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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...
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Works with Educational Institute to Prepare Trainers for New Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) Certification /
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Works with Educational Institute to Prepare Trainers for New Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) Certification ORLANDO, Fla., November 2000 When the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Motel Association introduces its new Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) program next spring, several trainers from the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association will be among the first hospitality professionals in the world to earn this professional designation. These trainers began their preparations for the CHT exam by participating in a customized Train the T...
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...
Ron Droegmyer Named General Manager of Newly Renovated Roney Palace Beach Resort & Spa / Dec 2000...
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Ron Droegmyer Named General Manager of Newly Renovated Roney Palace Beach Resort & Spa MIAMI, Fla., December 4, 2000 Officials of Gemstone Resorts International, the management company for the legendary Roney Palace Beach Resort & Spa in Miamis South Beach district, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Ron Droegmyer as general manager. We are delighted to attract one of the regions leading hoteliers to our property, which is in the final stages of a complete renovation, said Jeff McIntyre, a principal of Gemstone. He is a former International General Manager of the Yea...
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 ...
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April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Dow Hotel Company and Prudential Real Estate Investors Acquires the 296-suite Rosemont Suites at OHare in Rosemont, Illinois SEATTLE, Wash., December 15, 2000PD Hotel Associates, a joint venture between Dow Hotel Company and Prudential Real Estate Investors, today announced that it has acquired the 296-suite Rosemont Suites at OHare in Rosemont, Illinois for an undisclosed amount. The hotel also will be managed by the Dow Hotel Company. It is the second acquisition made by the joint venture in the past year. The Rosemont Suites at OHare, located directly across from the D...
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 ...
Donald E. Walton, CHAE, CHTP, Installed As President Of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) / Dec 2000...
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Donald E. Walton, CHAE, CHTP, Installed As President Of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) AUSTIN, TEXAS, November 30, 2000 Donald E. Walton, CHAE, CHTP, was installed as president of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) at the associations 2000 Annual Convention & Tradeshow October 1821, in Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario Canada. Walton is director of finance for Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, N.C. A member of HFTP for 19 years, Walton has served on the HFTP Membership, CHAE, Communications and Resort committees, and as chairman ...
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 ...
Sheraton Survey Indicates Hotels Have Plenty of Room for Improvement When It Comes to Dining; A Good Burger Beats Foie Gras / Dec 2000...
April 30, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Sheraton Survey Indicates Hotels Have Plenty of Room for Improvement When It Comes to Dining; A Good Burger Beats Foie Gras WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2000 - When it comes to hotel dining, most Americans say forget finger bowls and fancy fare, opting instead for simple lunch and dinner favorites like burgers, club sandwiches, salads and steaks and hearty breakfast fare such as Belgian waffles, French toast and eggs any style. In fact, 61% of Americans surveyed by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts said they would choose a burger over foie gras (9%) any day. And for some, a burger beats a differe...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
