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Carlson Companies Will Focus on U.K., Europe to Increase Market Share / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Carlson Companies Will Focus on U.K., Europe to Increase Market Share MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 10, 1999 - Leading a high-level entourage of executives on a series of pan-European business briefings, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, head of privately held global travel, hospitality and marketing conglomerate Carlson Companies, pledged that if current market conditions continue, Carlson would bring 350,000 U.S. travelers to Europe in 2000, and European systemwide sales for Carlson brands will approach $7 billion in that year. The company expects $400 million in business volume moving people between the U.S a...
REZsolutions Providing Camino Real Hotels With Product Suited to the Luxury Market / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report REZsolutions Providing Camino Real Hotels With Product Suited to the Luxury Market Services Implemented for All 16 Properties PHOENIX- -Aug. 30, 1999-- REZsolutions, the worlds leading provider of distribution systems and solutions for the hospitality industry, announced that it will provide private label voice and Global Distribution System (GDS) services to Camino Real Hotels. Based in Mexico City, Camino Real is a premium, luxury category hotel chain with 16 locations in resort, metropolitan and colonial cities in Mexico and the United States. The hotels are represented under the X...
Vacation.com Partners with CCRA's Negotiated Hotel Rate Program / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Vacation.com Partners with CCRA's Negotiated Hotel Rate Program WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 1999) Vacation.com today announced its newest preferred supplier agreement with CCRA, a provider of negotiated rate hotel programs. With CCRA on-board, Vacation.com will develop a private label hotel directory and program for both business and leisure travelers that Vacation.com agents can utilize to secure the industrys most competitive rates at hotels, inns and resorts around the world. The CCRA preferred supplier agreement takes effect in Jan. 2000 and will remain in-place fo...
CAIS Acquires ATCOM's Server and Software Systems for the Hotel Industry / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report CAIS Acquires ATCOM's Server and Software Systems for the Hotel Industry WASHINGTON, DC - (August 4, 1999) CAIS Internet, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAIS), a leading service provider of multi-point high speed Internet access solutions, announced today an agreement to acquire (by merger) ATCOM/INFO, Inc., a leading provider of software solutions in multiple user Internet environments. This merger would combine CAISs OverVoice hardware technology with ATCOM/INFOs IPORT server software and kiosk products to create a cost effective and robust solution to deliver high speed Internet access solutions to hotels, ...
Jeff Bzdawka Named Senior Vice President of Pegasus Commission Processing / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Jeff Bzdawka Named Senior Vice President of Pegasus Commission Processing DALLAS, Aug. 9, 1999 - Pegasus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEGS) today announced that Jeff Bzdawka has joined Pegasus Commission Processing as senior vice president. Bzdawka will oversee all sales and operations of Pegasus Commission Processing, the hotel industrys largest provider of travel agent commission and payment processing services. Pegasus Systems is a leading provider of hotel industry electronic commerce and transaction processing solutions. Bzdawka joins Pegasus after two years with Security Capital Group, wher...
Burnham Development Group Appoints Westin to Operate a 500 Room Hotel Going Up Near San Diego's New Ballpark / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Burnham Development Group Appoints Westin to Operate a 500 Room Hotel Going Up Near San Diego's New Ballpark SAN DIEGO, Aug. 5, 1999 - Burnham Development Group, master developer for the $1.2 billion, 26-block East Village Redevelopment District in downtown San Diego, today unveiled design plans for a striking four-star new high rise hotel and tower that will operate under the Westin flag. We are pleased to announce that after serious discussions with three of the worlds foremost hotel companies, we have chosen Westin to operate the 500-room ballpark hotel, said John Kratzer, co-manag...
Will Network Computing Eliminate the Property Management System? / Bob Bennett / Summer 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Will Network Computing Eliminate the Property Management System? A surprising survey By Bob Bennett, Summer 1999 Is it possible that in a few years hotels will no longer purchase property management systems? Instead they may point their standard Web browser to the site of their selected supplier, enter an account and password, and proceed with doing a check-in, folio posting, night audit, et cetera paying only a small charge for each transaction completed. If they change brand affiliation, or find a better applications supplier, the hotel could simply logon to a new Web site ...
Cree Development of Marion, Ill Opens Baymont Inn in Lafayette, Indiana / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Cree Development of Marion, Ill Opens Baymont Inn in Lafayette, Indiana MILWAUKEE, Wis. August 24, 1999 -- As part of its accelerated national development and expansion initiative, Baymont Inns & Suites today announced the opening of its newest Baymont Inns location in Lafayette, Ind. Located at 312 Meijer Dr., the 77-unit property is owned and operated by Cree Development of Marion, Ill. The Lafayette Baymont Inn promises to provide the best combination of amenities, service and value, said Ed Wilson, Baymont Inns & Suites vice president of franchise development. From t...
