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Aspire Marketing & Training Opens Atlanta Office — Announces Michele K. Shy 'Director of Possibilities' / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Aspire Marketing & Training Opens Atlanta Office Announces Michele K. Shy Director of Possibilities Atlanta, GA, December 20, 2002 - Dont let her name fool you! Anything but timid, Michele K. Shy has been named Director of Possibilities to head up Aspire Marketing & Trainings Southeast region with a new office in Atlanta. With more than 14 years of solid hands-on hospitality industry experience and a powerhouse personality, Michele Shy will dish up easy-to-apply solutions to complicated client challenges, as Aspire's new Lead Coach for its Revenue Surge training program, ...
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Michael A. Miner, Managing Director of the Sheraton Hotel and Towers Chicago Named Illinois Hotelier of the Year CHICAGO December 13, 2002 - Michael A. Miner, Managing Director of the Sheraton Hotel and Towers Chicago and Vice President of Operations for Starwood Hotels and Resorts, was named Illinois Hotelier of the Year today at the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Associations annual Stars of the Industry Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Through Mikes strong leadership, guest satisfaction in all metropolitan and downtown Starwood properties has d...
European Hotel Industry: An Encouraging Month of October / MKG Consulting / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report European Hotel Industry: An Encouraging Month of October 2002 In Europe, the RevPAR rose by 7.9% in October Southern Europe recorded more pronounced increases than Northern Europe France saw a strong October month, though remains just short of the levels recorded in October 2000 The RevPAR gained 16.7% in October in all categories combined For Paris, the RevPAR increased by 33.7% in October In the 4-star category, the indicator rose by 42.7% Country Occupancy Rate October 2002 OR change October 2002/2001 ARR October 2002 ARR change...
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Michael D. French Named Chief Operating Officer Resort Operations for the The Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino Mescalero, New Mexico - December 17, 2002 - The Mescalero Apache Tribe today announced the appointment of two executives at the Tribes new Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino: Michael D. French, Chief Operating Officer Resort Operations Brian D. Parrish, Director of Resort Marketing Michael French brings over 20 years experience in upscale hotel and resort operations with him to Mescalero. He most recently was Senior Vice President of Operations f...
Matt Derby Appointed to Programs, Promotions and Public Relations Manager at Aston Hotels & Resorts Hawaii / December 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Matt Derby Appointed to Programs, Promotions and Public Relations Manager at Aston Hotels & Resorts® Hawaii HONOLULU (Dec. 24, 2002) - Aston Hotels & Resorts®Hawaii, a ResortQuest International Company, recently appointed Matt Derby to its newly created position of programs, promotions and public relations manager. In this capacity, Derbys duties will include strategizing and implementing marketing programs and promotions as well as overseeing the public relations efforts provided by the company's agencies, PRWorks and Becker Communications. In addition, he will be charged with coordinati...
HBA Wins Gold Key Award for Le Touessrok Hotel & Spa Guest Room Design / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report HBA Wins Gold Key Award for Le Touessrok Hotel & Spa Guest Room Design December 2, 2002 HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates, world-renowned hospitality interior designers, was recently honored with a 2002 Gold Key Winner award for the design creativity, aesthetic value and commercial viability of the guest rooms at Le Touessrok Hotel & Spa, Mauritius. Located off the coast of Mauritius on a private island accessible only by a wooden bridge, each of the 98 luxury guest rooms boast airy split-level layouts with chic, beige stucco walls and porcelain floors with flecks of Indian quartzite. Uplit...
Historic Hotel Des Indes in The Hague Receiving €15 million Renovation; Will Be Rebranded Le Méridien / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Historic Hotel Des Indes in The Hague Receiving €15 million Renovation; Will Be Rebranded Le Méridien (Dubai, December 2002): Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to lease and manage the historic Hotel Des Indes in The Hague, Netherlands, its third property in the northern European country. Located in the heart of the Dutch capital, 150-year old hotel is conveniently situated a few minutes walk from the central train station, 30 minutes by train from Amsterdams Schiphol Airport, and a 20 minute transfer from Rotterdam airport It will now undergo a €15 ...
LaSalle Hotel Properties Removes Le Meridien from New Orleans Hotel; Interstate to Manage the Renamed New Orleans Grande Hotel / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Owner LaSalle Hotel Properties Removes Le Meridien from New Orleans Hotel; Interstate to Manage the Renamed New Orleans Grande Hotel WASHINGTON, D.C., December 20, 2002 Interstate Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHR), the nations largest independent hotel management company, today announced that it has signed a contract to manage the Le Meridien Hotel in New Orleans, La., effective immediately. The 494-room, four-diamond, convention-oriented property owned by LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) will change its name to the New Orleans Grande Hotel. It is the second hotel Interstate will ...
