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Kathleen Ratcliffe, the No. 2 Tourism Chief in New Orleans, Hired to Lead the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Eric Heisler, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 11, 2006 - The No. 2 tourism chief in New Orleans has been hired to lead the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission, the agency announced Monday. Kathleen "Kitty" Ratcliffe will assume her position as president of the CVC next month. Ratcliffe will be charged with reviving a local convention business that's fallen short of expectations and helping to save a convention hotel complex that's in jeopardy of defaulting on its constru...
Checking Into the New James Hotel Chicago — Before It Opens / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Glenn Jeffers, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 6, 2006 - With a stage as tall as a skyscraper and an audience expecting a flawless performance, it's easy to liken a hotel's "soft" opening to a play's dress rehearsal. Although it may be weeks or months before a hotel's grand opening, the staff at a new hotel needs to test its services--from the beds to the food--on real guests. "When [a hotel has] a soft opening, usually they're at 90 percent efficiency," said Joseph McInerney, president...
Recently Acquired by St. Lucia Hotelier Craig Barnard, the Jalousie Plantation to Undergo a Two Year Restoration Program / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Recently Acquired by St. Lucia Hotelier Craig Barnard, the Jalousie Plantation to Undergo a Two Year Restoration Program Caribbean icon to be competitive with the best in the world St. Lucia, April 11, 2006 - Jalousie Plantation, the world-renowned resort located directly between the Pitons of St. Lucia in a UN World Heritage Site, is about to undergo a restoration program designed to make it competitive with the most luxurious resorts in the world. The resort, which was recently acquired by local hotelier Craig Barnard, is known for its collection of private Caribbean villas overlookin...
Jeff Weinthaler Named General Manager of the Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa-Downtown Convention Center / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Jeff Weinthaler Named General Manager of the Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa-Downtown Convention Center Tampa FL, April 27, 2005 Jeff Weinthaler has been named General Manager of the new Embassy Suites Hotel® Tampa-Downtown Convention Center, opening June 28, 2006. The hotel will be attached to the Tampa Convention Center via skybridge. Weinthaler is responsible for all aspects of operations, sales and management of the 360 room all-suite hotel. Weinthaler is a 14-year veteran with Hilton. This is his fourth GM position and third hotel grand opening with the company. He opened...
Hersha Hospitality Management Names Jeffrey Wade Vice President of Human Resources / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Hersha Hospitality Management Names Jeffrey Wade Vice President of Human Resources PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April 3, 2006Hersha Hospitality Management, a hotel management company of nationally franchised, midscale and upscale hotels in the eastern United States, today announced that Jeffrey A. Wade has been named vice president of human resources. All of the companys HR functions at the corporate and property levels will be under his leadership, including training, recruitment, compensation and benefits compliance and employee relations. Jeffrey brings to Hersha Hospitality Management...
Johnson & Wales University Converting Historic Treat Hall into Student-run 52 room Hotel; Hotel Will Become the Centerpiece of 26-acre Campus in Den
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Julie Dunn, The Denver Post Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Mar. 30, 2006 - The historic Treat Hall on Johnson & Wales University's northeast Denver campus will open tonight for the first time in almost 25 years, offering select visitors a glimpse of the landmark's future as a student-run boutique hotel. Treat Hall was built in 1890 as the first building for the Colorado Women's College, housing classrooms, dorms and administrative offices. Johnson & Wales plans to spend $16.2 million converting it into a 52-room hotel. ...
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Jennifer Thomas Appointed Director of Sales for the Hampton Inn & Suites Boise / Downtown Boise, ID, April 27, 2006 -- Raymond Management Company, Inc., announced today that Jennifer Thomas has been appointed director of sales for the new Hampton Inn & Suites Boise / Downtown located at 495 South Capitol Boulevard in Boise, Idaho. The 186-room hotel will open in fall of 2006 and is managed by Raymond Management Company, Inc., of Madison, WI. As director of sales, Thomas will direct the hotels sales and marketing efforts, as well as community and public relations. Pri...
John Murtha Appointed General Manager of Ocean Edge Resort & Club on Cape Cod / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report John Murtha Appointed General Manager of Ocean Edge Resort & Club on Cape Cod March 2006 (Brewster, MA) Ocean Edge Resort & Club on Cape Cod has announced the appointment of John Murtha as its new General Manager. A seasoned hospitality veteran with more than three decades experience in hotel management and marketing, as well as native roots in New England, Murtha will oversee all resort and club operations at the destination retreat. The premier seaside resort on Cape Cod, Ocean Edge boasts an array of luxury accommodations, restaurants, recreational facilities and services, including...
The American Culinary Federation Grants Jason Koppinger, Executive Chef of the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Two Professional Designations: Certifie
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report The American Culinary Federation Grants Jason Koppinger, Executive Chef of the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Two Professional Designations: Certified Executive Chef and Certified Culinary Educator Kona, Hawaii - April 21, 2006 - The American Culinary Federation (ACF) has granted Jason Koppinger, executive chef of the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, two of the country's most prestigious professional designations: Certified Executive Chef and Certified Culinary Educator. In earning these designations, Koppinger has joined an elite group of chefs in America who have undergone a rigorous ...
