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Luxe Worldwide Hotels Adds Herrington Inn & Spa / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Luxe Worldwide Hotels Adds Herrington Inn & Spa Los Angeles, CA, December 11, 2006 - Luxe Worldwide Hotels (www.luxehotels.com), a leading provider of marketing services within the hospitality industry, proudly announces the addition of the Herrington Inn & Spa. “The Herrington's superb amenities, including its exceptional spa, are part of the hotel's well deserved reputation for excellent service and fine detail. Its decision to work with Luxe is further proof of our successful track record in the hospitality industry," said Efrem Harkham, President and CEO of Luxe. "Luxe has the right prof...
The Procaccianti Group Acquires the 365 room Hyatt Regency Lexington, Kentucky / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive The Procaccianti Group Acquires the 365 room Hyatt Regency Lexington, Kentucky TPG Portfolio expands to 17th State, Surpasses 12,000 Guestrooms     PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 1, 2006 - Rhode Island-based real estate developer/hotelier, The Procaccianti Group (TPG), announced today the purchase of the Hyatt Regency Lexington. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the hotel was purchased from Goldman Sach's Whitehall Street Real Estate Fund and affiliates of Highgate Holdings for an undisclosed amount. The hotel will continue to operate as a Hyatt Regency under a license agreemen...
Laurus Corporation Negotiates Sale of Le Meridien Cancun / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Laurus Corporation Negotiates Sale of Le Meridien Cancun Los Angeles, CA – December 8, 2006 – Laurus Corporation (“Laurus”) is pleased to announce that it has successfully negotiated the sale of the Le Meridien Cancun Resort and Spa to American Property Hospitality Management (“AMPH”). Occupying an integral location in Cancun’s famed Golden Hotel Zone, the 213-room Le Meridien, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, has been rated among the 80 best hotels in the world by leading travel magazines. Condé Nast Traveler magazine selected “SPA del Mar” in the Top 50 ...
LodgeNet Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire On Command for $380 million / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive LodgeNet Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire On Command for $380 million Increased Scale Grows Platform to Deliver New Content, Technology Solutions and Revenues to Lodging Industry SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Dec. 13, 2006 - LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation (Nasdaq: LNET) announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement with Liberty Media Corporation and its Liberty Satellite & Technology, Inc. subsidiary (together "Liberty") to purchase all of the capital stock of Ascent Entertainment Group, Inc., the owner of 100% of the capital stock of On Comm...
Benchmark Hospitality International Appoints Janet Thiel Director of Benefits / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Benchmark Hospitality International Appoints Janet Thiel Director of Benefits The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, December 2006 - Benchmark Hospitality International has announced the appointment of Janet Thiel as director of benefits for the leading hospitality management company. Eileen Santoli, vice president of human resources, made the announcement.  "It is my pleasure to announce Janet's promotion," said Ms. Santoli. "She has done an outstanding job building relationships with organizations and vendors important to Benchmark's Human Resources programming, as well as ...
Joseph Smith Promoted to the Position of President of Boykin Management Company / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive  Joseph Smith Promoted to the Position of President of Boykin Management Company Cleveland, Ohio, December 4, 2006 — Boykin Management Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Smith to the position of President at its headquarters, located in Cleveland, Ohio.   "I am pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Smith to the position of President of Boykin Management Company. Joe has brought a wealth of knowledge and years of experience to the Boykin organization, and his strong management skills and command over the day-to-day operations will further streng...
John Brunold Named General Manager, Outrigger Napili Shores, Maui / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report  John Brunold Named General Manager, Outrigger Napili Shores, Maui HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII — December 26, 2006 - Steve Winter, vice president of operations for OutriggerÂ’s Condominium Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of John Brunold as general manager of the Outrigger Napili Shores, one of five resort condominiums on Maui managed by Outrigger Enterprises Group. In his new position, Brunold is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the property including overseeing all departments and ensuring the growth and prosperity of the property. Brunold also will serve as OutriggerÂ...
Warwick International Hotels to Manage Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa in Ubud, Bali / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Warwick International Hotels to Manage Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa in Ubud, Bali 08 December 2006 - A long term lease agreement has been signed between Tjokorda Raka & Asri Kerthyasa, prominent members of the Royal Family of Ubud Bali, and owners of Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa, and Warwick International Hotels. Henceforth, the “Warwick Collection” would include this prestigious and unique resort in the very centre of the artistic and cultural heart of Bali. Renamed as Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa, this resort consists of some 18 uniquely designed villas, each with a spectacul...
