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Nevsky Hotels Group, Russia Increases Their Online Revenue with RateGain
RateGain | July 10, 2013
Nevsky Hotels Group, based in St Petersburg, Russia, has selected RateGain's price intelligence solution, "PriceGain" and distribution management solution, "RezGain" across its entire portfolio of properties. These tools will help NHG to analyze their market position by comparing real-time rate information from a variety of channels and also to ensure accurate room and rate availability at all distribution points with a selection of flexible revenue management controls. Julia Zueva, Deputy Director at Nevsky Hotels Group commented on this association, "In order to stay ahead of our competition, we needed to empower our pricing strategy ...
Infor BI 10x Invigorates Decision-Making
Infor | July 10, 2013
Advanced Analytics, Social Collaboration, and Stunning Dashboards Boost Experiential Value for Business Intelligence NEW YORK - July 10, 2013 - Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced Infor Business Intelligence (BI) 10x, to modernize data processing and enrich decision-making. The solution delivers advanced analytics and planning capabilities, self-service dashboards, and social collaboration for a more beautiful, modern, mobile, and social experience. At its core, Infor BI 10x is fused with innovative core technologies such as Infor ION and Infor Ming.le ™ to cre...
Banyan Acquires Atlanta’s Hotel Sierra For Re-Branding As Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Banyan Investment Group | July 10, 2013
July 10, 2013 - Banyan Investment Group continues its expansion plans with acquisition of the Hotel Sierra in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Georgia from Kansas-based LodgeWorks, LP in a transaction brokered by Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Hotels. The 124 all-suites property will undergo a renovation of more than $2 million and be rebranded as a Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites by the end of October. The hotel will continue to operate during the renovation. "This is a highly-desirable location in a key market," explains Andy Chopra, Principal and Chief Investment Officer of Banyan. "The property has a reputation among both busine...
HHM Renovates Nearly 30 Properties Along the East Coast and Across Several Major Brands
HHM | July 10, 2013
(Philadelphia) - July 10, 2013... HHM has completed enhancements to 24 hotels so far in 2013, including more than eight New York City area properties, the company recently announced. The hotels received upgrades to appeal to the preferences of the modern traveler, through renovations to guestrooms, bathrooms, corridors, lobby areas and outdoor patios. In some cases, such as Duane Street Hotel in Tribeca, the property underwent a complete transformation, creating a whole new décor inspired by black and white 1920's New York City, as well as more options for guests with the addition of two brand new suites. Other renovations were recentl...
Excellent Opportunity in Atlanta, GA for CORPORATE Regional/Portfolio Director of Revenue Management
Interstate Hotels & Resorts | July 10, 2013
CORPORATE Regional/Portfolio Director of Revenue Management - Interstate Hotels & Resorts Atlanta, GA. Corporate Office Corporate / Portfolio Regional Director of Revenue Management leads the development, implementation and measurement of all Revenue Management activities ensuring multi-property execution of the reservations sales process, adherence to policies, and development of strategies that optimize revenue capture from existing demand. Requirements include: A minimum of 3+ years hotel experience with focus on multi-property, multi-brand, multi-market Revenue Management. Interstate is an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V employer. This position ...
GHM & Elements Innovation to Launch Three Luxury Hotels in Zhudong, Taiwan
GHM (General Hotel Management Ltd.) | July 10, 2013
ZHUDONG, Taiwan (July 10, 2013) - Luxury hotel management group GHM and Taiwanese business development company Elements Innovation Co., Ltd have signed a management agreement to launch three upscale hotels in Zhudong, Taiwan. The Chedi Club, The Chedi and The Serai in Zhudong will stand together as the hospitality anchor to Eutopia, a mountain getaway development one hour by car from Taipei. Located on the border of Shei-Pa National Park in Hsinchu County with a scenic view of the Wuzhi Mountain, the development ranks as one of the largest and most ambitious, licensed hospitality projects ever undertaken in Taiwan. The Chedi Club will f...
