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With Potential Economic Slowdown a Possibility, the REIT Modernization Act Should Soften Impact on Hotel REITs / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report With Potential Economic Slowdown a Possibility, the REIT Modernization Act Should Soften Impact on Hotel REITs REIT Modernization Act Goes Into Effect Jan. 1, 2001 ATLANTA, Dec. 28, 2000 - The REIT Modernization Act, which takes effect January 1, 2001, marks one of the most significant changes to REIT laws in 40 years. While cash flow of REITs will remain high compared to other investments, the new law changes the minimum distribution requirement of a REITs taxable income from 95% to 90%, allowing REITs to build cash reserves in the face of a declining economy. Leo F. ...
UNLV Graduate Sam-Erik Ruttmann, Appointed General Manager of Dusit Laguna Resort Hotel / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report UNLV Graduate Sam-Erik Ruttmann, Appointed General Manager of Dusit Laguna Resort Hotel December 5, 2000 - Having held four other previous posts as hotel General Manager in Thailand and Indonesia, newly appointed General Manager of Dusit Laguna Phuket, Mr. Sam-Erik J. Ruttmann, comes to his current post with considerable experience particularly relevant to the region. Prior to joining Dusit Hotels & Resorts in his Sam-Erik J. Ruttmann new post, Mr. Ruttmann was GM of Amari Boulevard Hotel and two City Lodge hotels managed and run by Amari Hotels and Resorts. He was former...
La Quinta Replacing a 30-year-old Hotel With a New 168-room Prototype Featuring Residential Style Architecture at DFW Airport / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report La Quinta Replacing a 30-year-old Hotel With a New 168-room Prototype Featuring Residential Style Architecture at DFW Airport DALLAS - Dec. 18, 2000 -- La Quinta®Inns, Incs. new prototype hotel will offer travelers a new lodging option near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport when the Inn opens in 2002. Construction on the new La Quinta® Inn will begin shortly after the first of the year and is expected to continue through 2001. The La Quinta® Inn, located at 4105 W. Airport Freeway near the south entrance of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, will be torn down on Frida...
Hotel Common Sense – Who Makes Resolutions Anymore? / John Hogan CHA MHS / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hotel Common Sense Who Makes Resolutions Anymore? By John Hogan, CHA MHS - December, 2000 The things that hurt, instruct. Benjamin Franklin Over the years, in both a professional and personal situations, I have had the occasion to visit one of Americas finest old cities Philadelphia. One cannot escape the impact Benjamin Franklin made on both the city and the country when one visits any of the citys many attractions. We all know of Franklins famous experiments with electricity via a key and kite. Many of us have first-hand experience with some of hi...
AmeriSuites Vacation Clubs and Timescape Resorts Exploring Franchise Development / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report AmeriSuites Vacation Clubs and Timescape Resorts Exploring Franchise Development FAIRFIELD, N.J., Dec. 6, 2000 - Prime Hospitality Corp. (NYSE: PDQ) announced it has entered into an agreement with Timescape Resorts to develop the AmeriSuites Vacation Club at Calypso Cay Vacation Villas, in Orlando, FL, south of Lake Buena Vista. The 151-suite Vacation Club is expected to open in late 2001. Opportunities to develop other AmeriSuites Vacation Clubs with Timescape are currently being explored. The AmeriSuites Vacation Club will offer an array of franchise opportunities to hotel developers, ...
How Should Casino-Hotels Be Rated? / Harry Nobles / April 2007
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report How Should Casino-Hotels Be Rated? E-mail: hospsvc001@aol.com April 2007 - Should the standard AAA full service hotel service expectations apply at a casino-hotel? How much emphasis should be allotted to casino services? Should casino-specific factors like services, cleanliness, and employee performance be considered at all? Is it fair to ignore the casino operation entirely and rate the hotel solely on its own merits? In my professional opinion, casino-hotels should be treated like other lodging operations; all services and facilities should be inspected and evaluated to determi...
Hoteleira Quinta do Bessa S.A. Appoints Starwood to Operate the 284-room Sheraton Porto in the City of Porto, Portugal / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hoteleira Quinta do Bessa S.A. Appoints Starwood to Operate the 284-room Sheraton Porto in the City of Porto, Portugal WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2000 - Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and developers/owners Hoteleira Quinta do Bessa S.A. announced today that they have entered into a long-term management agreement under which Starwood will operate the 284-room Sheraton Porto currently under construction in the City of Porto, Portugal, and scheduled to open mid-year 2003. We are delighted to be entering this market by signing this agreement with Hoteleira Quinta d...
Radisson SAS Wardrobe for Front Line Staff Designed by Simon Jersey / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Radisson SAS Wardrobe for Front Line Staff Designed by Simon Jersey Brussels, December 2000 . After the recent change of its logo and signature, Radisson SAS has completely re-looked its wardrobe for all front line staff. The exciting new Radisson SAS Team Look is an integral part of the companys upgraded corporate image. Designed in line with the employees needs, the new clothing is fresh and modern while offering an easy and comfortable wear. The Radisson SAS Team Look will be launched at most hotels operating in 30 countries by mid December 2000. Employee uniforms are a key...
