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Delphi from Newmarket – The Industry Standard for Sales and Catering Software
Newmarket International, Inc. | August 20, 2013
Join Newmarket for a Complimentary Live Webinar on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 2:00pm EDT to Explore How to Enhance Your Organization with Delphi and Mobile Technology August 20, 2013 - From the very start Newmarket® International, Inc. ("Newmarket") has been uniquely focused on using technology innovations to improve the success of customers in hospitality. From our 1985 market making early release based on MS-DOS to our early adoption in 1996 of graphical user interfaces and Microsoft Windows our customers have always counted on Newmarket to be ready with industry relevant solutions built to take advantage of new systems and dev...
DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster Opens in MA Through Conversion; Renovation to be Complete by Q2 2014
DoubleTree By Hilton | August 20, 2013
LEOMINSTER, Mass. - August 20, 2013 - DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's fastest growing full-service brand, today announced the newest addition to its portfolio with the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster. Formerly a Four Points by Sheraton, the hotel commenced an extensive multi-million dollar renovation last month that is expected to complete in spring 2014 and will include enhancements to all areas of the seven-story property. The hotel continues to be managed by Driftwood Hospitality Management. "Beyond the highly-anticipated hotel upgrades, we are most thrilled to debut the DoubleTree by Hilton name in Leominster...
The 346-room Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah Opens in the UAE
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts | August 20, 2013
Singapore, 20th August 2013 - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide's luxury brand of landmark hotels, has announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, the brand's first hotel in the UAE and the 25th addition to the global Waldorf Astoria portfolio of 25 hotels and resorts, globally. Offering sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf, the highly anticipated 346-room Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah will delight connoisseurs of luxury with many distinctive features and amenities designed to bring the luxury and sophistication of Waldorf Astoria to the award-winning Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah for the first time. "Across...
LodgeWorks & Zapolski Real Estate Partner to Develop the 180-room ARCHER Napa in Northern California
LodgeWorks Partners, L.P. | August 20, 2013
Napa, CA - August 20, 2013 - Northern California's Napa County and The Shops at Napa Center will welcome ARCHER Napa, a new-build luxury hotel at the First Street site of the former Merrill's building. LodgeWorks Partners, L.P., a privately-held hotel development and management company with a rich history in noteworthy openings, has agreed to terms with Zapolski Real Estate (ZRE), a fully-integrated real estate investment, development and management firm, which purchased what is now known as the Napa Center Development in May 2012. ZRE founder Todd C. Zapolski is spearheading the revitalization of over 150,000 square feet of retail spac...
Midway Acquires the 171-room Four Points by Sheraton Houston West in Texas
CITYCENTRE | August 20, 2013
HOUSTON, TX - August 20, 2013 - Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate development and investment firm, has acquired the Four Points by Sheraton Houston West for an undisclosed sum. The 171-room, full-service hotel is located at 10655 Katy Freeway on the southeast corner of the Beltway 8 interchange. Originally built in the early 1980s as the Sheraton Town & Country, the building is one of the last vestiges of the Town & Country Mall complex that was razed and redeveloped by Midway as CITYCENTRE. Construction on the award-winning mixed-use and pedestrian-oriented district began in 2007. The Four Po...
Silverton Casino Hotel Selects Solution Suite from Agilysys
Agilysys | August 20, 2013
Las Vegas Resort Selects Property Management, Workforce Management Solutions ALPHARETTA, GA. - August 20, 2013 - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software and services, today announced that Silverton Casino Hotel in Las Vegas has selected the Agilysys Lodging Management System® (LMS) property management solution and the Agilysys Workforce Management Solution™ (WMx) to streamline operations at the 300-room luxury resort. "When selecting technology for our property, we looked to Agilysys because of the company's experience and track record in the hotel and gaming ind...
MICROS Wins Dealer-Voted RSPA Gold Award
RSPA | August 20, 2013
Award Presented at the RetailNOW 2013 Expo by Retail Solutions Providers Association Columbia, MD - August 20, 2013 - MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, was presented with the esteemed Gold Award for Outstanding Provider of Software from the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA). The award was presented at RSPA's annual convention in Las Vegas. Retail Solutions Providers Association is the nation's top association dedicated to the retail technology industry. Every year, the Association presents highly coveted Awards of Excellence, ...
Sceptre Hospitality Resources Continues to Grow CRS Clients with Addition of broughtonHOTELS Group
Sceptre Hospitality Resources | August 20, 2013
WindsurferCRS Connects Hotels with More Top-line Revenues DENVER, Colo., August 20, 2013-Sceptre Hospitality Resources today announced the addition of 12 properties from the broughtonHOTELS portfolio. This new service agreement began back in February 2013 with a single property and a request to not only move to the WindsurferCRS platform, but to also work on enhancements to the hotel's PMS interface and booking engine based on needs of the property. The Windsurfer team has worked the past couple of months to meet the requirements of the broughtonHOTELS group. These enhancements will provide chain level management for each hotel's invent...
