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Howard Johnson and Binney & Smith, the Maker of Crayola Products, Launch Crayola Kids Rooms / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Howard Johnson and Binney & Smith, the Maker of Crayola Products, Launch Crayola Kids Rooms PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 7, 2000 - Howard Johnson International Inc. today unveiled a room designed specifically for kids and families, the Howard Johnson Crayola® Kids Room(SM). The rooms, which will accommodate parents and children, will be decorated in primary colors and have family-friendly amenities. Each Howard Johnson Crayola Kids Room will include a childs table and chairs, a Crayola easel, a Crayola lamp, a Crayola alarm clock-radio, a video cassette player, a micro-fridge, wall decor and ...
Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo Appoints Gregory Coghill, AIA, and Donald G. Lee, AIA, to Managing Directors of the Newport Beach and Honolulu Offices /
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo Appoints Gregory Coghill, AIA, and Donald G. Lee, AIA, to Managing Directors of the Newport Beach and Honolulu Offices NEWPORT BEACH, California December 2000 - Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG) president and chief executive officer Ronald J. Holecek, AIA, has announced the appointments of Gregory Coghill, AIA, and Donald G. Lee, AIA, to managing directors of the Newport Beach and Honolulu offices, respectively. Coghill, appointed managing director of the firms Newport Beach office, joined WATG in 1983. He has directed efforts on various la...
Cayuga Hospitality Advisor's Quality Assurance Programs to be Directed by Coyle Hospitality Group / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Cayuga Hospitality Advisor's Quality Assurance Programs to be Directed by Coyle Hospitality Group Coyle Hospitality Group What is CHG's Quality Assurance Audit (QAA)? What are some things that we can do that will stand out against our competition? Coyle Hospitality Group What is CHG's Quality Assurance Audit (QAA)? What are some things that we can do that will stand out against our competition? December 1, 2000 - Cayuga Hospitality has selected Coyle Hospitality Group (CHG) to direct the Hotel Quality Assurance programs that Cayuga has been providing since 1995. C...
In 2000, the Cruise Industry Added 11% More Berths to Its Fleet / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report In 2000, the Cruise Industry Added 11% More Berths to Its Fleet NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2000 - Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) member lines will introduce 11 new ships in 2001 -- a glittering fleet of vessels that places a high premium on personal choice and comfort, with more dining and relaxation options than before, and more cabins featuring ocean views and private balconies and state-of-the-art operational equipment. In 2000, the industry added 11 percent more berths to its fleet, says James G. Godsman, president of CLIA, the marketing organization for the North American ...
Choice to Streamline Operations; Cuts Regional Offices from Five to Three, Will Centralize Franchise Sales and Realign Marketing Operations, Will take
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Choice to Streamline Operations Cuts Regional Offices from Five to Three, Will Centralize Franchise Sales and Realign Marketing Operations, Taking a $6.0 million Restructuring Charge in Fourth Quarter SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 21, 2000 - Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH - news), the worlds second largest hotel franchiser, today announced a corporate wide reorganization designed to provide more consistent service for franchisees and create a more competitive overhead structure. Choice will take a charge of up to $6.0 million related to this restructur...
Choice to Streamline Operations; Cuts Regional Offices from Five to Three, Will Centralize Franchise Sales and Realign Marketing Operations, Will take
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Choice to Streamline Operations Cuts Regional Offices from Five to Three, Will Centralize Franchise Sales and Realign Marketing Operations, Taking a $6.0 million Restructuring Charge in Fourth Quarter SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 21, 2000 - Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH - news), the worlds second largest hotel franchiser, today announced a corporate wide reorganization designed to provide more consistent service for franchisees and create a more competitive overhead structure. Choice will take a charge of up to $6.0 million related to this restructur...
Elscint Limited Aquires Controlling Interest In The Bucuresti Hotel in Bucharest, Romania / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Elscint Limited Aquires Controlling Interest In The Bucuresti Hotel in Bucharest, Romania HAIFA, Israel, Dec. 20, 2000 - Elscint Limited, a subsidiary of Elbit Medical Imaging Limited (Nasdaq: EMITF) (EMI) today announced that on December 13, 2000 its wholly owned Dutch subsidiary company, BEA Hotels NV, acquired an indirect 66.13 percent holding in Bucuresti Turism SA, a Romanian joint stock company. Under Romanian Law, a 66-percent interest in Bucuresti Turism SA, bestows effective total control. Bucuresti Turism SA owns the Bucuresti Hotel Complex, which is comprised ...
Bear Stearns Downgrades the Lodging Sector; Lowers Ratings for 6 Lodging Stocks / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Bear Stearns Downgrades the Lodging Sector; Lowers Ratings for 6 Lodging Stocks New York, New York - Dec. 4, 2000 - Bear Stearns Senior Managing Director and Lodging Analyst Jason Ader, in response to growing weakness in the US economy, downgraded the lodging sector today. Citing a clear correlation between the economy and the lodging industry, Ader lowered his rating on six prominent lodging stocks. There seems to be little doubt that the economy is slowing, said Ader. And history has shown that when the economy suffers, so do hotels. While Ader notes that an economic slowdown has ...