Benchmark Hospitality International Appoints John Hines Director of Sales for The Heldrich, New Brunswick, New Jersey / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Benchmark Hospitality International Appoints John Hines Director of Sales for The Heldrich, New Brunswick, New Jersey The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, April 6, 2006 - Benchmark Hospitality International has announced the appointment of John Hines as director of sales for The Heldrich, a new $110 million mixed use property being constructed in downtown New Brunswick, New Jersey. Michael Taylor, newly appointed general manager for the hotel, made the announcement. Benchmark will manage the property, which will upon opening include a 248-guestroom hotel, restaurant & bar, a state-of-the-art ...
Hotel Labor Union Negotiations – a Perspective / Joseph M. Gravish / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Hotel Labor Union Negotiations - a Perspective . To Whom Much is Given, Much is Expected by Joseph M. Gravish, April 2006 The headline reads Contract Expirations Create Hotel Tension. The article refers to union labor negotiations as a thorn (that) has been bothering the (hotel) industry The newspapers publisher emeritus claims to have been predicting this problem for two years describing the union as skillfully put(ting) itself in a position to exert pressure for what it is really looking for - greatly increasing the number of unionized hotel workers. He then proceeds t...
Jean-François Gatti Appointed as New GM at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Jean-François Gatti Appointed as New GM at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco San Francisco March 2006: Jean-François Gatti has been appointed General Manager of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. His hospitality career with InterContinental began in 1971 with the Paris InterContinental Hotel where he was a Trainee Assistant Manager. He remained in Paris for the next 9 years and held various positions with increasing responsibilities, and eventually moved into the role of Executive Assistant Manager with a transfer to the InterContinental Portman Hotel in London. After spending ...
InterContinental Hotels Group to Manage New Hotel Development in Islamabad, Pakistan / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report InterContinental Hotels Group to Manage New Hotel Development in Islamabad, Pakistan Islamabad, 10 April 2006 InterContinental Hotels Group has been appointed by the Escort Group of Companies to manage an InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in Islamabad. The new-build nine-storey, 260-room hotel, situated in the heart of the capitals diplomatic enclave and set against the backdrop of the Himalayan foothills, will be targeted at international business and leisure travellers as well as the countrys political and diplomatic community. A key feature of InterContinental Islamabad will ...
The Iroquois New York Installs SIGNETURE TV-HDSM from LodgeNet to Deliver Full Range Of HDTV Content, Including Current Release Video-On-Demand Movies
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report The Iroquois New York Installs SIGNETURE TV-HDSM from LodgeNet to Deliver Full Range Of HDTV Content, Including Current Release Video-On-Demand Movies 4-Star landmark property converts all guest rooms and suites to flat panel HDTV, WOWing guests and enhancing in-room entertainment revenue . April 5, 2006 - Located in the bustling hub of New York Citys Times Square, the Iroquois Hotel has added another lavish facet to their already luxurious offerings. Right around the corner from Bryant Park, the epicenter of New Yorks famous fashion week, the European-style Iroquois has been ...
Meeting Planners Seeking International Business Partners Will Get Connected at HSMAI's World Quest / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Meeting Planners Seeking International Business Partners Will Get Connected at HSMAI's World Quest MCLEAN, VA (April 24, 2006) Answering the call for meeting planners seeking international business partners, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will kick off its third annual World Quest with a five-city tour beginning July 24, 2006. In a unique forum that connects meeting professionals with the international business partners they look to do business with, World Quest is designed for intensive education and networking. On the educational front, attend...
Recap HSMAI's 6th Travel Internet Strategy Conference: Effectively Using Metrics, Legal Issues, Blogs / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Recap HSMAI's 6th Travel Internet Strategy Conference: Effectively Using Metrics, Legal Issues, Blogs MCLEAN, VA (April 28, 2006) The impact of trends on the Internet landscape, effectively using metrics, legal issues, blogs and what the future holds for travel and hospitality industry marketing defined the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) 6th Travel Internet Strategy Conference held last week in New York City. A recurring theme in the days sessions was the influence and power of the consumer. On all fronts the conference exceeded expectations, fr...
The Agenda Set for 6th HSMAI Travel Internet Marketing Strategy Conference on April 19, 2006 in NYC / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report The Agenda Set for 6th HSMAI Travel Internet Marketing Strategy Conference on April 19, 2006 in NYC Attendees Will be High-Level Executives from Leading Companies in Hospitality and the Online Marketplace MCLEAN, VA (April 13, 2006) With an early registration roster of more than 160 executives, a sought-after-level line-up of presenters including Kayak and Travelocity founder, Terry Jones, and new features such as a podcast of the blog panel, the 6th HSMAI Travel Internet Marketing Strategy Conference to be held at the Hilton New York on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 is anticipating...
