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Ian Gregory Named Director of Sales and Marketing for the Radisson Hotel DFW South in Irving, Texas / April 2004
February 28, 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 Ian Gregory Named Director of Sales and Marketing for the Radisson Hotel DFW South in Irving, Texas Dallas, TX, April 12, 2004: Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Gregory as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Radisson Hotel DFW South in Irving, Texas. In his...
February 28, 2004
Downtown Houstons Hotel ICON, Benchmark Hospitalitys First Personal Luxury Hotel Property, Installs GuestWare to Enhance Personalized Service HOUSTON - April 13, 2004 Hotel ICON, the first Personal Luxury Hotel for Benchmark Hospitality, has selected GuestWare as its customer relationship management solution. The downtown Houston property installed GuestWare software this week to enhance guest recognition and improve service quality. We chose GuestWare because Benchmark Hospitality has created a new niche in the hotel industry that has been named Personal Luxury Hotels, says Troy Bennett, managing director of...
Survey: 40% of Hospitality Workers Say They Do Not Feel Appreciated by their Employers / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Survey: 40% of Hospitality Workers Say They Do Not Feel Appreciated by their Employers CHICAGO, April 13, 2004 Hospitality workers are expressing dissatisfaction with how they are treated by their direct supervisors and company leaders with 44 percent stating that their employers do not appreciate their efforts, according to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey. This feeling of not being valued is playing a critical role in motivating 40 percent of Hospitality workers to change jobs this year. The CareerBuilder.com survey, Life at Work 2004: Hospitality, was conducted from Febr...
The Assocation of Australian Hotel Schools Hosts Lecture by Stephen Rushmore / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report The Assocation of Australian Hotel Schools Hosts Lecture by Stephen Rushmore April 30, 2004 - During April the Association of Australian Hotel Schools and The Hotel School InterContinental Sydney hosted a luncheon lecture by international industry authority Mr. Stephen Rushmore, President and founder of HVS International. The luncheon was hosted, prepared and served by students attending The Hotel School InterContinental Sydney. Held in the Treasury Room at InterContinental Sydney, the event was attended by General Managers, senior management and Owners representatives from...
Joie de Vivre Hospitality Set to Open the Massively Renovated Hotel Montgomery in Downtown San Jose; The 86-room Hotel Considered Cutting Edge When it
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Joie de Vivre Hospitality Set to Open the Massively Renovated Hotel Montgomery in Downtown San Jose; The 86-room Hotel Considered "Cutting Edge" When it Opened in 1911 San Jose's Historic Hotel Montgomery Transforms Into a One-of-a-Kind Boutique Hotel SAN JOSE, Calif., April 12, 2004 - Joie de Vivre Hospitality, well-known for its creative collection of lifestyle-oriented hotels and properties in the Bay Area, announced today the June 25th, 2004, grand opening of the massively-renovated Hotel Montgomery in Downtown San Jose. The 86-room Hotel Montgomery is a treasure of San...
What We Do in Hotels When No One's Looking: Hotel Habits Survey / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report What We Do in Hotels When No One's Looking: "Hotel Habits" Survey Orbitz's Survey Reveals Americans' Sneaky Vacation Behavior Chicago, IL (April 26, 2004) -- We throw our towels on the floor, we eat in bed and we leave the television blaring when we're not in the room. We sneak things into - and out of - our rooms, and we don't always tip. No, we're not rude houseguests, we're Americans on vacation, as revealed in a recent survey by the popular travel website Orbitz on what we do in hotels when no one's looking. This summer, nearly three out of five of people who have eve...
Pelican Announces the Launch of www.hoteldealdirect.com / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Pelican Announces the Launch of www.hoteldealdirect.com April 13, 2004 - Pelican Hotel E-distribution and Reservation system recently announced the launch of www.hoteldealdirect.com, a web-based facility providing a direct connection between hotels and retail agents. Through www.hoteldealdirect.com, hotels will be able to build their own global network of travel agents, using the advanced database and security technology of the Pelican system to distribute confidential room rate and allotment information to large numbers of pre-approved recipients. Through www.hoteldealdirect.com retail tra...
American Hotel Bookings Increase by 860% at HotelClub.com and RatesToGo.com / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report American Hotel Bookings Increase by 860% at HotelClub.com and RatesToGo.com SYDNEY - 2 APRIL 2004 According to online accommodation provider Flairview Travel, bookings made to United States properties have increased by 860% compare to last years figures. The companys two websites, HotelClub.com (http://www.HotelClub.com) a full service option with bookings up to one year in advance and RatesToGo.com (http://www.RatesToGo.com) a last minute service with bookings up to three weeks in advance, have experienced great success since establishing its American operations in the Unites States in...