The Pointe South Mountain Resort Adds a $3 million Outdoor Promenade, Designed for Group Events / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report The Pointe South Mountain Resort Adds a $3 million Outdoor Promenade, Designed for Group Events PHOENIX - December 13, 2000 - The Pointe South Mountain Resort has completed The Paseo, a $3 million outdoor promenade, completely transforming the areas between the resort's three main buildings into a unique gathering oasis for leisure guests and group events. The Paseo adds an additional 16,000 square feet of outdoor function space with landscaped sitting areas, magnificent fountains, garden pathways, trellis areas, botanical collections and enhanced guest room patios. Paseo, literally m...
Bassem El-Rabaa Appointed Director of Operations at Soon to Open Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Bassem El-Rabaa Appointed Director of Operations at Soon to Open Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel PITTSBURGH, PA. Nov. 28, 2000 When the 93-year-old landmark Fulton Building reopens in Spring 2001 as the upscale Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, Bassem El-Rabaa will be there to ensure guests receive the individualized attention they deserve. As Director of Operations, Mr. El-Rabaa will assist General Manager Barbara McMahon and oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including reservations, housekeeping, front office and food and beverage services. He has more than a decade of experien...
Professional Hospitality Resources Promotes Five to General Manager Positions / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Professional Hospitality Resources Promotes Five to General Manager Positions VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.- December 12, 2000 - Professional Hospitality Resources recognized the career dedication of a number of its long-time employees with promotions to new positions of responsibility. Several of the employees have been employed by PHR for 10 years or more, having begun their careers in the hospitality industry as service personnel and department trainees. As a leader in the hospitality industry in Southeastern Virginia, we are only as good as our employees, said Evert Maks, president of PHR...
With Potential Economic Slowdown a Possibility, the REIT Modernization Act Should Soften Impact on Hotel REITs / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report With Potential Economic Slowdown a Possibility, the REIT Modernization Act Should Soften Impact on Hotel REITs REIT Modernization Act Goes Into Effect Jan. 1, 2001 ATLANTA, Dec. 28, 2000 - The REIT Modernization Act, which takes effect January 1, 2001, marks one of the most significant changes to REIT laws in 40 years. While cash flow of REITs will remain high compared to other investments, the new law changes the minimum distribution requirement of a REITs taxable income from 95% to 90%, allowing REITs to build cash reserves in the face of a declining economy. Leo F. ...
Dolce International Acquires the Norton Manor Training and Conference Centre in Hampshire, England from Fanfare Hotels / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Dolce International Acquires the Norton Manor Training and Conference Centre in Hampshire, England from Fanfare Hotels MONTVALE, NEW JERSEY, USA - December 4, 2000 Leading global conference center company Dolce International has acquired Norton Manor Training and Conference Centre in Hampshire, England from Fanfare Hotels Limited. Set amid 60 wooded acres with a sculptured garden and private lake in the rolling Hampshire countryside, Norton Manor is 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport and just over an hour from London. It is in the Golden Triangle, the UKs booming high-tech and telecommun...
La Quinta Replacing a 30-year-old Hotel With a New 168-room Prototype Featuring Residential Style Architecture at DFW Airport / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report La Quinta Replacing a 30-year-old Hotel With a New 168-room Prototype Featuring Residential Style Architecture at DFW Airport DALLAS - Dec. 18, 2000 -- La Quinta®Inns, Incs. new prototype hotel will offer travelers a new lodging option near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport when the Inn opens in 2002. Construction on the new La Quinta® Inn will begin shortly after the first of the year and is expected to continue through 2001. The La Quinta® Inn, located at 4105 W. Airport Freeway near the south entrance of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, will be torn down on Frida...
Case Studies: Meeting or Exceeding AAA Requirements / Harry Nobles / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Case Studies: Meeting or Exceeding AAA Requirements E-mail: hospsvc001@aol.com December 2000 - Can HARRY NOBLES HOSPITALITY CONSULTING help you achieve your objectives? Past results can be an excellent indicator of potential future results. These brief case studies show examples of the assistance we have provided other clients. Case Study 1 Client Description: New Full Service Hotel and Conference Center 250 rooms Challenges and Goals: New property and inexperienced staff Owners were new to the hotel business Objectives included earning a AAA 4-Diamond r...
AmeriSuites Vacation Clubs and Timescape Resorts Exploring Franchise Development / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report AmeriSuites Vacation Clubs and Timescape Resorts Exploring Franchise Development FAIRFIELD, N.J., Dec. 6, 2000 - Prime Hospitality Corp. (NYSE: PDQ) announced it has entered into an agreement with Timescape Resorts to develop the AmeriSuites Vacation Club at Calypso Cay Vacation Villas, in Orlando, FL, south of Lake Buena Vista. The 151-suite Vacation Club is expected to open in late 2001. Opportunities to develop other AmeriSuites Vacation Clubs with Timescape are currently being explored. The AmeriSuites Vacation Club will offer an array of franchise opportunities to hotel developers, ...
