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Simon Zhang Named as CEO at Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Company
Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Company Ltd. | December 4, 2013
SHANGHAI, Dec. 4, 2013 -- Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Company has announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer Mr. Bernold Schroeder who will be stepping down from his role to pursue another business opportunity. Following his departure Mr. Simon Zhang, the former CEO of Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels Development Co.,Ltd. will assume the role of CEO at Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Company. Schroeder has served as the CEO of Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Company since 2011, during which time he has been responsible for all aspects of the company's star-rated portfolio and establishing an...
All Inclusive Collection Selects Indra’s POS for Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and Dominican Republic
INDRA Company | December 4, 2013
Indra delivers to Hard Rock the TMS for POS which is one of the many module offerings in the TMS for Hotels suite [MIAMI - DECEMBER 4, 2013] - The point-of-sale module within the Indra Travel Management Suite for Hotels is proving to be so robust, streamlined and efficient that it has been selected by RCD Resorts for its All Inclusive Collection in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Running on the universal SAP platform, Indra's "TMS for POS" module has recently been rolled out at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana and Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. "Indra is dramatically changin...
RIU Opens the Newly Built 238-key “Adults Only” Riu Palace Jamaica
RIU Hotels & Resorts | December 4, 2013
Palma de Majorca, 4th December 2013 - Riu Palace Jamaica will welcome its first customers from 6th December onwards. This small and deluxe hotel comprising 238 rooms will become RIU's fifth in Jamaica and the first in offering the chain's exclusive 'Adults Only' service in the Caribbean country. Located next to the Riu Montego Bay, in the beautiful Mahoe Bay, this new 24-Hour All Inclusive hotel provides a modern and welcoming design, together with new and deluxe services. Total investment in the project, including land, construction and equipment, reached 43 million dollars (approximately 32 million euro). Riu Palace Jamaica will be RI...
Top 5 Trends in Hotel Technology: Infographic
eRevMax | December 4, 2013
London, 4 December, 2013: With technology adoption on a rise, the expectations of travellers have also increased manifolds. Thus a hotel's technology offerings play an important role for guests when they are booking an accommodation. eRevMax, the leader in hotel online distribution and channel management solutions, has unveiled an infographic to assist property owners around the world to know about the latest technology trends topping the charts this season. One of the current trends listed by eRevMax deals with device and entertainment autonomy. A SmartBrief poll showed that 45% of hotel guests travel with two devices and 40% with thre...
How to Angle for Better Attribution Using Analytics
EyeforTravel | December 4, 2013
Attribution is difficult but digital data can help. Ritesh Gupta, EyeforTravel's Travel Journalist, gets the low-down and the highbrow from a marketing expert at Travelocity. No marketing investment can be committed to unless it can demonstrate a tangible impact on metrics. Digital advertising is no different. However given its potential to be a high performance medium, that delivers intelligent and relevant data, works strongly in its favour. Indeed, actionable data intelligence today is being converted into targeted marketing actions: SEO templates, content initiatives, link building and so on. So when marketing executives see technol...
Hospitality Employers Take Note: Cornell Studies Discuss Expanding Labor Regulations for Employers
The Cornell Institute for Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations | December 4, 2013
Analyze Current Union Organizing Processes Ithaca, NY, December 4, 2013 - Hospitality employers should be aware of the gradual expansion of the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), according to a new report issued by the Cornell Institute for Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations (CIHLER). Although the NLRA was created to govern actions related to labor unions, its provisions are being applied to non-union employers now more than ever. The article, "The National Labor Relations Act Is Not Just for Unionized Employers Anymore," by Adam Klausner, Paul Salvatore, and David Sherwyn, is available from the institute at ...
Famed Buffalo Hotel Embracing Energy Efficiency; 50% Utility Rebate Achieved via ZENO/Verve Solution
December 3, 2013
In less than one year, installation of Verve wireless guestroom controls, ZENO gateway products and InnPoint software delivered Salvatore's Grand Hotel a sizeable return on investment; NYSEG presents owner Russell Salvatore with a $48,988 rebate check in less than 11 months [BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 3, 2013] - Last November, Buffalo's famed Salvatore's Grand Hotel became the first hotel in the world to benefit from a joint technology partnership between ZENO Controls LLC and its subsidiary Verve® Living Systems. Using the wireless Verve® Keycard Switch (enabled by EnOcean energy harvesting technology) to communicate with room PTAC-air c...
New Copywriting Service Launched For Hotels
Lodging Interactive | December 3, 2013
Hospitality-focused copywriting service from Lodging Interactive helping hotels ensure their websites are optimized for Google's Hummingbird algorythm changes PARSIPPANY, N.J. - DECEMBER 3, 2013 - A recent survey conducted by Travel Leaders Group reports that 56.6 percent more Americans will travel over the 2013 holiday from Thanksgiving through January 1, 2014 compared to those who traveled during the same period in 2013. Travelers looking for lodging accommodations may have difficulty finding a hotel via Google if the property's website has not been updated from a keyword search algorithm to one that is content driven and recognized b...
