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Ed and Lynn Hogan, Founders of Pleasant Holidays, L.L.C., Inducted into the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hote
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement Ed and Lynn Hogan, Founders of Pleasant Holidays, L.L.C., Inducted into the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management HOUSTON - Oct. 10, 2001--Ed and Lynn Hogan, founders of Pleasant Holidays, L.L.C., will be inducted into the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management at the University of Houston. Other notables being honored with Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor recognition are: Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Carlson Companies; Ga...
U.S. Hotel Occupancy to Fall to 60.5% for the Year; Lowest Since 1991, Ernst & Young Projects / Oct 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report U.S. Hotel Occupancy to Fall to 60.5% for the Year; Lowest Since 1991, Ernst & Young Projects NEW YORK - Oct. 8, 2001--Due to the recent events following the Sept. 11 attacks in New York and Washington D.C., the Hospitality Services Group of Ernst & Young has revised its growth and profitability forecasts for the U.S lodging industry in 2001. Ernst & Young's original 2001 forecast (January 2001) included a projected growth in the national Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR), a key indicator of how hotels are performing, of 3.7 percent or $56.33. This estimate has now been r...
Impact of Recent Events on the California Lodging Environment / Ernst & Young / Oct 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report Impact of Recent Events on the California Lodging Environment = A look at events post September 11, 2001 Occupancy Impact - California Lodging Market Ernst & Young (E&Y) Hospitality Service Group October 1, 2001 Observations Recent Events Create a Ripple Effect Through the US Lodging Industry The direct disruption of economic production caused by recent events is anticipated to reduce third-quarter GDP alone by $24 billion. Consumer Confidence in the economy decreased 16.4 points in September the biggest 1- month drop since October 1990. The hotel industry could los...
Edward E. Mace, Former Fairmont Hotels CEO, Named President of Rockresorts / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement Edward E. Mace, Former Fairmont Hotels CEO, Named President of Rockresorts VAIL, Colo., Oct. 30, 2001 - Following Vail Resorts announcement on Oct. 17 that it would acquire a majority interest in Rockresorts International LLC on or about Nov. 1, 2001, Vail Resorts Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Adam M. Aron announced the appointment of Edward E. Mace as Rockresorts new president, effective immediately. Mace will assume responsibility for all facets of operating and developing Rockresorts, including the direction of the Rockresorts management company, its 11 ow...
Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) Available for Hotel Trainers At the Department Head Level / November 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) Available for Hotel Trainers At the Department Head Level New Certification Program Validates Role of Hospitality Trainer ORLANDO, Fla., November 2001 - Hospitality trainers can now earn professional certification through a new program developed by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. The Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) is the first professional designation for hotel trainers at the department head level. The Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) is one of the most dynamic certification programs that w...
E-Business Proves to Be Essential to the Lodging Industry in Combating Industry Downturn Following September 11th Events / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement E-Business Proves to Be Essential to the Lodging Industry in Combating Industry Downturn Following September 11th Events Washington, October 15, 2001 Members of the E-Business Committee of The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), during a regularly scheduled conference call last week, discussed the vital role of E Business in dealing with the sudden and unexpected business downturn that has impacted the Lodging Industry following the tragic events of September 11. Committee members predicted that E-Business would become an even higher priority for mos...
The Ferchill Group Puts Detroit Hotel Project on Hold / Oct 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive The Ferchill Group Puts Detroit Hotel Project on Hold By Daniel G. Fricker, Detroit Free Press Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 12--A Cleveland developer has delayed construction of Detroit's first new downtown hotel in almost 10 years amid a nationwide slowdown in hotel building after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The Ferchill Group was to have started construction last month on a 198-room Hilton Garden Inn at Brush and Gratiot in Harmonie Park. Now construction isn't expected to begin until the end of the year, at the earliest, Timm Judson, Ferchill's chie...
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April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement Total Hotel Development Pipeline Down 6.4% for 3Q 2001 Poor Business Conditions, Toughened Financing Prevail PORTSMOUTH, NH The Total Development Pipeline, hotels Under Construction, In Permitting (scheduled to start within the next 12 months) and in Early Planning declined by 23,859 rooms from 2Q to the end of 3Q 01 or 6.4%, Lodging Econometrics (LE) announced in its third quarter report on the industry. For the period July 1 through September 30 rooms Under Construction dropped by 6,281 or 5.2%, rooms In Permitting declined 9,192 or 6.7% and rooms in Early Pla...
