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March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report The Retirement Systems of Alabama's Hotel Management Company, PCH Hotels and Resorts, Opens the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa on Alabamas Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail WASHINGTON Aug. 18, 2005 Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, an upscale, full-service brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), today announced the opening of the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. The resort is the first Renaissance resort in Alabama and is situated at 4000 Grand Avenue, nestled along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Birmingham. The 259-room upscale resort is owned and o...
Red Lion Hotels Sets Industry Standard With Launch of New Web Site / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Red Lion Hotels Sets Industry Standard With Launch of New Web Site Feature-Packed Site Gives Customers Unprecedented Set of Tools, Plus a Special Bonus for Booking Online SPOKANE, WA. -- August 2, 2005 - Using the best-practices of its bigger rivals as a spring-board, Red Lion Hotels has launched a totally redesigned version of www.redlion.com that is filled with an array of ground breaking features designed to give its customers unequalled access to rates and information. Red Lion Hotels is owned by WestCoast Hospitality Corporation (NYSE: WEH). Among the sites many industry-lead...
Red Lion Hotels Makes it Faster and Easier than Ever to get to Hawaii — Outrigger and OHANA Hotels & Resorts become Newest Member of GuestAward
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Red Lion Hotels Makes it Faster and Easier than Ever to get to Hawaii -- Outrigger and OHANA Hotels & Resorts become Newest Member of GuestAwards Program SPOKANE, WA -- Red Lion Hotels, owned by WestCoast Hospitality Corporation (NYSE: WEH), now offers its GuestAwards frequency program members the spirit of Aloha and the fastest way to earn free nights in the unparalleled tropical paradise of Hawaii. As shown in the following chart, a GuestAwards member will spend as much as 50% less to earn a three night stay in Honolulu when compared to competitive programs. With the addition of Ou...
Top Five Complaints about Hotel Reader Board Services / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Top Five Complaints About Hotel Reader Board Services August 23, 2005 - In developing and marketing our service, we heard form hoteliers around the country what was wrong with existing reader board services oh boy did we hear! What is a Reader Board Service? For hoteliers working in a group sales offices, you know. You're familiar with the traditional method of finding out what's going on in your competition's group meeting space -- you check the reader board in their lobby. Typically by hiring a company or an individual that provides this service for a fee. A few of these companies are ...
How to Implement Rate Parity / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report How to Implement Rate Parity August 1, 2005 - As a hotelier over the last 5 years you have just gone through the experience of 3rd party websites and distributors asking you for the best rate, and now they are all of a sudden asking for rate parity. You might ask yourself why. Distributors of your rooms have got very large budgets for marketing, more then most hotel chains. They will spend this money in attracting consumers to their website, where after these investments convert into marketing for hotels. All these third party distributors are very aware of the fact that their consumers are al...
March 30, 2005
Pegasus Solutions Expands RateChecker Service that Helps Hotels Monitor Online Rates for Competitors DALLAS (August 10, 2005) Pegasus Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: PEGS) announced today that it has expanded its RateChecker service by adding a RateChecker Group Manager module for use by hotel groups. Furthermore, Pegasus now offers the RateChecker service to all of its hotel customers, in addition to the Utell by Pegasus members who were introduced to the service in March. Dallas-based Pegasus Solutions is a global leader in providing technology and services to hotels and travel distributors. RateChecker gives hotels ...
Randy Smith Admits His Job Is Easy These Days…He Has an Abundance of Good News About the Hotel Business to Spread / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By David Flaum, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tenn. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 18, 2005 - Randy Smith admits his job is easy these days. That's because the founder of Nashville-based Smith Travel Research has good news about the hotel business to spread. "I don't know about heaven, but we'll be close to it," Smith, sounding like a character in Field of Dreams, told more than 100 attendees of the third annual Lodging Industry Summit held Wednesday at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Those sentiments were ...
Cushman & Wakefield Advises Significant Hotel Transaction; Sale of Radisson Stockton is Largest Known Hotel Transaction in this Market in the Past Few
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Cushman & Wakefield Advises Significant Hotel Transaction - Sale of Radisson Stockton is Largest Known Hotel Transaction in this Market in the Past Few Years NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2005 - Cushman & Wakefield, the world's largest privately held real estate services firm, today announced the sale of the 198-key Radisson Stockton in Stockton, CA. Cushman & Wakefield acted as transaction advisor in the sale, which represents the largest known hotel transaction in this market in the past few years. "This is the only true full-service hotel in the market, and it generated significant interest among...