The Newly Built 487-room Hyatt Times Square New York Opens
Hyatt Times Square | December 3, 2013
CHICAGO (December 3, 2013) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Times Square New York, the seventh hotel to be added to the Hyatt-branded portfolio in Manhattan. The 487-room hotel stands 54 stories high, making it the tallest newly built, freestanding Hyatt hotel in the United States. This newest addition to Hyatt's portfolio is also the third Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Manhattan in 2013. Hyatt Times Square welcomes its first guests just in time for the start of the holiday season and is a perfect option for holiday shoppers, Broadway show-goers and business travelers. Located on West 45th Str...
Karisma Hotels & Resorts Set to Debut in Jamaica with Opening of Azul Sensatori Jamaica in Negril
Karisma Hotels & Resorts | December 3, 2013
MIAMI - December 3, 2013 - Karisma Hotels & Resorts, the creator of the unique Gourmet Inclusive® concept, today announces that Azul Sensatori Jamaica will open on December 21, 2013, marking the entry of the hotel brand to Jamaica. Azul Sensatori Jamaica will be Azul Hotels & Villas' first property outside of Mexico and its sixth property overall, following the openings of Azul Villa Esmeralda in 2012, and Azul Fives Hotel in 2010. Located on Negril's world-famous Seven Mile Beach with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea, Azul Sensatori Jamaica will debut with 140 ocean-view rooms with chic contemporary design, a variety of ...
RFID Systems Provider InvoTech Names Jeff Welles President
InvoTech Systems | December 3, 2013
Industry Veteran to Focus on Customer Success; Will Continue to Leverage Emerging Technologies and Provide Superior Customer Service LOS ANGELES, CA - December 3, 2013 - InvoTech Systems, Inc. appointed Jeff Welles to the post of president. InvoTech is a leading provider of systems that integrate the latest RFID technology to increase profitability for hotels, casinos, hospitals and commercial laundry operators. InvoTech celebrated its 20-year anniversary in 2013 and more than 500 clients in over 20 countries. Welles brings 21 years of experience solving clients' business problems with advanced technologies to his new post. Click here f...
Sunstone Hotel Investors Acquires the 802-key Hyatt Regency San Francisco for $262.5 Million
Sunstone Hotel Investors | December 3, 2013
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 3, 2013 -- Sunstone Hotel Investors (the "Company") (NYSE: SHO) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the 802-room Hyatt Regency San Francisco hotel located in San Francisco, California. The gross purchase price was $262.5 million (or approximately $327,000 per key). The acquisition was funded with proceeds from the Company's November 1, 2013 issuance of common stock. Ken Cruse, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are pleased to add the well-located Hyatt Regency San Francisco hotel to our portfolio. The hotel is located in the heart of San Francisco's Central Business D...
Readying Your Hotel for Sale
HVS Capital Corp | December 3, 2013
With transaction volumes in early 2013 fifty percent ahead of the level in early 2012, many owners today are asking themselves if this is the right time to sell. They see very low cost capital that is abundantly available, contributing to higher values. Yes, interest rates have ticked up from their recent lows, but long term, fixed rate debt is still priced in the low five percent range on a 25 year amortization schedule to 70 percent of value/cost. For buyers, this translates into cash on cash returns in the low to mid teens on almost any deal. After a number of years of living with their properties underwater, sale prices have now inc...
B4Checkin Reservations & Guest Satisfaction Solution Achieves TripAdvisor TripConnect Certification
B4Checkin | December 3, 2013
Hotels partnering with B4Checkin are now directly linked from TripAdvisor to their primary channel, increasing direct bookings and eliminating OTA fees Halifax, Nova Scotia - December 3, 2013 - B4Checkin, producer of the hotel industry's premier fully customizable reservations system and guest satisfaction feedback tool, has achieved certification by leading customer review site TripAdvisor, giving B4Checkin's hotel clients access to TripAdvisor's powerful TripConnect direct booking system. Hotels using the B4Checkin booking engine now have the ability to route prospective guests directly to their own websites from listings on TripAdvis...
PPHE Hotel Group to Open Park Plaza Belvedere Medulin, Croatia in Q2 2014 Through Conversion
PPHE Hotel Group Limited | December 3, 2013
London | December 3, 2013 - PPHE Hotel Group, owner and operator of primarily full service upscale and lifestyle hotels including Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts in Europe has announced a new Park Plaza hotel in Croatia. Following a 17 million euro renovation, the existing Hotel Belvedere Medulin will be rebranded to Park Plaza Belvedere Medulin. This extensive renovation and rebranding project is in collaboration with part-owned and operated hospitality company, Arenaturist and the hotel is expected to open in June 2014. This new project will be the fourth contemporary Park Plaza hotel to open in Croatia, increasing the Park Plaza br...
The Liquidation Sale of The Former Delta Centre-Ville Hotel Opens Thursday, December 5th at 10:00 am
NCL/National Content Liquidators | December 3, 2013
Sale will be conducted by NCL/ National Content Liquidators, Inc. Montreal, Quebec (December, 2013) - Friends of The Former Delta Centre-Ville Hotel will have their chance to take home a piece of this property, nestled in between historic and new Montreal, when it opens its doors as a hotel, one last time, during a two-month Liquidation Sale. NCL/National Content Liquidators, the leading expert in hotel liquidation management, has been contracted to clear the hotel of its contents as a prelude to the property's redevelopment. The 711 room hotel contents liquidation is being held on-site at The Former Delta Centre-Ville Hotel, located at...
