Analysis-Companies Boost Social and Climate Reporting Amid ESG Backlash
November 4th, 2024
Westin Resort Macau Acknowledges Energy Management as a Hotel-wide Challenge; Hotel's Approach is Not Cut, cut, cut But rather Manage, manage,
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Westin Resort Macau Acknowledges Energy Management as a Hotel-wide Challenge; Hotel's Approach Is Not "Cut, cut, cut" But Rather "Manage, manage, manage" November 2004 - The 208-room Westin Resort Macau passed a milestone last month that would be the envy of many much larger hotels - two million US dollars in net savings from its energy management efforts. Not only have these savings accrued net of costs, and adjusted for changing weather and business levels; they have also accumulated despite the addition of significant energy-consuming actions undertaken to enhance the guest experi...
Martein van Wagenberg Appointed Managing Director of Little Dix Bay, A Rosewood Resort / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Discount Hotels London, Sydney, Rome, AmsterdamParis, Melbourne, Lisbon, Barcelona, Berlin, Hong Kong, New York, Auckland Discount Hotels London, Sydney, Rome, AmsterdamParis, Melbourne, Lisbon, Barcelona, Berlin, Hong Kong, New York, Auckland Martein van Wagenberg Appointed Managing Director of Little Dix Bay, A Rosewood Resort DALLAS - Nov. 4, 2004 -- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, the premier manager of ultra-luxury hotels and resorts throughout the world, is proud to announce the appointment of Martein van Wagenberg as Managing Director of Little Dix Bay,...
Michael Polese Appointed General Manager of the Westminster Hotel in Livingston, New Jersey / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Discount Hotels London, Sydney, Rome, AmsterdamParis, Melbourne, Lisbon, Barcelona, Berlin, Hong Kong, New York, Auckland Discount Hotels London, Sydney, Rome, AmsterdamParis, Melbourne, Lisbon, Barcelona, Berlin, Hong Kong, New York, Auckland Michael Polese Appointed General Manager of the Westminster Hotel in Livingston, New Jersey November 29, 2004 - Michael Polese has been promoted to the position of general manager of the Westminster Hotel in Livingston, New Jersey, announced Kevin Swill, president of Westminster Hospitality Group. Westminster Hotel ...
Mark Osterberg Appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for La Quinta Corporation / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Mark Osterberg Appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for La Quinta Corporation DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2004 - La Quinta Corporation (NYSE: LQI) today announced that it has appointed Mark Osterberg as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Osterberg will lead La Quinta's accounting, financial reporting and audit functions and will report to David L. Rea, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Osterberg brings to La Quinta over 20 years of financial management and public company experience, much of that time being spent within the travel industry. He...
MeriStar Reports 3rd Quarter 2004 Loss of $27 million Compared with a Loss of $51 million a Year Ago; Revpar Rose 7.6% to $70.13 / Hotel Operating S
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report MeriStar Reports 3rd Quarter 2004 Loss of $27 million Compared with a Loss of $51 million a Year Ago; Revpar Rose 7.6% to $70.13 Hotel Operating Statistics ARLINGTON, Va. - Nov. 2, 2004 -- MeriStar Hospitality Corporation (NYSE: MHX), one of the nation's largest hotel real estate investment trusts (REIT), today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004. RevPAR for the company's comparable hotels in the third quarter increased 7.6 percent to $70.13, after adjusting for rooms out of service due to renovations and the impact ...
Michael J. Glick Appointed General Manager of the Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge, Sturbridge, Massachusetts / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Discount Hotels London, Sydney, Rome, AmsterdamParis, Melbourne, Lisbon, Barcelona, Berlin, Hong Kong, New York, Auckland Discount Hotels London, Sydney, Rome, AmsterdamParis, Melbourne, Lisbon, Barcelona, Berlin, Hong Kong, New York, Auckland Michael J. Glick Appointed General Manager of the Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge, Sturbridge, Massachusetts STURBRIDGE, MA - November 2006 - The Publick House has announced Michael J. Glick as General Manager of the Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge. Mr. Glick assumed his ne...
