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Washington State Wineries Earn International Reputation for its Merlot; Vineyard Plantings in Washington State Double in Six Years / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Washington State Wineries Earn International Reputation for its Merlot Vineyard Plantings in Washington State Double in Six Years Wine Grape Acreage Overview SEATTLE - April 8, 2000 - Washington States total wine grape acreage has more than doubled in size in six years, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agricultures first study of total state vineyard acreage since 1993, the Washington Wine Commission announced today. Total vineyard acreage in Washington States wine appellations grew from 11,100 acres in 1993 to 24,806 acres in 1999, the USDA report found. Wine grapes are now the ...
The Former Ramada Plaza, Undergoes a Multimillion dollar Renovation; Reflagged as Hilton San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report The Former Ramada Plaza, Undergoes a Multimillion Dollar Renovation; Reflagged as Hilton San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf BEVERLY HILLS, Calif - April 10, 2000 - Hilton Hotels Corp. has announced the opening of the newly renovated 234-room Hilton San Francisco Fishermans Wharf, representing another addition to Hiltons roster of first-class franchise hotels. Formerly known as the Ramada Plaza, the hotel has undergone a massive, multimillion dollar transformation to become the citys second full-service Hilton hotel, just a mile away from the 1,850-room Hilton San Francisco and minut...
Wolfgang Puck Relies on Interactive Sites For Web Site Design / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Wolfgang Puck Relies on Interactive Sites For Web Site Design Scottsdale, AZ - Interactive Sites, the leading Internet company for the hospitality industry, has announced that they have brought the celebrated restaurants of Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff to the world wide web. The web site, which is nearly as innovative and exciting as their restaurants, allows visitors of www.wolfgangpuck.com to experience the essence of their acclaimed establishments by providing an interactive tour of each location. Whether you want to glance at the extraordinary cuisine on the menus, learn mo...
The Former Hotel De La Poste and Four Points Sheraton in New Orleans Complete Conversion to W Hotels / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report The Former Hotel De La Poste and Four Points Sheraton in New Orleans Complete Conversion to W Hotels NEW ORLEANS, April 24, 2000 - Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT), announced the opening of W New Orleans and W New Orleans - French Quarter, two new hotels situated in New Orleans, one of Americas most energized and culturally exciting destinations. The two properties that bring Starwoods number of Style hotels to ten open-to-date, have undergone extensive, multi-million-dollar renovations of guestrooms and reconfigurations of public spaces. W New Orleans - French...
Visual One Property Management System Now Linked with WorldRes.com / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Visual One Property Management System Now Linked with WorldRes.com ROCKVILLE, MD April 21, 2000 - Visual One Systems, a leading software developer for the hospitality industry, held its annual users conference April 5-7 near the companys new headquarters in Rockville, MD. Over sixty Visual One Systems users from the U.S. and Canada attended the conference to receive in-depth training and hands-on experience with all of the companys newest software offerings. At the conference, Visual Ones President Dave Burroughs, announced a new synergistic partnership with WorldRes.com, a ...
The Four Diamond Vintage Inn – Napa Valley Undergoing $1.5 Million Renovation / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report The Four Diamond Vintage Inn - Napa Valley Undergoing $1.5 Million Renovation YOUNTVILLE-NAPA VALLEY, Calif - April 14, 2000 - A fourteen-year, Four Diamond commitment to guest service was reaffirmed this month as Vintage Inn-Napa Valley embraced a comprehensive renovation of the 80-room property that first launched Yountville as a premier destination. In homage to the French country design that earned Vintage Inn international acclaim, the $1.5 million renovation has been dubbed Vintage Inns Renaissance. Vintage Inns opening in 1985 introduced a much-anticipated new property ...
Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck Create Sanderson, Their Most Radical and Subversive Hotel to Date / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck Create Sanderson, Their Most Radical and Subversive Hotel to Date NEW YORK - April 18, 2000--Continuing to lead the charge against the status quo, hotelier Ian Schrager has once again set off in a completely new direction. Close on the heels of the great success of St Martins Lane, his first London hotel, he has again teamed with Philippe Starck to create Sanderson, their most radical and subversive hotel to date. Opening Tuesday, April 25 Sanderson is the first hotel of the Next Wave - a new archetype is born, and the bar for the entire industry is rai...
U.S. Franchise Systems Reports 33 Property Openings During 1st Qtr 2000; Hawthorn Brand Occupancy Increased 7.7% to 64.3% / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report U.S. Franchise Systems Reports 33 Property Openings During 1st Qtr 2000; Hawthorn Brand Occupancy Increased 7.7% to 64.3% ATLANTA (April 19, 2000) U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: USFS) has reported that as a result of continued franchise sales efforts and enthusiasm for its brands, first quarter 2000 franchise sales, hotel openings and ground breaks, and brand performance statistics were solid. During the quarter, U.S. Franchise Systems executed 76 franchise agreements including 40 Microtel, 23 Hawthorn and 13 Best agreements. USFS franchises Microtel Inn & Suites, the chain...
