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City of Columbia (SC) Pledges $4.5 million Towards the Construction of a 222 room Hilton Hotel / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Gina Smith, The State, Columbia, S.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 3, 2005 - The city will give $1.5 million more toward the construction of a Vista hotel -- viewed as the linchpin to the new Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. In a 5-1 vote Wednesday, Columbia City Council approved the money for the 222-room Hilton hotel, which will be owned by Windsor/Aughtry Co. of Greenville. Earlier this summer, council pledged $3 million for the full-service hotel. Conservative estimates from the city anticipate the con...
Gaylord Hotels Signs Exclusive Negotiating Agreement to Develop a 1,500 to 2,000 room Hotel and Convention Facility on the Chula Vista, California Bay
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Gaylord Hotels Signs Exclusive Negotiating Agreement to Develop a 1,500 to 2,000 room Hotel and Convention Facility on the Chula Vista, California Bay Front NASHVILLE, Tenn - Nov. 2, 2005 -- The Unified Port of San Diego Board of Commissioners yesterday agreed unanimously to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET) for the development of a new resort and convention center on the Chula Vista Bayfront. Gaylord was one of three proposers who made presentations to the Unified Port. Gaylord and the Unified Port will now begin working through the details ...
The Choice Hotels Owners Council Elects Officers for 2006 / September 5, 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The Choice Hotels Owners Council Elects Officers for 2006 Naples, Florida, November 17, 2005 The Choice Hotels Owners Council, which represents over 2900+ owners of the Choice brands of Clarion, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, MainStay, Quality Inn/Suites and Sleep Inn/Suites, held third election of officers November 9 in Kansas City, MO. Re-elected to serve a second term in each of the officers were: President, Gene Ammons, Jr., CHA, a third generation hotelier in Fayetteville, NC and owner of the Quality Inn Ambassador, Sleep Inn of Fayetteville, and Fairfield Inn I-95. Vice Presiden...
During the First Eight Months of 2005 Chinese Hotel Markets Have Witnessed Above Average revPAR Growth at 14.3%, with Beijing, Taipei and Hong Kong Re
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report During the First Eight Months of 2005 Chinese Hotel Markets Have Witnessed Above Average revPAR Growth at 14.3%, with Beijing, Taipei and Hong Kong Reporting growth in Excess of 20% HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2005 - Hotels in China continue to fuel revenue per available room (revPAR) growth throughout the Asia Pacific region according to latest hotel performance data from the HotelBenchmark(TM) Survey by Deloitte. During the first eight months of 2005 Chinese hotel markets have witnessed above average revPAR growth at 14.3%. Major commercial markets have fared even better with Beijing, ...
Downtown Chicago has 12 Hotel/Condominium Projects in the Works; A Grand Gamble Getting Under Way / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Kathy Bergen, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 27, 2005 --Luxury hotel proposals are popping up in Chicago like so many desert flowers after a long drought, and it seems almost every developer is betting on the same virtually untested concept: hotel condominiums. At least 12 downtown projects will include hotel condominiums, which are rooms or suites sold to individuals, who have the option of placing them in rental pools when they aren't using them. More than 2,100 of these pricey dens will be...
AAA Five Diamond Lodgings; Chain vs Independent / Harry Nobles & Cheryl Griggs / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report AAA Five Diamond Lodgings; Chain vs Independent E-mail: info@optimumrating.com Harry Nobles & Cheryl Griggs - November 2005 Our recent review of the AAA Five Diamond rated lodgings for 2006 prompts us to pose some questions. Are these 88 properties truly the best of the best in North America? Why are there so few independents on the list? Does the selection process favor chain hotels over independents? We hope our questions and comments do not give the impression that we disagree with these ratings. We are not disputing the rating of any individual property; rather we are addr...
Crescent Hospitality Corporation Signs Agreement to Operate the Lodge at Cedar Creek, Near Wausau, Wisconsin / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Crescent Hospitality Corporation Signs Agreement to Operate the Lodge at Cedar Creek, Near Wausau, Wisconsin FAIRFAX, Va., November 28, 2005Crescent Hospitality Corporation, a rapidly growing hotel and resort management company, today announced that it has signed an agreement to operate the Lodge at Cedar Creek in Northern Wisconsin. The 140-suite, highly themed resort, located in Wausau, Wis., features a 50,000-square-foot indoor waterpark. Waterpark resorts offer a unique get-away experience and are more accessible and affordable than traveling to a major theme park, ...
The Biloxi Casino Market May Belong to Just Two Properties for the First Half of 2006, the Imperial Palace and the Isle of Capri / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News BILOXI, Miss. - Nov. 14, 2005 - As a magnificent sunset slowly faded into the Gulf of Mexico, newlyweds Lela and Thomas Catron walked along the beach bordering Highway 90 with their dog Scooby. The couple, married less than a month, lovingly held hands and watched the sun drop beneath the blue waters. The partly cloudy sky offered an array of colors. Behind the couple and the calming mood, however, was a drastically surreal environment...
