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Grupo Real Opens First Venture in North America – The Inter-Continental Miami Airport West Hotel / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Grupo Real Opens First Venture in North America - The Inter-Continental Miami Airport West Hotel MIAMI - May 8, 2000 -- Thomas Arasi, President, Bass Hotels & Resorts, The Americas, and Ricardo Poma, Chairman of El Salvador-based Grupo Real, today announced the opening of the 150-room, 150,000-square-foot Inter-Continental Miami Airport West hotel, in the Doral area of Miami-Dade County. Located in the fastest-growing area of Miami-Dade County, minutes from Miami International Airport, the deluxe six-story property has seven meeting rooms totaling 4,400 square feet as well as a 2,400-...
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hotel Ibis Wellington Opens in New Zealand with Fair Price Rate, Avoiding Confusion for Guests, While Guaranteeing Agents a Fixed Transaction Payment. 2 May 2000: One of the worlds most renowned economy-class hotel groups makes its debut in New Zealand today, when Hotel Ibis Wellington opens its doors. The 200 room Hotel Ibis Wellington has been developed out of the former National Mutual building in Featherston Street, in the heart of the citys commercial district, and also close to Queens Wharf and the new Museum of New Zealand Te Papa. General manager of Hotel Ibis We...
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hotel Properties Meeting the Government Services Administrations (GSA) Requirements Have Home at HotelsAtPerDiem.com OAK BROOK, Ill., May 15, 2000 - OAG, the world leader in government travel solutions, today announced that it has launched HotelsAtPerDiem.com, a new web site that features hotel properties that meet the Government Services Administrations (GSA) requirements for government travelers. HotelsAtPerDiem.com enables government and military travelers to obtain lists of GSA certified hotel properties by city or state from any computer terminal with Internet access. The hotel li...
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hyatt International the First to Subscribe to TravelCLICKs Hotelligence Reports On a Brand-Wide Basis CHICAGO - May 30, 2000-- Ray Cohen, president and co-CEO of TravelCLICK, Inc., announced today that Hyatt International is the first company to subscribe to TravelCLICKs new Hotelligence Reports on a brand-wide basis. The new Hotelligence Reports will provide each of Hyatt Internationals properties with access to historical electronic booking data from the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and the Internet, including information on business sources, rates, and length-of-stay patterns,...
Amerihost Reports Revenues Up 7.8% for 1st Qtr 2000: Cuts Net Loss in Half / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Amerihost Reports Revenues Up 7.8% for 1st Qtr 2000: Cuts Net Loss in Half Hotel Operating Statistics ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS, MAY 8, 2000 Amerihost Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: HOST) today announced its earnings results for the three months ended March 31, 2000. Total revenues for the first quarter totaled $15.9 million, up 7.8% from $14.7 million in the first quarter of 1999. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and Rents (EBITDAR) equaled $2.2 million, up 67.8% from $1.3 million in the first quarter of 1999. The Company reported a net loss ...
Shell Vacations Opens Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Shell Vacations Opens Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village Northbrook, ILMAY 15, 2000 -- Shelly Ginsburg, Managing Director of Shell Vacations has announced the recent opening of two of his companys six Hawaii resorts. The companys point-based Shell Vacations Club is being sold at both properties. In keeping with Hawaiian tradition, the Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village recently celebrated its grand opening with a moving and traditional Hawaiian blessing for the success of the resort, its staff and guests. The resort is now open for both sales and owner occupancy. Located in Kona o...
National Trust Historic Hotels of America Creating Historic and Cultural Travel Packages / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report National Trust Historic Hotels of America Creating Historic and Cultural Travel Packages WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 2000 -- National Trust Historic Hotels of Americas members will receive additional visibility through a newly formed strategic alliance with TravelingAmerica.com. This partnership will allow Historic Hotels of America to create getaway packages and tours focused on historic and cultural travel. We are delighted to have formed a relationship with TravelingAmerica.com. Historic Hotels now has greater ability to promote historic travel to the public over th...
Hilton Hotels Creating Internet Portal for Meeting Planners and Associations to Purchase Incentive Awards and Corporate Logo Merchandise for Their Hil
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hilton Hotels Creating Internet Portal for Meeting Planners and Associations to Purchase Incentive Awards and Corporate Logo Merchandise for Their Hilton Held Events BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & PHOENIX - May 31, 2000 -- Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) and SkyMall, Inc. (Nasdaq:SKYM) today announced they have reached an agreement to develop co-branded retail and custom shopping solutions from Hiltons corporate Web site. The travelers e-shop, which is anticipated to debut at the beginning of June, will consist of a customized Internet shopping site from www.hilton.com. This virtual ...
