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Mark Lesser Appointed General Manager of the Historic 202 room Eastland Park Hotel in Portland, Maine / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Mark Lesser Appointed General Manager of the Historic 202 room Eastland Park Hotel in Portland, Maine PORTLAND, Maine (December 2005) Hospitality veteran Mark Lesser has joined the historic Eastland Park Hotel in Portland, Maine, as general manager. The Eastland Park is managed by the Rhode Island-based Magna Hospitality Group LC. Lesser most recently served as general manager of the Holiday Inn at JFK International Airport in New York. In his new role at the Eastland Park, he will oversee the hotels day-to-day operations. The hotel features 18,000 square feet of mee...
Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman and CEO of Carlson Companies Honored for Her Contributions in Fostering Free Trade Between Sweden and the United Stat
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman and CEO of Carlson Companies Honored for Her Contributions in Fostering Free Trade Between Sweden and the United States MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 5, 2005) Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Carlson Companies, will receive the 18th Annual Lucia Trade Award from the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, New York, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, in New York. Mrs. Nelson will receive the honor in recognition of her efforts to promote amity through trade and personify the service values that have become a part of Carlson Companies and its employees wor...
Sir Rocco Forte Receives the Leaders in Luxury Award / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Sir Rocco Forte Receives the Leaders in Luxury Award 8 December 2005 - Sir Rocco Forte, Chairman and Chief Executive of Rocco Forte Hotels, is in Las Vegas for the seventh annual Luxury Travel Expo today (Thursday, 8 December) to accept a Leaders in Luxury award in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the hotel industry. The prestigious Leaders in Luxury awards ceremony is the grand finale of Luxury Travel Expo, which attracts the largest gathering of luxury suppliers in the world and is an opportunity for exhibitors, which include luxury travel destinations, cruise lines,...
Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach, Closed Due to Hurricane Damage, Reopens Following $30 million Renovation / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach, Closed Due to Hurricane Damage, Reopens Following $30 million Renovation On December 28, 2005, the Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach Hotel re-opened after completing a $30 million renovation/rebuild project. In September of 2004, the Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach closed due to damages sustained by Hurricanes Jeanne and Frances. Now, the property is back, bigger and better than ever, and has a completely new look! The Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach Hotel showcases 219 guestrooms, including 115 deluxe rooms and 104 one-bedroom suites. All rooms and sui...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Selects Lodgenet for Next Generation Interactive Television Services / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Starwood Hotels & Resorts Selects Lodgenet for Next Generation Interactive Television Services - Starwood Enhances Guest Experience With sigNETure HDTVSM WHITE PLAINS NY and SIOUX FALLS SD, December 8, 2005 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) one of the worlds leading hotel and leisure companies, and LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: LNET), the worlds largest provider of interactive television and broadband solutions to hotels, today announced an agreement under which LodgeNet is Starwoods sole preferred provider for interactive television services for i...
LodgeNet, Lions Gate to Heat Up Cold Nights with First-run, High-Definition Movies in Hotel Guest Rooms / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report LodgeNet, Lions Gate to Heat Up Cold Nights with First-run, High-Definition Movies in Hotel Guest Rooms Lord of War Scheduled To Premiere On SIGNETURE HDTVSM Systems In December 2005; Saw II Coming In January 2006 . SIOUX FALLS SD, and SANTA MONICA CA, December 7, 2005 LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: LNET), the worlds largest provider of interactive television and broadband solutions to hotels, and Lions Gate Films today announced an agreement that authorizes LodgeNet to distribute high-definition versions of first-run Lions Gate titles over LodgeNets sigNETure HD...
Remington to Develop and Manage 530-Room Luxury Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, California / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Remington to Develop and Manage 530-Room Las Montanas Resort Hotel & Spa in Indian Wells, California DALLAS, Dec. 2, 2005 - Remington Hotel Corporation today announced plans for the development of Remington Las Montanas Resort Hotel & Spa in Indian Wells, CA. Construction on the new hotel condominium resort is expected to commence in late-2006 with a grand opening planned for 2008. The Remington Las Montanas Resort Hotel & Spa will include a 530-room resort hotel and 265 hotel condominium units. Located south of Miles Avenue and immediately west of Washington Street in...
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Signs Agreement with IFA Hotels & Resorts to Introduce a Branded Hotel Residence in Dubai / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Signs Agreement with IFA Hotels & Resorts to Introduce a Branded Hotel Residence in Dubai December 21, 2005 - Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with IFA Hotels & Resorts to introduce a 5 star branded hotel residence in Dubai, U.A.E. It is the first independent hotel investment project in the Middle East. The Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Laguna Tower Dubai is scheduled to open in 2008 and offers a total of 120 Hotel rooms as well as additional 296 suites and apartments. IFA Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of International Financial...
