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Universal Resorts Selects Maestro Enterprise Suite from NORTHWIND For Chain of 9 Luxury Resorts in The Maldives / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online .Special Report Universal Resorts Selects Maestro Enterprise Suite from NORTHWIND For Chain of 9 Luxury Resorts in The Maldives Maestro Chosen for Comprehensive Integrated Multi-Property Resort Functionality; e-clipse Computer Systems Finalizes Agreement Markham, ON October 20, 2004 NORTHWIND, a provider of enterprise property management and reservation solutions for hospitality, announced today Universal Resorts, the largest hospitality operator in The Republic of Maldives, selected the Maestro Enterprise Suite to automate all nine of its luxury resorts. Universal will utilize Maest...
University of Delaware is conducting The Second Annual (2004) Food Service Network Security Survey! / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report University of Delaware is conducting The Second Annual (2004) Food Service Network Security Survey! October 2004 - The second annual food service network security survey is underway. The Survey is conducted by University of Delawares Hospitality Information Management Program with the participation of the Hospitality Upgrade Magazine and Hotel-Online. The aim of this effort is to raise the level of security awareness, as well as help determine the scope of computer crime in the food service industry. If you are working in the IT field in a food service organization and w...
Study Abroad Opportunities Available to Hotel Students at University of Delaware and Leeds Metropolitan University / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Study Abroad Opportunities Available to Hotel Students at University of Delaware and Leeds Metropolitan University October 20, 2004 - Students from both sides of the Atlantic will benefit from a new partnership between the University of Delaware and Leeds Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. Through the UD Study Abroad program, students from Leeds will be able to study at the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management at the University of Delaware and UD students will be able to study events management at the UK Centre for Events Management at Leeds ...
Premier Hospitality Management Inc. Building 13th Hotel in Tulsa, 104-room Hilton Garden Inn / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Tom Droege, Tulsa World, Okla.Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 7, 2004 - The 104-room Hilton Garden Inn is scheduled to open next spring. Business travelers and people visiting south Tulsa hospitals are the target customers of a hotel under construction near 81st Street and U.S. 169, officials say. "This is our first project in Tulsa, and this location seems to be the up-and-coming place," said Nila Patel, spokeswoman for Premier Hospitality Management Inc., a multibrand hotel company based in Durant. The company owns and operates 12 hotels in Oklahoma and Texas, having franchi...
Tuscon Hotels Report August 2004 Occupancy at 64.4%, Inching Back To 2000 Levels / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveThe Arizona Daily Star, TucsonKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 9, 2004 - Tucson-area hotels and resorts are inching back toward the rates they charged during the boom years before the 9/11 terrorist attacks. But some in the hospitality industry ponder whether the dream of matching those golden years is hopeless. "The year 2000 before the attacks is still the benchmark people in the restaurant industry use when they measure success," said Rob LaMaster of the Arizona Restaurant & Hospitality Association. "I hear restaurant owners and hotel managers say, 'I'm up over last year but s...
Developer Ron Allred, Previous Owner of Telluride Ski & Golf Co., Focusing On $40 million Renovation and Expansion of Tubac Golf Resort, Near Tuscon
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Karen Mracek, The Arizona Daily Star, TucsonKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 3, 2004 - Guests who stay at Tubac Golf Resort every year are in for a big surprise this winter. They will encounter the first stage of a five-year, $40 million project to renovate the resort. "They are really going to be amazed at what's been going on," said Rod Siler, president of the 45-year-old resort. "Even if you are gone only two weeks, something has changed when you come back." Some of the new amenities include a new guest-services center, a reinvented Stables Restaurant and Bar and a redesigned ...
Majority of Trump Hotels Bondholders Approve Debt Restructuring Plan Allowing Donald Trump to Remain the Company's Chairman and Capitalize on the
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Majority of Trump Hotels Bondholders Approve Debt Restructuring Plan Allowing Donald Trump to Remain the Company's Chairman and Capitalize on the Trump Brand NEW YORK - Oct. 21, 2004 -- Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. ("THCR" or the "Company") (OTCBB: DJTC.OB) announced today that the Company, Donald J. Trump and holders of approximately 57% of Trump Atlantic City Associates' First Mortgage Notes due 2006 (the "TAC Notes"), approximately 68% of Trump Casino Holdings, LLC's First Priority Mortgage Notes due 2010 (the "TCH First Priority Notes") and approximately 81% of Trump Casino ...
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago Claims Agreements in Hand to Sell 75% of the 461 Condominiums and 227 Hotel-condo Units for a Combined $5
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveChicago TribuneKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 28, 2004 - Donald Trump has lined up three New York hedge funds, including money from billionaire George Soros, to invest $160 million in his Chicago skyscraper, a key piece in perhaps the largest construction financing in the city's history, according to real estate sources and public documents. Despite reports about the project's record-breaking sales, most of them from Trump himself, many Chicago real estate developers and lenders have expressed doubts about whether the 90-story tower would ever be built. "It is such a huge proj...
Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Inc. Reports 3rd Qtr Loss Doubled to $25.1 million Compared with a Net Loss of $12.4 million a Year Earlier; Executive
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Inc. Reports 3rd Qtr Loss Doubled to $25.1 million Compared with a Net Loss of $12.4 million a Year Earlier; Executive Vice President Scott Butera Promoted to President and COO NEW YORK - --Oct. 28, 2004--Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. ("THCR" or the "Company") (OTCBB: DJTC.OB) today reported its operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004. THCR reported consolidated net revenues (defined as gross revenues less promotional allowances) for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 of $309.3 million, comp...
Electronic Bookings for European Hotels Jumps 16.9% in Q2; The Top 10 European Destination Markets Based on Electronic Room Night Bookings During the
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Electronic Bookings for European Hotels Jumps 16.9% in Q2 . The Top 10 European Destination Markets Based on Electronic Room Night Bookings During the 2nd Quarter of 2004 TravelCLICK's e-Monitor Details Electronic Booking Performance for European Hotels CHICAGO (05 October 2004) TravelCLICK reported today that European hotel room nights booked electronically in the second quarter of 2004 were up by 16.9% in comparison to the room nights booked in the same period last year. The average daily rate (ADR) for European hotels for second quarter was $178.68, showing an 8.9% imp...
Electronic Hotel Bookings for Asia-Pacific Up 71.8% in Q2; The Top 10 Destination Asia-Pacific Markets Based on Electronic Room Night Bookings During
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Electronic Hotel Bookings for Asia-Pacific Up 71.8% in Q2; . The Top 10 Destination Asia-Pacific Markets Based on Electronic Room Night Bookings During the 2nd Quarter of 2004 TravelCLICK Reports Top Ten Asia-Pacific Markets CHICAGO (05 October 2004) TravelCLICK reported today that Asia-Pacific room nights booked electronically through the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and key Internet sites increased 71.8% in the second quarter of 2004 versus the same quarter last year. Worldwide electronic room night bookings also showed an increase of 11.4% for the second quarter of...
Recipes Developed by Radisson and the New England Culinary Institute Reflect Increasing Popularity of Low Carb Tortillas / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Recipes Developed by Radisson and the New England Culinary Institute Reflect Increasing Popularity of Low Carb Tortillas Minneapolis, Oct. 1, 2004 Radisson Hotels & Resorts® and its managed hotels group in the Americas has joined forces with Mission Foods and the New England Culinary Institute (NECI) to create a mouth-watering, low-carb menu that debuts this month at all of its Radisson-managed properties throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean. "This incredible menu, all low in carbohydrates, was created to provide the growing number of carb-conscious guests with flavorful options ...
John E. Small, Chairman of ResortCom International, Excited About Future of Timeshare; Cites Market Response to Diverse Product Mix / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report John E. Small, Chairman of ResortCom International, Excited About Future of Timeshare; Cites Market Response to Diverse Product Mix Improved products and better locations make for rosy revenue picture Sees Mexico as hot spot for innovation and vacation ownership growth PHOENIX (AZ) October 12, 2004 - Despite reduced travel patterns and a general economic slow down, the future of the timeshare and vacation ownership industry is robust and invigorating, according to John E. Small, Chairman of ResortCom International. Addressing a room filled with industry experts ...
Hilton Taba – Egypt – Statement / Hilton Group PLC / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Hilton Taba - Egypt - Statement / Hilton Group PLC Sunday 10 October 2004 - Following his visit to Taba, Hilton Group CEO, Mr David Michels has confirmed that the investigation and the handling of the Hilton Taba incident is fully in the hands of the relevant authorities, who took control of the site immediately after the incident. Taba is an Egyptian owned hotel managed over the past ten years by Hilton International. The 410 room hotel is regularly used by Israeli and other nationalities. Mr Michels said five Hilton employees are known to have died in the blast. Official figures ar...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Thayer Interactive Group Becomes TIG GlobalSM; Internet Marketing Firms New Corporate Identity Underscores Breadth And Depth Of Services Washington, D.C. Oct. 14, 2004 Thayer Interactive Group, LLC, announced the launch of its new name, TIG Global (www.TIGglobal.com). The new corporate brand reflects the companys entry into the international market with its growing network of worldwide strategic partners, as the company continues to advance its leadership position in the hospitality industry by driving direct Internet sales and delivering unrivaled ROI to ho...
TIA's Traveler Sentiment Index Up in Third Quarter; Consumers More Confident About Having Enough Money to Take Leisure Trips / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report TIA's Traveler Sentiment Index Up in Third Quarter; Consumers More Confident About Having Enough Money to Take Leisure Trips Washington, DC -- September 30, 2004 - The Travel Industry Association of Americas (TIA) quarterly Traveler Sentiment Index showed a slight increase of 1.6 percent in the third quarter versus second quarter 2004. The overall index now stands at 99.0, up from 97.4. The primary reasons behind the increase are twofoldmore consumers than last quarter are confident about having enough money to take leisure trips and more consumers are interested in taking plea...
Thompson Calhoun Fair Brokers Sale of the Comfort Inn Interstate in Ormond Beach, Florida / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Thompson Calhoun Fair Brokers Sale of the Comfort Inn Interstate in Ormond Beach, Florida ATLANTA, Georgia, October 14, 2004 - Thompson Calhoun Fair, LLC, an Atlanta-based hotel real estate firm, announced today it advised Davis Bros., Inc. in the disposition of the Comfort Inn in Ormond Beach, Florida. The 75-room limited-service property is located at 1567 North U.S. Highway 1 along central Florida's Atlantic coast. The hotel is comprised of two, two-story buildings and features a large outdoor pool, breakfast area, guest laundry and complimentary parking. Constructed in 1972, the propert...
Thompson Calhoun Fair Brokers Sale of the Bonaventure Resort & Spa – Weston, Florida / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Thompson Calhoun Fair Brokers Sale of the Bonaventure Resort & Spa - Weston, Florida ATLANTA, Georgia, October 6, 2004 - Thompson Calhoun Fair, LLC, an Atlanta based hotel real estate firm, announced today it advised Wyndham International in the disposition of the Bonaventure Resort & Spa located in Weston, Florida. This 496-key property is located 20 minutes from the Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale International Airport near Interstates 75, 95 and 595 in the heart of the high growth Weston market area. The 496 oversized guest rooms include 96 two-room suites, and are situated in six separate...
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Which Owns 77 Hotels, Files Plans for $400 Million; IPO Will Pay Off $80 million of its Debt with Part of Proceeds / Sandi C
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Sunstone Hotel Investors, Which Owns 77 Hotels, Files Plans for $400 Million; IPO Will Pay Off $80 million of its Debt with Part of Proceeds By Sandi Cain, October 21, 2004 San Clemente-based Sunstone Hotel Investors has filed plans to go public as a real estate investment trust in a deal that could raise more than $400 million. The move isnt unexpected for Sunstone. Last fall, Chief Executive Bob Alter told the Business Journal the company was looking at an offering in late-2004 or mid-2005. Sunstone was a publicly traded REIT from 1995 to 1999, when it was taken private...
Ramada Plaza Winston-Salem Gets New Owner, New Name; Sundance Plaza Hotel & Suites / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Fran Daniel, Winston-Salem Journal, N.C.Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 8, 2004 - The Ramada Plaza Hotel on University Parkway has a new owner who plans to give it a facelift. WinSal Hotel LLC, which is owned by six North Carolina businessmen, bought the hotel Oct. 1 from Plaza Coliseum LLC, of which local businessman and hotel owner, Don Angell, is a managing member. Angell did not return calls asking for comment on the sale, but M. Michael Geissler, the managing member of WinSal Hotel, said yesterday that the Ramada Plaza has been renamed Sundance Plaza Hotel & Suites. "What ...
Sunburst Hospitality Awards Top-Performing Hotels; The Peabody Court Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, Named Full-Service Hotel of the Year / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Sunburst Hospitality Awards Top-Performing Hotels; The Peabody Court Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, Named Full-Service Hotel of the Year Silver Spring, MD October 18, 2004 Sunburst Hospitality announced today that the company honored top performing hotels and staff in its system at the companys recently concluded Annual Meeting for General Managers and Director of Sales held in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The companys depth of talent and skills is made clear by the diverse recipients of these awards, said Sunburst CEO James MacCutcheon in making the announcement. ...
The Barbados Tourism Authority Appoints Stuart Layne to President and Chief Executive Officer / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report The Barbados Tourism Authority Appoints Stuart Layne to President and Chief Executive Officer BARBADOS, WI (October 27, 2004) - The Barbados Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of Mr. Stuart Layne to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). His responsibilities include defining the Authoritys long term goals, and strategic priorities, and advising the Board of Directors on all tourism matters. I am very excited to serve Barbados in this capacity. I will use my experience from the Ministry of Tourism as well as The Ministry of Finance to bri...
Starwood and HP Pooling Resources to Build New Global Reservation System; Starwood Anticipates Savings of $15 million to $20 million Annually on its T
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Starwood and HP Pooling Resources to Build New Global Reservation System; Starwood Anticipates Savings of $15 million to $20 million Annually on its Technology Operating Costs PALO ALTO, Calif.-- Oct. 26, 2004 -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced a broad technology agreement that will enable Starwood to deliver an improved guest reservation experience to its customers around the globe. As part of a seven-year, $100 million contract, the companies are pooling resources and expertise to build a new global reservation system...
Starwood Hotels Reports 28 Hotels Open or Under Construction Throughout China / October 2004
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Starwood Hotels Reports 28 Hotels Open or Under Construction Throughout China Singapore, 13th October 2004 Twenty years after reaching a milestone by being the first international hotel company to sign a management contract in China with the Sheraton brand, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE : HOT) continues to lead as the largest international upscale hotel operator in China. Starwoods development growth in the last 18 months has surpassed all previous years with the addition of 10 new hotels to the existing portfolio of 18 hotels in China. Upon opening, these new...