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Deploys Not Busy Employees to Their Delta Sales Force / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Deploys "Not Busy" Employees to Their Delta Sales Force October 16, 2001 - The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, a franchise of Sheraton, owned and operated by Amerimar Enterprises, has opted not to lay off employees and managers during this significant economic downturn, but instead has increased their sales force by 10. Now known as the Delta Sales Force, the group is made up of managers and employees from other areas of the hotel who are not as busy during this time. They work along side the regular sales team from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m .and are keepin...
Daylight Software Continues to Attract Top Industry Talent / Oct 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report Daylight Software Continues to Attract Top Industry Talent Director of Customer Support and Account Manager Named DOVER, NH October 23, 2001 - Daylight Software names Eileen Hale as Director of Customer Service. Ms. Hale, formerly with Newmarket International, brings extensive domestic and international customer support experience to the Daylight team. Responsiveness and personalized customer support are two components that our customers have grown to expect from Daylight Software, says Debbie Johnson, vice president of product management. Eileens leadership and experienc...
Daylight Software Gains Investment Backing from AJG Financial Services / Oct 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report Daylight Software Gains Investment Backing from AJG Financial Services Investment to Support Expanded Product Development and Superior Customer Service DOVER, NH October 15, 2001 - Representatives of Daylight Software announced today that the company will enter a new investment relationship supported by AJG Financial Services, a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the world's fourth largest insurance brokerage company, and will not merge with AremisSoft Corporation. AJG is well-known and respected in the risk management and investment arenas. Their support will enable us to mai...
Dallas Hotel Occupancy Rate 47.4% in September, Lowest since 1986; Business Improving Every Week / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Dallas Hotel Occupancy Rate 47.4% in September, Lowest since 1986; Business Improving Every Week By Suzanne Marta, The Dallas Morning News Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 10--Business at Dallas-area hotels, crippled by the travel crisis after Sept. 11, dropped more in September than in any month in memory. Fewer than half of all rooms were occupied, and revenues dropped by almost 35 percent, according to a consulting group that monitors the industry. "Things were supposed to be down this year, but this is the biggest drop I can remember in 25 years," said...
CVB's in Dallas, Arlington, Irving, Addison and Plano Teamed Up for Tourism Campaign; Goal to Fill Empty Hotel Rooms / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Dallas-Area Visitors Bureaus Create Joint Tourism Effort By Sean Wood, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 16--Local convention and visitors bureaus have teamed up on a new campaign to fill empty Metroplex hotel rooms and get people shopping as the year winds down. The bureaus in Arlington, Irving, Dallas, Addison and Plano have teamed up for the Dallas Metroplex On Sale Campaign. In addition, at least 100 area hotels are offering discounted rooms and retailers and attractions are offering discounts to guests. "The No. 1 activit...
West Tower of Hyatt Regency DFW Imploded; Toppled as Planned / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive West Tower of Hyatt Regency DFW Imploded; Toppled as Planned By Kristen Holland, The Dallas Morning News Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 8--Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport imploded the Hyatt West Hotel early Sunday morning. The vacant hotel toppled as planned after several hundred pounds of explosives were detonated. Officials originally scheduled the demolition for Sept. 16 to coincide with the United Way campaign kickoff festival, but postponed it after the terrorist attacks Sept. 11. "We're trying to be very low-key, out of respect for the ...
Crowne Plaza Manhattan Extends Itself to Victims, Relatives, Displaced Persons and Rescue Workers / Oct 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report Crowne Plaza Manhattan Extends Itself to Victims, Relatives, Displaced Persons and Rescue Workers Complimentary. Rooms to Police and Fire, Donations to Neighboring Fire Company New York City - October 2, 2001 The 770-room Crowne Plaza Manhattan Hotel, located in Times Square at Broadway between 48th and 49th, reaches out to victims, the relatives of victims, displaced persons and the rescue/recovery effort. A special room rate of $140, in effect at least through December 31, has been designated for relatives of victims, people who have been displaced from their low...
The Time to Prepare for a Crisis is Now / Michael G. Frenkel / October, 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement The Time to Prepare for a Crisis is Now A Communications Primer by Michael G. Frenkel, October 2001 In these uncertain times, hotel properties, management companies and brand marketing teams are well advised to examine their procedures for responding to the media and other key audiences should a crisis situation arise on property. If no crisis communications program is in place, there is no better time to create and implement one. Crisis preparedness is essential for protecting a property or brands image and safeguarding its reputation as a safe and welcoming travel de...
