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Signature Worldwide Promotes Michael Civita to National Account Manager / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Signature Worldwide Promotes Michael Civita to National Account Manager COLUMBUS, Ohio (Feb. 15, 2007) Signature Worldwide is pleased to announce the promotion of regional training team leader Michael Civita to national account manager. In his new role, Civita will be responsible for evolving partnerships with Signature's hospitality clients at the corporate and ownership level. Using a consultative approach to relationship building, Civita will help Signature clients regularly review their goals and monitor progress and results, as well as communicate shifts in strategy to Signature's training account managers. "Michael w...
Marcus Hotels and Resorts and Waterton Commercial LLC Joint Venture to Acquire and Renovate the 237 room Sheraton Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin / Febru
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Marcus Hotels and Resorts and Waterton Commercial LLC Joint Venture to Acquire and Renovate the 237 room Sheraton Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin MILWAUKEE, WIS./MADISON, WIS., February 20, 2007 ..Marcus Hotels and Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that it will form a joint venture with Waterton Tactical Real Estate Fund I, a discretionary value add real estate fund sponsored by Chicago-based Waterton Commercial LLC. The joint venture will acquire the Sheraton Madison Hotel in Wisconsin from Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Socie...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Partners with the Carlyle Group to Acquire Sheraton College Park; Beltsville, Maryland Hotel to Undergo $4 Million Renovatio
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Crescent Hotels & Resorts Partners with the Carlyle Group to Acquire Sheraton College Park; Beltsville, Maryland Hotel to Undergo $4 Million Renovation WASHINGTON, D.C., February 22, 2007The Carlyle Group, a global private equity firm, and Crescent Hotels & Resorts, a rapidly growing hotel and resort management and ownership company, today announced the formation of a joint venture which has acquired the Sheraton College Park, Md., from Boston-based Pyramid Advisors for an undisclosed amount. Crescent will operate the hotel and oversee a $4 million renovation of the prope...
Marcus Hotels and Resorts Signs Agreement to Manage the Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report Marcus Hotels and Resorts Signs Agreement to Manage the Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis MILWAUKEE, Wis./ST. LOUIS, Mo., February 8, 2007 ..Marcus Hotels and Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that it has signed an agreement to manage the Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis. The hotel will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation, beginning later this year. It is the fourth property added to the Marcus Hotels portfolio this fiscal year, with a fifth hotel under construction/renovation. We continue to aggressively seek ...
Seattle Hotel Association's 10th Annual Evening of Hope Gala Raises $640,000 / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Seattle Hotel Association's 10th Annual "Evening of Hope" Gala Raises $640,000 SEATTLE, Feb. 13, 2007 - The first formal gala of the year brought together 350 guests to raise $640,000 (last years event gross was $670,000) at the Seattle Hotel Association's (SHA) tenth annual "Evening of Hope" Gala on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel Spanish Ballroom. The evening's beneficiary, Plymouth Housing Group, will use the funds to complete permanent supportive housing for Seattle's homeless as part of its "Building Hope" Capital Campaign. . "The Seattle Hotel Associ...
A Development Group Submits Ambitious Plan to Seaside, California officials to Build a 250-room Hotel and Conference Center; Development Would Affec
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Andre Briscoe, The Monterey County Herald, Calif.McClatchy-Tribune Business News Feb. 7, 2007 - A development group has submitted an ambitious plan to Seaside city officials to build a 250-room hotel and conference center on land owned in part by former baseball star Reggie Jackson. City officials refused to confirm whether Jackson, who owns a 20,000 square-foot parcel on the site, was connected with the proposed development. Deputy City Manager Diana Ingersoll said the developers asked to remain anonymous until after the cit...
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive 3 Easy Ways to Increase Your Hotels Search Engine Presence Without LinkBuilding! by Adam Dorfman February 24th, 2007 Its been said there are thousands of variables that go into how the search engines algorithms determine which websites rank where. While there may be truth to this, in reality there are a few key things you change on your website that will quickly improve how often your hotels website shows up in the search engines. And although I would never claim that if you do all of these you will see an increase in traffic from the search engines, I will go on the ...
Ask Not For Whom the Wedding Bell Tolls / Mergers and Acquisitions – Good for the Hospitality Industry? / Michael Schubach / March 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report Ask Not for Whom the Wedding Bell Tolls This article is from the Spring 2007 issue of Hospitality Upgrade magazine.To view more articles covering technology for the hospitality industry please visit the Hospitality Upgrade Web site or to request a free publication please call (678) 802-5307 or e-mail. By Michael Schubach Wedding bells are in the air, and were nowhere even near the deadline for the June issue. But during this particular season of unification, the story is not about groom taking bride, but rather company acquiring company. Hotel chain flags are being hoisted u...