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report USAHotelGuide.com Rated #1 for Ease-of-Use by Gomez.com NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., April 6, 2000 - Gomez.com, one of the travel industrys most respected authorities on E-commerce, has voted USAHotelGuide.com the worlds most traveler-friendly hotel reservation web site. USAHotelGuide.com is owned by WorldChoiceTravel.com, which uses the same hotel booking technology in its business-to-business affiliate program worldwide. Were honored and elated to receive this glowing recognition by the leading authority on travel web sites, said Rick Schneider, Vice President of Global Bu...
History is Hot; National Trust Historic Hotels of America Adds Five Hotels / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report History is Hot; National Trust Historic Hotels of America Adds Five Hotels WASHINGTON, D.C., April 3, 2000 -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation announces the addition of five members to its prestigious program, National Trust Historic Hotels of America. This selection brings the total membership in the program to 150 hotels. The hotels are located in 41 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. History is hot! Leisure and business travelers alike are seeking authentic traveling experiences. The addition of these properties allows us to remain true to our origin...
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Greg Tresner Becomes Arizonas First-Ever Master Sommelier SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 3, 2000 - Phoenix resident Greg Tresnerwho has worked with The Phoenicians acclaimed Mary Elaines since 1998 -- recently earned the prestigious distinction of becoming Arizonas first-ever Master Sommelier, the hospitality trades highest recognition of wine, liquor and beverage service abilities and professionalism. Awarded a Master Sommelier Diploma last week, Tresner joins the elite ranks of the American Chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers, which now lists just 42 Master Sommeliers in ...
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Travelscape.com Maintains Discounted Rate Contracts at Over 1,400 Hotels Worldwide; Affiliates Earn Up to $17.50 per Transaction LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2000 - On April 12, Rapid Choice Inc./Wirefree USA became the 10,000th affiliate, helping Travelscape.com become the first travel wholesaler to surpass the 10,000 affiliate milestone. With discounted rate contracts at over 1,400 hotels in 240 cities worldwide, Travelscape.com is able to offer guaranteed lowest prices and discounts of up to 70 percent off. The advantage of being a Travelscape.com affiliate is that I know that the ...
ASIA Travel Tips.com Expanding its Online Hotel Booking Facilities / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report ASIA Travel Tips.com Expanding its Online Hotel Booking Facilities 30 March 2000 - Bangkok, Thailand - ASIA Travel Tips.com has expanded its online secure hotel booking facilities, with a new agreement signed with the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon. The agreement which takes effect on 1 April 2000 will allow visitors to http://www.asiatraveltips.com to make bookings directly and securely with special Internet rates, from the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon. The partnership will give the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon a page within the site with pictures and textual infor...
Online Advertising in the Travel Industry Gaining Momentum; Travel Agent Businesses Lead Industry, Airlines Fly Close Behind / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Online Advertising in the Travel Industry Gaining Momentum; Travel Agent Businesses Lead Industry, Airlines Fly Close Behind Top 10 Travel Advertisers Online by Impressions Seattle, WA - April 27, 2000 - With almost half of the 70 million web users visiting travel-related sites, and expectations that online consumer travel will continue to soar, online advertising in the travel industry is gaining momentum. A new report released today by AdRelevance, a division of Media Metrix (NASDAQ:MMXI) and an innovator in Internet advertising measurement technology, reveals that although the ...
Arthur Lok Jack Named Chairman at Tradewinds Resorts; Sunil Chatrani Named CFO / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Arthur Lok Jack Named Chairman at Tradewinds Resorts; Sunil Chatrani Named CFO Antigua, West Indies, April 13, 2000 -- Tradewinds Resorts today announced the appointments of Arthur Lok Jack as Chairman of its Board of Directors and Sunil Chatrani as its Chief Financial Officer. Both Sunil and Arthur are welcome additions to our Tradewinds team, said Terry Ortt, Chief Executive Officer, Tradewinds Resorts. Their extensive business experience and knowledge of the Caricom community will help guide us as we establish ourselves as a leader in the hotel industry. Mr. Lok Jack is Ch...
Hawaii, Illinois, Florida Tourism Offices Have Largest Tourism Budgets / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Hawaii, Illinois, Florida Tourism Offices Have Largest Tourism Budgets WASHINGTON, March 31, 2000 - States plan to spend a record $644 million for travel and tourism development and promotion in fiscal year 1999- 2000, according to the Travel Industry Association of Americas (TIA) 1999- 2000 Survey of U.S. State and Territory Tourism Offices. The figure jumped nearly 13 percent compared to fiscal year 1998-1999. The survey includes responses from all 50 states and the comparable office in the Northern Mariana Islands. States intrinsically understand the value of growing their trave...