Juris Basens Named as VP and GM at the Soon to be Constructed $230 Million 405-room Hollywood Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Juris Basens Named as VP and GM at the Soon to be Constructed $230 Million 405-room Hollywood Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana DALLAS, Aug. 16, 1999 - Hollywood Casino® Corporation (Amex: HWD) today named Juris Basens as Vice President and General Manager of the soon-to-be constructed Hollywood Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana. Basens was selected to direct Hollywoods anticipated entry into the Shreveport market following a highly successful two-year term as Vice President and General Manager of Casino Magic Hotel Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana. Prior to that, Basens...
Spokane Based Hospitality Associates Utilizing Avista Services for Energy Management / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Spokane Based Hospitality Associates Utilizing Avista Services for Energy Management SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 23, 1999 - Avista Services, a subsidiary of Avista Corp., (NYSE: AVA) has signed a 3-year contract with Hospitality Associates to provide energy conservation services to Hospitality Associates properties in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Hawaii. The Spokane, Washington based developer manages approximately 80 hotels in the Western United States. The contract calls for Avista Services to provide Hospitality Associates with energy management, resource optimiz...
Andrea Winters Appointed Director of Business Travel Sales at The Legacy Golf Resort / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Andrea Winters Appointed Director of Business Travel Sales at The Legacy Golf Resort Resort Designed to Appeal to the Business Traveller PHOENIX- August 3, 1999 - The Legacy Golf Resort, a four-star caliber resort scheduled to open in October 1999, has recently named Andrea Winters as director of business travel sales. In this capacity, Winters will be responsible for establishing relationships with the resort's local and national corporate accounts, as well as with travel agents and corporate travel market representatives. A graduate of Arizona State University in Leisure Studies, Winte...
Amerihost Properties, Inc. Credits Strong Brand Performance for 2nd Qtr Performance; Assembling Franchise Sales Staff of Seven / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Amerihost Properties, Inc. Credits Strong Brand Performance for 2nd Qtr Performance; Assembling Franchise Sales Staff of Seven DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, August 4, 1999 Amerihost Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: HOST) today announced its results for the three months ended June 30, 1999. Net income for the second quarter totaled $797,709, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of ($130,368), after an extraordinary item charge, or ($0.02) per diluted share in the second quarter of 1998. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and Rents ("EBITDAR") for the second q...
Joie de Vivre Hospitality Opens a New Boutique Hotel and a New Luxury Campground in California / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Joie de Vivre Hospitality Opens a New Boutique Hotel and a New Luxury Campground in California New Luxury Boutique Hotel on San Francisco Bay Features Soothing Pacific Rim Style SAN FRANCISCO and MILL VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 24, 1999 - In August of 1999, a new luxury boutique hotel will open on San Francisco Bay in the charming town of Mill Valley. One of the first boutique hotels to be built in Marin County, the Acqua Hotel is a newly-constructed, fifty room hotel situated on the edge of the water with dramatic views of the Bay and majestic Mount Tamalpais. Designed by owner/arch...
Beijing Tourism Group Assigns Accor to Manage the Peace Hotel in Beijing / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Beijing Tourism Group Assigns Accor to Manage the Peace Hotel in Beijing Paris, 24 August 1999. - Accor and Beijing Tourism Group (BTG) have just signed a letter of intent that is expected to result in a management takeover of the Peace Hotel in Beijing starting in the beginning of the year 2000. The signing took place in Beijing in the presence of the Chinese Minister of Tourism and the Chairmen of the two groups. This transaction is the first concrete step taken under the strategic partnership entered into in early August by Jean-Marc Espalioux, Chairman of the Accor Managemen...
Six Danish Hotels, Including Copenhagen's Plaza, Join Accor / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Six Danish Hotels, Including Copenhagen's Plaza, Join Accor Paris, 10 August 1999. - Accor has just signed a 15-year leasing contract, with an exclusive 5 year renewal option, on 6 hotels belonging to the private Danish group Sorana, owned by Lorentz Jorgensen. These 6 hotels (666 rooms), previously operated by the Plaza Hotel Group (PHG), are situated in the very center of Copenhagen. They include the renowned Plaza (93 rooms), the Richmond, Mercur, Triton, Crown and Star. The Plaza will become part of the Sofitel network, while the other establishments will be incorpor...
Sofitel Jinan Silver Plaza Planned as Part of 58 Storey Shandong World Trade Centre in Jinan / July 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Sofitel Jinan Silver Plaza Planned as Part of 58 Storey Shandong World Trade Centre in Jinan Other Accour Hotels Opening in Wuhan, Shanghai and Zhengzhou 30 July 1999: Accor is targeting China for major expansion of its Sofitel and Novotel brands. Over the next year, Accor will add hotels in Zhengzhou, Jinan, Shanghai (Pudong) and Wuhan. Additionally, Accor is examining projects in Beijing, Shanghai, Zhuhai, Qingdao and resorts in Hainan, the island province in Southern China. One of the latest management contracts signed is for a Sofitel hotel in Jinan, the capital of Shandong P...