Michael Glennie Stepping Down as President of Phoenix Resort Ltd., Operator of the Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Japan / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveKyodo News International, TokyoKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 23, 2004 - MIYAZAKI, Japan -- Michael Glennie, president of Phoenix Resort Ltd., which runs the Phoenix Seagaia Resort complex in Miyazaki, will step down after more than three years on the job, the company said Tuesday. The resignation will take effect before the end of this year in line with the terms of his contract, the company said, adding that a successor has yet to be appointed. Phoenix Resort, which was partly owned by the Miyazaki prefectural government, filed for court protection from creditors under the Co...
Two M3 Hotel Accounting Clients Team Up to Offer Enhanced Hotel Management Services / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Two M3 Hotel Accounting Clients Team Up to Offer Enhanced Hotel Management Services Gainesville, GA November 23, 2004 M3 Hotel Accounting congratulates two of its strong hotel management company clients: HVS/American Hospitality Management Company and Arrowhead Hospitality Group on their merger. American Hospitality Management Company was an M3 client for two years prior to its association with HVS International. Arrowhead Hospitality Group began using M3s Hotel-Specific accounting and operational software earlier this year. M3 is delighted to serve this powerful combination o...
Luxury Makes a Comeback in Travel / Karen Weiner Escalera / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Discount Hotels London, Sydney, Rome, AmsterdamParis, Melbourne, Lisbon, Barcelona, Berlin, Hong Kong, New York, Auckland Discount Hotels London, Sydney, Rome, AmsterdamParis, Melbourne, Lisbon, Barcelona, Berlin, Hong Kong, New York, Auckland Luxury Makes a Comeback in Travel By Karen Weiner Escalera, President and CEO of the KWE Group November 2004 Luxury is making a comeback in the travel industry as we end out the year and look to 2005. High-priced boat sales increased 9.5% last year, concierge floors on ships and in pricey hotels are selling out fir...
Two of Lodgian's Florida Hotels Remain Closed Due to Hurricane Damage, the Holiday Inn Melbourne and the Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach / November
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Two of Lodgian's Florida Hotels Remain Closed Due to Hurricane Damage, the Holiday Inn Melbourne and the Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach ATLANTA, Ga., November 8, 2004 Lodgian, Inc. (AMEX: LGN), one of the nations largest independent owners and operators of full-service hotels, today provided additional information on the financial effects experienced by Lodgian from the four hurricanes that struck Florida and South Carolina in the 2004 third quarter. Eight of the companys hotels sustained damage. Two hotels remain closed for major repairs and are expected to reopen in the 2005 se...
The 70-room Le Meridien Tower, Kuwait, A Showcase for the Art+Tech Concept / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report The 70-room Le Meridien Tower, Kuwait, A Showcase for the Art+Tech Concept Kuwait, November 2004: Le Meridiens innovative Art+Tech designs have made their debut at Le Meridien Tower, and guests can expect a room with a difference according to Hannes Yaghi, country manager of the upscale hotel group in Kuwait. He said: Designed to focus on those parts of a hotel that are of most importance to the guest, Art+Tech features include a specially designed bed complete with the finest linens, a modern bathroom look with multi-jet power shower, plus a wide-screen LCD plasma television. ...
Las Ventanas Again Only Property in Los Cabos to Receive 'Five Diamond' Rating; Acclaimed Resort Also Honored with Sunday Times Far Flung Lu
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Las Ventanas Again Only Property in Los Cabos to Receive 'Five Diamond' Rating . Acclaimed Resort Also Honored with Sunday Time's Far Flung Luxury Award LOS CABOS, Baja California, Mexico, Nov. 18, 2004 - Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort, has earned the prestigious AAA Five Diamond rating for 2005. The acclaimed resort has received the coveted rating for four years in a row and, once again, is the only property in the destination of Los Cabos to earn Five Diamonds. The Five Diamond rating is given to only the most select and exclusive hotels and resorts in North America, including...
