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FreshStay® Reports 2,700% Gain in Smoke-free Hotels; With 2,300 Marriott properties' going smoke free, more than 5% of U.S. hotels will be 1
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report . fresh ideas for hospitality The Pineapple has been a symbol of hospitality for centuries. According to legend, captains of New England would mount a pineapple on their fence posts when they had a safe return from sea. This served as an invitation for family and friends to visit and share a meal together. Today, the pineapple serves as a symbol for the highest quality in hospitality . . FreshStay® Reports 2,700% Gain in Smoke-free Hotels With 2,300 Marriott properties going smoke free, more than 5% of U.S. hotels will be 100% non-smoking SAINT CHARLES, MO. AUG. 23, ...
French Hotel Industry Enjoys Best July since 2001; Occupancy Reaches 72.9% / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report French Hotel Industry Enjoys Best July Since 2001; Occupancy Reaches 72.9% . Paris, 28 August 2006 - The summer season confirms the recovery noted in the first half of 2006 The upward trend of the French hotel industry is confirmed by the final data of the first half of 2006 The summer season strengthens this upward trend and the return of foreign guests boosts the activity and stimulates the average room rate. Preliminary results show a 10.2% rise in RevPAR in July and a 6.1% growth for August. All segments benefit from this growth the 4* category registers the best results with...
Fountainhead Lodge, Once Oklahoma's Premiere Resort, Auctioned Off / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Josh Rabe, The Daily OklahomanMcClatchy-Tribune Business News Aug. 11, 2006 - EUFAULA -- What once was touted as the state's premiere resort lodge began to disappear Thursday, piece by piece. Virtually everything inside the Fountainhead Lodge was sold at auction to make way for a planned Muscogee (Creek) Nation resort and casino. Auctioneer Louis Dakil said it was the largest sale of former state-owned property he'd seen. "I've been in business 52 years, and I've never seen anything of this magnitude," Dakil said. ...
Luxe Worldwide Hotels Adds Flemings Mayfair Hotel in London / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Luxe Worldwide Hotels Adds Flemings Mayfair Hotel in London Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 2006 - Luxe Worldwide Hotels (www.luxehotels.com), a leading provider of marketing services within the hospitality industry, proudly announces the addition of the Flemings Mayfair Hotel in London, as part of Luxe's continued growth throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. The Flemings Mayfair will officially join Luxe on August 14, inaugurating a new era of unrivaled service and prestige. The Flemings Mayfair is one of the world's most elegant and acclaimed hotels, a landmark with nearly three centuries ...
Harrah's Reinventing the 60 Year Old Flamingo Las Vegas; All-new Technologically Advanced Guest Rooms with Splashes of Signature Flamingo Pink /
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Harrah's Reinventing the 60 Year Old Flamingo Las Vegas; All-new Technologically Advanced Guest Rooms with Splashes of Signature Flamingo Pink LAS VEGAS - Aug. 29, 2006 -- The famous Flamingo Las Vegas has commenced an extensive room renovation that offers elevated accommodations with modern decor and technologically advanced amenities. The overall guest experience will be enhanced through this hip take on classic Flamingo style, with sleek new designs that feature sophisticated entertainment systems and MP3 player docking stations. Major refurbishment of 54 rooms/suites is underway, with ...
FelCor Completes $4 million Renovation of the 221-suite Embassy Suites Hotel Piscataway – Somerset / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report FelCor Completes $4 million Renovation of the 221-suite Embassy Suites Hotel Piscataway - Somerset Piscataway, NJ, August 1, 2006 -- The 221-suite Embassy Suites Hotel Piscataway - Somerset has completed the final component of a $4 Million renovation of all 221 guest suites and the 7,000 square foot banquet and meeting facility. The Embassy Suites Hotel Piscataway - Somerset is owned by Felcor Lodging Trust based in Dallas, TX. The hotel is managed by Hilton Hotels Corporation, based in Memphis, TN. The extensive renovation recently completed at the Embassy Suites Hotel Piscataway -...
The Rev. Jerry Falwell Looking For a Developer to Build a Time Share Resort on Top of Candlers Mountain Near Lynchburg, Virginia / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Ron Brown, The News & Advance, Lynchburg, Va.McClatchy-Tribune Business News Aug. 26, 2006 - The Rev. Jerry Falwell was in Florida on Wednesday to meet with a developer about building a resort on Candlers Mountain. Falwell, Liberty University's chancellor, confirmed the meeting on Friday. He said talks about the resort are in the very early stages. "The developer will be coming here in mid-September to spend a day with us. He's as excited as we are," Falwell said. "He will sit down with us and our team. The pu...
A 330 room Fairmont Managed Resort Being Built Adjacent to the The Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Courses in Seaside, California / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Sukhjit Purewal, The Monterey County Herald, Calif.McClatchy-Tribune Business News Aug. 16, 2006 - The guessing game is over in Seaside: Fairmont Hotel & Resorts will manage the hotel to be included in the mixed-use development at Bayonet and Black Horse golf courses. The announcement was made Tuesday during a news conference at Embassy Suites Hotel Monterey Bay held by city officials. The identification of the hotel allows the developer, Seaside Resort Development, to proceed with the first phase of house constructio...