Baymont Inns & Suites Continue Planned Migration from Economy Segment to the Mid-market Segment / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Baymont Inns & Suites Continue Planned Migration from Economy Segment to the Mid-market Segment MILWAUKEE, Wis., December 14, 2000 Baymont Inns & Suites, the mid-market, limited-service hotel brand of the Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), unveiled a number of new growth initiatives to its franchisees at the brands annual conference held recently in Williamsburg, Va. Reflecting the conference theme of A Brand New Vision, Baymont focused on the success of its strategy to reposition the brand in the mid-priced lodging segment and outlined its new strategies for growth. We have ...
Bass Hotels & Resorts Unveils Aggressive US$70m Plan to Expand Inter-Continental Brand in Asia-Pacific / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Bass Hotels & Resorts Unveils Aggressive US$70m Plan to Expand Inter-Continental Brand in Asia-Pacific SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2000 - Bass Hotels & Resorts announced today that it will make a bold move to expand and enhance its Inter-Continental hotel brand portfolio in Asia-Pacific. The company will invest more than US$70 million to establish or refurbish 14 new hotels in five markets over the next two years, including China, India, Malaysia, French Polynesia and New Zealand. The projected growth in inventory by Bass represents the largest expansion development for any five-star hotel br...
Ben D. Marcus, Founder of The Marcus Corporation, Dies at 89 / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Ben D. Marcus, Founder of The Marcus Corporation, Dies at 89 MILWAUKEE - Dec. 25, 2000--Ben Marcus, 89, founder of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS - news), died in his suburban Milwaukee home last night following a long illness. Marcus founded The Marcus Corporation, a Milwaukee-based firm with operations in limited service lodging, movie theatres, hotels/ resorts and restaurants, in 1935. He had served as the firms Chairman Emeritus since 1991, when he stepped down as Chairman of the Board, a position he held since 1972. Ben Marcus was, in a very real sense, the personification ...
BAA, the Management Company for Heathrow, Stansted, and Gatwick Airports Obtains The Best Practices Distinction for Efforts to Improve the Quality of
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report BAA, the Management Company for Heathrow, Stansted, and Gatwick Airports Obtains The Best Practices Distinction for Efforts to Improve the Quality of Life in Communities in Which They Operate Airport Management Companys Contract With The Community Cited as Best Practice NEW YORK, Dec. 15 - The Conference Boards Business Enterprises for Sustainable Travel (B.E.S.T.) initiative has recently named BAA, the management company for Heathrow, Stansted, and Gatwick Airports in the United Kingdom and worldwide, a Best Practices Company. The Best Practices distinction ...
Asutosh Hotels Begins Building Two Franchised Wingate Inn Hotels in Jacksonville, Florida / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Asutosh Hotels Begins Building Two Franchised Wingate Inn Hotels in Jacksonville, Florida JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (December 6, 2000) Asutosh Hotels has begun building the second and third franchised Wingate Inn hotels in Jacksonville, Florida, with both expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2001. A four-story, 81-room property will be located on I-95 Airport Road, SW Quad, at the Jacksonville Airport, while the second one, a four-story, 104-room hotel, will be in Windsor Commons Park at Butler Boulevard and Hodges Road. Were very excited about the groundbreak of these hotels as...
Amy K. Johnson Named Controller for AmericInn International, LLC / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Amy K. Johnson Named Controller for AmericInn International, LLC Chanhassen, MN (December 11, 2000) Company Chairman and CEO, Lucius L. Fowler has named Amy K. Johnson as Controller for AmericInn International, LLC and other related entities. AmericInn International, LLC is the franchisor of the AmericInn® Lodging System. With nearly 200 locations open or under development, AmericInn® is North Americas fastest growing upscale limited service lodging chain. The AmericInn® Lodging System is dedicated to the concept of providing the best lodging value for our guests and will cont...
Steven J. Belmonte, President and CEO of Ramada Franchise Systems Inc., Named Chairman of the American Hotel Foundation / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Steven J. Belmonte, President and CEO of Ramada Franchise Systems Inc., Named Chairman of the American Hotel Foundation PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 5, 2000 - Steven J. Belmonte, president and chief executive officer of Ramada Franchise Systems Inc. and executive vice president of Cendant Corporations Hotel Division, has been named chairman of the American Hotel Foundation. Belmonte was elected during the organizations board of trustees meeting in New York earlier this week. His one-year term will begin on January 1, 2001. He succeeds Thomas F. Hewitt, who served three consecutive years. B...
Hotels in Latin America Beginning to Incorporate Online Marketing Systems / Oct 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hotels in Latin America Beginning to Incorporate Online Marketing Systems HOUSTON, TX October 27, 2000 iHotelier, an e-business solutions provider exclusively for the hospitality industry, is rapidly expanding its Internet services to Latin America. In less than three months, several hotels have been enlisting with iHoteliers integrated online marketing system, in order to optimize their Internet investments. We are very enthusiastic with the response we are having in Latin America, says iHoteliers CEO, Rod Jimenez. The market in Latin America is ripe for new hospita...
