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April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Arlington Hospitality, Inc. Sets Auction Date of November 14, 2005 for Sale of Substantially All of the Companys Assets ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., October 14, 2005 Arlington Hospitality, Inc. (HOST.PK), a hotel development and management company, today announced that it has obtained court approval for the bidding guidelines and procedures for the Chapter 11 auction sale of substantially all of the companys assets. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois scheduled November 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time as the date and time for the auction to...
Hilton Hotels Corp. Reports 46% Increase in Net Income; $89 million versus $61 million in 2004 period; Two Big Hilton Markets, New York and Hawaii, Ru
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Hilton Hotels Corp. Reports 46% Increase in Net Income; $89 million versus $61 million in 2004 period; Two Big Hilton Markets, New York and Hawaii, Running in the 90% Occupancy Range at Strong Room Rates Hotel Operating Statistics BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Oct. 27, 2005 -- Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2005. Third quarter highlights: Diluted EPS of $.22 versus $.15 in 2004 period, an increase of 47 percent. 46 percent increase in net income; $89 million versus $61 million in 2004 period. ...
Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel & Tourism Management Planning a HK$500 million Teaching Hotel, Conference Facilities, Teaching
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel & Tourism Management Planning a HK$500 million Teaching Hotel, Conference Facilities, Teaching Restaurants, Research Centres and Classrooms October 7, 2005 - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has unveiled a plan to develop dedicated premises for its School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) to further enhance its world leadership position in hospitality and tourism education and to embrace the strong demand for its further contribution to Hong Kong and the region. To be built adjacent to the campus of the University, the planned pre...
Hotel Information Systems Taps Hotel Booking Solutions Incorporated, Increasing Distribution Channels For Its Clients / October 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Hotel Information Systems Taps Hotel Booking Solutions Incorporated, Increasing Distribution Channels For Its Clients Lake Forest, CA (October 25, 2005)... Hotel Information Systems, a division of MAI Systems Corporation (MAIY.PK) announced today it has entered into an agreement with Hotel Booking Solutions Incorporated (HBSI) whereby it will offer the HBSI distribution channels through the Hotel Information Systems core application and its epitome Property Management System allowing its clients expanded multi-channel distribution exposure. W. Brian Kretzmer, CEO of MAI Systems Corporation ...
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Holiday Inn Express Replacing the Traditional Hotel Bedspread at 1,400 North American Properties; Expects the SimplySmart Triple Sheeted Bedding Implementation to be Completed by September 2006 ATLANTA (October 14, 2005) Holiday Inn Express hit the showers last March for a SimplySmart bathroom upgrade; and now not resting on its success the brand is planning an upgrade of its standard bedding package with the SimplySmart bedding collection. The program is a $53 million investment and will be rolled out to the more than 1,400 North American properties beginning in April 2006 with full ...
The 125-room Holiday Inn Express Midtown-Fifth Avenue Represents the First Property in New York City for the Holiday Inn Express Brand / October 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The 125-room Holiday Inn Express Midtown-Fifth Avenue Represents the First Property in New York City for the Holiday Inn Express Brand ATLANTA (Oct. 4, 2005) InterContinental Hotels Group announced today that the new 125-room Holiday Inn Express Midtown-Fifth Avenue recently opened, representing another addition to the mid-scale brands portfolio of limited-service hotels and its further expansion into U.S. urban markets. The Holiday Inn Express Midtown-Fifth Avenue is owned by MG 45 LLC & MG-45 Operating, LLC and managed by Magna Hospitality Group, L.C., under a license agreement with a...
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Joseph Gibbons Named Managing Director and Principal of Graves Equity Partners, LLC; Will Focus on Expansion of Graves-Branded Hotels and Resorts Patrick Clemons Named Corporate Director of Transient Sales Minneapolis (Oct. 18, 2005) -- Graves Hotels Resorts, today announced the appointment of Joseph Gibbons as managing director and principal of the newly formed Graves Equity Partners, LLC. In his position, Gibbons will be responsible for advancing the expansion plans of Graves'-branded properties and development projects through securing debt and equity financing and main...
City of Grapevine, Texas Lured Great Wolf Lodge with an Offer of $5.3 million in Incentives, Waiving Building and Permit Fees and Rebating Hotel/mot
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Ellena F. Morrison, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 9, 2005 - GRAPEVINE -- City officials view their recently signed deal with the Great Wolf Lodge as a wise investment that will draw more money-spending tourists to their city. But some residents complain that city officials are approving commercial development too quickly and taking little care to preserve the community's natural elements. Great Wolf signals the Grapevine City Council's "relentless pursuit of commercial development, especiall...