Joie de Vivre Hospitality Reopening the Renovated 163 room Hotel Carlton in San Francisco / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Joie de Vivre Hospitality Reopening the Renovated 163 room Hotel Carlton in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, April 7, 2004 - Joie de Vivre Hospitality well-known for its creative collection of lifestyle-oriented hotels and properties in the Bay Area, announced today the May, 2004 grand reopening of the now-renovated Hotel Carlton in San Francisco. The 163-room Hotel Carlton is an historic and stately building originally constructed in 1927, centrally located in an area of the city that is distinctly "San Franciscan" in its architecture and environment. The hotel is near the Cali...
Arlington Hospitality, Inc. Reports Net Loss for 2003 was $5.6 million, Compared to a Net Loss of $1.7 million for 2002; Sold 11 Hotels / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Arlington Hospitality, Inc. Reports Net Loss for 2003 Was $5.6 million, Compared to a Net Loss of $1.7 million for 2002; Sold 11 Hotels ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - April 1, 2004 -- Arlington Hospitality, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: HOST), a hotel development and management company, today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. The company also announced that it has sold two hotels in March and entered into a commitment to renew its operating line of credit through April 2005. The company filed its form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission yester...
Host Marriott Reports Net loss of $31 million for the 1st Qtr 2004 Compared to $34 million for 2003; Acquires the 455-room Embassy Suites Chicago Down
February 28, 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 Host Marriott Reports Net Loss of $31 million for the 1st Qtr 2004 Compared to $34 million for 2003; Acquires the 455-room Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown-Lakefront for Approximately $89 million Hotel Operating Statistics BETHESDA, Md., April 28, 2004 - Host Marriott Corporation (NYSE: HMT), the nation's largest lo...
Cartage Inc. Building $65 million Homewood Suites Condo/Hotel in Fort Lauderdale; Will Be Homewood's First Leisure Property / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Tom Stieghorst, South Florida Sun-SentinelKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 22, 2004 - Homewood Suites will run a $65 million condo/hotel set to rise later this year in Fort Lauderdale. The announcement brings a new brand to Broward County's lodging lineup. Currently, the closest Homewood Suites is near Miami International Airport. Homewood, owned by Hilton Corp., will run the 105 condo-hotel units on the first 10 floors of a 14 story building on the Intracoastal Waterway just north of Oakland Park Boulevard. The top four floors will be residential. In a statement, Jim Holthouse...
1850s Former New England Tavern and a 1950s University Campus Hotel Added to National Trust Historic Hotels of America® / March 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report 1850s Former New England Tavern and a 1950s University Campus Hotel Added to National Trust Historic Hotels of America® WASHINGTON, D.C., April 1, 2004 - National Trust Historic Hotels of America announces the addition of two members. This selection brings the total number of members in the program to 203 hotels, representing 41 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada. "Staying at a Historic Hotels of America member is all about the experience," said Thierry Roch, executive director of National Trust Historic Hotels of America. "The range of American travel exper...
London Bridge Holdings Ltd and More London Development Ltd Developing the 245 room Hilton London Tower Bridge at More London / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report London Bridge Holdings Ltd and More London Development Ltd Developing the 245 room Hilton London Tower Bridge at More London London, UK... 5 April 2004 - Hilton International is pleased to announce that an agreement has been signed with London Bridge Holdings Ltd and More London Development Ltd to lease the four-star, Hilton London Tower Bridge at More London, which will bring the number of Hilton hotels in central London to 15. Aimed primarily at the corporate market, the hotel will be located at More London Place, opposite the Tower of London on the South Bank of the Thames...
EIH and Hilton Launch Strategic Alliance – Eight Hotels in India Rebranded, Including the Flagship Oberoi Towers in Mumbai, Rebranded as Hilton
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report EIH and Hilton Launch Strategic Alliance - Eight Hotels in India Rebranded, Including the Flagship Oberoi Towers in Mumbai, Rebranded as Hilton Towers Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney...April 5 2004 - EIH Limited and Hilton International have launched a Strategic Alliance that saw seven Trident hotels, throughout India, renamed Trident Hilton and the former Oberoi Towers in Mumbai change its name to the Hilton Towers. The Strategic Alliance is the basis for a franchise agreement that builds on the combined strength of Trident's domestic brand position and operational expertise toge...
Hilton's New Image Campaign Uses Straightforward Text – Take Me to the Hilton / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Hilton's New Image Campaign Uses Straightforward Text - "Take Me to the Hilton" BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 20, 2004 In a new campaign confirming its status as one of the worlds most recognized hotel brands, Hilton Hotels & Resorts today introduced its latest advertising campaign. The new print image campaign revolves around a familiar phrase that for years has been used by millions of business and leisure travelers around the world: Take Me To The Hilton?. On April 20th the new ads, which have been developed in conjunction with Irvine, Calif.-based Foote Cone & Be...