Radisson SAS the First International Hotel Chain to Provide Free Broadband Internet Service in all Hotels / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Radisson SAS the First International Hotel Chain to Provide Free Broadband Internet Service in all Hotels Brussels, August 2005 Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts, the first class hotel brand of Rezidor SAS Hospitality, has announced that free broadband Internet access will now be a standard service offering beginning in September 2005. Radisson SAS is the first international hotel chain to offer free broadbandas part of its E@syConnect service conceptacross hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Many hotel companies overseas charge as much as $25 U.S. per day for Internet services, i...
Rob Stirling Named Director of Sales & Marketing for The Grand Del Mar Resort and Spa, Del Mar, California / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Rob Stirling Named Director of Sales & Marketing for The Grand Del Mar Resort and Spa, Del Mar, California August 9, 2005 - If the name Rob Stirling rings a bell, don't be surprised. Rob Stirling has earned a reputation among hospitality and tourism professionals, corporate meeting planners, special events coordinators and discerning travelers seeking the awe-inspiring hotel experience. If his name is not mentioned directly, his management style, attention to detail, applied marketing, and training he has imparted to his personnel have influenced and enhanced his hotel and meeting guests and...
Roger Ploum Appointed General Manager of the Westin Grand Bohemian in Downtown Orlando / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Roger Ploum Appointed General Manager of the Westin Grand Bohemian in Downtown Orlando ORLANDO, FL (August 11, 2005) Roger Ploum has been promoted to general manager of the AAA Four-Diamond Westin Grand Bohemian, a Kessler Collection Property, in downtown Orlando. Ploum who was recently the general manager of the Celebration Hotel, a sister property, brings over 15 years of experience to this new position. He succeeds former general manager Stuart Newmark who was recently promoted to senior vice-president of operations for The Kessler Collection. Prior to joining The Kessler...
HSMAI / NYU Industry Strategy Conference Will Explore the Subject of 'Return On Investment' in Sales and Marketing / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report HSMAI / NYU Industry Strategy Conference Will Explore the Subject of 'Return On Investment' in Sales and Marketing 5th Annual Event to be Held at Westin Times Square Hotel in New York on Sept. 15, 2005 MCLEAN, VA (Aug. 4, 2005) Travel and hospitality industry leaders and sales and marketing experts in both the business and leisure travel sectors will discuss and explore various topics relating to the subject of return on investment (ROI) in todays fast changing landscape for both sales and marketing strategies as the focus for the Fifth Annual HSMAI/NYU Industry Strategy Conferenc...
Boykin Appoints Robert Magrath General Manager of The Best Western Ft. Myers Island Gateway Hotel / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Boykin Appoints Robert Magrath General Manager of The Best Western Ft. Myers Island Gateway Hotel Cleveland, Ohio, August 17, 2005Boykin Management Company is pleased to announce Mr. Robert Magrath as the new General Manager of The Best Western Ft. Myers Island Gateway Hotel, located in Ft. Myers, Florida. Mr. Magrath has over thirty years of experience in the hotel industry, working with the Hilton Hotel Corporation for the previous sixteen years as a General Manager in Wisconsin and in Florida. Prior to that, Mr. Magrath (a certified executive chef) owned his own restaurant, hotel and c...
Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Richard M. Lundt to General Manager of the 299 room Omaha Marriott / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Richard M. Lundt to General Manager of the 299 room Omaha Marriott MCLEAN, Va. and OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 15, 2005 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Richard M. Lundt as general manager for the Omaha Marriott. The hotel is owned by Highland Hospitality Corporation (NYSE: HIH), a Virginia based, self-advised lodging real estate investment trust (REIT), and is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts. Mr. Lundt joins Crestline from his position as general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn, in Omaha. He has more than 15 ...
Hersha Hospitality Trust Names Two New Vice Presidents; Robert Hazard Named VP of Acquisitions and Development, William J. Walsh Named VP of Asset Man
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Hersha Hospitality Trust Names Two New Vice Presidents; Robert Hazard Named VP of Acquisitions and Development, William J. Walsh Named VP of Asset Management PHILADELPHIA, Pa., August 17, 2005Hersha Hospitality Trust (AMEX: HT), a real estate investment trust (REIT) and owner of nationally franchised, upscale and mid-scale hotels, today announced that it has hired two new vice presidents to add depth to its management team during a period of rapid expansion. Robert Hazard has been named vice president of acquisitions and development. William J. Walsh has been named vice president of...
Robin Harlow Appointed general Manager for the 260-room Aqua Palms Hotel, Honolulu / July 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Robin Harlow Appointed General Manager for the 260-room Aqua Palms Hotel, Honolulu HONOLULU, Hawaii August 12, 2005 - Robin Harlow was recently appointed general manager for the 260-room Aqua Palms hotel, located at 1850 Ala Moana Boulevard, overseeing all aspects of property operations. As Aqua continues to grow our portfolio of Waikiki boutique hotels, it is very important to have a strong team at each property to maintain the high service standards and expectations weve set, said Mike Paulin, owner and CEO of Aqua Hotels & Resorts. Robin Harlows experience ...
