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Tennis Icons Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf Developing a Fairmont Hotel at Tamarack Resort in Idaho / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Tennis Icons Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf Developing a Fairmont Hotel at Tamarack Resort in Idaho TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2005 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. ("Fairmont" or the "Company") (TSX/NYSE: FHR) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with a joint venture between Agassi Graf Development LLC and Bayview Financial® L.P., through its real estate investment and development group, to manage a luxury mixed-use property within Tamarack Resort, an all-season mountain destination located 90 miles north of Boise, Idaho. When the property opens in 2008, Fairmont will m...
Tom Pugh, GM of Chattanooga's Marriott, Elected President of the Greater Chattanooga Lodging Association / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Bob Gary Jr., Chattanooga Times/Free Press, Tenn. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 15, 2005 - People who feel like they never leave their workplaces have nothing on Tom Pugh. The general manager of downtown Chattanooga's Marriott hotel may depart his workplace at day's end for a run or a workout, but he always returns. Until his family moves from Austin, Texas, he's living at his hotel and, therefore, extraordinarily prone to the occasional after-hours interruption. "There have been a couple of times w...
Travel by Americans this Winter Expected to Grow 2% Over Last Winter / Travel Industry Association of America / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Travel by Americans this Winter Expected to Grow 2% Over Last Winter WASHINGTON, DC December 15, 2005 - Travel by Americans this winter (December, January, and February) is expected to grow 2 percent over last winter according to the latest seasonal forecast by the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA). Americans are expected to take a record 251 million trips* during the winter months. . . This is reasonable growth for winter travel, TIA President and CEO Roger Dow said after looking at the forecast. Following the very soft fall travel season, we began to see signs of ...
Raffles International Signs Management Contract for the 150 room Swissôtel Ankara; Michel Van der Elst Appointed GM / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Raffles International Signs Management Contract for the 150 room Swissôtel Ankara; Michel Van der Elst Appointed GM SINGAPORE, 14 December 2005 Raffles International has today signed a management contract with Gulsan Insaat, Sanayi, Turizm, Nakliyat ve Ticaret A.S., to manage a new hotel development in Ankara under the Swissôtel brand. The 150-room deluxe hotel will be named Swissôtel Ankara and is scheduled to open in April 2006. The new Swissôtel Ankara marks Raffles Internationals further expansion into Turkey. The group already operates Swissôtel The Bosphorus in Istanbul a...
Sunterra Purchases the Misiones del Cabo Hotel and Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Sunterra Purchases the Misiones del Cabo Hotel and Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico LAS VEGAS, NV - Dec 6, 2005 -- Sunterra Corporation (NasdaqNM:SNRR) announced today that it has acquired the Misiones del Cabo Hotel and Resort property in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The property offers stunning views of both the Sea of Cortez and the city of Cabo San Lucas. Existing on-site amenities include pools with swim-up bars, whirlpool spas, tennis courts, a poolside bar and grill and two distinctive and secluded beaches. The resort is a short drive from Los Cabos International Airport, is l...
InterContinental Hotels Group Opens Mexico's First Staybridge Suites Hotel in Monterrey / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report InterContinental Hotels Group Opens Mexico's First Staybridge Suites Hotel in Monterrey ATLANTA (Dec. 15, 2005) - InterContinental Hotels Group, the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today the opening of Mexico's first Staybridge Suites hotel in Monterrey. "The introduction of the Staybridge Suites hotel concept in Mexico underscores our development success in the U.S. and the consistent above-market performance of Staybridge Suites and the extended stay segment overall," said Robert Radomski, vice president of brand management, Staybridge Suites. "In the U.S.,...
Diamond Houston 1 LLP Opens 122-Suite Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn in the West Houston-Energy Corridor / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Diamond Houston 1 LLP Opens 122-Suite Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn in the West Houston-Energy Corridor JV-Ownership Group Comprised of Dellisart Lodging, Diamond Group and Apollo Property Partners ALPHARETTA, Ga., December 12, 2005 Diamond Houston 1, LLP, a joint venture ownership group comprised of Dellisart Lodging, the Diamond Group and Apollo Property Partners, today announced that it has opened the 122-suite Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn in the West Houston-Energy Corridor of Texas. The hotel is managed by Dellisart Lodging Hospitality Management. T...
Vacation Ownership Resorts Adding High Value Amenities and Infrastructure; StayOnline Completes Installation in Six Hilton Grand Vacation Club Propert
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Vacation Ownership Resorts Adding High Value Amenities and Infrastructure . StayOnline Completes Installation in Six Hilton Grand Vacation Club Properties ATLANTA (December 7, 2005) After firmly establishing its footprint as the leader in hotel and resort wireless solutions, StayOnline has taken the lead in providing wireless infrastructure to vacation ownership properties as well. The Atlanta-based company has completed installation of their high-speed Internet access (HSIA) solution in six Hilton Grand Vacation Club (HGVClub) properties contracted with earlier this year. In February...
