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BusinessJet Class Signs Agreement with Executive Fliteways / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report BusinessJet Class Signs Agreement with Executive Fliteways New York NY (July 28, 2005) -- Executive Fliteways (EFI) and Business Jet Class (BJC) have reached an agreement, to make EFIs fleet available worldwide for booking by travel agents and travel management companies through BJCs automated marketing and distribution system. BusinessJet Class launched its automated marketing and distribution system in September 2004 and has secured user agreements to date with more than 2500 travel agency subscribers including several of the top 50 travel agencies and travel management companies in the U...
Orlando's Convention Center On the Verge of Scoring a Four-year Run of One of the Country's Biggest Trade Shows / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Jack Snyder, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla.Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 9, 2005 - It took months of scrambling to rearrange meeting space and hotel rooms for more than a half-dozen groups, but the Orange County Convention Center is on the verge of scoring a four-year run of one of the country's biggest trade shows. Contracts will be sent out Monday for 2007 and 2008 to the National Association of Home Builders, the Washington, D.C.-trade group that owns the International Builders' Show, said Kathie Canning, the convention center's deputy general manager. "We're beyond the prop...
Pet Friendly Kimpton Hotels Join BringYourPet.com / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Pet Friendly Kimpton Hotels Join BringYourPet.com Knoxville, TN July 28, 2005 BringYourPet.com has announced the recent addition of Kimpton Hotels to its Web site. Company spokesperson for BringYourPet.com, Brian Bailey states, "Were thrilled that Kimpton has come on board. They go above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to accommodating traveling pet owners and their pets and we look forward to promoting their properties to traveling pet owners everywhere." Kimpton Hotels allow any type of pet, without a fee or special deposit, without a limit on the number of pets, and withou...
View from the Bottom Different than from the Top / Robert Mandelbaum / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report View from the Bottom Different than from the Top by Robert Mandelbaum, July 2005 During the recent recovery of the U.S. lodging industry, much attention was given to the growth in top-line performance measurements. Numerous articles have been produced exalting the growth in occupancy and average daily room rates (ADR). After reading these analyses, one might think that the hotel industry lives on RevPAR alone. Not mentioned nearly as frequently are the gains in bottom-line profits being achieved by U.S. hotels. Analysis of movements in hotel profitability is critical in ord...
Hyatt Huntington Beach Resort Selects Nirvana Technology's BookNow! for its Pacific Waters Spa / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Hyatt Huntington Beach Resort Selects Nirvana Technology's BookNow! for its Pacific Waters Spa Alpharetta GA (July 15, 2005) -- Nirvana Technology's BookNow! real-time online booking tool -- the first automated online spa service booking program -- will be the central element of a web portal for the Hyatt Huntington Beach Resort's Pacific Waters Spa. Nirvana will also provide the solution to handle online sales for the spa's retail shop. Nirvana is working with Blue Square Studios on the development of a web portal for the Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt. The company is supplying its BookN...
Bank of America Commits to a $60 million Hotel in Downtown Charlotte – The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte at the Bank of America Corporate Center / Ju
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Rick Rothacker, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 21, 2005 -- When he unveiled a new luxury hotel for Charlotte on Wednesday, Bank of America Corp. Chairman Ken Lewis was glib, relaxed and in the civic spotlight -- a different look for an executive better known for running his big bank. Since taking the helm in 2001, Lewis has been less visible on the Charlotte community scene than predecessor Hugh McColl Jr. He's been busy raking in record profits at the nation's No. 2 bank and making deals such as last month's $35 billio...
Benchmark Re-opens the Berry Hill Plantation Resort in Virginia; Plans to Add 100 Rooms, Conference Center and Golf Course / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Benchmark Opens the Berry Hill Plantation Resort in Virginia; Plans to Add 100 Rooms, Conference Center and Golf Course SOUTH BOSTON, VIRGINIA July 2005 - Benchmark Hospitality International has opened the stately Berry Hill Plantation Resort. The resort is one of the most distinctive and historic properties in the Southeastern United States. Situated on 750 scenic acres, the former tobacco plantation (mansion, circa 1842) has been home to some of Virginia's most distinguished families, including Benjamin Harrison and Colonel Edward Carrington, and is listed on the National Re...
Kingdom Hotels and Partners Developing a 265-room, $325 million Four Seasons Hotels Residences in Toronto's Yorkville / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Kingdom Hotels and Partners Developing a 265-room, $325 million Four Seasons Hotels Residences in Toronto's Yorkville TORONTO, July 25, 2005 - Bay-Yorkville Developments Ltd., a joint venture between Menkes Developments and Lifetime Homes, both of Toronto and Halcyon Ventures of Boston, announced today that it has recently signed an agreement in principle with Kingdom Hotels to pursue the development of a new 265-room luxury hotel. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has agreed to operate the hotel, which is one component of a mixed-use development to include Four Seasons branded and servic...