The 743-room Lady Luck in Downtown Las Vegas Closing for a Year Long Remodeling; Permanently Lays off 684 Workers / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 13, 2005 - The Lady Luck, downtown's third-largest casino, will close Feb. 12 for a year-long remodeling and permanently lay off 684 workers. The Henry Brent Co., which has been operating the Lady Luck since 2003 and purchased the property in April, will shut down the 743-room hotel-casino. Lady Luck executives informed some employees of the plans late Sunday night to close the casino. More meetings were held throughout the day Mon...
At Age 80, Billings Entreprenuer Building His First Hotel – a $ 6 million La Quinta Inn / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Jan Falstad, Billings Gazette, Mont. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 11, 2005 - Former Billings car dealer Ted Godwin and Realtor Charlie Gamble were standing near Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant last spring talking about what to do with 2-acre lots just off of King Avenue West. Gamble suggested building a hotel. "I don't know anything about hotels," Godwin said. After contacting numerous potential tenants, Gamble said he had a cell phone number for a representative of La Quinta, a hotel cha...
The Leading Hotel Schools of the World Launches International Leadership Series in the U.S. / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The Leading Hotel Schools of the World Launches International Leadership Series in the U.S. NEW YORK (December 9, 2005) The Leading Hotel Schools of the World, a joint venture of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. and a number of hospitality institutions from around the world, will launch its international Leadership Seminar series in the United States in February 2006. Scheduled to take place in New York City from February 27 through March 1, 2006, the program will provide management professionals at all levels with a forum in which to discuss and explore the latest trends in recruiting...
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Development Activity for Condo Hotels, Timeshares and Hotels with Private Residences a Significant Factor in the Lodging Industrys Growth for 06, 07 and 08 PORTSMOUTH, NH December 13, 2005 - Lodging Econometrics released its first Development Forecast for three important specialty sectors of the lodging industry Timeshare development, Condo Hotels, and for Hotels developing Private Residences. Patrick Ford, President of LE, indicated that these Pipeline Forecasts for 06, 07 and 08 and beyond predict rapid growth and will be of great interest not only to execu...
Measuring Hotel Business Interrupted by Hurricane Katrina / Robert Mandelbaum / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Measuring Hotel Business Interrupted by Hurricane Katrina By: Robert Mandelbaum, December 2005 Immediately after a catastrophic event such as Hurricane Katrina, the thoughts of hotel owners and operators go in many directions. First priority is the safety of the guests and employees. Once the human situation is secure, attention then turns to rebuilding the facilities and services of the hotel and getting back to business. Gather Your Historical Data What is frequently overlooked in the immediate turmoil is the need to secure important data and documents. This informati...
Gaming Resorts Preparing to Rebuild Along the Gulf Coast Would Qualify for Federal Tax Breaks on Hotel Flannel Sheets but Not Casino Table Felt / De
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Las Vegas Review-Journal Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 17, 2005 - WASHINGTON -- Gaming resorts preparing to rebuild along the Gulf Coast would qualify for federal tax breaks on hotel flannel sheets but not casino table felt under a hurricane relief bill that Congress finalized on Friday. The House and Senate approved $8 billion in Hurricane Katrina tax incentives while prohibiting casinos, massage parlors, country clubs, liquor stores and suntan and hot tub shops from sharing in the benefits. Casino co...
Katikies in Santorini, Greece Named Hotel of the Year by Small Luxury Hotels of the World / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Katikies in Santorini, Greece Named Hotel of the Year by Small Luxury Hotels of the World December 5, 2005 - In recognition of their outstanding commitment to the brand, Small Luxury Hotels of the World honoured six member hotels at an awards ceremony in London last month. Small Luxury Hotel of Year, the highest accolade of all, was awarded to Katikies in Santorini, Greece. This much coveted award is bestowed on a hotel that is deemed to have demonstrated a consistent and unwavering commitment to the luxury hotel brand, and achieved standards of excellence across all as...
Naveen P. Kakarla Named Vice President with Hersha Hospitality Management, Overseeing Finance, IT, Human Resources / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Naveen P. Kakarla Named Vice President with Hersha Hospitality Management, Overseeing Finance, IT, Human Resources PHILADELPHIA, Pa., December 19, 2005 Hersha Hospitality Management, a real estate management company of nationally franchised, midscale and upscale hotels in the eastern United States, today announced that it has named Naveen P. Kakarla vice president of administration. In his new position, Kakarla will oversee all finance and accounting, information technology, human resources, facilities engineering, purchasing, and legal affairs for the company. Kakarla most recently w...