Hilton Net Income Up 38% for the 1st Qtr, Cross-selling Within Hilton Portfolio CreatesSignificant Incremental Revenue, Embassy Suites Occupancy Tops
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hilton Net Income Up 38% for the 1st Qtr, Cross-selling Within Hilton Portfolio Creates Significant Incremental Revenue, Embassy Suites Occupancy Tops all Hilton Brands at 72.3% Hotel Statistical Information BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - May 2, 2000 -- Hilton Hotels Corp. (NYSE:HLT) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000, highlighted by significant increases in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and non-cash items (EBITDA) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) at the companys owned hotels. Financial information for 1999 is presented o...
Peter Finamore and Donald Harrington Appointed GM's with the Peninsula Group / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Peter Finamore and Donald Harrington Appointed GM's with the Peninsula Group Hong Kong, May 2, 2000 - The Peninsula Groups parent company, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), today announced the appointment of Mr Donald Harrington to the position of general manager of The Palace Hotel Beijing. Mr Harrington will begin his tenure in May, just as the hotels joint venture partnership is on the brink, subject to PRC State approval, of a new phase of operational restructuring and investment for upgrading. HSH Chief Executive Officer Pierre Boppe commented, Donal...
Hersha Hospitality Trust Acquires Four Hotels in the Atlanta Market from Noble Investment Group, Ltd. / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hersha Hospitality Trust Acquires Four Hotels in the Atlanta Market from Noble Investment Group, Ltd. Forms of a Strategic Alliance With Noble HARRISBURG, Pa., May 2, 2000 - Hersha Hospitality Trust (Amex: HT) has acquired four hotel properties located in the metropolitan Atlanta market from Noble Investment Group, Ltd. (Noble). HT has simultaneously entered into sale-leaseback agreements with Noble for the four properties and has entered into a strategic alliance with Noble whereby Noble would work with HT as a hotel management, acquisition and development partner in the Southeast Re...
The Power and Potential of Branding Explored by HSMAI / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report The Power and Potential of Branding Explored by HSMAI WASHINGTON, DC (April 27, 2000) - An impressive gathering of some of the top minds in the business world united recently for a full day program on "Branding in the Hospitality & Travel Industry," the first of three Executive THINK sessions spearheaded by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI). In keeping with its role of educator, trend spotter and advisor, HSMAI created this top-level executive forum, which stands for Travel & Hospitality Innovation, Network, Knowledge (THINK), for discussions and ...
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Evaluating Training Programs in the Hospitality Industry: A Deadly Job for HRD: Tell Me What to Do By Andreas Gunawan Putra, May 2000 Introduction Nowadays, most hotels industry has invested their dollars on training. And each of hotel has a number of different ways to evaluate its training programs and it depends upon the kind of training event, the aims of the training, the diversity of participants and other factors that might affect HRD to pick up the most appropriate evaluation methods. But, still managers have doubt how to conduct evaluation. Issues such as who should...
Hospitality Properties Trust (210 hotels in 35 states) Finishes 1st Qtr with Occupancy at 75.1%; RevPAR up 2.8% / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hospitality Properties Trust (210 hotels in 35 states) Finishes 1st Qtr with Occupancy at 75.1%; RevPAR up 2.8% NEWTON, Mass. - May 1, 2000--Hospitality Properties Trust (NYSE:HPT) today announced its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2000. HPT First Quarter 2000 Operating Results (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Quarter Ended, March 31 2000 1999 Total revenues ...
Starwood Chooses Zoho to Streamline Entire Global e-Procurement Supply Chain, Will Also Make Equity Investment in Zoho / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Starwood Chooses Zoho to Streamline Entire Global e-Procurement Supply Chain, Will Also Make Equity Investment in Zoho WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 23, 2000 - Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) one of the largest hotel companies in the world, and Zoho Corporation, the premier online marketplace for the hospitality industry, announced today that the two companies have formed a strategic partnership to drive Starwoods $3 billion annual spend in procurement through the Zoho marketplace. As a leading technology company specializing in e-purchasing an...
South Africa, Spain and Greece Hotels Join Starwood's Luxury Collection / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report South Africa, Spain and Greece Hotels Join Starwood's Luxury Collection WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 11, 2000 - Starwood Hotels Resorts is pleased to announce the addition of three new deluxe properties to its Luxury Collection. The properties add new travel options for upscale travelersincluding Starwoods first planned property in the Republic of South Africaand increase The Luxury Collection to 60 hotels and resorts in 25 countries. The 36-room Villa Vedema Hotel, located on Santorini in Greece, is rated as one of that countrys finest hotels. The Villa Vedema opened in 1993, and...