Larry Rose Appointed General Manager Wyndham Bonaventure Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Larry Rose Appointed General Manager Wyndham Bonaventure Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. DALLAS (Dec. 12, 2002) -- Wyndham International, Inc. (AMEX:WBR) announces the appointment of three management team members at two of its Florida resorts to boost the properties strategic sales initiatives and drive meeting and leisure business. At the Wyndham Bonaventure Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Larry Rose has been appointed general manager and Doug McLain has been named director of sales. Additionally, Tim Corder has been named director of sales at the Wyndham O...
Matthew Kurylo Named Associate Director of Sales for KSL's La Costa Resort and Spa / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Matthew Kurylo Named Associate Director of Sales for KSL's La Costa Resort and Spa SAN DIEGO, December 10, 2002 Matthew Kurylo has been named associate director of sales for the internationally acclaimed La Costa Resort and Spa, according to KSL Recreation Corporation, the new owner of the property. Kurylo brings more than 15 years' experience to the position. Most recently he was national sales manager for the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, expanding the hotel's account base in the Northeast market and establishing a 10 year track record for successfully promoting, bookin...
Kerzner Rebrands its Luxury Resorts 'One&Only' / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Kerzner Rebrands its Luxury Resorts "One&Only" PARADISE ISLAND, The Bahamas - Dec. 4, 2002 -- Kerzner International Limited (NYSE:KZL) announced today that its luxury resort hotels will be operated and marketed under the "One&Only" brand. Including investments financed at the local level, and also contemplated expansion projects, One&Only's management team will have overseen approximately $500 million in luxury resort development. This has created a collection of unique resorts that sets the Company on its way to achieve its goal of becoming the pre-eminent worldwide luxury resort operat...
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Kevin ODonnell Appointed National Director of Sales & Marketing - New Zealand for Grand Hotels International Friday, 20 December 2002 - Burgeoning times in New Zealands tourism and hospitality industry has led to Grand Hotels Internationals decision to establish an Auckland Regional Sales Office and appoint to the new position of National Director of Sales & Marketing - New Zealand, Mr Kevin ODonnell. Mr ODonnell takes up his position on 14 January 2003 and will be based at the new Auckland office. Based in Auckland, Mr ODonnells responsibilities cover all Grand Hotels Inter...
Joni Paahao, SVP Sales & Marketing for Aston Hotels Appointed 2003 Chairperson of the Oahu Visitors Bureau / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Joni Paahao, SVP Sales & Marketing for Aston Hotels Appointed 2003 Chairperson of the Oahu Visitors Bureau HONOLULU (Dec. 12, 2002) - Joni Paahao, senior vice president of sales & marketing for Aston Hotels & Resorts®Hawaii (a ResortQuest International Company), was appointed the 2003 chairperson of the Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB) at the bureaus annual meeting in Waikiki on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002. As chair of OVB, Paahao will work closely with Les Enderton, executive director of OVB and his staff as well as with the OVB board. During the past several years, Oahu has seen mil...
Jerry Herman Appointed President, CEO and Director at Arlington Hospitality, Inc./ Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Jerry Herman Appointed President, CEO and Director at Arlington Hospitality, Inc. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.-- Dec. 19, 2002 -- Arlington Hospitality, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM:HOST) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jerry H. Herman as its new President and CEO. Mr. Herman will assume this role on January 7, 2003. Mr. Herman will also join Arlington Hospitality's Board of Directors as of this date. Mr. Herman, a 20-year veteran of the hotel industry, brings extensive experience and success in leading companies focused on the ownership, management, acquisitio...
Rhode Island Hospitality & Tourism Association Honors Dr. John J. Bowen, President of the Providence Campus of Johnson & Wales Univesity / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Rhode Island Hospitality & Tourism Association Honors Dr. John J. Bowen, President of the Providence Campus of Johnson & Wales University PROVIDENCE, R.I. - December 20, 2002 - The Rhode Island Hospitality & Tourism Association (RIHTA) honored Dr. John J. Bowen, president of the Providence campus of Johnson & Wales University, with the 2002 Chairman's Award. The presentation was made at the 13th Annual "Stars of the Industry " Awards Ceremony. "As president of Johnson & Wales University, Providence Campus, Dr. Bowen has been the catalyst to transform the school from one with a reputatio...
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report InnLink Signs Suburban Franchise Systems 61 Hotels for Private Label Voice, Seamless GDS, Internet, and Booking Engine Services Hendersonville, TN December 05, 2002 - InnLink, a company specializing in a variety of hotel reservation representation services and marketing programs for chains, franchise hotel companies, and independent hotels announces the signing and service activation of 61 Suburban Extended Stay Hotels of Suburban Franchise Systems, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) (www.suburbanhotels.com). The contract provides Suburbans unique extended-stay hotel properties with InnLinks priv...
