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WexTrust Capital Acquires the 221-room Days Inn in the Lincoln Park Area of Chicago; Planning A Multi-million-dollar Renovation and a New Name / July
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report WexTrust Capital Acquires the 221-room Days Inn in the Lincoln Park Area of Chicago; Planning A Multi-million-dollar Renovation and a New Name CHICAGO(July 10, 2006)WexTrust Capital, through its affiliate Gold Coast Investors, LLC, has acquired the former 221-room Days Inn in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago from 1800 N. Lincoln, LLC for an undisclosed price. The hotel has disassociated with the Days Inn brand, and, for the balance of 2006 travel season, the property will be operated as the Gold Coast Hotel. Following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation scheduled to ...
Hotel Online News – Email Archive – Day by Day / July – September 2006...
March 30, 2006
Day by Day Index July - September 2006 Links to archives Top 25 Read Articles - September 2006 America's Top 50 Restaurants Survey Names Top Five Hotel Brands for Business Travel and Leisure Travel Food Servers Employing the Internet to Divulge Names of Customers Who Tip Less then 17% Zero-Based Budgeting in the Hospitality Industry / Jose Acosta Global Update: Whos Where and Doing What / September 2006 The Habits of Highly Successful Hotel Sales People Ramp Up for 2006! / Carol Verret Its Time To Give Hotel Guests What They REALLY Need and Want Daily! - Key Basics Some Hote...
Hotel Investor F. Matthew DiNapoli Leads Group in Purchase of Dallas' 551 room Fairmont Hotel / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Steve Brown, The Dallas Morning NewsMcClatchy-Tribune Business News July 13, 2006 - A California investor has purchased downtown Dallas' landmark Fairmont Hotel. DiNapoli Capital Partners bought the 551-room luxury hotel from a partnership that included Middle Eastern investors. The new owners plan to make substantial upgrades to the 47-year-old hotel, general manager Frank Naboulsi said Wednesday. "Fairmont will continue to manage the property," Mr. Naboulsi said. "The new owners have a lot of exciting things ...
Danny Watts Named Director of Operations for Stonewall Resort in Weston, West Virginia / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Danny Watts Named Director of Operations for Stonewall Resort in Weston, West Virginia . The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, July 6, 2006 - Benchmark Hospitality International has announced the promotion of Danny Watts to director of operations for Stonewall Resort, the Four Diamond property located in Weston, West Virginia. Ken Jesina, general manager for the resort, made the announcement. "I am so pleased to announce the promotion of Danny Watts," said Mr. Jesina. "With tremendous drive and great attention to detail, he has been instrumental in the success of Stonewall Resort since o...
David Sherwyn Appointed Academic Director of the Center for Hospitality Research at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration / July 20
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report David Sherwyn Appointed Academic Director of the Center for Hospitality Research at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration Ithaca, NY, July 17, 2006 - David Sherwyn has been appointed academic director of the Center for Hospitality Research at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration. Sherwyn, an associate professor of Law, has taught at the School since 1997. The Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) was founded in 1992 to conduct research that shapes knowledge and influences practice in the global hospitality industry. Since then the Center has forged partnerships...
Doug Geoga Resigns as President of Global Hyatt Corporation; Will Form a Hotel Investment and Advisory Firm / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Doug Geoga Resigns as President of Global Hyatt Corporation, Search for Successor Underway; Geoga Plans to Form a Hotel Investment and Advisory Firm CHICAGO, June 7, 2006 -- Global Hyatt Corporation announced today that Doug Geoga has resigned as President of the company, effective June 30, 2006. The company indicated that Mr. Geoga, 50, intends to form a hospitality investment and advisory firm at that time. Mark Hoplamazian, 42, currently President of The Pritzker Organization, a merchant-banking firm serving the Pritzker Familys business activities, will become Interim President of Global...
David Feder Named President and General Manager of the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report David Feder Named President and General Manager of the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach MIAMI BEACH (July 10, 2006) David Feder, a distinguished 30-year veteran of hotel and resort management, has been appointed President and General Manager of the renowned Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach. He succeeds Michael Starr, who will assume the position of General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Fontainebleau Resort in Las Vegas, a 4,000-room hotel and casino planned for the Las Vegas Strip in 2009. In his new position, Feder will head operations for the 37-story Fontaine...
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March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Don Cummings Joins Mohegan Suns Hotel Sales and Marketing Team as National Sales Manager Uncasville, CT (July 24, 2006) On the heels of Mohegan Suns expansion of its hotel sales and marketing team, the legendary entertainment and meeting destination has appointed yet another industry veteran to reinforce the strength of its new sales force. Don Cummings has been hired as national sales manager overseeing sales activity in the Midwest association and corporate group segments. Don has forged impressive relationships with his customers during his tenure in this industry, sa...
