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Alan Young | March 28, 2019
Reimagining Hotel Technology with Open APIs Based on Strategic Partnership Alignment By Alan E. Young The last few years have been a whirlwind of innovation for hospitality technology. Despite its longstanding reputation for being resistant to change and slow to adopt technological evolution, the industry has made impressive strides toward reinventing its future. And yet, the gradual implementation of the latest advancements is only half the battle. With the rise of new technology (and subsequently, new technology vendors) comes the synonymous demand for strategic alliances and integrations. Recognized as hospitality technology visionar...
HVS Market Pulse: Chicago Ascending
Dana W. Floberg | March 28, 2019
Dana W. Floberg, Stacey E. Nadolny Chicago continues to attract major corporations and hotel development, supported by its proximity to global transportation infrastructure and a well-educated workforce. In 2018, 57.6 million visitors came to Chicago, setting a record for city tourism. In addition to the plethora of tourist attractions in Downtown Chicago, McCormick Place continues to be a major demand generator for the ever-growing supply of hotels in the market. In the last two years, the 1,200-room Marriott Marquis, the 466-room tri-brand Hilton hotel, and the 10,000-seat Wintrust Arena all opened within one block of the convention c...
GF Management Completes $9 Million Room Renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
Hilton Garden Inn | March 28, 2019
PHILADELPHIA, March 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City will complete a full guest room renovation on April 1, 2019. As a result, the Hilton Garden Inn is now one of the most modern and relaxing places to rest in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City spared no expense during their $9 million renovation. The renovations included a complete overhaul and redesign of 279 guest rooms, featuring 109 junior suites and 4 deluxe and presidential suites. Guests will sleep comfortably on Serta Perfect Sleeper® mattresses and can work comfortably in ergonomic Mirra&...
INTELITY and SkyTouch Team Up to Mobilize Staff and Property Management
INTELITY | March 28, 2019
The integration between two industry leaders gives hoteliers the ability to monitor guest and staff activity from anywhere on property Los Angeles, CA (March 28, 2019) - INTELITY™, the provider of the travel industry's broadest enterprise guest engagement and staff management platform, announced today that they have teamed up with SkyTouch, the most widely used cloud-based hotel property management system (PMS). The integration will allow properties to use the INTELITY and SkyTouch technologies in tandem through the SkyTouch /CONNECT integration platform. SkyTouch is known for its innovative cloud-based property management sy...
You’ve Chosen to Self-Manage AV: Now What Happens If You Don’t Own ALL the Equipment Meeting Planners Are Asking For?
Eric Bracht | March 28, 2019
20 questions to ask when negotiating with an outside AV services provider – or there's AVaStar By Eric Bracht You've got a newly built or recently remodeled hotel, and you've made the decision to self-manage the AV services process. Bill, your hotel's banquet manager, was chosen to be responsible for the hotel's built-in and portable AV equipment. To help Bill, you've invested in AVaStar, a managed-services solution that provides step-by-step guidance to manage every aspect of the AV services process. Bill plans and details all meeting technology needs, including ensuring that portable and built in equipment is working and ready f...
Best Western Plus Norman Partners With University of Oklahoma Food Pantry
Best Western Plus Norman | March 28, 2019
NORMAN, Oklahoma – Best Western Plus Norman has formed a new, ongoing partnership with the University of Oklahoma Food Pantry to provide a regular supply of personal hygiene products. More than 4,000 products – including shampoo, razors, body wash, mouthwash, deodorant and other toiletries – were presented to OU Food Pantry Graduate Director Matt Marks on Monday. "We are extremely honored to kick off this partnership with the OU Food Pantry," said Steve Martens, CEO of Hospitality Management LLC, which operates four Best Western-branded properties in Oklahoma and Kansas. "This is the second time one of our hotels has p...
Saudi Arabia LED Lights Market Industry Size, Price Trends & Report 2019-2024
Expert Market Research | March 28, 2019
According to a new report by Expert Market Research titled, 'Saudi Arabia LED Lights Market Size, Share, Price Trends, Report & Forecast 2019-2024', the Saudi Arabian LED lights market attained USD 505 million in 2017 and is further projected to see significant growth with a CAGR of 10% in the period 2019-2024. Get a free sample for this market study here: https://www.expertmarketresearch.com/request?type=report&id=107&flag=B LED lights had a penetration rate of 38% in Saudi Arabia's lighting market. Saudi Arabia's import of LED lighting products increased by 40% in 2015 as compared to 2014 with the country importing USD 87....
Saudi Arabia LED Lights Market Industry Size, Price Trends & Report 2019-2024
Expert Market Research | March 28, 2019
According to a new report by Expert Market Research titled, 'Saudi Arabia LED Lights Market Size, Share, Price Trends, Report & Forecast 2019-2024', the Saudi Arabian LED lights market attained USD 505 million in 2017 and is further projected to see significant growth with a CAGR of 10% in the period 2019-2024. Get a free sample for this market study here: https://www.expertmarketresearch.com/request?type=report&id=107&flag=B LED lights had a penetration rate of 38% in Saudi Arabia's lighting market. Saudi Arabia's import of LED lighting products increased by 40% in 2015 as compared to 2014 with the country importing USD 87....