Request for Proposals Issued for the Redevelopment of the 26-Acre West Gateway Area in Schiller Park, Illinois; Redevelopment Plan Includes Hotel, Res
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Request for Proposals Issued for the Redevelopment of the 26-Acre West Gateway Area in Schiller Park, Illinois . Redevelopment Plan Includes Hotel, Restaurant, Retail, and Office SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS, February 20, 2007 - The Village of Schiller Park, Illinois has issued a request for proposals for the redevelopment of the 26-acre West Gateway Area in Schiller Park. The West Gateway Area is bounded by Irving Park Road to the north, Mannheim Road to the west, Belle Plaine Avenue to the south and Interstate 294 to the east. The site adjoins the South Cargo entrance to O'Ha...
The Chicago House of Blues Hotel Undergoing $17 million Transformation; Operator Gemstone to Rebrand the 353 room Property the Hotel Sax / February 20
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive The Chicago House of Blues Hotel Undergoing $17 million Transformation; Operator Gemstone to Rebrand the 353 room Property the Hotel Sax CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2007 - Gemstone Hotels & Resorts International, LLC announces the $17 million transformation of the House of Blues Hotel Chicago into the Hotel Sax Chicago including a complete renovation of all 353 guestrooms, lobby area and bar. Located within Chicago's legendary Marina City, the Hotel Sax Chicago will be transformed into a luxurious yet chic hotel providing dramatic style and exceptional service in comfortable, uniquel...
Nobody Asked Me, But – No. 25 / Guestroom Design & Amenities, Get a Human, Best Luxury Hotels in the U.S., Turnpike, The Pineapple as Symbol of
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report Nobody Asked Me, But No. 25 .. Guestroom Design & Amenities, Get a Human, Best Luxury Hotels in the U.S., Turnpike, The Pineapple as Symbol of Hospitality, Fair Franchising, Quote of the Month By Stanley Turkel, MHS, ISHC February 2007 1. Guestroom Design & Amenities - In the September 1912 issue of American Homes & Gardens, writer and futurist Harold D. Eberlein presented his predictions of the impact of air travel on American cities. Eberlein foresaw a proliferation of roof gardens on top of large hotels to provide pleasing views for guests. He also predicted that travel...
Station Casinos, Inc. Enters Agreement with Fertitta Colony Partners LLC to Be Acquired for $8.8 billion, Including Debt of $3.4 billion / February 20
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Station Casinos, Inc. Enters Agreement with Fertitta Colony Partners LLC to Be Acquired for $8.8 billion, Including Debt of $3.4 billion LAS VEGAS - February 26, 2007 - Station Casinos, Inc. (NYSE: STN; "Station" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Fertitta Colony Partners LLC ("FCP") pursuant to which FCP has agreed to acquire all of Stations outstanding common stock for $90 per share in cash. This represents a premium of approximately 30% over the closing share price of Stations common stock on December 1, 2006, the last ...
Scott Flexman Named Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Fontainebleau Miami Beach / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report Scott Flexman Named Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Fontainebleau Miami Beach MIAMI BEACH, FL (February 5, 2007) Fontainebleau Miami Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Flexman to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In this position, Flexman will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for the legendary resort, including the meeting and leisure markets. Fontainebleau Miami Beach is currently undergoing a $1 billion expansion and renovation scheduled for completion in mid 2008. This is an exiting time for the Fontainebleau and were thrill...
Will Room 607 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Become a Macabre Tourist Attraction? / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Hemmy So, South Florida Sun-SentinelMcClatchy-Tribune Business News Feb. 10, 2007 - Tabloid darling Anna Nicole Smith attracted even more publicity after her death on Thursday. And now, so may the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino -- one of her favorite hangouts in South Florida. Though time will tell whether the Seminole Hard Rock or Room 607, where Smith stayed, become macabre tourist attractions, public relations specialist Virginia Sheridan said the venue now has a higher profile given the amount of news coverage, televi...
Charles Rodrigue Named Director of Food and Beverage for the Three Hilton Facilities in Branson, Missouri / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Charles Rodrigue Named Director of Food and Beverage for the Three Hilton Facilities in Branson, Missouri BRANSON, MO (February 19, 2007) Hiltons of Branson has appointed Charles Rodrigue as Director of Food and Beverage for the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing hotel, the Branson Convention Center and the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. Mr. Rodrique will oversee all food and beverage operations for the three new Hilton facilities in Branson, Missouri. Mr. Rodrigue has more than 15 years of food and beverage service leadership experience, including the last 9 year...
The Caribbean and Boavista Island in Cape Verde Will be the Focus of RIU's Investments in 2007 / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive The Caribbean and Boavista Island in Cape Verde Will be the Focus of RIUs Investments in 2007 Riu Hotels & Resorts´ gross revenue exceeded 1.3 Billion USD in 2006 Mallorca, Spain ( February 5, 2007) - This November, RIU will open its largest resort ever on the shores of the Pacific in Los Cabos, Mexico. Named Riu Santa Fe, this all-inclusive, 5-star leisure resort will feature 902 rooms. At a price of over 135 million USD to complete, the resort represents the single largest capital expenditure in RIUs 54-year history. RIUs other major investments this year will ...
