Strong Hotel Results in The Netherlands and France Push Accor First Half 2000 Results / July 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report Strong Hotel Results in The Netherlands and France  Push Accor First Half 2000 Results Hotel Statistics by Segment Hotel Statistics by Country PARIS, July 27, 2000 - Accor consolidated sales rose by 16.2% in the first half of 2000 to 3,316 million EUR as compared to 2,854 million EUR in the first half of 1999.  Excluding asset disposals (ie mainly Europcar car rental activities), sales were up 24.6% and 20.7% excluding asset disposals and currency impacts.  This increase confirms the very good performance recorded during the first quarter, reflecting sustained growth of exist...

Details for Upcoming American Hotel & Motel Association (AH&MA) Conventions / July 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report  Details for Upcoming American Hotel & Motel Association (AH&MA) Conventions July 7, 2000 -  Hotel Food & Beverage Educational Forum  Sept. 17 -19, 2000  AH&MA Fall Conference  Nov. 10 - 13, 2000  Inaugural Gala honoring John Russell   Sun., Nov.  12, 2000  International Hotel & Motel/Restaurant Show  Nov. 11 - 14, 2000  Legislative Action Summit  Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2001  2001 Annual Conference & Leadership Forum/The Lodging Expo  Apr. 4 - 6, 2001    Hotel Food & Beverage Educational Forum  September 17 -19, 2000  J.W. Marriott Hotel  Washin...

AAHOA Providing Educational Seminar for Those Considering the Formation of a Hotel Management Company / July 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report  AAHOA Providing Educational Seminar for Those Considering the Formation of a Hotel Management Company July 26, 2000 - On Friday, August 25, five hotel management companies will host owners who want to expand beyond their own hotels into managing properties for others. This unique on-site learning experience has been organized by the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and is available free-of-charge to qualified hoteliers. “If you currently own multiple hotel properties, or plan to in the near future, and are considering formation of a management company, then you don’t want...

Tech Offerings Expand by 30% at IH/M&RS / Sept 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report November 11 - 14, 2000 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  New York, NY Tech Offerings Expand by 30% at IH/M&RS Growth in tech exhibits, education and  IH/M&RS e-offerings WHITE PLAINS, NY, August 15, 2000… Rapid advances in technology have led to equally rapid expansion – and a 30% overall increase in tech-based exhibitor participation – for the November 2000 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS). In line with this growth, the Show also will broaden its technology-focused offerings to better serve the needs of information-hungry exhibitors and attendees.  ...

IH/M&RS To Feature Wide Range of Seminars and Events Targeting Lodging and Culinary Industries / Sept 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report November 11 - 14, 2000 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  New York, NY IH/M&RS To Feature Wide Range of Seminars and Events Targeting Lodging and Culinary Industries --- Daily Schedules: Saturday, November 11 Sunday, November 12 Monday, November 13 Tuesday, November 14 WHITE PLAINS, NY, September 1, 2000… An extensive roster of informative seminars and exciting special events will complement more than 2,000 lodging and foodservice exhibits at the 85th annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show, November 11-14, 2000, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits C...

IH/M&RS President's Panel Features Lodging Leaders / Sept 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report November 11 - 14, 2000 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  New York, NY IH/M&RS President's Panel  Features Lodging Leaders WHITE PLAINS, NY, August 25, 2000… A panel of lodging industry leaders, representing luxury, full-service, mid-price and economy properties, will offer their personal insights and opinions about industry issues as part of a “Presidents Panel” program at the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS). The program will run Monday, November 13, 2000, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Moderated by Bi...

2000 IH/M&RS Largest in 85 – Year History; Significant Gains in Design, Technology and Culinary Offerings / Sept 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report November 11 - 14, 2000 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  New York, NY 2000 IH/M&RS Largest in 85 - Year History Significant Gains in Design, Technology  and Culinary Offerings  WHITE PLAINS, NY, August 1, 2000Â… With 2,000 exhibiting companies and 58,000 trade attendees, the 2000 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant ShowÃ’ (IH/M&RS) will be the largest in the ShowÂ’s 85-year history.  Fueled by explosive growth in technology and design, as well as an expansion of culinary offerings, the November Show will exceed all previous records in terms of both size and scope.  Â...

Restaurant Futurists Conference Debuts at IH/M&RS in 2000 / Sept 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report November 11 - 14, 2000 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  New York, NY Restaurant Futurists Conference Debuts  at IH/M&RS in 2000 WHITE PLAINS, NY, May 15, 2000… “Restaurant Futurists,” a revolutionary, two-and-a-half day conference for food, restaurant and hospitality professionals, will debut in New York at the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant ShowÒ (IH/M&RS) in November 2000. This event, which will be held annually in conjunction with the Show, will feature 15 educational sessions – forecasting consumer and business trends impacting the culinary industry – al...