The Casa Munras Garden Hotel in Monterey, California Acquired by Larkspur Hospitality / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The Casa Munras Garden Hotel in Monterey, California Acquired by Larkspur Hospitality Hotel Will be Renamed 'Casa Munras, a Larkspur Hotel' CORTE MADERA, Calif., Nov. 18, 2005 - Larkspur Hospitality, one of the nation's fastest growing independent hotel companies, announced today that it has acquired the Casa Munras Garden Hotel in Monterey, California. The hotel will be renamed "Casa Munras, a Larkspur Hotel" and will become part of The Larkspur Collection, a group of three and four star independent hotels. "The Casa Munras is a unique gem of a hot...
A Timely Agenda of Issues and Trends Set for Caribbean Hotel Sales and Marketing Strategy Conference in Miami, Dec. 1-2, 2005 / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report A Timely Agenda of Issues and Trends Set for Caribbean Hotel Sales and Marketing Strategy Conference in Miami, Dec. 1-2, 2005 MCLEAN, VA (Nov. 9, 2005) A timely and comprehensive agenda of the hottest topics, issues and trends for sales and marketing professionals will headline the first-ever Caribbean Hotel Sales and Marketing Strategy Conference when it convenes in Miami, Dec. 1-2, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency. Presented by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), the conference will feature seasoned executives and exp...
Horst Schulze and the West Paces Hotel Group Taking Charge of the 42-year-old Carefree Resort and Villas near Scottsdale; Bill Eider-Orley Named Gen
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Donna Hogan, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 24, 2005--Former Ritz-Carlton president Horst Schulze was in town this week checking out the Carefree Resort and Villas in the foothills north of Scottsdale. Schulze, who founded the West Paces Hotel Group with several other former Ritz executives earlier this year to create and operate luxury hotels around the world, is taking charge of the 42-year-old rustic-but-upscale retreat at 37220 Mule Train Road. He was in Carefree to take stock of...
Kor Hotel Group Acquires and Now Managing the 110 room Campton Place Hotel, San Francisco/ November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Kor Hotel Group Acquires and Now Managing the 110 room Campton Place Hotel, San Francisco LOS ANGELES - Nov. 17, 2005 -- Kor Hotel Group, the Los Angeles-based luxury hotel operator, brings its management expertise to San Francisco's high-end hospitality industry. On November 17, Kor Hotel Group acquired and assumed management of Campton Place Hotel, the four-star, 110-room landmark property just steps from Union Square, known for its signature fusion of progressive design elements, luxury amenities and impeccable service. "For Kor Hotel Group's first venture into the Ba...
Revenue Management and Group Sales – The Partnership Not the Disconnect / Carol Verret / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Carol Verret Consulting and Training Consulting Training Seminars . . . . Revenue Management and Group Sales - The Partnership Not the Disconnect by Carol Verret, November 2005 Groups and conventions are booming a significant increase over previous years. Competition is stiff and the window to submit proposals is shortening. Evaluating the quality of a group booking for all profit centers is critical. For those of you with sophisticated revenue management systems this process is not as difficult as for some hotels who are doing revenue management the old fashioned way and there are more of those tha...
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report CSM Lodging's Marriott Minneapolis West Awarded Marriotts Conversion of the Year MINNEAPOLIS November 7, 2005 CSM Lodging has been awarded as the Marriott Hotels & Resorts Conversion of the Year for its Marriott Minneapolis West hotel at the 2005 Marriott International North American Conference. The award was presented to honor the quality of the new Marriott hotel and the excellence of the hotel staff during the conversion. CSM Lodging specializes in the renovation and conversion of hotels in strong travel markets across the U.S. and our company is honored to be recognized...
Cindy Reed Named Corporate Director of Sales for Rolling Oaks Hospitality / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Cindy Reed Named Corporate Director of Sales for Rolling Oaks Hospitality SPRINGFIELD, Mo., November 11, 2005 --- Lonnie Funk, founder and president of Springfield, Mo.-based Rolling Oaks Hospitality, Inc., today announced that Cindy Reed has joined the company as Corporate Director of Sales. Reed will be responsible for overseeing corporate sales at the new Comfort Suitescurrently under constructionand the Krystal Aire Inn & Suites, which are owned by Drury Properties, Inc., and the Sleep Inn Hotel owned by Tri-Star L.L.C. in Springfield. These hotels are managed by Rolling ...
Tom Patrick and David Clausen Building a 54 unit AmericInn Lodge & Suites in Havre, Montana / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Tom Patrick and David Clausen Building a 54 unit AmericInn Lodge & Suites in Havre, Montana Chanhassen, MN (November 4, 2005) AmericInn International, LLC announces the franchise signing for the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Havre, Montana. Located at 2520 Highway 2 West, the new Lodge & Suites broke ground October 31, 2005 with plans to open the two-story 54 unit hotel in June of 2006. The ownership group; C.P. Properties, LLC, comprised of local business entrepreneurs, Tom Patrick and David Clausen are pleased to bring the upscale lodging property to the Havre community and traveling guest...
