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Excellent opportunity for Director Of Revenue Management - Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Interstate Hotels & Resorts | July 9, 2013
Director Of Revenue Management - Hyatt Regency Milwaukee 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 and target rates; and cat...
David Moore Named Corporate Controller For HRI Lodging
HRI Lodging | July 9, 2013
NEW ORLEANS, LA (July 9, 2013) - David Moore has been named corporate controller for HRI Lodging, announced Alan Baer, vice president of finance of the company. Moore has more than 29 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, he was the corporate controller for Expotel Hospitality Services, a New Orleans-based hotel management company. In that position, he managed all aspects of the accounting functions for the firm, which manages 13 hotels in Melbourne, Fla.; Phoenix; Schaumburg and Gurnee, Ill.; Westminster, Colo.; Fresno, Calif.; Biloxi, Miss.; and New Orleans. He has also served as general manager of the Holida...
Seeking Director Of Human Resources - NEW Resort Hotel Opening - Streamsong Resort
Interstate Hotels & Resorts | July 9, 2013
Director Of Human Resources - NEW Resort Hotel Opening - Streamsong Resort Director of Human Resources directs and ensures the efficient administration and management of all human resources functions, including recruiting, training, wage/benefit administration, compliance with statuary requirements and the execution of the associate's relation activities. This individual provides each department with the personnel, guidance, and support necessary to achieve their guest service and business objectives. A minimum of 3 years combined general human resources and supervisory experience required; prior hotel experience is preferred. Intersta...
Concord Hospitality Promotes Matt McClelland to Senior Vice President, Select Service Operations
Concord Hospitality | July 9, 2013
RALEIGH, N.C., July 9, 2013 - Officials with Concord Hospitality Enterprises, one of the nation's top-ranked hotel developer/owner/operators, today announced the promotion of Matt McClelland to senior vice president, select service operations. Most recently, he served the company as vice president, capital assets. In his new role, McClelland will assume responsibility for the operational performance and brand execution of Concord's 86 select service and extended stay hotels. "Matt is a born leader and a natural operations pro," said Nick Kellock, Concord's chief operating officer. "Over a 20-plus year career, Matt has amassed an impress...
Excellent Opportunity for Resort General Manager (NEW Build Golf Course & Spa) Streamsong Resort
Interstate Hotels & Resorts | July 9, 2013
General Manager - Resort Hotel (NEW Build Golf Course & Spa) - Streamsong Resort As General Manager, you will create and maintain customer-driven operations with a vision that inspires hotel associates to do their best. You will oversee the quality process to ensure guest satisfaction by consistent delivery of both product quality and service to achieve the hotel's financial objectives. This position requires experience in all phases of hotel management, including sales and marketing, human resources, food and beverage, budget/forecast management, rooms, housekeeping and maintenance. Interstate is an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V employer. Ext...
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Miyazaki Opens in Japan; Rebranding the Miyazaki Aoshima Palmbeach Hotel
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | July 9, 2013
Tokyo, Japan, 9 July 2013: IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan and Aoshima Resort Co., Ltd. announced a new franchise partnership that will see the Miyazaki Aoshima Palmbeach Hotel rebranded to ANA Holiday Inn Resort Miyazaki. The hotel commences operation on 16 July 2013 with the re-branding planned for completion by 1 October. ANA Holiday Inn Resort Miyazaki has sea views over the Pacific Ocean from each of its 214 rooms and features six restaurants, a total of seven function rooms and other resort facilities including hot springs as well as an indoor pool. The hotel is also close to a local theme park (Kodomono Kuni), golf courses including t...
Owned by the Dalian Wanda Group, the 253-room DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing-Wanzhou Opens in China
DoubleTree By Hilton | July 9, 2013
CHONGQING, Wanzhou, China, July 9, 2013 - DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing-Wanzhou in China. The opening of the 22-story, 253-room hotel marks the first international full-service hotel brand to serve Wanzhou, known as the economic and transportation heart of Chongqing East. The hotel is operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by the Dalian Wanda Group. "The opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing-Wanzhou is a pivotal moment in the tremendous growth and development of Wanzhou City, which is a vital hub of the Chongqing Municipality," said Bruce McKenzie, senior vice...
Urgo Hotels to Open the Newly Built Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa in Florida
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa ("Pompano Beach Marriott Resort & Spa") | July 9, 2013
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - (July 9, 2013) - Urgo Hotels is proud to announce the opening of Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa ("Pompano Beach Marriott Resort & Spa") on July 31, 2013 - a boutique-style oceanfront resort nestled within the charming city of Pompano Beach. It is the first hotel to break ground in the area since Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach Oceanfront, formerly Ocean Sands Resort & Spa, which was built on North Ocean Drive in 2002. Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa will feature 219 luxury guest rooms, each with private balconies and views of the Atlantic; and will b...