20 th Annual Gold Key Award Finalists Announced / Sept 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report November 11 - 14, 2000 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  New York, NY 20 th Annual Gold Key Award Finalists Announced WHITE PLAINS, NY, July 21, 2000… Eighteen restaurant and lodging designers have been selected from 171 entries as Finalists in the 20th Annual Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design.  The 2000 Gold Key Awards, which are presented by the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant ShowÒ (IH/M&RS) and sponsored by Hospitality Design and Lodging magazines, recognize hospitality designers for excellence in six design categories: Restaurants Seating To...

IH/M&RS Expands E-Offerings in 2000 / Oct 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report November 11 - 14, 2000 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  New York, NY IH/M&RS Expands "E-Offerings" in 2000 WHITE PLAINS, NY,  October, 2000… Interactive website enhancements and the return of the on-site IH/M&RS eBusiness Center are among “e-offerings” planned for the forthcoming International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS), November 11-14, 2000, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.  A series of new, interactive features and navigation enhancements are now live on Show’s website (www.ihmrs.com).  These features, which enable attendees to pre...

IH/M&RS Expands Hospitality Design Offerings in 2000 / Sept 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report November 11 - 14, 2000 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  New York, NY IH/M&RS Expands Hospitality  Design Offerings in 2000   WHITE PLAINS, NY, September 1, 2000… An expansion of hospitality design exhibits – with a specific increase in high-end resources – and an exciting series of design-specific programming and special events will be among highlights at the 85th annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show  (IH/M&RS), November 11-14, 2000, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.  Exhibits  Of the Show’s 2,000 exhibitors, approximately 550 co...

IH/M&RS Demonstration Kitchen Adds New Features in 2000 / Sept 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report November 11 - 14, 2000 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  New York, NY IH/M&RS Demonstration Kitchen Adds  New Features in 2000 WHITE PLAINS, September 1, 2000… Introduction of a new “team” format, in addition to individual chef presentations, and an emphasis on pastry, in addition to protein dishes, will add special excitement to the IH/M&RS Demonstration Kitchen at the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) this November.    A total of seven demonstrations, by 18 notable chefs from New York City and Washington, DC, will be featured during the Show. On ...

IH/M&RS Climbs in Ranking Among Top 200 Trade Shows in U.S. / Sept 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report November 11 - 14, 2000 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  New York, NY 1999 IH/M&RS Ranked 74th Among the Top 200 Tradeshows in the United States WHITE PLAINS, NY, June 12, 2000… The 1999 edition of the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant ShowÒ (IH/M&RS) ranked 74th among the top 200 tradeshows in the United States, according to Trade Show Week’s Tradeshow 200, ranking events by net square footage of paid exhibit space. This year, IH/M&RS moved up from its position in 81st place in 1998.  The IH/M&RS, which took place at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Cent...

International Hotel / Motel & Restaurant Show 2000 (IHM&RS) Facts and Details / Sept 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report November 11 - 14, 2000 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,  New York, NY Products and services for lodging and food serving properties organized in 12 categories:  Technology;  Uniforms, Linens & Bedding;  Tabletop;  Guest Amenities & Services;  Food & Beverage;  Cleaning & Maintenance;  Foodservice Equipment & Supplies;  Franchise, Finance & Management;  Furnishings & Fixtures;  Fitness, Leisure & Entertainment;  The Environment; Advertising & Promotion . The Details: IH/M&RS Climbs in Ranking ...

Hotel Online Banner Advertising / August 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report Banner Advertising Available on Hotel Online Popularity Data from Alexa Internet Advertising Rates August, 2000 Large Banner Ad Page: Hotel Online home page at http://www.hotel-online.com Location on page: At top of page immediately below the Hotel Online Logo  Also: Rotated throughout daily news articles at Hotel Online's discretion.  Size: 324 pixels wide x 45 pixels tall  Gif: Banner .gif is responsibility of advertiser  Fee: $1,195.00 for each 30 day period    Small Banner Ad Page: Hotel Online home page at http://www.hotel-online.com Location on page: On left side o...

E-Commerce Conference Attracts Top Industry Names / Aug 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report   E-Commerce Conference Attracts  Top Industry Names August 3, 2000 - Over 200 Senior E-commerce executives from these companies have ALREADY confirmed their attendance at E-commerce for Travel USA, September 11-12 Atlanta.   10Best.com,  Air Travel Card,  Airtreks.com,  AllHotels.com,  American Classic Voyages,  American Express,  ANC Rental,  Asiatravelmart.com,  Atom Films,  Away.com,  Bear, Stearn and Co.  Bid4vacations,  British Airways,  Broad Vision,  Club Intrawest,  CTMG,  Continental Airlines,  Delta Air Lines,  Datalex,  eKit.com,  Eyefortr...