Salamander Resort & Spa to Open on August 29, 2013 in Middleburg, Virginia
Salamander Hotels & Resorts | July 10, 2013
Owned by Sheila C. Johnson, resort in the village of Middleburg is newest addition to Virginia's horse and wine country MIDDLEBURG, VA (July 10, 2013) - Salamander Resort & Spa, one of the most eagerly-anticipated hospitality projects in recent memory, will open on August 29, 2013, in the storied village of Middleburg, VA. Owned by Sheila C. Johnson, Founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxurious property features a previously unattainable collection of equestrian, spa, culinary, winery, nature and historic experiences, and is the only new luxury destination resort in the United States opening in 2013. A decade...
Bricton Group Selected to Manage Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa | July 10, 2013
Updates to Classic Resort are Planned GALENA, Ill. (July 10, 2013) - The Bricton Group, a leading hotel management group, announced today that it is the new management company for the renowned Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa (www.eagleridge.com) in Galena, Ill. Eagle Ridge has been a Midwest destination for vacationers, corporate groups and golf aficionados for more than 30 years. Set on 6,800 acres in northwest Illinois, Eagle Ridge is best known for its award-winning golf courses, its proximity to the historic town of Galena, Ill., and its accommodations at the Inn or in more than 250 unique rental homes for families or groups. "This ...
HeBS Digital Empowers Hoteliers to Fight Back and Shift Share from the OTAs
HeBS | July 10, 2013
HeBS Digital invites hoteliers to "Shift Share from the OTAs to the Property Website" with a Summer promotion, offering substantial savings of 20% off website design packages for the Three Screens (desktop, mobile, tablet) New York, NY (July 10, 2013) - HeBS Digital, the leading hospitality digital marketing, technology and direct online strategy firm, is pleased to announce a 20% off "Shift Share from the OTAs to the Property Website" promotion. Hoteliers who partner with HeBS Digital this summer will receive 20% off any website design package for desktop, mobile and tablet. This promotion was specifically designed to help hoteliers le...
Loews Hotels & Resorts Hires Two Executive Directors Of National Accounts
Loews Hotels & Resorts | July 10, 2013
Alisha Waid for the Mid-Atlantic Region and Patty Metcalf-Sobczak for the Southeast Region NEW YORK, NY - (July 10, 2013) - Loews Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of two additions to their National Sales Office-- Alisha Waid, CMP, executive director of national accounts for the Mid-Atlantic region and Patty Metcalf-Sobczak, executive director of national accounts for the Southeast region. "Both Alisha and Patty are proven hospitality professionals with a stellar track record of forging strong customer relationships and generating superior results," said David Wiener, senior vice president of sales, Loews Hotels &...
GCommerce Signs Digital Marketing Agreements with Coast Hotels and Principal Hayley Hotels
Coast Hotels | July 10, 2013
EMarketing Firm Sees Continued Portfolio Growth and International Expansion PARK CITY, Utah, July 10, 2013 -GCommerce Solutions, a hospitality digital marketing company known for driving significant incremental revenue for branded and independent hotels, today announced that it has signed agreements with Coast Hotels and Principal Hayley (PH) Hotels. GCommerce will be responsible for optimizing the internet marketing scope of both chains through website and customized online outreach efforts. "Although online marketing, especially social media, has received widespread attention, the savviest hotels are tapping new developments in techno...
Pennsylvania’s Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Launches Multi-Million Dollar Renovation Project
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | July 10, 2013
PHILADELPHIA, July 10, 2013 - Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel today announced the launch of a multi-million dollar renovation which will include an expansive revitalization of the hotel's lobby as well as a state-of-the-art redesign of meeting spaces and The Liberty Ballroom. The renovation is scheduled to be completed in August 2013. "The Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is dedicated to providing a vibrant and spirited experience for our guests. Our renovation is a testament to our dedication to providing superior accommodations and delivering an excellent guest experience," said Rick Staub, general manager. The renewal of the...