Marriott Vacation Club International Opens First Las Vegas Resort, the Marriott Grand Chateau / October 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Marriott Vacation Club International Opens First Las Vegas Resort, the Marriott Grand Chateau LAS VEGAS, October 3, 2005 - Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), the recognized worldwide leader in the vacation ownership industry and a division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), opened its first Las Vegas resort over the weekend Marriott's Grand Chateau. Located at 75 East Harmon, just off the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the resort sits between the Aladdin and MGM Grand hotels, and establishes a new level of luxury within the vacation ownership industry. Marriott's Gran...
The Gordon Companies Breaks Ground on a 96 room Courtyard by Marriott in Lake Placid, New York / October 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The Gordon Companies Breaks Ground on a 96 room Courtyard by Marriott in Lake Placid, New York October 21, 2005 Lake Placid, NY- The Gordon Companies, based in Albany, NY broke ground today on a new Courtyard by Marriott hotel in scenic Lake Placid. The Gordon Companies, owned by David and Jeffrey Gordon, are excited to bring the Marriott name to Lake Placid. Lake Placid, the only U.S city to host two Olympic games, remains a tourist and event destination. With a brand like Marriott and the location and attraction that Lake Placid is, we think its a successful partnership, said Davi...
Two Men Suing Marriott International, Alleging the Company Discriminates Against Disabled People by Refusing to Provide Specially Equipped Golf Cart
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Chuck Carroll, San Jose Mercury News, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 5, 2005 -- Two men are suing Marriott International, alleging the company discriminates against disabled people by refusing to provide specially equipped golf carts at the Ritz-Carlton resort links outside Half Moon Bay and its other courses. The plaintiffs -- including one from Atherton -- filed a lawsuit Tuesday in San Francisco federal court charging Marriott with violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and state civil rights laws. "The re...
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report GoConcierge a Hit at Bostons Luxury Boutique NINE ZERO hotel .. Guest Service Team Abuzz About Efficiencies Added by Web-based Solution LOS ANGELES October 12, 2005 Guest service at Bostons stylish, high-tech NINE ZERO hotel may not be as fast as a Curt Schilling fastball or a drive off of Manny Ramirezs bat but it is close. Since installing Web-based GoConcierge almost a year ago, the luxury propertys guest service team has been buzzing about the speed at which they are able to assist guests. They use the online tool to track guest requests, packages and generate personali...
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Global Update: Whos Where and Doing What October 2005 Heads Above the Rest The Newsletter of The Boutique Search Firm The Americas Kerry Hatch will be the President of Starwood's Luxury Collection and St. Regis Hotels and Resorts. Now Starwood's highest-ranking woman, Hatch comes from Good Times Entertainment where she was the Chief Executive Officer. She previously logged twenty two years with American Express where she was the Executive Vice President and General Manager in charge of OPEN, the Small Business Network. Daryl Ansel has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for ...
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Italy-Based Hotel Marketing Solutions Selects GenaRes as its New Provider for CRS, GDS, and Internet Reservation Processing; GenaRes to Power Reservations on HMS BookItalyHotels.com Consumer Web Site Dallas, Texas & Rome, Italy October 12, 2005 - GenaRes Worldwide Reservation ServicesSM Ltd., the hotel industrys newest and fastest growing representation and reservations company, announced today that it signed a multi-year reservations processing contract with Hotel Marketing Solutions s.r.l. (HMS), which is a hotel representation and marketing company based in Rome, Italy. All...
Galliard and Frogmore Property Company Limited Partnership Appoints Park Plaza Hotels Europe to Operate Two New Hotels Being Built on South Side of Ri
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Galliard and Frogmore Property Company Limited Partnership Appoints Park Plaza Hotels Europe to Operate Two New Hotels Being Built on South Side of River Thames in London October 4, 2005 - Park Plaza Hotels Europe today unveiled its plans for two spectacular new deluxe developments due to open in 2008 and 2010. These striking new hotels are being developed and owned in partnership with Galliard and Frogmore Property Company Limited, both of which have signed long term management agreements with hotel operator Park Plaza Hotels Europe, which will operate the hotels under the internation...
George Sotelo Named Resident Manager of the One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico / October 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report George Sotelo Named Resident Manager of the One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico (October 19, 2005 Los Cabos, Mexico) One&Only Palmilla has announced the appointment of George Sotelo as Resident Manager of the award-winning luxury resort located in Los Cabos, Mexico. As Resident Manager, Mr. Sotelo will be working closely with renowned Managing Director and Regional Vice President, Edward Steiner, to oversee all operations of the resort including the 172 luxurious rooms and suites, three restaurants, including C, created by the legendary Charlie Trotter, the One&Only Spa, the 27-hole Jac...