Banyan Tree Opening Luxury Resort in China's Yunnan Province, the Banyan Tree Ringha / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Banyan Tree Opening Luxury Resort in China's Yunnan Province, the Banyan Tree Ringha Singapore, 4 July 2005 Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts adds to its collection of high-end resorts a unique sanctuary in Chinas magnificent Yunnan province bordering Tibet, the Banyan Tree Ringha. Mr. Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Group was struck by the rustic charm of the Tibetan lifestyle and the breathtaking landscape when he first visited Ringha. He expressed, This unexplored region, with its majestic peaks, eco-diversity and rich culture, is a dream destination that has only b...
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Plc Building Luxury Hotel In Bangkok – Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBangkok Post, ThailandKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 14, 2005 - London-listed Millennium & Copthorne (M&C) Hotels Plc is constructing a new five-star hotel in Bangkok, to be called the Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok, and scheduled for opening in late 2007. The hotel will join M&C Hotels' global portfolio of hotels including Millennium Biltmore in Los Angeles, the Millennium Knickerbocker in Chicago and the Millennium Broadway of New York. The Sukhumvit Road hotel will be managed by M&C Hotels and owned by Thailand-based Fena Estate Co, as a 50-50 joint venture between The Sricha...
Lacking Votes, Baltimore City Council Delays $305 million Plan for Convention Center Hotel / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Jill Rosen and Doug Donovan, The Baltimore Sun Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News July 11, 2005 - Despite more than 10 hours of public hearings, private tutoring sessions, reams of tedious documents, endorsements from the mayor and cajoling phone calls from union leaders, Baltimore City Council members are just not ready to approve a convention center hotel - which, at $305 million, would be the city's costliest public project. So today, when hotel advocates had hoped the project would go to a vote, the council will instead continue asking questions at a work ...
Innkeepers USA Trust Names Bruce Riggins Chief Financial Officer / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Innkeepers USA Trust Names Bruce Riggins Chief Financial Officer PALM BEACH, Fla., June 30, 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 Bruce Riggins will join the company as chief financial officer on July 20. Bruce brings public and corporate accounting, audit and finance experience and insight, said Jeffrey H. Fisher, chief executive officer and president. He also has a strong treasury background and has been involved...
Atlantic City Transformation Picking up Pace; Customers from Ages 25 to 39 Getting Full Attention / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Tatsha Robertson, The Boston GlobeKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 18, 2005 - ATLANTIC CITY -- Robert Chew and his fiancée passed by the old-timers playing slots at the Showboat Casino, a favorite hangout for the gray-hair set. The couple -- he was sporting Gucci loafers, she was in Seven jeans and a sequined tank-top -- didn't even pause at the blackjack tables as they sauntered upstairs to the grand opening of the House of Blues, where a crowd of eager young fans waited to see the rapper Eminem. "People used to laugh at me for coming to Atlantic City. They'd say 'Why do you...
Atlanta Fast-becoming a Top Draw for African-American Conventions / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Leon Stafford, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 27, 2005 - Long a top destination for black tourists, Atlanta is fast-becoming a top draw for African-American conventions. Over the next eight weeks, the city plays host to five such conventions -- including the stadium-packing MegaFest by the hugely popular T.D. Jakes Ministries -- that are expected to draw thousands with money to spend. That's welcome news for the city's struggling convention industry. The Georgia World Congress Center, the nation's fourth-largest convention facility and chief b...
Argosy Building $75 million 250 room Hotel and Parking Garage at its Riverside, Missouri Casino / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Rick Alm, The Kansas City Star, Mo.Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 1, 2005 - Calling it "the last missing piece," Argosy General Manager Gary Johnson directed groundbreaking ceremonies Thursday for a 250-room hotel at the Riverside casino complex. The $75 million project includes a 1,200-car parking garage to replace a smaller garage razed to make room for the nine-story hotel, which will have meeting rooms, a fitness center, a day spa, a piano bar and a private garden for special events. Argosy's $105 million, Mediterranean-themed casino expansion opened 18 months ago. That ...
Grand Hyatt New York Executive Chef Anthony Arbeeny has Been Awarded the 2005 Hyatt Hotels Operations Recognition and Achievement Award in Culinary /
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Grand Hyatt New York Executive Chef Anthony Arbeeny Awarded the 2005 Hyatt Hotels Operations Recognition and Achievement Award in Culinary NEW YORK (July 5, 2005) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that Executive Chef Anthony Arbeeny has been awarded the 2005 Operations Recognition and Achievement Award in the department of Culinary. Regional Executive Chef at the Grand Hyatt New York since 1999, Chef Arbeeny is internationally renowned for his cuisine and extensive experience in the culinary industry. Chef Arbeeny is a remarkable culinary role model within this hotel and wi...