Azalea Hotels & Residences in the Philippines Sees a 30% Increase in Its Revenue With Hotelogix
Hotelogix | March 28, 2019
Bangalore, 29/March/2019: Hotelogix, a leader in cloud-based Property Management Systems has announced that the adoption and efficient use of its PMS have helped Azalea Hotels & Residences in the Philippines witness a 30% increase in its revenue. With 285 elegantly furnished suite rooms and spread over 5700 square meters, Azalea Hotels & Residences is located near the famous Boracay White Beach. Given its 4-star grade guest services, the property has been rated as 'Value for Money' in the region. It has received several credits from TripAdvisor – Certificate of Excellence in 2013, Traveller's Choice Award in 2018 and Most ...
Sycuan’s $260M Hotel and Resort Expansion Opens to the Public
Sycuan Casino Resort | March 27, 2019
SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2019 -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization's $260M hotel and resort expansion is now open to the public. "Just two years ago, we broke ground and committed to becoming the premier gaming destination in San Diego County and today we delivered on that promise," said Cody J. Martinez, chairman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. "This project would not have been possible without the support and vision of the Sycuan people, our team members and the incredible construction effort by Swinerton Builders. This is a historic and momentous day for Sycuan and we are extremely proud t...
Hotel Operations Always Come Down to Your People
Larry Mogelonsky | March 27, 2019
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) Springtime sees the prerequisite visit to my favorite outdoor furniture shop. Over the past few visits I had been dealing with the same fellow who was both friendly and extremely knowledgeable. While our largest purchase was made prior, we continued to acquire additional items that he recommended based upon his prior knowledge of our purchasing history and what he thought would best help us 'fill in the gaps' for our terrace. To my surprise on our latest visit, though, this salesman confided that sadly this was his last week in the store. He was moving to another furniture company &...
Tribute Portfolio Debuts in Fort Lauderdale with Opening of The Dalmar
The Dalmar | March 27, 2019
Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International's newest collection brand known to bring together characterful hotels with vibrant social scenes, today announced the opening of The Dalmar. Conceptualized by the DoveHill team, the 25-story hotel features 209 guestrooms including 33 suites designed by DesignAgency, with inspiration stemming from the vibrant personality of South Florida, blended with a distinctive mid-century vibe. The Dalmar offers guests a relaxed and tropical environment with public areas that express a fresh and playful character through their layering of textures and finishes, vibrant jewel tone colors and dynamic contempor...
Hyatt Partners With 3M Hotels Group for Hyatt Place Krakow Marking Return of Hyatt Flag to Poland
Hyatt Place | March 27, 2019
CHICAGO (March 27, 2019) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with 3M Hotels Group for the first Hyatt hotel in Krakow, marking the return of the Hyatt brand to Poland. Hyatt Place Krakow will feature 216 spacious guestrooms and will be managed by Hotel Professionals Management Group. The hotel is expected to open in 2021. The Hyatt Place brand is rooted in extensive consumer insights indicating that guests seek stylish, comfortable, seamless experiences that accommodate their lifestyles and familiar routines. To embody this, the brand offers casual hospi...
Cendyn and Hospitality Plus Collaborate to Assist Hotels With the Guest Experience
Cendyn | March 27, 2019
Boca Raton, Florida – March 27, 2019 – Cendyn, the World's Leading Hotel CRM Provider, and Hospitality Plus, the online distribution and digital marketing experts, have announced a collaborative initiative that will enable hoteliers to enhance the guest experience throughout their travel journey. Hospitality Plus work with hoteliers across multiple regions to future proof their digital engagement strategies. Their guidance and counsel for hoteliers provides solutions for revenue management, guest engagement, digital marketing, website performance, market intelligence and online reputation. This collaboration with Cendyn will...
The SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills Appoints Jake Megrikian as Director of Sales and Marketing
the SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills | March 27, 2019
(Beverly Hills, CA; March 2019)—The SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills welcomes Jake Megrikian as director of sales and marketing, following the property's $22 million investment in redesign timed to its 10-year anniversary in 2018. Megrikian will oversee revenue production for the hotel's newly upgraded guestrooms and suites; meetings and events across 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including the refreshed Garden Terrace; and the hotel's critically-acclaimed restaurants, including The Bazaar by José Andrés and Somni. "Mr. Megrikian joins our team during a new chapter for the hotel, ...
RCD Hotels Taps Duetto to Drive All-Inclusive Technology Innovation
RCD Hotels | March 27, 2019
With Hard Rock and Nobu Los Cabos expected to open in summer 2019, RCD Hotels seeks a game-changing resort revenue strategy. Cancun, Mexico; March 27 — All-inclusive resorts require a unique revenue strategy, and RCD Hotels is partnering with Duetto to have better forecasting insights and drive more revenue at their two newest properties – Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos and Nobu Hotel Los Cabos. RCD Hotels will initially install Duetto at five total properties, including the iconic Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach and Nobu Hotel Miami Beach. They will implement Duetto's GameChanger application to simplify their pricing process, ScoreBo...