What a Resort Experience Can Become When You Have a Daring Mission and Vision Statement / Peter McAlpine / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report What a Resort Experience Can Become When You Have a Daring Mission and Vision Statement by Peter McAlpine, February 14, 2007 This article is about what a 5-star resort guest experience can become when the leaders dare to create a mission and vision statement, which breaks with board room tradition; which the rational mind says is impossible to achieve; and which the walking dead who are lacking in passion and dreams laugh at. Listen everyone! Listen to our new mission statement! (drum roll) Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our customers and to achieve the highe...
Designed for GM's, DOSs, Revenue Source One Offering Private Web Cast Demonstrations of its Rate and Competition Analysis Pricing Model / Februar
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Designed for GM's, DOSs, Revenue Source One Offering Private Web Cast Demonstrations of its Rate and Competition Analysis Pricing Model Dallas, TX February 12, 2007- Revenue Source One announced today that the company is offering private Web Casts demonstrations of Rate Razor, the companys computerized Rate and Competition Analysis Pricing Model. Jay Delerno, President of Revenue Source One, said, The Web Casts are designed for General Managers, Revenue Managers, Reservations Managers, Front Office Managers and Directors of Sales. Because of the success of our publ...
Designed for GM's, DOSs, Revenue Source One Offering Private Web Cast Demonstrations of its Rate and Competition Analysis Pricing Model / Februar
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Designed for GM's, DOSs, Revenue Source One Offering Private Web Cast Demonstrations of its Rate and Competition Analysis Pricing Model Dallas, TX February 14, 2007- Revenue Source One announced today that the company is offering private Web Casts demonstrations of Rate Razor, the companys computerized Rate and Competition Analysis Pricing Model. Jay Delerno, President of Revenue Source One, said, The Web Casts are designed for General Managers, Revenue Managers, Reservations Managers, Front Office Managers and Directors of Sales. Because of the success of our public...
Ralph L. Vick Named President of Resort Management Company, Liberty Harbor Hospitality, LLC / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report Ralph L. Vick Named President of Resort Management Company, Liberty Harbor Hospitality, LLC . BRUNSWICK, GA. Feb. 6, 2007 - Liberty Harbor, LLC has named Ralph L. Vick as President of its newly formed resort management company, Liberty Harbor Hospitality, LLC. Vick, who had been consulting with Liberty Harbor, will report to Gary Waxman, CEO and Principal of Liberty Harbor, LLC. Ralph brings a tremendous amount of hospitality experience and expertise to our master planned community said Gary Waxman, developer of Liberty Harbor. He has quickly displayed his broad based kn...
Benchmark Appoints Richard Varga Executive Chef for The Heldrich / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Benchmark Appoints Richard Varga Executive Chef for The Heldrich The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 22, 2007 ... Benchmark Hospitality has appointed Richard Varga executive chef for The Heldrich, a $120 million mixed use property being constructed in the heart of New Jersey in New Brunswick. Mike Taylor, Benchmark's general manager at The Heldrich, made the announcement. "It is with great pleasure that I welcome Richard to The Heldrich," said Mr. Taylor, general manager. "He brings solid food & beverage experience to his new role and has a vast understanding of the ce...
Richard Roy Appointed Resort Manager for the The Westin La Cantera Resort, San Antonio / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report Richard Roy Appointed Resort Manager for the The Westin La Cantera Resort, San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 9, 2007 - The Westin La Cantera Resort announced today that they have hired Richard Roy as Resort Manager. Roy, an industry veteran, comes to The Westin La Cantera Resort from sister property, The Westin Buckhead in Atlanta, where he has served as Director of Operations since 2004. Roy is a graduate of the famed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. His diverse 25 years of experience began in the restaurant industry and quickly expanded into the hotel world....
Rob Lamb Appointed President of TravelHero / February 2007
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report Rob Lamb Appointed President of TravelHero . SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA February 14, 2007 Rob Lamb has been appointed President of TravelHero. In his new position, Lamb will manage all B2C and B2B related activities for the Corporation, which includes the TravelHero.com B2C website, and the B2B partner products: GolfHero, EventHero, BusinessHero, and ResHero. Lamb will direct and review all sales and marketing initiatives, establish new procedures for achieving increased sales, and oversee relationships with vendors, wholesalers, and online third party partners. We are delighted to welc...
January 30, 2007
Hotel Online Special Report Ross Fraser Named Executive Chef at Emerson Resort & Spa in New Yorks Hudson Valley MT. TREMPER, N.Y., February 8, 2007 Scottish born and bred, Ross Fraser has once again been named Executive Chef at Emerson Resort & Spa, an oasis of luxury in the heart of New Yorks Hudson Valley set to open in March 2007. He previously served as Executive Chef at the original Emerson Inn from 2002-2004. Fraser brings more than 20 years of culinary excellence to the property and has planned a menu incorporating modern American cuisine diffused with a hint of Asian fusion at The Phoeni...