The Undying Importance of SEO: How to Actively Maximize Your Search Engine Presence
the Author and HeBS Digital | July 9, 2013
by Asher Fusco Generating engagement via social media channels and creating unique experiences for website visitors are important aspects of digital marketing. It's also important to remember the basics - namely SEO - when building a marketing plan. A good SEO strategy attracts qualified traffic with intent to book. With more potential travelers than ever using Google and other search engines via the three screens - mobile, desktop and tablet - hoteliers should make every effort to fully optimize their websites. The difference between appearing on the first and second page can add up to thousands of dollars of bookings and RFP submissio...
Highlights of HSMAI Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC); Record Attendance Reported
HSMAI | July 9, 2013
July 9, 2013 - HSMAI's Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC) occurred Monday, June 24, at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. The conference, in its 10th year, focused on "Leading Revenue Management into the Future" and was again co-located with HITEC, the world's largest hospitality technology show. HSMAI is pleased to announce ROC had a record 440 attendees. Hotel attendees from 102 different hotel brands, management companies and ownerships groups, with 31 percent holding corporate-level and 69 percent unit-level titles, were among those present at the conference. In addition, 55 hotel properties were in attendance. Additionally, Reven...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Names Mike Defrino as Chief Operating Officer
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | July 9, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2013 - San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the leading collection of boutique hotels and restaurants in the United States, announced today the appointment of Mike DeFrino as the company's new chief operating officer. A 16-year veteran of the company, DeFrino most recently served as executive vice president of hotel operations. He is Kimpton's third chief operating officer in the company's 32 year history. Over the course of his career with Kimpton, he's played a vital role in the company's expansion. He started with Kimpton in Seattle as a general manger of the Alexis Hotel, followed by a period of ...
Serviced Apartments Sector Set to Grow Across Europe, According to HVS Report
HVS | July 9, 2013
July 9, 2013 - Serviced apartments are emerging as another growth sector across Europe, and one whose survival and expansion will depend on the concept appealing to an ever more cost-conscious consumer, according to a new report from HVS London. Straddling the traditional hotel stay and residential letting, serviced apartments are still a relatively new concept in Europe, despite the presence of international operators in the sector such as Accor and Marriott. At this week's inaugural Serviced Apartment Summit [8-9 July], being held at London's Andaz hotel, report co-author Arlett Oehmichen, director of HVS London, says that investors a...
Regatta Travel Solutions Announces Deal with Visit Sarasota County
Regatta Travel Solutions Inc. | July 9, 2013
Charlottesville, Virginia (July 9, 2013) - Regatta Travel Solutions announced today that Visit Sarasota County has signed an agreement to use the Regatta booking engine on visitsarasota.org, replacing Travelocity. The new booking engine is expected to launch before the DMAI Annual Convention in July. "Sarasota County was actually the first DMO (Destination Marketing Organization) that we ever spoke with in the United States," said Ashwin Kamlani, Founder of Regatta Travel Solutions. "They did their due diligence and watched us grow over the last year before actually making the decision to switch to Regatta. We are very proud to be worki...
New Property Manager for Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers
BuildCentral | July 8, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Have Updated 231 Hotels in the Last Two Weeks with Changes in Personnel, Property Management or Ownership Chicago, IL. July 8, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have reported 231 changes in personnel, property management and ownership in the Hotel Profiles database over the last two weeks. Many hotels are getting a fresh start with a new Owner, Property Manager or General Manager. Recommend your product or service to someone who might be looking for a change. Hotels Under New Management: Hilton Garden Inn West Palm Beach Airport (West Palm Beach, FL) Embassy Suites Birmingham/Hoover (Birmingham, AL) ...
Element Brand Makes International Debut, Opening the 152-room Element Vaughan Southwest in Toronto
Element Hotels | July 8, 2013
STAMFORD, Conn.- Jul. 8, 2013 - The opening of Element Vaughan Southwest has introduced the first international hotel within Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE: HOT) eco-wise Element® portfolio. Built green from the ground up, Canada's premier Element hotel is a trailblazing all-suite, 152-room extended stay enclave in Vaughan, Ontario, offering easy access between Pearson International Airport and downtown Toronto. "Vaughan is one of the country's fastest growing cities with a strong emphasis on sustaining the environment, which made it a natural choice for Element's first foray into Canada," said Brian McGuinness, ...
Owner, Budget Luxury, and Carlson Open the 176-key Country Inns & Suites in Traverse City, Michigan
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | July 8, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS (JULY 08, 2013) - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the further expansion of the Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM brand in Michigan. The opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Traverse City, MI marks the brand's growth in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 strategy. "The brand is making strides in growing its footprint in Michigan," said Scott Meyer, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas. "The continued growth in this region is another step forward in our plan to expand the brand primarily in the U.S., Canada, India and Mexico." ...
Sercotel, the European Hotel Chain, Joins Hospitality Grapevine
Hospitality Grapevine | July 8, 2013
Hospitality Grapevine is excited to announce the addition of Sercotel, the European hotel chain, as part of the ever-expanding collection of Exclusive Hospitality Employee Travel Experiences. Industry professionals can now access Sercotel's collection of over 150 hotels and receive a discount in magnificent locations throughout Spain, Portugal, Colombia and Andorra. With a myriad of amenities and adventures including art, archeology, castles tours to water sports, golf and hiking experiences. This newest addition of offerings will enhance a European travel destination. To view the special Sercotel discounts and others, become a FREE mem...