Larkspur Hospitality to Convert 5 Candlewood Suites Hotels to Its Proprietary Brand, Larkspur Landing, Home Suite Hotel / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Larkspur Hospitality to Convert 5 Candlewood Suites Hotels to Its Proprietary Brand, Larkspur Landing, Home Suite Hotel (TM) CORTE MADERA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2004 - Larkspur Hospitality has announced that it will convert five Candlewood Suites hotels to it's flagship brand, Larkspur Landing, Home Suite Hotel(TM), effective December 30, 2004. Larkspur Hospitality will invest over $5 million into the conversion process. The Candlewood Suites hotels in Milpitas, CA; Pleasanton, CA; Sacramento, CA; Hillsboro, OR; and Bellevue, WA will join the six current Larkspur Landing hotels l...
MGM MIRAGE Planning New Megaresort on Las Vegas Strip, Consisting of 4,000-room hotel/casino, three 400-room boutique hotels / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report MGM MIRAGE Planning New Megaresort on Las Vegas Strip, Consisting of 4,000-room Hotel/casino, three 400-room boutique hotels LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2004 - MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGG) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a plan to create a multi-billion dollar urban metropolis that will significantly accelerate the evolution of Las Vegas into a sophisticated multi-dimensional city. The 66-acre site, designated as Project CityCenter, will be developed over time into a master-planned urban complex defined by a variety of avenues, places and experiences. As envisioned, Project Cit...
Inn on Bourbon Selects LMS ResNet Reservations Software; Web-Enabled System Offers Convenience and Efficiency / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Inn on Bourbon Selects LMS ResNet Reservations Software; Web-Enabled System Offers Convenience and Efficiency CLEVELAND Nov. 4, 2004 Agilysys, Inc., (NASDAQ: AGYS) a leading provider of enterprise computer solutions and hospitality software solutions, announced that Inn on Bourbon in New Orleans has selected the LMS ResNet reservation system from Agilysys to provide ebusiness room bookings for guests. The software integrates seamlessly with the LMS property management system, which the hotel was already using. LMS ResNet is a Web-based real-time reservation system that allows customers t...
Imperial Palace Biloxi Selects LMS Property Management System / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Imperial Palace Biloxi Selects LMS Property Management System Industry-Leading Software Streamlines Operations, Enhances Guest Service CLEVELAND Nov. 4, 2004 Agilysys, Inc., (NASDAQ: AGYS) a leading provider of enterprise computer solutions and hospitality software solutions, announced that Imperial Palace Resort & Casino in Biloxi, MS has selected the Lodging Management System (LMS) from Agilysys to streamline operations and enhance guest service at the 1,088-room property. LMS is an integrated property management software system designed to create economies of scale and provide greater...
The Falor Companies Select Kor Hotel Group to Manage the Tides Hotel, South Beach, Miami / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report The Falor Companies Select Kor Hotel Group to Manage the Tides Hotel, South Beach, Miami LOS ANGELES - Nov. 16, 2004 -- Kor Hotel Group, the Los Angeles-based luxury hotel operator, will bring its innovative style and exceptional service to Tides hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, following an agreement signed with The Falor Companies, owners of the newly acquired historic property. Kor Hotel Group is well known for successfully positioning distinctive destination hotels that combine progressive design and elegance with dedicated attention to personalized service. "We look forwar...
The Knowland Group Announces Entrance into the HSMAI Affinity Partner Program / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report The Knowland Group Announces Entrance into the HSMAI Affinity Partner Program . WASHINGTON, DC - November 23, 2004 - Released Today, the Knowland Group, a market intelligence firm specializing in the hospitality industry, is proud to announce it's entrance into the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Affinity Partner program. The program, designed to offer approved products and services to HSMAI member at reduced rates, will afford HSMAI members the opportunity to purchase subscriptions to all Knowland Groups services at a ten percent discount. See www.Kno...