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report ARAMARK Parks & Resorts Deploys PAR Springer-Miller Systems SMS|World Internet Booking Engine At Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas SMS|World is a web-enabled Customer Relationship Management Solution, allowing for real-time internet bookings for individuals and groups. NEW HARTFORD, NY DECEMBER 27, 2005 PAR Springer Miller Systems Inc. (SMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PTC) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems, is pleased to announce that ARAMARK Parks and Resorts, an authorized concessioner of ...
The 1,000-room Sheraton Planned for Downtown Phoenix Now Fully Funded, Bonds for the Project Sold at a Blended Rate of 5.28% / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The 1,000-room Sheraton Planned for Downtown Phoenix Now Fully Funded, Bonds for the Project Sold at a Blended Rate of 5.28% PHOENIX, Dec. 27, 2005 - The new 1,000-room Sheraton hotel slated to open in Downtown Phoenix, just one block from the expanding Phoenix Convention Center, is now fully funded. Reflecting Wall Street's confidence in Phoenix's convention future, the bonds for the project sold at a favorable blended rate of 5.28%. Groundbreaking for the project is set for February, and the 31-story building will open in the Fall of 2008. Likewise, the expa...
Ellen Seymore Appointed General Manager of The Loews Denver Hotel / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Ellen Seymore Appointed General Manager of The Loews Denver Hotel December 15, 2005 - The Loews Denver Hotel, today announced the appointment of Ellen Seymore as the General Manager of the 183 room property in Denver, Colorado. Seymore will be responsible for the overall operation of the hotel and will oversee the implementation of new initiatives being launched by Loews Hotels in early 2006 for the Denver property. Seymore brings a strong background in operations to her position. Seymore joined Loews two years ago as the opening Rooms Division Manager of the Loews New Orleans H...
The $200 million Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel Opens; 604 room Hotel Expected to Redefine Downtown Niagara Falls / December 005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Gail Norheim, The Buffalo News, N.Y. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News NIAGARA FALLS - December 29, 2005 - - The Seneca Nation of Indians' new casino and hotel opens Friday amid high hopes that it will put an economic shine on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls. At 26 stories, it is 10 stories higher than the tallest hotel in Erie County. It has two restaurants, a bar and an event center that will present top-name entertainers, including Aretha Franklin, who will perform there New Year's Day. The total price tag of the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel - $200...
Sceptre Hospitality Switches to SynXis to Drive Their Distribution / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Sceptre Hospitality Switches to SynXis to Drive Their Distribution . SC chain code now on the RedX Distribution Management System SOUTHLAKE, Texas, 06 December - SynXis announced today that Sceptre has switched their private label chain code, SC to the RedX Distribution Management System for all channels including GDS, IDS, Web site booking engine and direct voice reservations. SynXis, the Sabre Holdings (NYSE:TSG) business that provides reservation management, distribution and technology services, has many years of experience working with private label chain codes. Since 1987 Sceptre ...
The Hotel Arthur Sapporo Reflagged Novotel Sapporo Following Major Refurbishment / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The Hotel Arthur Sapporo Reflagged Novotel Sapporo Following Major Refurbishment BANGKOK, 1 December 2005 Accor has announced an important addition to its Japanese network, with the launch of Novotel (Arthur) Sapporo on 1 December 2005, following the completion of an extensive renovation program. Formerly the Hotel Arthur Sapporo, the 230-room, 26-storey landmark is located opposite Nakajima-Koen Park, just three minutes from Nakajima Koen Station and within walking distance of Susukino, the citys main restaurant, entertainment and bar area. The renovation program involves upgradi...
Five Prominent Hotels in Santa Barbara Receiving Multi-millions in Renovations / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Maria Zate, Santa Barbara News-Press, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 3, 2005 - While the South Coast has been in the grips of a residential remodeling frenzy for several years, the fervor to expand, refresh and restyle has also spread to many properties that serve as a home away from home for visitors -- hotels and resorts. Most of the work at the hotels has been largely shielded from public view, thanks to careful camouflaging. But some changes, such as the closure of favorite restaurants, have been ...
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Nobody Asked Me, But . By Stanley Turkel, MHS, ISHC December 27, 2005 1. In March 2005, the Cornell Quarterly surveyed its subscribers. In one survey question, almost 60 percent of the respondents said that articles in the CQ over the past year were a little (47.4 percent ) or far (12.4 percent) too academically oriented. In response to this clearcut criticism, Gary M. Thompson, Executive Director wrote in the August 2005 Cornell Quarterly: If the CQ tilts a bit toward the academic, that is intentional, even though its articles are meant to be useful for practitioners as well ...