Telman Founder Creates 'Market Traction' for Hotel Industry / Oct 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report Telman Founder Creates Market Traction for Hotel Industry Results driver for hospitality industry related companies Houston, Texas, October 1, 2001 Daniel F. Prosser, former CEO and Founder of Telman Technology Partners, Inc. (Telman®), announced today the formation of Conversint, a marketing and communications firm for hospitality industry and technology sector companies who want to gain greater traction in their marketplace. Market Traction helps build market share, create powerful brand identity, and brings growth to companies. The Market Traction pr...
Accor and Contiki Launch Resort Concept Aimed at the 18 – 35 Year Old Market; Discos, Internet Cafés and Pizza / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement Accor and Contiki Launch Resort Concept Aimed at the 18 - 35 Year Old Market; Discos, Internet Cafés and Pizza Great Keppel Island to be first Contiki Resort in Australia 31 October 2001: Australias largest hotel operators, Accor Asia Pacific, and youth travel group Contiki are joining forces to launch a network of Contiki Accor Youth Resorts. The joint venture between the two tourism leaders is aimed at establishing youth resorts in Australia initially, with the potential to expand to Asia and the rest of the world later. A joint venture was announced today b...
Colorado Tourism Office Identifies Areas of Concern Within Travel Industry and Consumers / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement Colorado Tourism Office Identifies Areas of Concern Within Travel Industry and Consumers Tourism Awards Presented for Outstanding Service DENVER, Oct. 25, 2001 - Travel trends and research results took center stage at the Governors Conference on Travel and Tourism at the Holiday Inn DIA this morning. PRACO Public Relations and Advertising, the Colorado Tourism Offices (CTO) marketing agency, outlined results of its ongoing research for the CTO, conducted since the Sept. 11 attacks. The morning session, moderated by Bob Lee, director of the Office of Economic ...
Black Hawk, Colorado Casinos September Gross Proceeds Jump 10.5% Higher than Last Year September / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement Black Hawk, Colorado Casinos September Gross Proceeds Jump 10.5% Higher than Last Year September Black Hawk, Colorado - October 17, 2001 - Colorado casinos have been comparatively unaffected by the nationwide dropoff in tourism that resulted from the September terrorist attacks, according to figures released yesterday by the Colorado Division of Gaming. The state total of $59.8 million monthly AGP (Adjusted Gross Proceeds) slipped slightly from the glitzy August figure of $60.8 million, but was nearly 10% better than last Septembers $54.4 million. Leading the ...
Greg Coghill, AIA, Named Chief Operating Officer at Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement Greg Coghill, AIA, Named Chief Operating Officer at Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo NEWPORT BEACH, California, October 2001 - Ronald J. Holecek, AIA, president and chief executive officer of Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG), has announced the appointment of Greg Coghill, AIA, to the position of chief operating officer. Coghill, senior vice president and managing director of the Newport Beach office, will, in his new role, oversee WATG's architectural, planning, design and consulting services worldwide. In this capacity, he will be responsible for the allocation ...
Resort Operator Club Med Announces Temporary Closing of 15 Locations / Oct 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Resort Operator Club Med Announces Temporary Closing of 15 Locations By Rachel Scheier, Daily News, New York Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 20--Club Med, the resort company known for its exotic vacation locales, said it will temporarily close 15 resorts as a result of lost business following the Sept. 11 attacks. The French company, Europe's largest resort operator, said yesterday it suffered up to $27 million in losses in the last couple of months due to fallen travel demand. With tourists suddenly skittish about flying and foreign travel, bookings drop...
Independently Owned Clayton on the Park, Becomes Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement Independently Owned Clayton on the Park, Becomes Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide October 18, 2001 - Clayton on the Park, an independently owned 98-suite luxury hotel in a mixed-use high-rise complex in Clayton, has been accepted as the newest member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, a global brand of more than 110 of the world's finest independent luxury hotels and resorts. No other St. Louis hotel has ever had this distinction. Membership in Preferred is limited to hotels and resorts that meet or exceed the high operational levels required ...
Chris A. Clark Named Corporate Director of People Innovation at Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts / October 2001...
April 30, 2001
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement Chris A. Clark Named Corporate Director of People Innovation at Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts Singapore --- October 22, 2001 - Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts recently announced the appointment of Chris A. Clark as the new Corporate Director of People Innovation, according to President Ichigo Umehara. Clark recently relocated to Singapore from Miami, Florida where he was Vice President of Human Resources for Wyndham International. With a wealth of professional experience, Clark will now handle all of Pan Pacific's corporate human resources responsibilitie...