Choice Hotels International Promotes Fran Taloricco to Vice President, Conversion Franchise Sales and Brad LeBlanc to Vice President, New Construction
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Choice Hotels International Promotes Fran Taloricco to Vice President, Conversion Franchise Sales and Brad LeBlanc to Vice President, New Construction Franchise Sales Silver Spring, Md. (August 15, 2006) Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) recently announced the promotion of Fran Taloricco to the position of vice president, franchise sales of conversion brands and Brad LeBlanc to the position of vice president, franchise sales of new construction brands. In these new positions, both Taloricco and LeBlanc will be responsible for overseeing the strategic growth and develop...
Four Seasons Hotels 2nd Qtr Net Income Drops to $9.1 million from $21 million in the Year-ago Period; 32 Hotels Are Under Construction or in Advanced
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Four Seasons Hotels 2nd Qtr Net Income Drops to $9.1 million from $21 million in the Year-ago Period; 32 Hotels Are Under Construction or in Advanced Stage of Development TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2006 - Four Seasons Hotels Inc. (TSX Symbol "FSH"; NYSE Symbol "FS") today reported its results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006. All amounts disclosed in this news release are in US dollars unless otherwise noted. Endnotes can be found at the end of this news release. Highlights of the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 For the second quarter and six months ended J...
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March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Francoise Chuang Appointed Director of Sales Catering and Conference Services for Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong HONG KONG, 21 August 2006 - Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is delighted to announce the appointment of Francoise Chuang as Director of Sales Catering and Conference Services. Francoise Chuang rejoins the Sales & Marketing team from Hong Kong Disneyland, where until recently she held the position of Sales Specialist. Prior to that, Francoise enjoyed Events roles at Credit Suisse and The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong as well as Sales Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong from May...
One Month Left to Register for the Travel Distribution Summit USA 2006. Senior Executives Representing the Leading Travel Companies Convene to Debate
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report One Month Left to Register for the Travel Distribution Summit USA 2006 . Senior Executives Representing the Leading Travel Companies Convene to Debate the Latest Industry Trends August 29, 2006 - Over 400 people have already booked for the Travel Distribution Summit North America 2006, being held in Chicago on 4-5th October. This event will tackle issues such as; lowering your distribution costs, search engine marketing, corporate travel, CRM, revenue management, destination marketing, loyalty and user-generated content. Executives representing the leading travel suppliers and distribut...
HTNG, OpenTravel Alliance, ATME, JupiterResearch and ASTA Unveil their Latest Research in an Array of Free Seminars Being Held on 4-5th October in Chi
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report HTNG, OpenTravel Alliance, ATME, JupiterResearch and ASTA Unveil their Latest Research in an Array of Free Seminars Being Held on 4-5th October in Chicago August 15, 2006 - On 4-5th in Chicago, leaders in technology solutions and high-profile travel industry associations will be running over 30 FREE seminars, alongside EyeforTravels Travel Distribution Summit 2006. Through a wide variety of workshops and educational seminars attendees will be able to hear the latest research and techniques on the topics such as online marketing, search advertising, internet content, distribution technolo...
HVS/American Hospitality Management Appointed by Bank of the West to Manage, Improve the 133 room Downtown Erie Hotel; Prepare it For Sale / August
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Cody Switzer, Erie Times-News, Pa.McClatchy-Tribune Business News Aug. 3, 2006 - Service at the Downtown Erie Hotel is improving, its general manager said. Tyrone Lewis said the breakfast menu has been expanded, the hotel's interior is cleaner, and its exterior shines in the night. "It looks like Vegas with all the lighting," Lewis said. It certainly looks nothing like it did just six months ago, he said. The hotel, at 18 W. 18th St., has been altered and otherwise improved since late January, when Bank...
Top Corporate Meeting and Incentive Planner, Luxury Hotelier Gathering in September Has a Few Remaining Openings / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Top Corporate Meeting and Incentive Planner, Luxury Hotelier Gathering in September Has a Few Remaining Openings August 8, 2006 The Elite Meeting Alliance, an intimate conference of meeting and incentive planners and the best hotels of the eastern U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe slated for September 10-12 at The Club at Hammock Beach, has several slots left for properties that would like to take advantage of the unique forum for forging relationships and booking business. The three day event mixes a slate of pre-scheduled appointments with numerous social opportunities for planners and hotel...
Kessler Enterprises Completes Acquisition of the El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa, Taos, New Mexico; Plans to Add 48 New Guest Rooms / August 2
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Kessler Enterprises Completes Acquisition of the El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa, Taos, New Mexico; Plans to Add 48 New Guest Rooms ORLANDO, FL / TAOS, NM (August 15, 2006) Orlando-based hotel and real estate developer, Richard C. Kessler, Chairman and CEO of The Kessler Enterprise, Inc./The Kessler Collection (www.elmontesagrado.com) has completed an acquisition of the El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa, and has unveiled plans to expand the resort, more than doubling its current size. Opened in 2003 by Tom Worrell, founder of Dharma Living Designs, El Monte Sagrado h...