Infinium offers Virtual Replay of the 'Three Strategies for Successful Daily Operations' Event / December 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report December 4, 2002 - Last week customers and prospects attended an Infinium virtual event for the hospitality industry on daily operation management. The virtual event discussed how your daily business is affected by factors in and out of your control. Local events, special promotions, time of year, day of the week, even the weather all have an impact on your business. Understanding this is the key to successful daily operations and to providing a consistent guest experience. Infinium focused on three strategies to help you succeed: integration, industry expertise, and instant insight. Learn m...
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report December 17, 2002 - Debbie Hawkins, VP of Infiniums Hospitality and Gaming Division, was interviewed at the HITEC tradeshow by Kevin Heilbronner, editor of HITEC Online. Hawkins interview discussed Infiniums approach to serving the hospitality industry. She joins a distinguished group of industry players who were interviewed for this years edition of HITECs Online Studio in Chicago. HITEC Online provides a variety of resources focused on IT issues in the global hospitality industry. View the HITEC online interview featuring, Infiniums VP of Hospitality/Gaming to find out why they do a...
Hyatt Hotel Chain Faces Obstacles to Going Public / December 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Hyatt Hotel Chain Faces Obstacles to Going Public Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 12--Any plans to take the Hyatt Corp. public as a way to settle a financial dispute among the Pritzker family could run into a number of roadblocks, including a legal battle. Talk of an initial public offering was widespread Wednesday after the Chicago family said it had reached a secret settlement last year to break up its $15 billion empire and disperse the proceeds among individual family members. The gem of the Pritzker empire is Hyatt, one of the na...
Hyatt Regency Irvine Undergoing a Comprehensive $14 Million Hotel Renovation / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report Hyatt Regency Irvine Undergoing a Comprehensive $14 Million Hotel Renovation IRVINE, CA (December 2, 2002)Hyatt Regency Irvine General Manager Peter Rice announced today the completion of the first phase of an extensive $14 million renovation of the hotel. The first phase included the renovation of the hotels 536 guestrooms and suites, and addition of a new fitness center. The second phase is scheduled for completion in January 2003 and includes the hotels meeting space, lobby, lounge, business center and other public areas. We embarked on this extensive renovation...
Liesel Pritzker, 18-year-old Actress and Hyatt Hotel Heiress, Socks Pritzker Family in $6 Billion Suit / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Liesel Pritzker, 18-year-old Actress and Hyatt Hotel Heiress, Socks Pritzker Family in $6 Billion Suit By Don Singleton, Daily News, New York Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 1, 2002 - Liesel Pritzker was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Now she claims her family hocked it. The ultrarich Pritzkers were shocked by the charge, contained in a multibillion-dollar suit that Pritzker, the 18-year-old actress and Hyatt hotel heiress, filed in Chicago. The suit accuses Pritzker's billionaire father, Chicago business executive Robert Pritzker, 76, and other fam...
Owners of the Black Hawk Casino by Hyatt — Colorado's Largest Casino — Blame Hyatt Management for Descent into Bankruptcy / December
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Owners of the Black Hawk Casino by Hyatt, Colorado's Largest Casino, Blame Hyatt Management for Descent into Bankruptcy The Denver Post Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 25--The owner of the Black Hawk Casino by Hyatt -- Colorado's largest and newest casino -- blames the Hyatt management team for its rapid descent into bankruptcy, according to a bankruptcy court filing. Casino owner Windsor Woodmont filed a motion late Monday to void its 20-year management agreement with Hyatt Gaming Management. The motion requires court approval. Windsor said in the fil...
HubX Names Mark Sadosky Senior Vice President, Business Development / Dec 2002
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report HubX Names Mark Sadosky Senior Vice President, Business Development (Newton, MA December 18, 2002) HubX (HubX.net), The Center of Reservation Innovation and a global leader in hospitality eBusiness, has named Mark Sadosky, an 18-year veteran in hospitality technology sales and marketing, as Senior Vice President, Business Development. Most recently, Sadosky was Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Americas for AremisSoft Hospitality, Inc. (now SoftBrands Hospitality, Inc.). While there, he was responsible for building and managing the sales and marketing efforts through...
April 30, 2002
Hotel Online Special Report 50% of Hoteliers Have Not Increased Investment in Security More than a Year After the September 11 Attacks / HOTEL Asia Pacific Survey One in three hoteliers fear for the safety of their properties, survey reveals Hong Kong, 14 December 2002 - ONE in three hoteliers fear for the safety of their properties - and many have done nothing to step up security following 9/11 and the Bali bombings. These are two of the key findings from an extensive online hotel security survey conducted by HOTEL Asia Pacific magazine and hospitality technology consultancy Pertlink immediately after the terro...