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) Names 2013 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence Winners
the Hotel Association of Canada | December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013 - Ottawa – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to announce the 2013 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence winners. The Hall of Fame Awards Program was developed by the HAC to recognize those of its members (individuals, companies or properties) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to Canada's lodging industry. Winners are recognized in three categories. The winners of the 2013 Awards of Excellence in each category include: Humanitarian: Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre Human Resources: The Gold Eagle Lodge Green Key Environ...
Brian Lee Named Executive Chef for the 343-key Plaza Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Florida
The Plaza Resort & Spa | December 3, 2013
Daytona Beach, FL - December 3, 2013 -Brian Lee has accepted the position of Executive Chef The Plaza Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Florida, the award winning Three Diamond hotel. Brian has worked in one capacity or another as an Executive Chef, Private Chef, Corporate Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director for over 17 years. Brian has always had a passion for food, entertaining and making people happy with his craft. He has run fine dining steakhouses, bistros, clubs, corporate hospitality, sporting events, casual dining and hotels. During his career, Brian has also contributed his talents to various types of charitable, s...
Work Begins for 138-room Courtyard by Marriott in Chihuahua, Mexico; To Open Q2 2015
The Courtyard by Marriott brand | December 3, 2013
Weston, Fla., December 3, 2013 - Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) announced today plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in the capital city of Chihuahua, Mexico, the twelfth largest city in the country and home to large brand name manufacturing facilities such as Ford Motor Co., Sumitomo Electrical, Honeywell, Hallmark, and LG Electronics. The hotel project was signed with a group of local, prominent investors from Chihuahua with over 36 years of experience and a portfolio that includes over 7 local hotels. The 138-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel, scheduled to open in April 2015, will be located inside of t...
Construction Starts for Microtel Inn & Suites in Kenedy, Texas
BuildCentral | December 3, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Add/Update 141 Hotel Projects to the New Hotel Construction Projects Database Chicago, IL. December 3, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have added or updated 141 hotel projects in the last two weeks to Hotel Construction, a nationwide database of hotel construction projects, openings, and key decision makers (Owner/Developers, Architects and Contractors). These proposed hotels are still in the planning stages. Now is the perfect time to have your product drawn into plans, or offer construction services: Sunset/Doheny Hotel (West Hollywood, CA) Port Imperial Hotel Number Two (Weehawken, NJ) Hyatt Pl...
PT Duta Anggada Realty & IHG to Develop 447-key Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada, Indonesia
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | December 3, 2013
Jakarta, 3 December 2013: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, and PT Duta Anggada Realty Tbk, have signed an agreement to develop Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada, adding to IHG's continued growth in Indonesia. Located in the bustling Jalan Gajah Mada in North Jakarta, the 447-room Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Madah will not only feature hotel rooms, but also serviced apartments for guests who want to book extended stays at the hotel. The mixed-use development is opposite the LTC Glodok Mall, a short drive away from Jakarta's Central Business district and easy access from...
Carver Hotel Group Expands Revenue Generation Services
Carver Hotel Group | December 3, 2013
Executive Leadership Services designed to bring large company leadership to small and mid-sized hotel ownership and management organizations ATLANTA, GA - December 3, 2013- Joel Carver, CEO of Carver Hotel Group has announced the addition of the Strategic Planning and Executive Leadership model to complement the other pillars of the organization. According to Carver, "The CHG Executive Leadership solution will bring a dynamic, results driven VP of Sales and Marketing to your executive team, without the traditional costs". Designed with the small to mid-sized owner and management company in mind, this model provides a turn-key ...
Bali, Indonesia to be Setting for Next Ritz-Carlton Reserve; To Open in Ubud in the Summer of 2015
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | December 3, 2013
HONG KONG, China, December 3, 2013 – The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has announced Bali, Indonesia as the next stunning location of a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The exclusive resort is set to open in Ubud in the summer of 2015, joining the beautiful collection which includes Phulay Bay, Thailand and Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico. The location of Ubud is in the spiritual and cultural heart of Bali, in a district famous for its arts and crafts as well as temples and monasteries. This exceptional property occupies a prime yet secluded position in the gentle hills along the Ayung River, with views of Bali's famous terraced rice paddy fiel...
Development Begins for 204-room Brooklyn EVEN Hotel to Open in New York in Mid-2015
December 3, 2013
ATLANTA – December 3, 2013 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced that it has acquired a new asset in Brooklyn, N.Y., that the Company will develop as a new hotel under its EVEN™ Hotels brand, expanding the wellness hotel brand's portfolio in the Greater New York City area and accelerating its growth in strong urban markets. This new property will be the fifth hotel added to the EVEN Hotels brand's development pipeline, and the announcement comes as EVEN Hotels prepares to open its first two properties in spring 2014. "As the third largest central business district in New York City and a s...