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Renato Cauzo appointed Manager at the Domina Inn Alaska in Cortina dAmpezzo, Italy Milan, 3rd August 2005 - The Domina Hotel Group has appointed Renato Cauzo Manager at the Domina Inn Alaska in Cortina dAmpezzo, Italy. In his new role, Cauzo will be responsible for managing all aspects of the 81-room Domina Inn Alaska, encompassing restaurant, lounge bar, meeting room, underground parking and ski deposit. The hotel is located in the centre of the world renowned Cortina dAmpezzo, one of the most exclusive destination of the Alpine chain, set in the incredible scenario of the Dolomites....
A Discrimination Suit Prompted by Management Decision to Close Swimming Pool Due to pH Imbalance Settled Out of Court / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By David Wren, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 17, 2005 - About 100 vacationers who say they were locked out of a swimming pool at Bay Tree III because they are black have settled their discrimination lawsuit against the Little River condominium complex. The vacationers, who were visiting in July 2001 for a family reunion, will get an undisclosed amount of money and letters of apology from the Bay Tree III homeowners' association. In addition, staff members who oversee day-to-day operations at ...
Pinnacle Entertainment Expects to Invest $800 million in Two St. Louis, Missouri Area Hotel-Casino Projects / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Pinnacle Entertainment Expects to Invest $800 million in Two St. Louis, Missouri Area Hotel-Casino Projects August 29, 2004 - Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has approved an increased level of investment in the Company's two casino projects currently under development in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The total project budget for the downtown St. Louis hotel, casino and spa project has increased to approximately $400 million, from the minimum commitment of $208 million previously made as part of the Company's redevelopment agreement with the City of St. ...
The Opening $365 million L'Auberge du Lac Resort in Lake Charles, La., Propels Pinnacle Entertainment to Strong 2nd Qtr / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-JournalKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 3, 2005 - The Memorial Day weekend opening of the $365 million L'Auberge du Lac resort in Lake Charles, La., propelled Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment to one of the company's strongest-ever quarterly financial reports. But pre-opening costs of $16 million in the quarter and more than $28 million cumulative that were factored into the resort's overall initial budget, cut into the company's earnings. Still, it didn't deter gaming analysts from singing the property's praises. "The silver lining is the c...
Latest Pet Friendly Travel Statistics Reported by BringYourPet.com / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Latest Pet Friendly Travel Statistics Reported by BringYourPet.com Knoxville, TN - August 11, 2005 BringYourPet.com, a leading pet-friendly lodging directory continuously polls thousands of its Web site visitors, newsletter subscribers, and random households regarding their travel and purchase habits. All who participate in the surveys own at least one pet. A portion of the 2005 results are as follows: 83% stay at designated pet-friendly hotels or lodging each year. 64% would be more likely to lengthen their stay if given the opportunity to travel with their pets. 87% travel wi...
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals Boost Profits with BringYourPet.com / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals Boost Profits with BringYourPet.com Knoxville, TN - August 4, 2005 Gatlinburg Cabins announces the success of its pet friendly properties. Spokesperson for Gatlinburg Cabins, Judith Schenck says, "Over the past couple of years we have made a concerted effort to reach out to the many travelers who love to take along their pets. By adding some pet-friendly properties to our program, not only have we increased overall bookings, we have also noticed a substantial increase in the length of stay. Since joining BringYourPet.com, we have far exceeded our initial exp...
Waiter, There's a Service Charge On My Soup; Making Sense Out of a Service Charge / August 2005
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Stevenson Swanson, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 26, 2005--Waiter, there's a service charge on my soup. Customers at a high-end Manhattan restaurant soon will notice an extra expense when they get their bill, and not only for their soup course. Beginning Thursday, chef Thomas Keller will charge customers a 20 percent service fee at Per Se, his year-old outpost in the Time Warner Center on Columbus Circle, where the views of Central Park are nearly as breathtaking as the prices. The service charge is...
Pelican System Launches Call Center Reservation System; Pelican System, developer of advanced hotel reservation software, announces the release of its
March 30, 2005
Hotel Online Special Report Pelican System Launches Call Center Reservation System . Pelican System, developer of advanced hotel reservation software, announces the release of its new Call Center Reservation System Singapore, 16 August 2005. This new product is in line with Pelican Systems constant efforts to meet worldwide hoteliers needs, in delivering the best possible product to its hotel clients. Successful in equipping hotels with user-friendly reservation systems, Pelican Call Center System today allows hotels to cross-sell within hotel groups. Through Call Center, a hotel will be able to check availabi...