Accor Reports RevPar inEurope, at June 30, 1999, Increased by 3.3% in Business and Leisure Hotels, 7.2% in Economy Hotels, and 6.2% for Motel 6 / Aug
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Paris, August 4, 1999 - Accor consolidated sales for the 1999 first half amounted to 2,854 million (FRF 18,724 million), an increase of 4.4% on a published basis compared to the end of June, 1998 (2,733 million, ie FRF 17,929 million). This increase breaks down as follows : growth of existing activities (on a constant perimeter and currency basis) : +5.1% business development : +7.6% disposals : - 4.8% currency changes : - 3.5%. Excluding the effect of the Soccer World Cup during the 1998 first half, the growth of existing activities as of June, 1999, was 6.2% (on a consta...
Aaron Corporation Launches Hotel Search Engine / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Aaron Corporation Launches Hotel Search Engine SCOTTSDALE, AZ - August 26, 1999 - Aaron Corporation announced here today the launch of a new search engine for worldwide lodging accommodations. SearchHotels.com (http://www.searchhotels.com) offers visitors keyword-search capabilities for hotels, motels, resorts, and other lodging accommodations in more than 19,000 cities worldwide. Visitors can also search for properties based on features and amenities. Search results, which are ranked by relevancy to the query, include the complete name and address of the property and a comprehensive fe...
Seattle-based AST Brands Appoints AFM Hospitality as Master Franchiser For ASTON Hotels And Resorts In Canada / Aug 1999
March 30, 1999
Hotel Online Special Report Seattle-based AST Brands Appoints AFM Hospitality as Master Franchiser For ASTON Hotels And Resorts In Canada TORONTO - Aug. 19, 1999--AFM Hospitality Corporation (TSE:AFM) Inc. today announced the signing of an international master franchise agreement for the development of ASTON Hotels and Resorts® in Canada. The agreement, which is effective immediately, was signed with Seattle-based AST Brands, LLC, which holds the rights to the ASTON brand. The deal will see AFM bring more than 20 properties to Canada over the next five years. Prime location targets for ASTON® are Vancouver, Ca...
Hotel Online News Notes
April 30, 1998
Hotel Online® NewsNotes December 30, 1998 Be sure your lodging property has a complete listing in Aarons Hotel & Motel Directory - the most comprehensive room reservation system on the internet A free bid management system for Hospitality Industry related Purchasing Managers. Enter your needed items on line and receive bids to choose from. Saves time and money! Local Hotel Market Reports: Profile: Bernard Goldstein, Chairman of Isle of Capri Inc. 150 room Sheraton waiting on approval special taxing district to commense construction in Fairview Heights, IL. City of Fort Worth, TX pus...
The Research Report for Food Service / Hotel Data / Dec. 8, 1998
April 30, 1998
Hotel Online Special Report Location/Operation Information Activity/Open Phone Owner/Contact HOTEL OREGON 310 NE Evans St McMinnville Oregon 97128 Type: Hotel, Multi-Unit Status: New Opening Alcohol: Full Bar Meals: B/L/D $5-20 Notes: Currently in construction phase. May encounter delays in = opening. 25 rooms, 1 restaurant, 2 lounges. Jan 28 '98 Sq Ft: N/A Phone Interview: No unit telephone listing available as of = 11-25-98. GM: Blair Hempsen VP of Operations is Lars Raleigh. Portland, OR-based corporate = headquarters can be reached at 503-223-0109. FAX is 503-294-0837....
1999 World Food Media Awards / Tasting Australia / Oct 1998
April 30, 1998
Hotel Online Special Report 1999 World Food Media Awards Perth, Australia - Oct 21, 1998 - Entries close for the 1999 World Food Media Awards in 250 days. Tuesday June 30, 1999 will be the last day entries will be accepted. I strongly urge you to send in your entries now to avoid a last minute PANIC !!! The World Food Media Awards represent an attempt to give due credit to all the major branches of the food and beverage media. In 1997 more than 150 entries were received from around the globe, from North America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Africa, Southern Europe and Asia. These prestigious awards...
The 444 Room Wilson World Hotel near Disney World Flagged as Red Roof Inn – Resort at Maingate / Oct 1998
April 30, 1998
Hotel OnlineSpecial Report The 444 Room Wilson World Hotel near Disney World Flagged as Red Roof Inn - Resort at Maingate COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1998 - Red Roof Inns, Inc. (NYSE: RRI) and Diplomat Hotel Corporation have signed a franchise agreement to convert the former 444-room Wilson World Hotel to the Red Roof Inn - Resort at Maingate. Located in Kissimmee, Fla., at the entrance to Walt Disney World, this interior corridor hotel features both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a jacuzzi, food service facilities and amenity packages designed for guests visiting Orlando-area attractions. The hotel is currently underg...
Starwood Rebrands former Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington D. C. as The Westin Fairfax / Oct 1998
April 30, 1998
Hotel Online Special Advertisement Starwood Rebrands former Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington D. C. as The Westin Fairfax SEATTLE, Oct. 14 , 1998 - Effective immediately, the former Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. joins Westin's distinctive collection of historic properties as The Westin Fairfax, Washington, D.C. Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) has rebranded the property as a Westin to capitalize on Westin's strong brand awareness already built within the D.C. market. Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide, Inc. purchased the hotel from Saudi Sheik Abdul Aziz Bin Ibrahim in January this year. T...