The Area Near Washington DC's New Baseball Stadium Creates New Hotel Proposals / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Jen Haberkorn, The Washington TimesMcClatchy-Tribune Business News July 19, 2006 - The first in a series of new hotels proposed for Southeast Washington is scheduled to officially open today. The Courtyard Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard, at 140 L St. SE, will be only the second hotel in the quadrant, but it soon could be joined by up to four more in a hotel boom inspired by new office buildings and the Washington Nationals' new baseball stadium. The stadium and new offices -- including the new Department of Transp...
David C. Bland Appointed Managing Director of New Projects for Destination Hotels & Resorts / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report David C. Bland Appointed Managing Director of New Projects for Destination Hotels & Resorts DENVER, Colo. July 19, 2006 Charles Peck, president and chief operating officer for Destination Hotels & Resorts, today announced the company has hired David C. Bland as managing director of new projects. In this newly-created role, Bland will work in conjunction with Destination affiliate Lowe Destination Development in the development and integration of new resort properties into the management companys collection. Bland initially will direct and coordinate the hospitality management ...
Qualified Developer sought for Condo Hotel in San Luis Obispo Area / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Qualified Developer Sought for Condo Hotel in San Luis Obispo Area August 3, 2006 - We are looking for a qualified developer to build, sell and then operate an 81 unit condo-hotel with up to 145 keys. The general plan amendment, development and tentative tract map have all been approved. There are approximately ten acres where the condo-hotel units including a restaurant, spa, reception area, back office space and meeting rooms will be located. Additional amenities that provide overflow possibilities include two existing buildings, totaling 10,000 square feet, on a nearby five acre lake-fron...
Crowne Plaza the First Hotel Brand to Title Sponsor a PGA TOUR Golf Tournament -the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial; Now it Needs to Add a Hot
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Andrea Ahles, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, TexasMcClatchy-Tribune Business News July 26, 2006 - With the announcement of its six-year sponsorship of the Colonial PGA golf tournament, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts said it wants to add one of its hotels to Fort Worth "in the near term." Kevin Kowalski, InterContinental Hotels Group's vice president for brand management, said that the hotel chain has had discussions about opening a Crowne Plaza in the city but that no deals have been finalized. Crowne Plaza, owned by InterContin...
Adapt Your Hotel Web Site To Lock-in More Corporate Transient Business / Neil Salerno / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Adapt Your Hotel Web Site To Lock-in More Corporate Transient Business By: Neil Salerno July 2006 Just a few short years ago, the Internet turned the corporate transient market topsy-turvy. It seems like just yesterday that we simply negotiated rates with corporate clients. We based those rates on their potential room night volume and travel pattern; and, hopefully we were able to count on their business unless or until another hotel came in to bid against us. In those days, all rates were opaque, except for our published rack rates. Companies loved negotiated rates because they ...
Cornell Hotel School Roundtable Examines Integrating Technology with Service / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Cornell Hotel School Roundtable Examines Integrating Technology with Service Ithaca, NY, July 10, 2006 -- Leading hospitality marketing executives and marketing professors at the Cornell Hotel School's second annual Hospitality Marketing Roundtable recently examined how to use technology to improve service and how strategic alliances can boost a hotel brand. In one session, led by Professor Lisa Klein Pearo, participants addressed the impact of self-service technologies on guest satisfaction. Attendees agreed that one key to successful integration of self-service technology is segmenting the ...
Orange County Holdings, LLC and Cook Family Reiterate Commitment to French Lick Springs Hotel, the West Baden Springs Hotel and the Casino Development
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Orange County Holdings, LLC and Cook Family Reiterate Commitment to the French Lick Springs Hotel, the West Baden Springs Hotel and the Casino Development Editor's note: Two lawsuits involving the partners in the casino and resort development have recently been filed. The Cook Group has sued Lauth Resorts and Casinos LLC and Lauth has filed a lawsuit against Cook. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - July 28, 2006--In response to numerous inquires to Orange County Holdings and the Cook family regarding the French Lick Resorts & Casino project, Steve Ferguson, chairman of Cook Group, has issued the fol...
Joie de Vivre's Chip Conley Visiting with Sacramento Arts and Business Groups to Develop Ideas for the Name, Design and Character of the 200-ro
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Bob Shallit, The Sacramento Bee, Calif.McClatchy-Tribune Business News July 26, 2006 - Chip Conley wants his company's first boutique hotel in Sacramento to capture some of the city's historic qualities. But don't look for vintage photos or displays of gold mining equipment at the Joie de Vivre Hospitality property, scheduled to open at 926 J St. late next year or in early 2008. "You won't feel like you're in a museum or anyplace trying to show how the world used to be," says Conley, who started his hotel chain in San...