Report from IMN Condo Hotel Conference – Condo Hotel Lawyer / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive  Report from IMN Condo Hotel Conference - Condo Hotel Lawyer By Jim Butler, Hotel Lawyer, Author of www.HotelLawBlog.com December 5, 2006 - The Condo Hotel Symposium just ended was a good show. I have to hand it to Information Management Network (IMN)—more than 550 people gathered to hear insights from the industry’s leaders and experts on this increasingly important technology. They may also account for a big surge in traffic at www.HotlelLawBlog.com as more people have come to study the wealth of free information on Condo Hotels (scroll down the right hand side and select...
The International Association of Conference Centers Elects New Directors / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive The International Association of Conference Centers Elects New Directors (St. Louis, MO) - December 1, 2006 - The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) has announced the election of new directors for a two-year term from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008. Those re-elected to the Board include Jo Bates, Dow Leadership Development Center at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI; Mike Fahner, Lodging & Hospitality Consulting, Berwyn, PA; T.J. Fimmano, GE Crotonville, Ossining, NY; Chris Hayes, S.C. Johnson, Racine, Wisconsin; Rosem...
Hotel Plus and HBSi Drive Revenues for their Hotel Partners / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Hotel Plus and HBSi Drive Revenues for their Hotel Partners December 18, 2006 - Hotel Plus already makes it easy to book a room. Its wide selection of hotels and resorts gives online buyers superb choices when planning their travel. Importantly, the service lets guests pay when they end their stay, not when they book. And itÂ’s the hotel that decides the rate. For the guest itÂ’s just like booking with the hotel itself, with no money up front and no hidden charges. Now, a deal with Hotel Booking Solutions Incorporated (HBSi) means Hotel Plus also can help hotels track and contro...
2006 Best Hotel Gyms in the U.S. / Jim Kaese / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive 2006 Best Hotel Gyms in the U.S. by Jim Kaese, December 2006 As you can imagine, our editorial staff (www.athleticmindedtraveler.com) sees a superabundance of hotel gyms throughout the year: big ones and small ones; gyms with little equipment and some with a ton; some with mirrored walls and some with walls that barely stand; some that stink like mold and others that pump in flower scents; some occupied by gaggles of beautiful people and others without a soul to be foundÂ… On very rare occasions we stumble upon a hotel gym that rattles our sweat-craving souls and excites our aer...
Mark S. Hoplamazian Named President and CEO, Global Hyatt Corporation / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Mark S. Hoplamazian Named President and CEO, Global Hyatt Corporation Former President of the Pritzker Organization Assumes Permanent Role of President and CEO Following Interim Role as President CHICAGO, IL - November 28, 2006 -- Thomas Pritzker, Chairman of Global Hyatt Corporation, announced today that Mark S. Hoplamazian has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Hoplamazian has served as Interim President of Global Hyatt since July 1, 2006. Prior to being appointed Interim President, Hoplamazian served as President of The Pritzker O...
Fairmont Has Large Number of Mixed-use Projects in Development Pipeline / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Fairmont Has Large Number of Mixed-use Projects in Development Pipeline TORONTO - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its brand presence globally, with a number of exciting hotel and mixed-use projects in its development pipeline. Located throughout the world, these properties will be introduced over the course of the next few years and include hotels in Kenya, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Vancouver, South Africa and Asia. 2006/2007 Fairmont will rebrand four Kenyan hotels in late-2007. The collection encompasses The Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi, the Mount Kenya Safari Club, the Ar...
Classic Ethan Allen Hotel Taps Delphi Sales and Catering to Book More Business / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Classic Ethan Allen Hotel Taps Delphi Sales and Catering to Book More Business . Property also selects Delphi Diagrams to automate meeting space design Portsmouth, NH, December 12, 2006 — Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in sales and catering solutions for the hospitality industry, announced that the Ethan Allen Hotel in Danbury, Connecticut, will install the Delphi Select Edition® sales and catering solution for mid-scale properties and will utilize Delphi Diagrams® to create customized floor-plan graphics for meeting and event setup. The Ethan Allen Hotel is replacing a ...
What in the World Is Going on with Condo Hotels Now? / Jim Butler / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive What in the World Is Going On with Condo Hotels Now? By Jim Butler, Hotel Lawyer, Author of www.HotelLawBlog.com Condo Hotel Lawyer Las Vegas. On November 30, 2006, I will be participating in the first two opening general sessions of IMN’s Symposium on Financing, Developing and Operating Condo Hotels at the Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will be an interesting opportunity to compare notes and take the current pulse of the industry. Is the bloom off the rose? Can condo hotel deals still be done? Where is the opportunity now? How do you capture it? What are the pitfalls? How...