Five Industry-Leading Awards From The American Hotel & Lodging Association Presented to Hilton Managers/Hotels / April 2004
February 28, 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 Five Industry-Leading Awards From The American Hotel & Lodging Association Presented to Hilton Managers/Hotels BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 21, 2004 Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) has announced that its Family of Hotels was recognized more times than any other major hospitality group for outstanding achieve...
High Wired: The Hotel Room of the Future / Kelly Stanford / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report High Wired: The Hotel Room of the Future This article is from the Spring 2004 issue of Hospitality Upgrade magazine.To view more articles covering technology for the hospitality industry please visit the Hospitality Upgrade Web site or to request a free publication please call (678) 802-5303 or e-mail. by Kelly Stanford, March 2004 All too often travelers find themselves crawling around on their hotel room floor looking for telephone jacks, waiting ages for room service, stumbling in the dark during late-night trips to the bathroom or puzzling for hours over setting the alarm on...
Chicago Hotels Hurt by Splintered National Hardware Show; 700 Exhibitors This Year vs 1,969 Exhibitors Previous Year / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality ExecutiveBy Kathy Bergen, Chicago TribuneKnight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 20, 2004 - The Chicago version of the recently split-up hardware show is generating anemic exhibitor turnout and bitter disappointment among some buyers this week, which doesn't augur well for the city's hospitality industries. "I'm quite disappointed, because I think this is really small," said Jason Chang, head of a 12-member buying delegation from B&Q International Co., a chain of big-box hardware stores in Taiwan. "Maybe this is our last time," he said. This is the first year when two competing hardware shows ar...
Hampton® Opens 14 Hotels in First Quarter of 2004 / April 2004
February 28, 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 Hampton® Opens 14 Hotels in First Quarter of 2004 Includes the Brands Fifteenth Property in Canada MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 19, 2004 Hampton, the national brand of more than 1,250 mid-priced Hampton Inn® and Hampton Inn & Suites® hotels, today announced that it opened 14 Hampton hotels in the first quarte...
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report Bostons First African American Owned Hotel - the New 175 room Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center Set to Open BOSTON, MA - April 12, 2004 - The new Hampton Inn & Suites at Boston Crosstown Center has announced it has hired minorities to five of the hotels top seven senior management positions. Opening in June 2004, Hampton Inn & Suites is located at 811 Massachusetts Avenue, off Exit 18 on I-93, across from Boston Medical Center and close to the Longwood Medical Area. The 175-room Hampton Inn & Suites is being developed and is owned by a partnership that inclu...
HSMAI Foundation Spnsors Reduced Fee Registration for Upcoming Workshops / April 2004
February 28, 2004
.HSMAI Foundation Spnsors Reduced Fee Registration for Upcoming Workshops MCLEAN, VA (April 6, 2004) As a key initiative in its mission to support continuing education within the hospitality industry, the Foundation of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has undertaken sponsorship of two newly introduced sales courses that are being offered through HSMAI University with a reduction in course fees as a result. According to the HSMAI Foundations Executive Director Fran Brasseux: The support thats being extended by the HSMAI Foundation is a strategic initiative to help increase the oppor...
HSMAI Organizes Strategy Conference for Revenue and Yield Management Professionals; Scheduled in Conjunction with HITEC on June 21, 2004 / April 2004
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report HSMAI Organizes Strategy Conference for Revenue and Yield Management Professionals; Scheduled in Conjunction with HITEC on June 21, 2004 MCLEAN, VA (April 9, 2004) To address the most critical and impacting issues and challenges facing revenue and yield management professionals today, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will hold its first HSMAI Revenue Management Strategy Conference on Monday, June 21, 2004 in Dallas. The conference has been organized by HSMAIs new Revenue Management Advisory Committee and Board. Taking place at the Dallas Conven...
February 28, 2004
Hotel Online Special Report HSMAI Recognizes the Best-of-the-Best in Chapter Practices MCLEAN, VA (April 23, 2004) The 2004 HSMAI Chapter Leadership Forum, which was just held in Chicago, recognized the Best-of-the-Best in chapter practices from over 78 entries (the largest amount to date) from 19 chapters from across the Americas. The 24th Annual HSMAI Frank W. Berkman Chapter Awards Program was presented at the Leadership Forum, attended by HSMAI leaders representing both chapters in the Americas, as well as members of the HSMAI Board of Directors. The competition (for the 2003 calendar year) ...