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March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Condé Nast Johansens 2007 Guide Highlights Florida Luxury Resorts Catering to Destination Weddings . More Brides Saying I do to Fall & Winter Ceremonies SAN FRANCISCO (July 12, 2006) -- Condé Nast Johansens (www.johnansens.com), the international luxury hotel guide publisher, today announced that in recognition of an increasingly popular trend, the 2007 Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean, Pacific will pinpoint Florida resorts catering to brides opting for destination weddings in the Fall and Winter months. Condé Nast Johansens is the mo...
What's More Difficult than a Free Lunch? A Comp Room / Robert Mandelbaum / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report What's More Difficult than a Free Lunch? A Comp Room by Robert Mandelbaum, July 2006 A historical perk for working in the hotel industry is the chance to get a complimentary (comp) room when traveling. One call to your former co-worker or college buddy and you are all set with a free junior suite, complete with a welcoming wine and cheese basket. Unfortunately, due to the proliferation of yield management tools, increased reporting, and the recent industry recession, hotel managers are increasingly reluctant to offer such acts of kindness to their friends. Managers no...
Commonwealth Hotels, Inc. Assumes Management of the Courtyard by Marriott, Vallejo, California / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Commonwealth Hotels, Inc. Assumes Management of the Courtyard by Marriott, Vallejo, California COVINGTON, KY JULY 10, 2006: Daniel Fay, President of Commonwealth Hotels, Inc. announced today that the company has assumed management of the Courtyard by Marriott in Vallejo, CA. The hotel, located at 1000 Fairgrounds Drive in Vallejo, CA, recently completed an extensive renovation of all guest rooms, common area and meeting facilities. This is in addition to an upgrade of the buildings exterior. The hotel was purchased in late 2005 by Corporex Companies an affiliate of Commonwealth Hotels...
Embassy Suites Buena Park-Disneyland Area Sold; Colliers International Hotels Acts as Advisor to the Seller / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Embassy Suites Buena Park-Disneyland Area Sold - Colliers International Hotels Acts as Advisor to the Seller San Francisco, CA - July 2006 -- Colliers International Hotels announces that it has arranged the sale of the Embassy Suites Buena Park-Disneyland Area in Buena Park, California. Bob Eaton, Mark McDermott, and Bob Kaplan of Colliers International Hotels advised the seller on the transaction. Located at 7762 Beach Boulevard, the hotel has an excellent location in Orange County near popular area attractions such as Knotts Berry Farm and Disneyland. The 199-suite hotel opened ...
Chicago Hotel Workers Union Separates Hilton and Hyatt Contract Negotiations from Other Chicago Hotels; Threatens a Strike as Soon as September 1 / J
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Chicago Hotel Workers Union Separates Hilton and Hyatt Contract Negotiations from Other Chicago Hotels; Threatens a Strike as Soon as September 1 July 24, 2006 - UNITE HERE Local 1 announced that negotiations for downtown union hotels and key OHare hotels will begin on July 25. Contracts covering 7,000 workers at 26 hotels with nearly 17,000 rooms will expire on August 31, 2006 at midnight. Negotiations are getting started later than we think is healthy, said Henry Tamarin, President of Local 1. We are particularly concerned about the Hilton-owned properties. Hilton has...
The Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau Books $191 Million in New Business for Future Years / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report CHICAGO July 24, 2006 - Chicago’s meetings and convention business continues to grow with new business booked recently. In the past few months, the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau’s (CCTB) sales team booked nine new large pieces of business, which will bring an estimated $191 million in direct expenditures to the city of Chicago. This is a result of the hard work put forth by the CCTB, the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) and our industry partners. “The CCTB continues to aggressively book new business as a ...
The Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau Books $191 Million in New Business for Future Years / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report CHICAGO July 24, 2006 - Chicago’s meetings and convention business continues to grow with new business booked recently. In the past few months, the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau’s (CCTB) sales team booked nine new large pieces of business, which will bring an estimated $191 million in direct expenditures to the city of Chicago. This is a result of the hard work put forth by the CCTB, the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) and our industry partners. “The CCTB continues to aggressively book new busines...
The Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau Books $191 Million in New Business for Future Years / July 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report CHICAGO July 24, 2006 - Chicagos meetings and convention business continues to grow with new business booked recently. In the past few months, the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureaus (CCTB) sales team booked nine new large pieces of business, which will bring an estimated $191 million in direct expenditures to the city of Chicago. This is a result of the hard work put forth by the CCTB, the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) and our industry partners. The CCTB continues to aggressively book new business as a result of Chicagos prime locatio...