Hotel Channel Management Leader Revamps Enterprise Connectivity Platform
eRevMax | August 20, 2013
Rebrands its XML Gateway as Connect by eRevMax - Launches New Website London, August 20, 2013: eRevMax International today announced the launch of a new website focused on Connect by eRevMax, its enterprise connectivity solution focused on providing hotel companies with a centralized distribution solution. Connect, formerly known as RTConnect, the electronic distribution XML gateway for the hospitality industry, provides connectivity for rate & inventory distribution, and reservation delivery to existing hotel management systems. As a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based solution, it enables hotel chains to centralize their distributi...
Seven Days of Revenue Management Success – Part Two By Jean Francois Mourier
REVPAR GURU | August 20, 2013
By Jean Francois Mourier August 20, 2013 This is the second part of our two-part series Seven Days of Revenue Management Success, which offers seven tips (one for every day of the week) that can increase in your property's bookings and RevPAR, and ensure that you have seven days of revenue management success every single week. Last week, we released Part One of this article, which outlined the revenue management tips for Monday through Wednesday. In case you missed the article, the tips were: Monday: Forget your comp set Tuesday: Let technology play its role Wednesday: Think outside pricing patterns This week, we are going to ou...
McLaren Technologies Behind Intuitive Service at Sydney’s Tech-Savvy PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
McLaren Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd | August 19, 2013
Wednesday, 21st August 2013 – Hot on the heels of its impressive multi-million dollar hotel makeover in March, the PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney has now completed an equally impressive service solutions installation, making it one of Australia's most technologically advanced hotels – both front and back of house. To manage the final instalment of its widely acclaimed 'high-tech' renovation, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney commissioned Asia Pacific's leading provider of intuitive guest tracking and task management solutions, McLaren International. McLaren installed two different but complementary service systems at PARKROYAL Da...
Thayer’s Mike Uwe Dickersbach is Elected Chairperson of AHLA’s Technology & e-Business Committee
Mike Dickersbach | August 19, 2013
Dickersbach is Vice President, Information Technology, for Thayer Lodging Group, and a Fifteen Year Industry Veteran New York, August 19, 2013 ... Thayer Lodging Group, a privately held investment company that produces strong Alpha Returns for investors in hotel real estate, announced that Mike Dickersbach, its Vice President, Information Technology, has been elected Chairperson of the AH&LA's Technology e-Business Committee. Serving the hospitality industry for more than a century, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging indus...
Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) Accepting Entries for the 2013 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence
the Hotel Association of Canada | August 19, 2013
August 19, 2013 - Ottawa, ON - The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is now accepting entries for the 2013 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence. In its tenth year the Hall of Fame Awards program continues the Association's tradition of acknowledging the strong standards and values of those involved in and with the lodging industry. The awards program proudly recognizes those individuals, companies or properties that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to our industry in the following divisions: The Humanitarian Award Given for individuals/programs that demonstrate to residents that th...
Strand Development Names Andrew J. Pace Senior Vice President
Strand Development Co., LLC | August 19, 2013
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., August 19, 2013 - Strand Development Co., LLC, a major third-party hotel management company, today announced that it has named Andrew J. Pace its senior vice president. In his new role, he will be responsible for the company's strategic growth, including the expansion of its third-party management, development, acquisitions and joint venture partnership platforms. "With nearly two decades of hospitality and real estate development experience, Andrew is the ideal candidate to help Strand achieve its aggressive growth goals," said John Pharr, Strand's president. "Having worked in all aspects of hospitality acquisition,...
Lexington New York City Joins Autograph Collection
The Lexington New York City | August 19, 2013
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2013 -- The historic Lexington New York City, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, officially joins Autograph Collection, announced today by DiamondRock Hospitality Company and Highgate Hotels, the property's ownership and management groups, respectively. Exactly like nothing else, the Autograph Collection is an upscale portfolio of hand selected independent hotels offering individualized and distinct travel experiences. The 725-room Lexington New York City, most widely recognized for its rich history and noteworthy roster of guests and residents, joins this elite, global collection as it completes a $46 million...
Tennessean Susan Whitaker Named State Tourism Director of the Year by the U.S. Travel Association
The U.S. Travel Association | August 19, 2013
RICHMOND, Va. (August 19, 2013) - Susan Whitaker, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, has been named the State Tourism Director of the Year. The award is voted upon annually by the U.S. Travel Association's National Council of State Tourism Directors. Whitaker was announced as the winner before about 600 of her peers Monday at the ESTO conference of tourism professionals in Richmond, Va. "Susan is a wonderful representative for Tennessee. I've had the pleasure of working with her on any number of critical travel issues and always appreciate her insight," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel A...
GB Lodging and Provenance Hotels Partner to Purchase the 165-room Ambassador Hotel in New Orleans
GB Lodging LLC | August 19, 2013
Plan to Renovate and Rebrand the Historic Property NEW ORLEANS, La. - August 19, 2013 - GB Lodging, LLC a New York based hotel investment, development and asset management firm, and Provenance Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and management company based in Portland, Ore., have partnered to purchase of the Ambassador Hotel in New Orleans. Both companies have significant equity commitments to the project and will collaborate on a renovation of the hotel that will embrace the Ambassador's one-of-a-kind location in a former 19th century coffee warehouse and celebrate the soul of New Orleans. The historic 165 room Ambassador Hotel is located...