The $70 million InterContinental Resort and Thalasso-Spa Bora Bora Set to Open May, 2006 / April 2006
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report The $70 million InterContinental Resort and Thalasso-Spa Bora Bora Set to Open May, 2006 BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA (April 3, 2006) Privately situated and accessible only by boat, the InterContinental Resort and Thalasso-Spa Bora Bora is on schedule to open May 1, 2006 along a virgin beach on the Motu Piti Aau (meaning two hearts in Tahitian). The new resort, an investment of US $70 million, is as conceptually innovative as it is breathtaking. . . The InterContinental Resort and Thalasso-Spa Bora Bora has constructed an eco-friendly air-conditioning system, deploying a 7,8...
Faulkner, Whiteco and Starwood/Host Marriot Among Five Entities Submitting Proposals to City of Indianapolis for a 800 room Downtown Hotel / April 200
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Norm Heikens and J.K. Wall, The Indianapolis Star Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News April 5, 2006 - Five companies on Monday submitted their visions for a new hotel to the Indianapolis Local Public Bond Bank, the government entity that previously financed the Conrad hotel, the Artsgarden and other Downtown projects. The bond bank solicited the development ideas to attract a hotel with at least 800 rooms, which would make it the largest in town. City officials want the additional hotel rooms to house more visitors once an expanded Indiana Convention Center o...
The IH&RA 43rd Annual Congress Set for Buenos Aires October 26-29, 2006; Will Host its First Ever Hospitality Human Resources Development Forum / Apr
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report The IH&RA 43rd Annual Congress Set for Buenos Aires October 26-29, 2006; Will Host its First Ever Hospitality Human Resources Development Forum Paris, France 26 April 2006 - Mark Your Calendars for the IH&RA 43rd Annual Congress, Hospitality Takes Center Stage, to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 26-29 October 2006 at the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel Buenos Aires, a member of The Luxury Collection. IH&RA CEO David McMillan recently met with the Vice President of the Republic of Argentina, Dr. Daniel Scioli, and leaders from three hotel and restaurant associations of Arg...
Visual Marketing Turning Heads, Filling Beds; ICE Portal Says Hotels Which Audit Online Hotel Images to Accurately Represent their Facilities and Fea
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Visual Marketing Turning Heads, Filling Beds - ICE Portal Says Hotels Which Audit Online Hotel Images to Accurately Represent their Facilities and Features Are the Ones Getting the Best Bookings MIAMI APRIL 25, 2006 Hoteliers who have embraced online marketing say travelers consider visuals the most important factor, after location and price, in making their travel destination decision. Companies specializing in destination travel, such as Mexicos Palace Resorts and Fiesta Americana (a Grupo Posadas brand) and branded hotel companies such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts, rely on ICE Port...
The International Association of Conference Centers Celebrates 25 Years with Honors and Awards; Bob Johns Recipient of the Mel Hosansky Award / April
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report The International Association of Conference Centers Celebrates 25 Years with Honors and Awards; Bob Johns Recipient of the Mel Hosansky Award St. Louis, MO - 12 April 2006 - The Silver Anniversary Conference of the International Association of Conference Centers, "Remember. Imagine. Achieve", was highlighted by the presentation of awards and honors to recognize members who have served with distinction and made extraordinary contributions to the success of the organization. Jeff Farina, Chief Development Officer, Benchmark Hospitality International and President of IACC-North America, presided ...
Hyatt Responds to Consumer Demand With New Products and Services Including 24 Hour Fitness Centers, a Non-smoking Room Guarantee, and Bed Type Guarant
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Hyatt Responds to Consumer Demand With New Products and Services Including 24 Hour Fitness Centers, a Non-smoking Room Guarantee, and Bed Type Guarantee CHICAGO - April 13, 2006--Hyatt responds to consumer demand with a collection of ten new products and services designed to reduce hassles and increase productivity on the road. Among the practical, service-oriented offerings, are E-Concierge, an online tool that will allow guests to plan their itinerary -- dinner reservations, destination activities and special requests -- weeks in advance of their stay and Web Check-in, which allows guests t...
Investment Group Led by Oxford Lodging Unveils Four New Restaurants and Upscale Business Casual Motif for the 966 room Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Rive
February 28, 2006
Hotel Online Special Report Investment Group Led by Oxford Lodging Unveils Four New Restaurants and Upscale Business Casual Motif for the 966 room Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - April 25, 2006 -- The 966-room Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront has completed the first phase of its $10-million transformation from the Adam's Mark Jacksonville into one of Northeast Florida's most elegant waterfront convention resort properties. Acquired in May 2005 by Jacksonville Waterfront Partners, LLC, a joint venture between Oxford Lodging Advisory & Investment Group, LLC, and Longwing Real Estate Ven...