Gustaaf Schrils, VP of Hotel Technology and Services, InterContinental Hotels Group the Americas, Appointed to the Board of Directors, Hotel Technolog
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Gustaaf Schrils, VP of Hotel Technology and Services, InterContinental Hotels Group the Americas, Appointed to the Board of Directors, Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) CHICAGO (October 20, 2005) -- Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) today announced the appointment of Gustaaf Schrils, Vice President of Hotel Technology and Services, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the Americas, to its Board of Directors. This appointment, which fills a vacancy, was taken by the Board at its October 6, 2005, meeting in London. Mr. Schrils appointment rounds out the HTNG Board to its maximu...
Gary Finnell Named Director of Development for Sivica Hospitality / October 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Gary Finnell Named Director of Development for Sivica Hospitality ATLANTA, GA (October 25, 2005) To meet growth opportunities, Sivica Hospitality (SH) recently named Gary Finnell the Director of Development. In his newly created position, Mr. Finnell has responsibility for hotel development in the metropolitan Atlanta area and throughout the southeastern United States. He will identify hotel sites and perform due diligence to qualify demand for hotel rooms in those markets. He will also solicit hotel management contracts. Gary brings a tremendous depth of experience in hotel d...
Gaylord Entertainment Co. Reports a Wider Loss of $11.6 million for the 3rd Qtr Compared to Last Year 3rd Qtr Loss of $3.2 million; Occupancy Slips to
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Gaylord Entertainment Co. Reports a Wider Loss of $11.6 million for the 3rd Qtr Compared to Last Year 3rd Qtr Loss of $3.2 million; Occupancy Slips to 69.3% versus 70.8% in 3rd Qtr Prior Year Hotel Operating Statistics NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Oct. 27, 2005 -- Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET) today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2005. For the third quarter ended September 30, 2005: Consolidated revenues increased 9.2 percent to $208.5 million from $191.0 million in the same period last year. Loss from continuing operations was $9.5 million, or a loss of $0...
The Future Hospitality Professional / Steven Ferry / October 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The Future Hospitality Professional by Steven Ferry, October 2005 As adventurous as it may be to predict the future, there is no doubt in my mind that we stand today at the same point as Dick Tracy when he conversed through a two-way, walkie-talkie video wrist-watch to a remote caller six decades ago. In other words, the prediction that hospitality professionals of the future will read the minds of guests may sound a far-fetched fantasy and possibly even ludicrous, but it will come to be. Why? Because it has been done to some extent for centuries by that quintessential service provider, the B...
What Does a Hotel Franchise Cost? / Stephen Rushmore / Canadian Lodging Outlook – August 2005 Year-to-Date
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report What Does a Hotel Franchise Cost? CANADIAN LODGING OUTLOOK August 2005 Year-to-Date The Canadian Lodging Outlook is a joint monthly publication of Smith Travel Research and HVS International, Vancouver and Toronto, Canada . By: Stephen Rushmore, MAI, CHA - HVS International - New York The selection of an appropriate hotel franchise affiliation affects a propertys ability to compete in the local market, generate profits, achieve a certain image or market orientation and benefit from referral business. Because the success of a hotel is primarily based on the cash flow it generates...
$700 million Expansion of Foxwoods Resort Casino Will Include 825 room Hotel, 4,000 Seat Theater / October 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Karen Florin, The Day, New London, Conn. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 7, 2005 - MASHANTUCKET -- The Mashantucket Pequots have selected the Las Vegas-based Paul Steelman Design Group as the architect for their $700 million expansion of Foxwoods Resort Casino and plan to break ground next month. The two-million-square-foot expansion will contain an 825-room hotel, 4,000-seat theater, convention and ballroom space and additional gambling, shops, nightclubs and restaurants. The project is to be built on what is known as parking Lot ...
Chicago Politicians Seek to Outlaw Foie Gras in the City's Restaurants; Ban Would Reflect Values and Morals! / October 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Gary Washburn, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 26, 2005 -- After hearing a Hollywood actress compare the production of a delicacy made from the livers of geese and ducks to abuses at a notorious Iraqi prison, a City Council committee on Tuesday advanced a measure that would make Chicago a foie gras-free zone. Only three farms in the U.S. produce foie gras, none of them in Illinois. And Ald. Joe Moore (49th), sponsor of the measure to ban its sale, acknowledged that "no more than a dozen or so" restaurants here proba...
Fitness-Minded Hotels Increase Exposure with Fit Hotel Directory / October 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Fitness-Minded Hotels Increase Exposure with Fit Hotel Directory Knoxville, TN - October 20, 2005 - Gone are the days of searching for a hotel's tiny fitness room or gym, full of out-dated, bulky equipment. Guests have long been demanding quality, in-hotel fitness equipment and FitHotelDirectory.com is answering back resoundingly with its directory of hotels with top-notch gyms and fitness rooms. One of our primary goals is to help travelers get a great workout without having to scour the phone directory or ever leaving their hotel. Whether they are looking for a treadmill, stationary bike, ...