ARAMARK Harrison Lodging Announces Promotions and Appointments in Mid-Atlantic Region / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report ARAMARK Harrison Lodging Announces Promotions and Appointments in Mid-Atlantic Region PHILADELPHIA July 25, 2005 ARAMARK Harrison Lodging (AHL) is pleased to announce organizational changes for several key management team members in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. Robb Strommen has been promoted to general manager of the Mount Washington Conference Center in Baltimore, Md. Prior to his promotion, Strommen served as director of operations for AHL at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, N.C. Previously he held a variety of positions at The American Club, a Five Diamond resort ...
The 200th AmericInn Opens in Jackson, Minnesota, a 52-room Lodge & Suites, owned by KAAT Development, LLC / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The 200th AmericInn Opens in Jackson, Minnesota, a 52-room Lodge & Suites, Owned by KAAT Development, LLC July 15, 2005 - The AmericInn Lodging System celebrated the achievement of a milestone on June 30, 2005 with the opening of the chain's 200th location in Jackson, Minnesota. Encompassing 10,604 guest rooms in 21 states, the AmericInn brand has become one of the most rapidly growing lodging systems in the hospitality industry. "The opening of our 200th property is a wonderful occasion for us to look back at our accomplishments, but an even better time to look ahead," said Arnold Angeloni,...
Solis Hotel and Resorts Property in Alpharetta, Georgia Will be Named The Stanbury; The 144 room Hotel Will be Positioned as a Six star Hotel / Jul
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 28, 2005 - Horst Schulze, who brought luxury to the world as head of Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co., wants to do it again -- from Atlanta. Schulze's company, West Paces Hotel Group, is launching Solis Hotel and Resorts, a high-end brand that will open one of its first locations in Alpharetta in 2007. The Stanbury, the official name of the Alpharetta hotel, will be a 144-room boutique hotel and spa catering to travelers who think the pampering they get at Schulze's old stomping ground is not enough, industry observers said. ...
All Seasons Legian Developed Out of the Former Bali Dwira Hotel; Accor Believes Market Conditions Right to Bring All Seasons Brand to Asia / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report All Seasons Legian Developed Out of the Former Bali Dwira Hotel; Accor Believes Market Conditions Right to Bring All Seasons Brand to Asia BANGKOK, 7 July, 2005 Accor launches its versatile All Seasons hotel brand in Asia today with the opening of All Seasons Legian at one of Balis most popular leisure destinations. All Seasons Legian has been developed out of the former Bali Dwira Hotel. The resort enjoys a prime location between the popular Kuta and Seminyak shopping and entertainment areas and is only a short stroll from the ocean. The hotel has been launched after a multi-million dolla...
Alabama Attorney General Investigating 24 Complaints Concerning Hotel Price Gouging in Aftermath of Hurricane Dennis / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Jannell McGrew, Montgomery Advertiser, Ala.Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 13, 2005 - Aside from collapsed roofs, power outages and downed trees, there is at least one other nasty fallout this week from Hurricane Dennis: price gouging. Alabama Attorney General Troy King said Tuesday that investigators have received more than 800 calls from people complaining that some businesses are charging too much for some items in the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis. There were 653 complaints of gas pricing; 42 for generator pricing; 24 for lodging; and 11 for food. Other complaints include...
Horst Schulze Named In Lawsuit; Accusations of Deception in Connection with the Purchase of London's Lanesborough Hotel / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Horst Schulze Named In Lawsuit; Accusations of Deception in Connection with the Purchase of London's Lanesborough Hotel ATLANTA - July 26, 2005 -- Last weekend, Horst Schulze - the world-famous hotel proprietor and longtime president of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company - and his West Paces Hotel Group were named in an Atlanta, Georgia, lawsuit seeking damages and punitive damages in the amount of tens of millions of dollars (Civil Action File Number 2005CV / 03868 : Superior Court of Fulton County) Two corporations, the Al Fahim Group (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) and Oppenheim...
The Executive House of Akron's Business Didn't Go According to Plan; Hailed as a Modern Marvel of Steel, Brick, Concrete and Glass When it
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Mark J. Price, The Akron Beacon Journal, OhioKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 18, 2005 - Business didn't go according to plan at the Executive House of Akron. The 200-room motel, proposed in the late 1950s as part of a large complex to revitalize downtown, never seemed to meet the lofty expectations of its promoters. It was the right place at the wrong time. The 11-story inn was announced in 1957 as an anchor for a proposed civic auditorium between South Main and Water streets. Akron merchants Julius and Lawrence Siff, who operated D.M. Siff Shoe Co., owned a vacant lot at Sta...
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Adams Mark Hotels Now a Stronger, Leaner Organization; Consists of Five Properties in Dallas, Denver, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Buffalo July 11, 2005 - Adams Mark Hotels now consists of five full-service, upscale, convention properties suitably located in Dallas, Denver, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Buffalo. The company is now a stronger, leaner, more focused organization. Renovations ranging from $10 million to $30 million are pending completion at our hotels in Dallas, Denver, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. In most cases, the renovations include new duvets, new carpet, new drapes, ...