The 419-room Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile Completes $25 Million Transformation
Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile | August 19, 2013
Level 2 Restaurant Opens as Part of Complete Renovation CHICAGO, IL (August 19, 2013) - Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile today announced the completion of the hotel's comprehensive, $25 million renovation. The hotel's 419 guest rooms, meeting and banquet space, lobby, indoor pool and fitness center have all received a dramatic refurbishment in customer convenience, design and furnishings. As part of this transformation, the hotel introduces a new, signature restaurant, Level 2, featuring contemporary American cuisine. Located at 633 North Saint Clair Street, the transformed Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile is now as stunning as it is conven...
Preparing for 2014: TravelClick Hosts Complimentary Webinar on Q2 2013 Hotel Industry Performance
TravelClick | August 19, 2013
Preparing for 2014, Emerging Trends and Best Practices Complimentary Webinar Taking Place August 27 & 28, 2013 TravelClick, global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, will present three free webinars on August 27 and 28 to review second quarter hotel performance results and trends. Findings will be presented by TravelClick Executives John Hach, senior vice president, global product management, and Tim Hart, executive vice president, business intelligence. The webinars will be moderated by Barbara Taylor Carpender, President and CEO at Taylored Alliances. Leading hoteliers begin their prep...
Boomerang Hotels Opens the 80-room Settle Inn ® in Marquette, Michigan
Boomerang Hotels | August 19, 2013
(Hendersonville, Tennessee, August 19, 2013) - Boomerang Hotels announces the opening of the newest Settle Inn® in Marquette, Michigan. Located at 1275 US Highway 41 West, the 80-room Marquette Settle Inn is owned and operated by Ms. Jackie Chartier, CEO of S8MQT, Inc. "Guest experience should be number one," said Jacqueline Chartier, CEO of S8MQT, Inc. "We focus on providing clean, comfortable rooms with friendly courteous service at an affordable rate. We are excited to join the Settle Inn franchise and look forward to our continued relationship with our guests and the Marquette community." The Settle Inn Marquette, MI hotel provides...
Kimpton Chosen to Manage the 322-room Hotel Van Zandt Under Development by JMI Realty in Austin, TX
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | August 19, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (Aug. 19, 2013) - Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will expand its footprint in Texas with the management of a new four-star boutique hotel in Austin's historic Rainey Street District. Slated for an early 2015 opening, the new construction, 16-story hotel will feature 322 guest rooms, more than 12,000 square feet total event and meeting space, an individually concepted, chef-driven restaurant, lobby cafe and an expansive pool deck and bar. Located at the intersection of Red River and Davis Streets in the heart of the Rainey District's thriving nightlife scene, the Hotel Van Zandt will be just minutes awa...
Midas Hospitality Acquires the 119-room Hilton Garden Inn – North Little Rock in Arkansas
Midas Hospitality, LLC | August 19, 2013
SAINT LOUIS, MO, August 19, 2013 - St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality, LLC has acquired the 119-room Hilton Garden Inn - North Little Rock, AR. Opening in December, 2009, the 119-room Hilton Garden Inn - North Little Rock is located at 4100 Glover Lane, North Little Rock, Arkansas and easily accessible from all of North Little Rock's major thoroughfares, including I-40 and Highway 67. The hotel is situated proximate to many of the area's major business, leisure demand generators and just 6 miles from downtown Little Rock. Robert Willard, President & Principal, Midas Hospitality, LLC states, "We ar...
Wind Creek Wetumpka Casino Hotel Selects InvoTech RFID System to Manage Uniforms for Staff of 900
InvoTech Systems | August 19, 2013
New Property Chooses Reliable InvoTech Inventory Solution for Uniform Control and Operating Efficiency LOS ANGELES, CA - August 19, 2013 - InvoTech Systems, Inc. announced that the Wind Creek Wetumpka Casino and Hotel will install InvoTech's UHF-RFID Uniform System. The new-build property chose InvoTech to streamline the management of 8,000 uniforms for 900 employees. Click here for more information on InvoTech's Linen, Uniform, Laundry, and Security Systems. Wind Creek Wetumpka is the Poarch Band of Creek Indians' latest hotel and casino. The $246-million property is on schedule for completion in winter 2013/2014. "We are delighted to ...
Abu Dhabi Fund Buying 3 Editions from Marriott. What Does this Mean to Marriott & the Edition Brand?
August 19, 2013
by the JMBM Global Hospitality Group® For the most recent update on this topic, click here By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 15 August 2013 Hotel Lawyer on the reported sale by Marriott of 3 Edition hotels. Craig Karmin and Alexandra Berzon of the Wall Street Journal broke a big story yesterday evening which appeared in the August 15, 2013 US edition of the paper at page C3. The headline is "Marriott Close to Deal to Sell Three Hotels to Abu Dhabi Fund." The story, in which I am quoted, describes reports from people close to the deal, that Marriott International is about to...