First-ever Caribbean Hotel Sales and Marketing Strategy Conference Agenda Set for Dec 1-2, 2005, Miami / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report First-ever Caribbean Hotel Sales and Marketing Strategy Conference Agenda Set for Dec 1-2, 2005, Miami MCLEAN, VA (Nov. 28, 2005) An impressive list of industry professionals from top companies and independent hotels and resorts in 12 countries have registered to attend the first-ever Caribbean Hotel Sales and Marketing Strategy Conference when it convenes in Miami, Dec. 1-2, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency. Among those attending will be CEOs, COOs, senior vice presidents, directors and general managers who will find a timely and comprehensive agenda of the hottest topics, issues and trends...
Charlie Dang Appointed as GM for Westin Beijing Financial Street / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Charlie Dang Appointed as GM for Westin Beijing Financial Street November 2005 - Mr. Charlie Dang has been appointed as General Manager for Westin Beijing Financial Street. Previous to this appointment, Mr. Dang was the General Manager for Sheraton Dongguan Hotel and Sheraton Xian Hotel in China. Mr. Dang is now in the forefront of the soon to open Westin in Beijings emerging financial district. Scheduled to open in 2006, the Westin Beijing Financial Street solidifies Starwoods position as the largest international operator of upscale hotels in China. Located in Beijings Financial Str...
Credit Card Processing Fees; Get Out the Magnifying Glass and Carefully Read the Entire Agreement / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Melissa Campbell, Alaska Journal of Commerce, Anchorage Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 27, 2005--Sunshine Sports owner John Bice freely admits it: He has next to no idea what all those charges and fees are on his monthly merchant services statement. "It's incomprehensible," he said. "But it's just part of the costs of doing business, an increasing cost. You just suck it up. It's not like we have bargaining power." He's not far off, say those in the business of credit and debit card processing. "It's...
BusinessJet Class Signs Agreement with Meridian Air Charter / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report BusinessJet Class Signs Agreement with Meridian Air Charter New York NY (November 7, 2005) -- BusinessJet Class, the first marketing and automated distribution system for private charter jets, has signed an agreement with metro New York-based Meridian Air Charter. Meridian Air Charter operates the largest fleet of dedicated charter aircraft in the New York City area. Available 24/7 the company can access over 4,000 airports, offering point-to-point service. Meridian is ARG/US Gold rated, and has an impeccable safety record. Meridian Air Charters business aviation roots go back to 1946, whi...
The 80-room Bulfinch Hotel in Downtown Boston Acquired for $19.6 million by Innkeepers USA Trust / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The 80-room Bulfinch Hotel in Downtown Boston Acquired for $19.6 million by Innkeepers USA Trust November 16, 2005 - Innkeepers USA Trust (NYSE: KPA), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) and a leading owner of upscale extended-stay hotel properties throughout the United States, today announced that it has acquired the 80-room Bulfinch Hotel in downtown Boston for $19.6 million, or $245,000 per key. The acquisition was funded by borrowing on the company's unsecured line of credit. The hotel was opened in late 2004 following a complete renovation and three-story addition to an existi...
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Add/Update 38 Hotel Projects to the New Hotel Construction Projects Database / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Add/Update 38 Hotel Projects to the New Hotel Construction Projects Database Chicago, IL. November 21 2005 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have added or updated 38 hotel projects in the last two weeks to the New Hotel Construction Projects database. Notable projects entered in the last two weeks include: Convention Center Hotel, Sevierville TN Viceroy at Icon Brickell, Miami FL Hilton Garden Inn - Terre Haute House, Terre Haute IN Palmer House Renovation, Chicago IL Sheraton at Jacksonville, Jacksonville FL Timeshare Developm...
Record Hotel Profits Forecasted Amid Aftermath of Hurricanes / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Record Hotel Profits Forecasted Amid Aftermath of Hurricanes Chicago, IL. November 7, 2005 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have added or updated 42 hotel projects in the last two weeks to the New Hotel Construction Projects database. Notable projects entered in the last two weeks include: Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld Makeover, Orlando FL InterContinental Chicago Hotel Tower, Chicago IL La Quinta Inn & Suites, Granbury TX Waterfront Mixed-Use Development, South Portland ME Hotel and Casino, Romulus MI Harlem Marriott, New York NY Hotel and ...
Brian Hardy Named General Manager and Nerissa Hopkin Named Deputy General Manager at Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada / November 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Brian Hardy Named General Manager and Nerissa Hopkin Named Deputy General Manager at Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada GRENADA (Oct. 31, 2005) In keeping with its impeccably high service standards, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada has promoted Brian Hardy, CHA, to the position of General Manager and Nerissa Hopkin to the post of Deputy General Manager. It is with great pleasure and the utmost confidence that we promote these two incredibly valuable individuals to higher management positions at our property, said Sir Royston O. Hopkin, KCMG, Owner and Chairman of Spice Is...