Colorado’s Sheraton Steamboat Resort & Villas Begins Renovation; To Debut 56 Suites November 2013
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | July 8, 2013
July 8, 2013 - STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO - Officials at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort & Villas are proud to announce the hotel will be undertaking an $8.2 million room renovation project, resulting in the completion of 56 new, luxury Mountain Suites in time for the 2013-2014 ski season. As Steamboat Springs' only ski-in, ski-out, full-service hotel, the addition of the studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom Mountain Suites will bring the Sheraton Steamboat Resort's total room count to 285. The rooms, which were originally intended to be Starwood Vacation Ownership units, are now being completed as suites, offering incredible mountain ...
Completing Extensive Renovation and Conversion, the DoubleTree by Hilton London – Hyde Park Opens
Westmont Hospitality Group | July 8, 2013
LONDON - July 8, 2013 - DoubleTree by Hilton, one of ten unique brands within Hilton Worldwide, welcomes DoubleTree by Hilton London - Hyde Park to its portfolio, taking the total number of properties in the capital to nine. The hotel is ideally located opposite Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens and offers a relaxed city retreat with a focus on style and contemporary comfort. The conversion, which has seen the hotel undergo a £10 million full refurbishment, has created a spacious 24-hour fitness centre, as well as 12 new first floor guest rooms, taking the total number to 228. In September 2013, the hotel will also launch a restaurant w...
The 203-key Embassy Suites Chattanooga – Hamilton Place in Tennessee Celebrates Grand Opening
Embassy Suites Hotels | July 8, 2013
McLean, Va. (July 8, 2013) - Embassy Suites Hotels introduced the new upscale, full-service, all-suites Embassy Suites Chattanooga - Hamilton Place to local officials and community members on Friday, June 28, 2013 with a lively grand opening event. Located at 2321 Lifestyle Way in Chattanooga, Tenn., the Design Option III hotel includes 203 suites and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. In addition, internationally-acclaimed restaurant, Ruth's Chris Steak House, will provide on-site dining for both hotel guests and local patrons. The new development by Chattanooga Hotel Property Investment and Legacy Property Group is part of the Water...
7 Days Group Holdings Limited Completes Previously Announced Keystone Merger
Vikram Singh | July 8, 2013
GUANGZHOU, China, July 8, 2013 -- 7 Days Group Holdings Limited (NYSE: SVN; "7 Days Group" or the "Company"), a leading economy hotel chain based in China, today announced the completion of the merger contemplated by the previously announced agreement and plan of merger dated February 28, 2013 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among the Company, Keystone Lodging Company Limited ("Parent"), Keystone Lodging Acquisition Limited ("Merger Sub"), and Keystone Lodging Holdings Limited ("Holdco"). As a result of the merger, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, which was approved by the...
Delta Centre-Ville Hotel in Montreal to Close for Conversion to Alternate Use on October 31, 2013
HeBS Digital & Adobe Systems & the Authors | July 8, 2013
TORONTO, Ontario - July 8, 2013 - Delta Hotels and Resorts has been informed by InnVest REIT, owner of the Delta Centre-Ville in Montreal, that following a strategic review of its properties, InnVest has sold the hotel. Delta will continue to manage the hotel until October 31, 2013, at which point the hotel is expected to be closed and the property converted to an alternative use by the new owner. "Delta Hotels and Resorts has been managing the Delta Centre-Ville hotel since 1999, and has not been involved in the business decision to sell or close the property," said David Bird, Senior Vice President, Operations, Delta Hotels and Resort...
AH&LA Issues Statement on Delay of ACA Employer Mandate Implementation
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) | July 8, 2013
Washington, D.C. - July 8, 2013 - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) issues the following statement on the Administration announcement that implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandate, originally scheduled for January 1, 2014, has been delayed until 2015: "We thank the Administration for announcing the delay in the employer mandate, and for giving additional time for the many businesses across the country that are making a concerted, good faith effort to implement the new regulations," said Katherine Lugar, AH&LA president and CEO. "This postponement will give hoteliers, among other important ...
MJS Hotels Chooses Unifocus to Achieve Superior Levels of Customer Service
MJS Hotels | July 8, 2013
Dallas, July 8th, 2013 - UniFocus is proud to announce the expansion of our partnership with MJS Hotels to include the Majestic Mayfair Hotel, Los Angeles. MJS is dedicated to building lifelong relationships with its team members, guests and owners by creating an environment where each guest is treated with respect and care, built on a foundation of family, extraordinary service, integrity, diversity, and open communication. The GUESTScope system provides the knowledge necessary for executives to be strategic in their continued quest to exceed the brand's promise. "MJS's competitive advantages are our core values and understanding the v...