Bass Hotels Names Frederik de Roode Regional VP Operations Southeast, VP and GM Hotel Inter-Continental Miami / Oct 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Bass Hotels Names Frederik de Roode Regional VP Operations Southeast, VP and GM Hotel Inter-Continental Miami MIAMI - Oct. 16, 2000--Bass Hotels & Resorts has named Frederik de Roode, regional vice president Operations Southeast/vice president and general manager, Hotel Inter-Continental Miami. The announcement was made by Christopher Mander, area vice president Operations, Bass Hotels & Resorts. Mr. de Roode will oversee Bass company owned and managed upscale properties from Hilton Head, S.C., to Puerto Rico, which encompasses ten hotels under the Inter-Continental and Crowne Pla...
Hotel Ship Plans to Drop Anchor in London Docks; Would serve as a 200-bed luxury hotel in the business district / Oct 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hotel Ship Plans to Drop Anchor in London Docks; Would serve as a 200-bed luxury hotel in the business district By Jeremy Hunt, Sunday Business, London Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 15, 2000 - Plans for a stationary super-yacht to act as a hotel in Londons Docklands have surfaced as the latest in a raft of fantastic waterborne property developments around the world. Prompted by the soaring cost of development land, Hampshire-based Harbour Quay Hotels has applied for planning permission for a permanently moored, British-built vessel that would serve as a 200-bed...
Wyndham Adding All Properties to the WorldRes.com Database / Oct 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Wyndham Adding All Properties to the WorldRes.com Database SAN MATEO, CA, October 23, 2000 Wyndham International, Inc. and WorldRes.com have signed an agreement that will add all Wyndham properties to the WorldRes.com property database. Together the companies are working to establish a seamless link between WorldRes.com and Wyndhams central reservation system. Wyndham Internationals branded properties will be able to offer travelers detailed content and secure, real-time reservations through WorldRes.coms distribution network of Internet-based partners, including travel site...
Joint Venture Offered For The Aspen Institute Wye River Campus Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels Engaged to Arrange Leasehold Interest/Joint Venture / Oct 200
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement Joint Venture Offered For The Aspen Institute Wye River Campus Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels Engaged to Arrange Leasehold Interest/Joint Venture The Aspen Institute Wye River Campus Was Site of 1998 Middle East Peace Accord Queenstown, Maryland, October 24, 2000 - Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels has been appointed to arrange a leasehold or joint venture and to raise equity financing for a planned expansion of the 86-room Wye River Conference Centers on behalf of the Aspen Institute, an organization renowned worldwide for leveraging the power of leaders to improve the hum...
Florida Hotel & Motel Association Implements a Statewide Online Lodging Reservations with WorldRes and VISIT FLORIDA / Oct 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Florida Hotel & Motel Association Implements a Statewide Online Lodging Reservations with WorldRes and VISIT FLORIDA SAN MATEO, CA, October 4, 2000 WorldRes.com has joined with the Florida Hotel & Motel Association (FH&MA) to implement a statewide online lodging reservations solution via FH&MAs Strategic Alliance Partnership with VISIT FLORIDA and its Web site and contract call center. The state of Florida is one of the biggest destination spots for vacationers in the world. Florida was the number one preferred vacation destination (by 34%) in a recently released study from...
April 30, 2000
@e-hospitality.com Feature Article Via Hotel Online Headline News Email Service Whos sleeping with Westin? A once-sleepy brand has awakened, no small thanks to a big, white bed . @e-hospitality.com E-Hospitality is a member of the Foodservice & Hospitality Group of VerticalNet, Inc., which is parent to 57 online business communities in all major industries. By Megan Rowe, Managing Editor, E-Hospitality.com, Mrowe@verticalnet.com, October 2000 When the predecessor of Starwood Hotels & Resorts first took a stake in the Westin chain five years ago, the company had been buffeted by a series of owners a...
Wayport Building Footprint in Silicon Valley; 17 Hotels Feature Wayport's Internet Access / Oct 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Wayport Building Footprint in Silicon Valley; 24 Hotels Feature Wayport's Internet Access SAN FRANCISCO Oct. 30, 2000 In Silicon Valley, Wayport, Inc. is responding to the needs of the technology corridor through rapid deployment of its always on high-speed wired and wireless Internet access in area hotels. Wayport is building a substantial footprint in this technology-savvy metropolitan area with 17 Silicon Valley hotels already live and seven others scheduled to be installed within the next few months. Hotels currently offering Wayports wired and wireless Internet ac...
The Omni Inner Harbor Hotel Rebranded as Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor / Oct 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report advertisement The Omni Inner Harbor Hotel Rebranded as Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor; Jeffrey Keefe Continues as GM DALLAS - Oct. 2, 2000 -- Wyndham International, Inc. (NYSE:WYN - news) announced today that it has rebranded Baltimores largest hotel as the Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor. The 707-room downtown hotel is the latest Wyndham-branded flagship hotel located in major cities across the United States. Baltimore is a major gateway city and we are delighted to raise our flag there, said Fred J. Kleisner, president and chief executive officer of Wyndham International. Wit...