Food Wine Magazine Announces the Best New Chefs in America for 2000 / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Food Wine Magazine Announces the Best New Chefs in America for 2000 NEW YORK - April 4, 2000--Food Wine today announces the winners of the magazines thirteenth annual Best New Chefs Awards at a gala ceremony at Guastavinos Restaurant, 409 East 59th Street (under the Queensboro Bridge) with Master of Ceremonies Kyle MacLachlan. At the event, past award recipients including Scott Bryan (Veritas), Rocco DiSpirito (Union Pacific), Michael Romano (Union Square Caf) and Dan Silverman (Union Square Caf) will be on hand to serve their signature dishes. The Best New Chefs Awards for 200...
Interstate Hotels Opening the 200-room The Muse Hotel in New York City; A Conversion of the Former Leavitt Building / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Interstate Hotels Opening the 200-room The Muse Hotel in New York City; A Conversion of the Former Leavitt Building NEW YORK, April 5, 2000 - According to Greek mythology, the Muses were the original guardians of the fine arts, promoting the more civilized aspects of human existence such as song, dance and theater. Scheduled to open in July 2000 at 130 W. 46th Street, The Muse, a concierge style, boutique hotel will debut as a refuge in the heart of Times Square, offering upscale amenities and personalized service in an updated classic setting. Acquired on behalf of Mass Mutual Fin...
Seeking Optimisation of the Purchasing Process – Sol Melia and Telefonica Creating B2B Portal for Spanish and Latin America Hotel Companies / A
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Seeking Optimisation of the Purchasing Process - Sol Melia and Telefonica Creating B2B Portal for Spanish and Latin America Hotel Companies Sol Meliá, together with Barceló and Iberostar, is leading this innovative initiative in the Spanish hotel sector and inviting hotel companies in Spain and Latin America to join the project. Madrid, 17th. April, 2000 - Telefónica has reached an agreement with Sol Meliá to create an Internet portal together with Barceló and Iberostar for B2B e-commerce between hotel companies and suppliers in the natural markets of the Spanish hote...
Ted Teng Named Chief Operating Officer for Wyndham Internatinal, Inc. / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Ted Teng Named Chief Operating Officer for Wyndham Internatinal, Inc. DALLAS, TX (April 17, 2000) Wyndham International, Inc. (NYSE: WYN) today announced the appointment of Ted Teng as chief operating officer, substantially completing Wyndhams senior management team and transformation into a branded hotel company. Teng previously served as president, Asia Pacific, for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., overseeing the integration of that companys branded hotel operations in the region. He had responsibility for the operating and financial performance of over 70 hot...
T-Direct Planning an Online Travel Management Site Benefiting the Corporate Travel Buyer / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report T-Direct Planning an Online Travel Management Site Benefiting the Corporate Travel Buyer April 12, 2000 - RESTON, VA - Managing business travel is a process peppered with many disciplines and complex technology models. For the past six months, T-Direct, Inc. has been working quietly in Northern Virginias technology corridor, developing a proprietary solution, arranging strategic alliances, and gearing up to enter the market with an application that will simplify the managed business travel procedure. T-Direct, Inc., an application service provider (ASP), has developed the most ex...
Sunburst Hospitality Installing the Instill Purchase Web Service at 83 Hotels / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Sunburst Hospitality Installing the Instill Purchase Web Service at 83 Hotels Redwood City, Calif., April 11, 2000 - Instill Corporation, a leading provider of e-business services for the foodservice industry, today announced that Sunburst Hospitality Corporation (NYSE:SNB) - operators of such properties as Comfort Inns, Quality Inns & Suites and Clarion has chosen Instill Purchase WebSM and Instill Purchase InsightSM for electronic food purchasing and purchasing analysis. To streamline purchase processes and reduce overall expenditures, Sunburst Hospitality plans to roll out the I...
Winning Hospitality Employment Cases; UNLV & Stokes & Murphy OfferingTwo Day Seminar / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report Winning Hospitality Employment Cases; UNLV & Stokes & Murphy OfferingTwo Day Seminar April 2000 - The William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, University of Nevada Las Vegas, providing one of the worlds best hospitality programs to its student body through excellent academics and unparalleled internship and mentorship opportunities, and Stokes & Murphy, a law firm dedicated to representing hospitality industry clients in labor and employment matters, are offering a two-day seminar entitled: Youre Suing Us For WHAT? The Art of Winning Employment Cases: How to Fight When...
StayOn-Line.com Providing Hotels at No Cost State-of-the-Art In-Room Computers and High Speed Internet Access / April 2000
February 28, 2000
Hotel Online Special Report StayOn-Line.com Providing Hotels at "No Cost" State-of-the-Art In-Room Computers And High Speed Internet Access ATLANTA, April 12, 2000 - Atlanta-based start-up e-centre.net announced today it has contracts to equip guest rooms in more than 300 hotels and motels nationwide with state-of-the-art in-room computers and high speed internet access. The StayOn-Line product was introduced Wednesday at the American Hotel and Motel Association convention in Phoenix, Arizona. The company has also announced it has received a multi-million dollar initial round of venture capital funding from A...