The Radisson SAS Montfleury Hotel in Cannes Successfully Converts to the Euro As Its Operating Currency / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report The Radisson SAS Montfleury Hotel in Cannes Successfully Converts to the Euro As Its Operating Currency Brussels, December 2000 . The Radisson SAS Montfleury Hotel in Cannes is the first Radisson SAS Hotel to have successfully converted to run with the Euro as its operating currency. This major change took place during the nights of December 12th and 13th, 2000. For four hours, the front office staff had to revert to traditional manual working methods, whilst the different electronic systems were converted by the hotel companys highly trained IT te...
Hoteleira Quinta do Bessa S.A. Appoints Starwood to Operate the 284-room Sheraton Porto in the City of Porto, Portugal / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hoteleira Quinta do Bessa S.A. Appoints Starwood to Operate the 284-room Sheraton Porto in the City of Porto, Portugal WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2000 - Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and developers/owners Hoteleira Quinta do Bessa S.A. announced today that they have entered into a long-term management agreement under which Starwood will operate the 284-room Sheraton Porto currently under construction in the City of Porto, Portugal, and scheduled to open mid-year 2003. We are delighted to be entering this market by signing this agreement with Hoteleira Quinta d...
Vail Resorts First Quarter Results Benefited From Solid Performance by the Grand Teton Lodge Company and Summer Activities at Colorado Ski Resorts /
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Vail Resorts First Quarter Results Benefited From Solid Performance by the Grand Teton Lodge Company and Summer Activities at Colorado Ski Resorts Investing $57 Million in 2000 Resort Improvements VAIL, Colo., Dec. 7, 2000 - Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2001, which ended October 31, 2000. Resort Revenue, which excludes revenue from real estate operations, for the quarter increased 8.1% to $61.5 million from $56.9 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2000. Total Revenues for the quarter, which includes revenues from ...
The Pointe South Mountain Resort Adds a $3 million Outdoor Promenade, Designed for Group Events / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report The Pointe South Mountain Resort Adds a $3 million Outdoor Promenade, Designed for Group Events PHOENIX - December 13, 2000 - The Pointe South Mountain Resort has completed The Paseo, a $3 million outdoor promenade, completely transforming the areas between the resort's three main buildings into a unique gathering oasis for leisure guests and group events. The Paseo adds an additional 16,000 square feet of outdoor function space with landscaped sitting areas, magnificent fountains, garden pathways, trellis areas, botanical collections and enhanced guest room patios. Paseo, literally m...
MaureenBrigid Gonzalez, PR Director, The Peabody Orlando Wins the 'Nobel Prize' of the Travel Industry / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report MaureenBrigid Gonzalez, PR Director, The Peabody Orlando Wins the Nobel Prize of the Travel Industry MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Dec. 4, 2000 - Barry Anderson, vice president of marketing, Peabody Hotel Group, has announced that MaureenBrigid Gonzalez, director of public relations for The Peabody Orlando, has been named 2000 Woman of the Year and winner of the World Travel Award. It is only the second time in the 36-year history of this prestigious travel award, that such unique recognition has been granted in public relations, said Anderson. The award citation reads: For Outstanding and M...
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Marriott Rewards® Voted Worlds Best Hotel Program - Preferred Over Starwood, Hilton WASHINGTON DC - Dec 22, 2000 - Readers of Business Traveler magazine have named Marriott Rewards® Best Hotel Rewards Program in the World. The publication asked its readers to review a variety of hotel frequency programs and Marriott Rewards was ranked number one, ahead of Starwood Preferred Guest and Hilton HHonors. We are especially pleased to be highly rated by Business Traveler magazine because it truly reflects the opinions of frequent travelers, said Holly Mendelson, director of loyal...
Professional Hospitality Resources Promotes Five to General Manager Positions / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Professional Hospitality Resources Promotes Five to General Manager Positions VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.- December 12, 2000 - Professional Hospitality Resources recognized the career dedication of a number of its long-time employees with promotions to new positions of responsibility. Several of the employees have been employed by PHR for 10 years or more, having begun their careers in the hospitality industry as service personnel and department trainees. As a leader in the hospitality industry in Southeastern Virginia, we are only as good as our employees, said Evert Maks, president of PHR...
The Procaccianti Group Acquires the 189-room Leominster Four Points Hotel by Sheraton in Leominster, Mass. from Felcor Lodging / Dec 2000
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report The Procaccianti Group Acquires the 189-room Leominster Four Points Hotel by Sheraton in Leominster, Mass. from Felcor Lodging LEOMINSTER, Mass., December 28, 2000 The Procaccianti Group, a New England-based full-service hotel ownership, management and construction company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the 189-room Leominster Four Points Hotel by Sheraton in Leominster, Mass. The property was purchased from Felcor Lodging Trust Real Estate Investment Trust in Irving, Tex. Jim OConnell of OConnell Hospitality brokered the sale. The new owners wi...
