carolverret.com and register today. Spaces are filling up, and we want you to have the opportunity to learn: Why cold calls are dead. Why cold calling directories don't work. How to have FUN selling! What the new paradigm of hospitality sales is. How to create communities of current and prospective client...
Colorado Springs' Second Largest Hotel, the 500-room Sheraton Colorado Springs Rebranded to Crowne Plaza; Began as the Four Seasons Motor Inn i
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Bill Radford, The Gazette, Colorado Springs, Colo.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Aug. 14, 2007 - The 500-room Sheraton Colorado Springs, the city's second-largest hotel, became the Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs on Tuesday. It's the first Crowne Plaza in Colorado; a Holiday Inn in Denver will soon become the second. A partnership between Stamford Real Estate Investments Ltd. of London and Harrell Hospitality Group of Dallas announced in June that it had bought the Sheraton on South Circle Drive, with Harrell Hospitality set to...
Songy Partners LLC Acquiring the Fabled Chicago Athletic Association Clubhouse on Michigan Avenue; Investing $100 million to Convert to a 300-room O
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Susan Diesenhouse, Chicago TribuneMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Aug. 24, 2007 - The 114-year-old home of the Chicago Athletic Association, once the playground of some of Chicago's most prominent leaders, hosted its last annual meeting Thursday evening. On Friday, the landmark property is to be sold for $31 million to a development team that will invest an additional $100 million to preserve the two-building complex at 12 S. Michigan Ave. and 71 E. Madison St. while converting it into a luxury hotel. "It's like a death...
Charlotte, North Carolina Hotel Occupancy at Record Levels — But $83 ADR Lags Behind U.S. Average of $103 / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Jefferson George, The Charlotte Observer, N.C.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Aug. 10, 2007 - From busy conventions to family vacations, more people than ever are staying in Charlotte-area hotels this year. But while the region's hotel occupancy is at record levels -- with a rate that outpaces the nation's -- what area hotels charge per night trails the U.S. average by about 20 percent. In addition, some conventions held in Charlotte have found the number of uptown hotel rooms lacking -- a situation one tourism official...
Rocco Forte Opening the New Build $US 47 million Charles Hotel in Munich, Germany / August 2007
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive 28 August 2007 - The Rocco Forte Collection is delighted to announce that its Munich property will open on 4 October 2007. It will be called The Charles Hotel, in honour of Sir Rocco Fortes father, renowned hotelier Lord Charles Forte. The Charles Hotel is The Rocco Forte Collections third German property, joining Hotel de Rome in Berlin (which opened in October 2006) and Villa Kennedy in Frankfurt (which opened in March 2006), and confirms The Rocco Forte Collection as the key player in the luxury hotel market in Germany. Located in the heart of the Bavarian city of ...
Hotel Online: Hospitality News
March 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Douglas Hanks, The Miami HeraldMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Aug. 8, 2007 --One of the biggest resort developers in the Florida Keys said Tuesday it has missed $1 million in loan payments and that a cash crunch brought on by a slow real estate market could force it into bankruptcy protection. Cay Clubs Resorts & Marinas described a grim financial picture in a routine regulatory filing associated with an upcoming stock offering. Cay Clubs, with eight hotels and marinas between Key Largo and Marathon, lost $1.2 million in the ...