Significant Increased Occupancy at Westin and Sheraton Brands Drives Starwood First Quarter Results / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Significant Increased Occupancy at Westin and Sheraton Brands Drives Starwood First Quarter Results First Quarter Financial Highlights First quarter diluted EPS from continuing operations increased 30% to $0.26 when compared to pro forma comparable diluted EPS for the same period of 1999. Total revenues increased 18% to $1.0 billion. Operating income increased 26% to $191 million. REVPAR for Same-Store Owned Hotels in North America increased 9.5%. Total Company EBITDA increased 16%. EBITDA at owned hotels in North America increased 12.4%. W Hotel revenue and E...
Gary Wood Appointed General Manager at the Hostmark Managed Montauk Yacht Club / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Gary Wood Appointed General Manager at the Hostmark Managed Montauk Yacht Club SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - May 1, 2000 - Hostmark Hospitality Group has recently named Gary Wood to the position of General Manager of the Montauk Yacht Club, 32 Star Island Road, Montauk, N.Y. Wood brings many years of experience in the hospitality field to his new position. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Restaurant Institutional Management from Pennsylvania State University. He has worked as director of sales, director of catering, banquet manager, catering manager and restaurant man...
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Masters in Tourism Administration Degree Courses Offered Online by George Washington University WASHINGTON, DC, May 2000 The first on-line graduate level distance education courses will be offered this summer by The George Washington University (GW), School of Business and Public Management. The courses will actually count toward a Masters in Tourism Administration Degree (MTA) offered by the school. The graduate courses include: Economic, Cultural & Environmental Aspects of Tourism and Tourism and Hospitality Management Techniques. According to the course professors, Dr. Shery...
Starwood Renovates Exterior Identity and Interior Signage at Westwood Marquis to W Los Angeles / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Starwood Renovates Exterior Identity and Interior Signage at Westwood Marquis to W Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA, May 10, 2000 -- Graphic Systems International, Inc., (GSI) of Greensboro, NC, recently completed a contract with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. to provide exterior identity and interior signage for the renovation of the Westwood Marquis Hotel to the W Los Angeles located in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, CA. GSIs challenge with this W brand conversion was to produce a signage design package that was agreeable to the owner and their design team as well...
Graphic Systems International Awarded Signage Contract for Four Points by Sheraton / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Graphic Systems International Awarded Signage Contract for Four Points by Sheraton San Diego, CA, April 28, 2000 - Graphic Systems International, Inc. (GSI) recently completed the contract to provide exterior and interior signage for the newly converted Four Points by Sheraton at Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, CA. GSI converted the identity of the property from a Doubletree Club Hotel to the new Four Points flag. In addition GSI was awarded the contract to provide interior ADA compliant signage as part of the guestroom, corridor and public space renovation. Graphic Systems Internat...
GeoAgents.com Aiding Travel Agencies to Evolve On to the Internet / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report GeoAgents.com Aiding Travel Agencies to Evolve On to the Internet OLYMPIA, Wash. (May 8, 2000) - - Olympia-based GeoAgents.com, an e-business provider for travel retailers and suppliers, today launched its business-to-business portal for the travel industry, www.geoagents.com. Although many businesses have embraced e-commerce as a way to drive sales, many travel agencies still have not accessed the tools they need to take full advantage of the Internets vast marketing potential, said David Lovely, CEO, GeoAgents.com. We are offering travel retailers marketing, promoti...
Gregory L. Francois Named Vice President-Franchise Development, Western Region of Hilton Hotels Corp. / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Gregory L. Francois Named VP - Franchise Development, Western Region of Hilton Hotels Corp. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - May 26, 2000--Gregory L. Francois has been named vice president-franchise development, western region for the franchise hotel group of Hilton Hotels Corp. He most recently served as director-franchise development for the companys western region. He reports to Bill Fortier, senior vice president-franchise development in Hiltons franchise hotel group. Francois is responsible for the development of Hilton franchise products, including Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hampton In...
Four Seasons Resort Nevis to Reopen in November 2000; Robert Whitfield Named General Manager / May 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Four Seasons Resort Nevis to Reopen in November 2000; Robert Whitfield Named General Manager NEVIS, West Indies, May 8, 2000 - Recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the first AAA Five Diamond award in the Caribbean, Four Seasons Resort Nevis will offer an array of new amenities and services when the property reopens on November 24, 2000. On completion of the significant refurbishment project currently underway, new features will include two infinity edge swimming pools, a redesigned Cabana restaurant and beach bar, entertainment options for young adults, a business center...