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Promotes Keith Clampet to EVP, Hotel Operations / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Interstate Hotels & Resorts Promotes Keith Clampet to EVP, Hotel Operations ARLINGTON, Va., December 5, 2005 Interstate Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHR), the nations largest independent hotel management company, today announced the promotion of Keith Clampet to executive vice president, hotel operations. In his new position, he will be responsible for overseeing management of a portfolio of more than 70 full-service properties and will report to Paul Burke, president of hotel operations. Previously, Clampet served as vice president of operations, responsible for overseeing ...
Developer Ron Jury, Putting Finishing Touches on $45.4 million Restoration of the President Hotel in Downtown Kansas City; Will Reopen as a the 213
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Kevin Collison, The Kansas City Star, Mo., The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 30, 2005 - "We've restored a landmark that's one of the true treasures of the city." Developer Ron Jury The historic President Hotel is returning to downtown, capping a tenacious, four-year campaign beset by financing setbacks, critics who wanted it demolished and a broken water main. Developer Ron Jury, the force behind the project, plans to "inaugurate" the hotel Jan. 11. His $45.4 million restoration has brough...
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The Global Hospitality Advisor Ask the Hotel Lawyer New Business Uncertainty: Jury Trial Waivers Struck Ask the Hotel Lawyer is a regular feature column of the Global Hospitality Advisor®, providing practical insight into timely legal issues. December 2005 In this column, Jim Butler answers questions about jury trial waivers and the recent California Supreme Court decision on the issue. Advisor: Whats all the recent furor about jury trial waivers? Jim Butler: In the August 2005 Grafton Partners decision, the California Supreme Court invalidated a predispute contrac...
John Marks to Retire as President/CEO of San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau; 18 Years with SFCVB to End June 30, 2006 / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report John Marks to Retire as President/CEO of San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau; 18 Years with SFCVB to End June 30, 2006 December 14, 2005 - John A. Marks has announced that he will retire as President and CEO of the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB), effective June 30,2006. Marks was appointed president and CEO of the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau in September, 1987. The Bureau, founded in 1909, is San Francisco's official visitor promotion agency, working to enhance the city's economy by promoting and selling San Francisco as a site for conventions ...
Japanese Investigation Alleges 22 Hotels Recently Built in Japan Are Not Up to Earthquake Standards / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive The Yomiuri Shimbun Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 1, 2005 - -TOKYO--Sogo Keiei Kenkyujo (Soken) and Kimura Construction Co. took part in construction of most of the 22 hotels suspected to be insufficiently earthquake-resistant due to the alleged falsification of data by Aneha Architect Design Office in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, a Yomiuri Shimbun investigation found Thursday. Soken served as a consultant to at least 10 companies engaged in development and construction of the 22 hotels, and introduced Kimura C...
The Jamul Indian Village Ready to Break Ground on 30-story Tribal Government Casino Resort on Reservation Land 19 miles East of Downtown San Diego /
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The Jamul Indian Village Ready to Break Ground on 30-story Tribal Government Casino Resort on Reservation Land 19 miles East of Downtown San Diego December 2, 2005 - Jamul Indian Village Tribal Chairman Leon Acebedo and members of the Tribal Executive Council will host Groundbreaking event for casino, hotel & resort on its six-acre reservation on December 10, 2005. There will be the traditional "turning of the soil to start this celebration. The Groundbreaking will be a celebration of progress for the Jamul Indian Village as they move forward on the road to self-reliance ...
The Homestead Names Julie Wooten Vice President of Human Resources / December 2005
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The Homestead Names Julie Wooten Vice President of Human Resources Hot Springs, VA- December 7, 2005 - The Homestead has named Julie Wooten vice president of human resources for the historic Virginia resort. A seasoned, 13-year veteran, Wooten began her career with ClubCorp, which owns The Homestead, in 1989. Most recently she had been partnered with the Country Club Division working with clubs on the West Coast, in the Northeastern United States, and in Florida. Wooten also served as the southeast regional human resource manager in the Business & Sports Club and Country Club Divisions. ...
Caterer and Hotelkeeper Names John Stauss, Regional Vice President & General Manager Four Seasons Hotel London, the 2005 Hotelier of the Year / Decemb
April 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Caterer and Hotelkeeper Names John Stauss, Regional Vice President & General Manager Four Seasons Hotel London, the 2005 Hotelier of the Year London, 15th December 2005: John Stauss, Regional Vice President & General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel London has won the prestigious Hotelier of the Year Award for 2005. In a ceremony at Gleneagles in Scotland last week, Mr Stauss was presented the award by Mark Lewis, Editor of Caterer & Hotelkeeper magazine. The award recognises outstanding hoteliers who not only have a fine attention to detail and a personal touch with th...