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report  Sheraton Stamford Places First Online Procurement Order  Using Zoho’s Online Hospitality Marketplace Hotel's Current Suppliers, Unisource, American Hotel Register, Marietta  and Supply America, Integrated into the Web Environment SUNNYVALE, CA and White Plains, NY - August 9, 2000 - Zoho Corporation, the premier online marketplace for the hospitality industry, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) one of the largest hotel companies in the world, today announced the first Starwood implementation of Zoho’s Online Hospitality Marketplace at the Sheraton Stamford. ...

Wyndham Occupancy At Highest Level in Company History at 77.2% During 2nd Qtr / August 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online  Special Report Wyndham Occupancy At Highest Level in Company History at 77.2% During 2nd Qtr RevPAR Grows 5.7%, Led by Resorts OPERATING STATISTICS Dallas, TX (August 8, 2000) – Wyndham International, Inc. (NYSE: WYN) today reported strong results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2000, including a 5.7% improvement in RevPAR and record occupancy.  “Coming on the heels of a strong first quarter, we have delivered a record second quarter that exceeded the highest Street expectations.  This confirms the on-target effectiveness of the business plan we implemented last year and the team that leads this comp...

W | SUITES in Newark, California Opens; Plans Online Advertising Campaign using SUPERSTITIAL / Aug 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report W | SUITES in Newark, California Opens;  Plans Online Advertising Campaign Using SUPERSTITIAL W Hotels the First Hotel Brand to Advertise  Hotel Launch Exclusively Online SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2000 - W | SUITES - this week launches an online-only advertising campaign exclusively utilizing Unicast’s SUPERSTITIAL®, the Internet’s commercial, to attract tech-savvy travelers to the newly opened W Suites - Newark.  This campaign marks the first time any hotel brand has advertised the launch of a hotel exclusively online. The SUPERSTITIAL-only campaign also raises the bar for targete...

The World Trade Institute Conference Center, Located on the 55th floor at One World Trade Center in Manhattan, Now Managed by Benchmark Hospitality /

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report The World Trade Institute  Conference Center,  Located on the 55th floor at One World Trade Center in Manhattan, Now Managed by Benchmark Hospitality NEW YORK, NEW YORK, August 1, 2000…The World Trade Institute  Conference Center, located at One World Trade Center in lower Manhattan, is now managed by Benchmark Hospitality.   Burt Cabañas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Benchmark, made the announcement.  Benchmark Hospitality is an international resort and conference center management company based in The Woodlands, Texas, just outside of Houston.   The World Trade Ins...

Wingate Inns Providing Its Hotel Owners with Management Tools and Reports Via Intranet Portal, WINFORMATION / August 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report Wingate Inns Providing Its Hotel Owners with Management Tools and Reports Via Intranet Portal, WINFORMATIONSM PARSIPPANY, NJ (August 28, 2000) - Wingate Inns International, Inc. is committed to providing its Wingate Inn® hotel owners with resources and tools to assist them in operating successful properties.  Additionally, the high-tech hotel brand is doing its part to preserve the environment by continuing its paperless communication initiative.  Those two goals led Wingate Inns to launch WINFORMATIONSM, a brand intranet portal that acts as a one-stop online location for a world of info...

Who Should Train Your Employees / Harry Nobles / Aug 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel OnlineSpecial Report Who Should Train Your Employees E-mail:  hospsvc001@aol.com August 2000 - Unlike many questions, this one has a simple answer.  In my opinion, your managers and supervisors should conduct training.  My experience with many clients over several years shows that the most effective long-term results come from in-house training.  An effective in-house  training program will include continuous reinforcement, on the spot corrections,  follow-up training, and accountability.  Only your managers and supervisors can provide this on a continuing basis.  One of the most important components ofÂ...

DDB New York Launches $16 million Non-traditional Advertising Campaign for Westin Hotels & Resorts; Seeks to Increase the Brands Relatively Low Brand

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report  DDB New York Launches $16 million Non-traditional Advertising Campaign for Westin Hotels & Resorts Seeks to Increase the Brands Relatively Low Brand Awareness NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2000 - In a bold move amidst a category full of lobby photos, room views and laughing couples, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.’s (NYSE: HOT - news) Westin brand launches a new ad campaign which is a radical departure from its competitors. Each ad in the campaign is a traditional letter-pressed hand engraved invitation, complete with the tagline/call-to-action “RSVP Westin”. Upon closer inspection, the...

Westgate at the Canyons, Park City, Utah Breaks Ground for 270 Unit 5 Star Luxury Resort / August 2000

March 30, 2000

Hotel Online Special Report  Westgate at the Canyons, Park City, Utah  Breaks Ground for 270 Unit 5 Star Luxury Resort PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 15, 2000 - Westgate Resorts, the largest privately held timeshare company in the world, broke ground today for a 270 unit 5 star luxury resort at the core of The Canyons Village in Park City, Utah.  Pre-construction sales for this project started on June 30th of this year. “We are in partnership with American Skiing Company in this project because they have an excellent track record and they are committed to making The Canyons the best ski vacation experience in North Ameri...