Stephanie Mehail Named Hotel Manager for the Langham Hotel, Boston / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Stephanie Mehail Named Hotel Manager for the Langham Hotel, Boston BOSTON, Mass. December 1, 2005 Stephanie Mehail has been named hotel manager for the Langham Hotel, Boston. As Langham continues to strive to be a five star property, it is important to have a hotel manager with strong hospitality industry understanding, said Serge Denis, managing director of the Hotel. Stephanies extensive experience in hotel management and operations will enable her to be a key contributor. Mehail brings over 15 years of experience to her new position. She joins Langham fro...
Small Luxury Hotels of the World Adds 59 New Member Hotels in 2005 / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Small Luxury Hotels of the World Adds 59 New Member Hotels in 2005 December 19, 2005 - 2006 represents a year of significant growth and several firsts for Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) as the luxury brand adds 59 new member hotels to its growing portfolio; representing the largest expansion since the brand was first established in 1991. The total collection now stands at 359 hotels in 59 countries, and for the first time includes a presence in South Korea, Laos, St Lucia, Russia and Estonia. With the latest additions to the portfolio, SLH now offers over 19,000 rooms and sui...
Stephen K. Miller Named Senior Vice President, Acquisitions and Development for Strategic Hotels & Resorts / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Stephen K. Miller Named Senior Vice President, Acquisitions and Development for Strategic Hotels & Resorts CHICAGO, Dec. 19, 2005 - Strategic Hotel Capital, Inc.(NYSE: SLH), which operates as Strategic Hotels & Resorts, a public real estate investment trust, today announced that Stephen K. Miller has joined the company as senior vice president, acquisitions and development. Mr. Miller brings to Strategic more than 25 years of hospitality industry experience with several hotel brands, including Carlson Hotels Worldwide, Wyndham International, Marriott, Embassy Suites an...
Scott Berman Replacing Bjorn Hanson as Leader of PricewaterhouseCoopers US Hospitality & Leisure Advisory Practice; Hanson to Focus on Research / Dece
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Scott Berman Replacing Bjorn Hanson as Leader of PricewaterhouseCoopers US Hospitality & Leisure Advisory Practice; Hanson to Focus on Research December 5, 2005 - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP announced the appointment of Scott Berman as advisory practice leader of the firm's US hospitality and leisure group. In his new role Mr. Berman will have responsibility for leading client service, marketing, operations and general management of the business unit. Prior to accepting the new H&L leadership position, he led the H&L practice's resort, vacation ownership, sports, convention and leisure sp...
E. Robert Roskind Joins Crescent Hospitality Corporation as Chairman; Will Lead the Hotel Management Company into Hotel Ownership / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report E. Robert Roskind Joins Crescent Hospitality Corporation as Chairman; Will Lead the Hotel Management Company into Hotel Ownership WASHINGTON, D.C., December 14, 2005Crescent Hospitality Corporation, a rapidly growing hotel and resort management company, today announced that E. Robert Roskind has joined the company as chairman. He will play a major role in the companys expanded growth strategy that will include hotel ownership. Hotel management will remain an important, core part of our business, said Michael George, president and CEO. Ownership will diversi...
Coastal Hotel Group Names Roger Brown General Manager of Chateau Avalon in Kansas City, Kansas / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Coastal Hotel Group Names Roger Brown General Manager of Chateau Avalon in Kansas City, Kansas KANSAS CITY, Kan., December 9, 2005 Yogi Hutsen, President & CEO of Seattle-based Coastal Hotel Group, today announced that Roger Brown has been named general manager of Chateau Avalon, a 62-room luxury hotel located in Village West near Cabelas, Nebraska Furniture Mart, and the Kansas Speedway. Prior to joining Chateau Avalon, Brown was general manager of the Holiday Inn Macon Conference Center in Macon, Georgia. Brown began his career in the hospitality industry in 1975 after attending Indi...
Rim Hospitality Acquires the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Pleasanton, California, Planning Conversion to a Sheraton / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Rim Hospitality Acquires the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Pleasanton, California, Planning Conversion to a Sheraton December 23, 2005 - Rim Hospitality, a Modesto California based hotel management and development company announced today that it has purchased the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Pleasanton, California. Rims partner in this transaction is Angelo, Gordon & Co. The purchase of this full service hotel, according to Mark Burden, CEO of Rim, is an important step in Rims overall growth strategy, Pleasanton, Burden noted, is a dynamic growing community tied to the upswing of the Bay...
Ian Schrager and Partner Aby Rosen Acquire Three Riande Continental Hotels in Florida / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Douglas Hanks III, The Miami Herald, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 20, 2005 - Six months after giving up the reins at the Delano and the Shore Club, famed hotelier Ian Schrager bought a hotel located between the two in South Beach. Last week a Schrager company purchased the Riande Continental, as well as its sister property in Miami, Schrager and a broker for the Riande family confirmed Monday. The deal marks Schrager's quick return to a lodging market he helped define when the Dela...