Opportunity for Hotels Is Big: SiteMinder Report Finds Travel to Germany Is Outpacing EU’s Top Destinations
SiteMinder | March 27, 2019
Dallas, USA – Hotels in Germany are poised to benefit from tourism numbers that are outpacing the growth of travel within the EU's most visited country destinations, a new report has found today. State of the Nation 2019: How Big is the Opportunity for Hotel Bookings in Germany? by SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, reveals that Germany's inbound arrivals have almost doubled (96%) in the last 10 years to surpass the growth rates seen across the EU. While France, Spain and Italy continue to lead the EU in total traveler numbers, they trail Germany's 96% growth rate with inbound arrivals that...
San Diego’s Sycuan Casino Resort Includes INTELITY Platform in $260 Million Expansion
INTELITY | March 27, 2019
The well-established property opens its new 12-story luxury tower and expanded gaming space today Los Angeles, California (March 27, 2019) – INTELITY™, the provider of the travel industry's broadest enterprise guest engagement and staff management platform, announced today its complete hospitality platform is now incorporated into the $260 million expansion of San Diego's Sycuan Casino Resort, which opens March 27, 2019. "We are thrilled to be partnering with INTELITY to enhance the guest experience at Sycuan," said John Dinius, General Manager at Sycuan Casino Resort. "INTELITY's technology easily integrates with our ot...
Cloud5 Communications Upgrades Internet to GPNS Standards at the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel
Cloud5 Communications | March 27, 2019
CHICAGO (March 27) – Cloud5 Communications, the leading communications technology and services provider for the hospitality industry, has recently completed the installation of high speed internet access (HSIA) at the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel. The advanced HSIA network ensures that the property continues to provide the highest level of connectivity for guest satisfaction and meets Marriott's latest Global Property Network Standards (GPNS) for Internet. Cloud5 is a top ranked Marriott Internet supplier. Serving the full-range of Marriott properties from limited service to large conference resorts, Cloud5 has the highest le...
Hotelogix and RepUp to Host Webinar on Hotel Reputation Management
Hotelogix | March 27, 2019
Bangalore, DD/March/2019: Hotelogix, a leader in cloud-based Property Management Systems has announced that it will host a webinar on hotel reputation management in collaboration with RepUp, a guest experience management platform. Titled - How your hotel can make more money from Online Reviews, the webinar will take place on Thursday, April 11 at 2:00 PM (SGT). In today's digital travel era, an increasing number of travelers across the globe book hotels via several online hotel booking channels. In this process, they come across guest reviews that can influence their booking decisions. Most importantly, around 88% of travelers filter ou...
HVS Market Pulse: Boulder, CO
Brett E. Russell | March 26, 2019
By Brett E. Russell Since 2015, four new hotels (681 rooms) have opened within Boulder's city limits, increasing the total number of hotel rooms to almost 2,500. This represents a sizable increase of around 32%; however, in the years leading up to this increase in supply, Boulder experienced a decline in room supply, as several older hotels were closed and redeveloped. As such, the net change in room count is closer to 15%. Furthermore, there are a couple of proposed hotels in very preliminary planning phases of development, including a project on University Hill, as well as a possible University of Colorado – Boulder campus hotel...
How France’s Hotels Are Rethinking Style and Space
JLL Real Views | March 26, 2019
Design has long been important to the hotel industry as a way to attract new guests and turn them into repeat visitors. In recent years, however, new brands to the market have raised the design standards to stand out from the crowd and win over a new generation of traveller looking for unique experiences. Faced with these new norms and higher guest expectations, long-standing establishments and big chains across France are rethinking how they use their space, as well as the look and feel of the hotel itself. "The idea is to break with established design codes, to deconstruct old styles and reconstruct them in a modern way to create vibr...
Sam Moon Group Celebrates Topping Out of the Hyatt Regency Stonebriar
Sam Moon Group | March 26, 2019
FRISCO, TX - March 26, 2019 - The Hyatt Regency Stonebriar is topping out its 18-story, 303-room hotel. A lunch will be held on April 12 as a celebration of reaching the construction half-way point for those working on the project. Members of the construction crew, architecture and design teams, City of Frisco, and other involved groups are expected to attend the ceremony. A tree will be hoisted on top of the hotel structure by a tower crane signaling the completion of the skeleton of the building. Sam Moon Group is the hotel developer; Brasfield & Gorrie is the contractor; HKS, Inc. is the architect and Looney & Associates is m...
Virginia’s Legendary Lansdowne Resort and Spa Rejoins Benchmark Resorts & Hotels Portfolio
March 26, 2019
To Introduce the Harmony Model Wellness Program in 2019 The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, March 26, 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, announces the return of Virginia's Lansdowne Resort and Spa to its Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio. The award-winning property is located in Leesburg, just 30 miles from Washington, DC and 15 minutes from Dulles International Airport, in Virginia's bucolic wine and equestrian country. Lansdowne Resort and Spa joins two sister Virginia properties, including the historic Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains and The Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksb...