Accor Celebrates the Opening of the Novotel Moscow City in Russia
Accor | July 10, 2013
July 9, 2013 - Accor celebrated today the opening of the Novotel Moscow City, its 5th hotel in Moscow and its 16th in Russia. The hotel, which is one of the most modern in Russia and currently the first and only hotel in Moscow¡¦s international business center Moscow City, is a co-project with Tashir, one of the largest Russian real estate developer and holding company and with the diversified investor CJSC Soglasie. Total investment made by the two partners amounted to $160 M. Accor operates the hotel under a long term management contract. Accor's expanding network in Russia & CIS (Community of Independent States) "Russia & C...
Regatta Travel Solutions Signs Deal with Major OTA to Drive Qualified Traffic to CVB Websites
Regatta Travel Solutions Inc. | July 10, 2013
Charlottesville, Virginia (July 10, 2013) - Regatta Travel Solutions is breaking new ground once again. Today the Company announced that it has signed an agreement with one of the largest Online Travel Agencies to capture qualified traffic and bring them to CVB (Convention & Visitors Bureau) websites to book. Regatta has made several announcements about its innovative strategies to increase booking volume through CVB websites. This latest deal is another tool to add to its arsenal. "Online Travel Agencies, just like any other travel website, have a large percentage of visitors that do not convert," said Ashwin Kamlani, Founder of Re...
Are Your Sustainability Initiatives Missing a Critical Component? A Perspective on Risk
Kevin A. Goldstein & HVS Sustainability Services | July 9, 2013
by Kevin A. Goldstein This article provides a perspective on key areas of risk relating to investment into utility efficiency projects and sustainability initiatives, and how owners / operators can minimize exposure during all phases of investment into their properties. Since re-launching our Sustainability practice in late 2011, HVS has contended that sustainability initiatives should focus on utility efficiency and be driven by the bottom line. We believe that a valid business case exists for numerous types of investments in building equipment and enhanced operating practices, and across the hospitality sector there are literally thou...
Occidental Vacation Club Offers Yacht Club Membership
Occidental Vacation Club | July 9, 2013
SANTO DOMINGO, DR (July 9, 2013) - Occidental Vacation Club, a full service, all-inclusive timeshare company, has expanded the experiential portion of its multi destination Club to include an optional Yacht Club Membership. The Yacht Club Membership is offered as an addition to First Club and Grand Level members and includes a 4-6 hour cruise from Punta Cana, Riviera Maya area or Aruba. The vacation package experience starts with a relaxing ride to the marina in a private SUV. Onboard, members are welcomed by a professional crew who waits on them hand and foot, treating each guest like a member of royalty. The cruise includes a variety ...
Starwood Opens the 172-room Sheraton San Jose Costa Rica, Managed by GHL Hoteles
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | July 9, 2013
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Jul. 9, 2013 -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and EXT Promociones S.A. today announced the opening of Sheraton San Jose, marking the return of the Sheraton brand into Costa Rica, one of the most important travel destinations in the Americas. Managed by GHL Hoteles, the 172 room hotel will offer all of the brand's signature amenities and services, including Sheraton Club Lounge, the all-white Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® bed, designed to meet AAA's Five Diamond Award® criteria, Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft®, and Sheraton Fitness programmed by Core® Performance. The opening of the ...
The 200-room Park Inn by Radisson Rustaveli Tbilisi to Open in Tbilisi, Georgia in Q3 2015
The Rezidor Hotel Group | July 9, 2013
09 Jul 2013 - Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide and the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Rustaveli Tbilisi in Georgia. The mid-market property featuring 200 rooms is scheduled to open in Q3 2015. "We are delighted to introduce our dynamic brand Park Inn by Radisson to Georgia's capital city and to further strengthen our presence in the country", said Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO of Rezidor. Carlson Rezidor already operates the stunning Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi and the contemporary Radisson Blu Hotel, Batumi in Georgia, and develops n...
Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Ukraine with Hotel Bristol to Open in Odessa in 2014
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts | July 9, 2013
ODESSA, Ukraine--Jul. 9, 2013 -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced that Hotel Bristol in Odessa, Ukraine will join The Luxury Collection® portfolio. Jointly owned by L.A.R.K. LLC (Vertex Hotel Group TM) and Bristol-Krasnaya LLC, Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Odessa will mark the brand's entry into Ukraine when it opens early next year. This addition to Starwood's Luxury Collection portfolio reinforces the brand's rapid global expansion as it remains on track to surpass 100 hotels in the next five years. "We are delighted to partner with L.A.R.K. and Bristol-Krasnaya as we introduce The ...
Noel Asmar to Dress New Salamander Resort & Spa
Noel Asmar Group of Companies | July 9, 2013
The experience," says founder Noel Asmar, The designs are truly in line with our wearing them, as we are about the equestrian lifestyle." Resort & Spa is a 168-room luxury resort set on 340 acres amid Virginia's it is the only luxury destination resort in the United States scheduled to open in 2013 and is owned by Sheila C. Johnson, founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts. The resort also features a luxurious spa with private courtyard and infinity pool, Virginia Piedmont-inspired dining overseen by award-winning DC Chef Todd Gray, a cooking studio, wine bar, and numerous conference and event facilities, including a 5,000...
Radisson Suite Hotel Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada Completes $7 Million Renovation
July 9, 2013
HALIFAX (July 9, 2013) - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, announced today the completion of a $7 million renovation at the Radisson Suite Hotel Halifax. The downtown 120 all-suite hotel is located just a short walk from the historic waterfront. "The renovation of this fantastic hotel is another step in our objective to have 75% of all Radisson hotels in North America completed renovations by year end" said Javier Rosenberg, chief operating officer, Radisson, Americas. "Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has 15 Radisson hotels in Canada and this renovation is part of our Ambition 2015 strate...
PolyU Launches Global Competition, Tomorrow’s Guestrooms, at Hotel ICON
School of Hotel and Tourism Management | July 9, 2013
July 9, 2013 - With a view to setting new standards for hotel rooms, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has joined hands with its teaching and research hotel, Hotel ICON, and organized a global competition to shape guestrooms of the future. Hotel suppliers and providers in design, technology and well-being who would like to play a part in shaping tomorrow's guestrooms were invited to share their products and knowledge through this exceptional platform. "We looked for innovations in the submissions and the response from the industry was overwhelming," said Dr Basak Denizci Gu...
Hartnoll Hotel Installs Kaba’s Confidant RFID Contactless Lock System
Kaba, Saflok, ILCO | July 9, 2013
Kaba's RFID Lock Delivers Security, Reliability, and Elegance to Historic Property MONTREAL, QC, CANADA - July 9, 2013 - The award-winning Hartnoll Hotel is nestled on the edge of the Exmoor National Park in the delightful Exe Valley in Devon, United Kingdom. It offers guests plenty of space to relax in luxurious surroundings with stunning decor and sumptuous fabrics. Each of the Hartnoll Hotel's 18 rooms offers country house elegance and comfort. Egyptian cotton sheets, plush duvets, plump fluffy towels and luxurious dressing gowns promise guests that the Hartnoll will indulge and pamper them throughout their stay. Claire Carter, owner...
Seasoned DORM looking for a new challenge? Director Of Revenue Management - Hyatt Regency Pier 66
Interstate Hotels & Resorts | July 9, 2013
Director Of Revenue Management - Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six - Fort Lauderdale Job Director of Revenue Management is responsible for: maximizing total sales and yield penetration, through proper management of inventories and public space and through analytical and technical knowledge of Hotel Reservations System, Sales and Catering Management System, and Front Office System; developing and recommending sales strategies, room mix, catering contribution, and pricing; managing the Reservation System; Sales Management System; daily operations; forecasting support and reporting; establishing transient room rate contracts; set group ceilings...