Solare Hotels Begins Construction of Chisun Inn Tosu and Chisun Inn Kagoshima / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Solare Hotels Begins Construction of Chisun Inn Tosu and Chisun Inn Kagoshima Tokyo, Japan –11, December 2006) Solare Hotels & Resorts Co. Ltd. plans to begin construction in December 2006 of the Chisun Inn Tosu, a roadside-type hotel in Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, and Chisun Inn Kagoshima in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The hotels are scheduled to open in July 2007 and May 2008, respectively, as part of Solare’s ambitious plan to operate 18,000 hotel rooms throughout Japan by 2010. The two properties will be the first newly-built Solare hotels in Kyushu, and join S...
Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados Appoints Carl Henderson as General Manager / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report  Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados Appoints Carl Henderson as General Manager  (St. James, Barbados) - December 22, 2006 - Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados is delighted to announce the appointment of Carl Henderson as General Manager. Henderson joins Sandy Lane with over 20 years senior management experience within some of the leading luxury resorts around the world. Most recently he was General Manager of Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos.  Commenting on the appointment of Carl Henderson, Michael Pownall, Chief Executive of Sandy Lane states, “Having now completed the task of strengthen...
Larkspur Hospitality Acquires The Belamar Hotel in Manhattan Beach, California / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Larkspur Hospitality Acquires The Belamar Hotel in Manhattan Beach, California CORTE MADERA, Calif., Dec. 20, 2006 - Larkspur Hospitality announced today that it has acquired The Belamar Hotel in Manhattan Beach, California. The Belamar is the company's first hotel location in the Southern California area and their third acquisition in the last two months. In October, Larkspur purchased the Cartwright Hotel and earlier this month they acquired the Monticello Inn, both of which are located in downtown San Francisco. Â Â Â Â "We are very pleased to be acquiring The Belamar Hotel...
Agilysys Acquiring Visual One Systems / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Agilysys Acquiring Visual One Systems Leading Developer and Marketer of Hospitality Software will Significantly Enhance Agilysys Hospitality Solutions Offering Acquisition Complements Agilysys Leadership Position in the Hospitality Industry Hotel Casino and Destination Resort Segments  BOCA RATON, Fla. – Dec. 21, 2006 – Agilysys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGYS), a leading provider of enterprise computer technology solutions, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Visual One Systems Corporation, a privately-held company with U.S. headquarters in Frederick, Md., and E...
Anthony G. Marshall, JD, CHA, CHE / 1939-2006 / December 2006
April 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Anthony G. Marshall, JD, CHA, CHEÂ . 1939-2006 December 6, 2006 - Anthony G. Marshall, former president of the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, was a widely known and respected columnist, educator, lecturer, lawyer, and hospitality management professional. He accepted a leadership position as president of the Educational Institute in 1998 after 27 years as dean of the School of Hospitality Management at Florida International University in Miami, where he also previously served as founding assistant dean. Friends and colleagues remember him f...
The Greatest Bellman I Ever Met…
B.Williams Enterprise, LLC | April 3, 2006
by Bryan K. Williams, April 2006 In my current role as corporate director of training and organizational effectiveness, I travel quite regularly, and am able to experience service at some of the finest hotels in the world. In fact, I consider myself to be an expert in not only assessing world-class service, but delivering world-class service as well. During a recent business trip to Chicago, Illinois, I stayed at one of that city's finest hotels, and was thoroughly impressed with the flawless execution of virtually every service detail. Particularly, I was privileged to have been "roomed" by the most professional and genuine bellman I ...
Worries About an Active Hurricane Season Form an Undercurrent in Florida's Tourist Industry / July 2006
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Christopher Boyd, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla.McClatchy-Tribune Business News July 3, 2006--Hurricane Charley pummeled the Crowne Plaza Orlando Airport hotel two summers ago, hurling tree limbs into its massive atrium and tearing holes in its roof. Rainwater gushed into rooms, leaving much of the building uninhabitable. This summer, as the storm season builds toward its annual peak in August and September, the Crowne Plaza is preparing for the worst Mother Nature might throw its way. "We are all hoping that we don't hav...
Sage Hospitality Spending $30 million to Remodel the Shuttered 336-room Executive Tower Inn; Will Reopen as a Pop Culture-themed Hotel Called The Curt
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Sage Hospitality Spending $30 million to Remodel the Shuttered 336-room Executive Tower Inn; Will Reopen as a Pop Culture-themed Hotel Called The Curtis By Julie Dunn, The Denver PostMcClatchy-Tribune Business News July 28, 2006 - Sage Hospitality Resources on Thursday unveiled detailed plans for downtown Denver's shuttered Executive Tower Inn: an independent, pop culture-themed hotel called The Curtis. Sage Hospitality is spending $30 million to remodel the 336-room property at 1405 Curtis St. It will reopen in December with a contemporary décor, high-speed wireless...