Edith Macy Conference Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary; Honors Employees Who Provided a Quarter Century of Service / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Edith Macy Conference Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary; Honors Employees Who Provided a Quarter Century of Service Briarcliff Manor, New York, July 31, 2006 - Edith Macy Conference Center recently marked a quarter century of service to New York-area corporations and community groups with an anniversary celebration. Approximately 100 people attended the commemoration and shared memories of their experiences at the property over the past 25 years. Additionally, three employees of the conference center, who have served the entire 25 year-period, were acknowledged for their quarter century o...
Two Downtown Houston Hotels, the Crowne Plaza and the Magnolia, May Get Relief from City Sponsored HUD Loans; Providing More Time to Pay Better then
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Matt Stiles, Houston ChronicleMcClatchy-Tribune Business News Aug. 8, 2006 - Two downtown hotels that have fallen seriously behind repaying $15 million in city-sponsored loans could get a break from Houston City Council this week. City officials said giving the Crowne Plaza and Magnolia hotels more time to pay was better than foreclosing on them. "We decided that the better course of action was to restructure the loans," said John Walsh, Mayor Bill White's deputy chief of staff for neighborhoods and housing. W...
Dubai International Capital Acquires Travelodge, Operator of 291 Hotels in the UK, Ireland and Spain, for £675 million / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Dubai International Capital Acquires Travelodge, Operator of 291 Hotels in the UK, Ireland and Spain, for £675 million 18th Aug 2006 - Travelodge, the UK's fastest growing hotel company has today been acquired by Dubai International Capital ("DIC"), a private equity firm, for a consideration of £675 million from the Permira Funds. The acquisition is unconditional and is expected to complete by late September. Following completion of the transaction, Keith Hamill (Chairman), Grant Hearn (Chief Executive), Guy Parsons (Chief Operating Officer) and Jon Mortimore (Finance Director) will sta...
The 86-year-old Italian Renaissance Drake Hotel on Chicago's North Michigan Avenue Expected to Be Purchased By a Group Consisting of the Walton
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Kathy Bergen and Susan Diesenhouse, Chicago TribuneMcClatchy-Tribune Business News Aug. 29, 2006 - The historic Drake Hotel, which has proven to be a tricky property to sell because of its age and unusual ownership arrangement, is expected to be purchased next month by a group that includes one of Chicago's wealthiest real estate investors, in yet another sign of strength in the downtown hotel market. The 86-year-old Italian Renaissance-style dowager on North Michigan Avenue is expected to be bought by a group that includes r...
The Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel's Comforts Make for a Happy Miami Dolphin's Football Team During Training Camp / August 2
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Alex Marvez, South Florida Sun-SentinelMcClatchy-Tribune Business News Aug. 21, 2006 - PLANTATION -- David Bowens has endured the smell of slaughterhouses, inhabited cramped dormitory rooms with a teammate and slept on beds so uncomfortable he ultimately dozed on the floor instead. This is why the defensive end recently expressed gratitude for his temporary accommodations at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel during Dolphins training camp. "We've got it good here," said Bowens, who had just filled a S...
New Hotel Directory Lists Hotel Accommodations and Brings Affordable Advertising Options to Hoteliers / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report New Hotel Directory Lists Hotel Accommodations and Brings Affordable Advertising Options to Hoteliers Directory of Hotels.com, a travel website, provides listings of hotel accommodations known for their service, cuisine, character and individuality San Diego, CA - August 17, 2006 -- New travel website Directory of Hotels.com serves the online travel industry by connecting consumers with hotel accommodations that fit their lifestyles and by informing them about the travel experience. "Consumers will find a diverse collection of hotels including boutique hotels, small hotels, reso...
A Bakers Dozen of Strategies for Hotel Front Office Managers / Hotel Common Sense / John Hogan / August 006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Hotel Common Sense A Bakers Dozen of Strategies for Hotel Directors of Housekeeping by Dr. John Hogan, CHA MHS CHE, August 2006 Five months ago, I began a series of articles focusing on a challenge we all face in this global economy that seems to insist we move faster. While I believe that many things can be accomplished faster and better, I also agree with the front page story of the December 26, 2005 Chicago Tribune that offered a most interesting headline: DOES ANYONE HAVE TIME TO THINK ANYMORE? In todays frenzy paced period of cell phones, text messaging, palm pilots and blackberry ...
Access Hotel Advisors Contracted to Manage the Belmont Hotel at Dilbeck Court in Dallas, Texas / August 2006...
March 30, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Access Hotel Advisors Contracted to Manage the Belmont Hotel at Dilbeck Court in Dallas, Texas LOS COLINAS, TEX (August 14, 2006) Access Hotel Advisors, a full-service hospitality consulting firm, has announced it will now manage the Belmont Hotel at Dilbeck Court in Dallas, Texas. Local developer and owner Monte Anderson of Options Real Estate Investments, has contracted Access Hotel Advisors to handle all aspects of property management including the opening of the Belmonts new restaurant, fitness facility, spa, and adjacent town home development The Villas at Dilbeck ...