More Money, per square foot, Is Spent in the Kitchen of a New Facility Than in Any Other Area; Always Design for Future Flexibility / Lee Simon ̵
April 30, 2004
Drawing Conclusions Foodservice Design By Lee Simon / The General Group / November 2004 I have a fear of heights. Perhaps the last thing that you would ever find me doing is walking a tightrope in mid-air, attempting to balance myself and prevent a plummet to my certain demise. Interestingly enough, however, I find myself in this position nearly every day metaphorically. In my profession, I am forever walking an ever-thinning fine line to please both my current and future clients in the same facility. How is this you ask? Well, I find that I must strive to design in such a manner as to give my clients what ...
Key West Considers Moratorium Prohibiting Hotel to Condominium Conversion Projects; Need to Study Effects on Character of the Island / November 200
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Christie Phillips, Florida Keys Keynoter, MarathonKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 13, 2004 - The Key West City Commission is moving forward with a moratorium that would prohibit the approval of any new hotel-to-condominium conversion projects for 180 days while city staff studies the effects of such changes on the economy and character of the island. The moratorium, proposed by District 3 Commission Ed Scales, is set to be discussed at Tuesday's commission meeting. "I am not making any qualitative judgment whatsoever on the issue of remodeling/conversions," Scales noted in a r...
Butch Kerzner Growth Plans Include Government Partners to Expand Atlantis Theme to the Middle East, Asia and Beyond / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Douglas Hanks III, The Miami HeraldKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 8, 2004 - NASSAU, BAHAMAS -- Howard "Butch" Kerzner presides over a sprawling tropical resort centered around a gargantuan castle and a world of make-believe. So it's no surprise he's fond of Walt Disney references. Atlantis -- the 34-acre compound of waterslides, underground aquariums, shark tanks, a 2,300-room hotel and casino, and lots of underwater mythology -- has become the signature landmark of the Bahamas in the way a certain theme park came to define Orlando. "Disney has the Magic Kingdom," Kerzner exp...
On the Drawing Boards – Thoroughbred Links, a Destination Resort with Golf Courses, Lodge, Condominiums and Homes Near Columbia, South Carolin
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Kristy Eppley Rupon, The State, Columbia, S.C.Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 29, 2004 - Developers are planning a 2,500-home golf and residential community in West Wateree, which, if approved, would make it among the largest in Kershaw County and the fast-growing Northeast Richland area. Officials hope a 27-hole golf course planned for the subdivision, on a 1,143-acre site on Whiting Way between Lugoff and Elgin, could help draw tourists and spur more commercial development in West Wateree. Robert Farnsworth, a project developer with Southwinds Group LLC, said Thursday he di...
Kerzner International Ltd. Reports 3rd Qtr Net Loss of $11.2 million Due to Hurrican Frances, Year Earlier Posted Net Income of $6.5 million / Hotel O
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Kerzner International Ltd. Reports 3rd Qtr Net Loss of $11.2 million Due to Hurrican Frances, Year Earlier Posted Net Income of $6.5 million Hotel Operating Performance PARADISE ISLAND, The Bahamas - Nov. 9, 2004 -- Kerzner International Limited (NYSE: KZL): DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE OF $0.32 COMPARED TO DILUTED EPS OF $0.22 ACHIEVED LAST YEAR ADJUSTED EPS OF $0.11 COMPARED TO $0.27 ACHIEVED LAST YEAR Kerzner International Limited, a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels, today reported results for the third quarter of 20...
Kim Pang Named General Manager for Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Red Wing, Minnesota / November 2004...
April 30, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutivePost-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 24, 2004 - RED WING, Minn. -- Kim Pang, interim general manager for Treasure Island Resort and Casino since March, has been named general manager, ending a 1 1/2-year search by the Tribal Council for the Prairie Island Indian Community for a permanent top executive. Pang will lead a staff of 1,548 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees at the entertainment and lodging complex along the Mississippi River north of Red Wing. A 17-year manager in the hospitality and casino industries, Pang was selected because of hi...
