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The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland, Welcomes New Hires
Gleneagles Hotel | July 2, 2013
SCOTLAND (July 2, 2013) - A testament to the hotel's stellar staff and seamless operation, The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland has expanded its hotel team with several new appointments: Eduard Dimitriu, Spa Director Eduard Dimitriu has been named Spa Director of the The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA. Boasting over 12 years of experience in award-winning resorts, Eduard brings his wealth of knowledge, impeccable track-record and spa expertise to ensure that Gleneagles continues to deliver outstanding service to its guests. Eduard's career began as a member of the medical team implementing sports recovery and rehabilitation programs for various ...
Florida’s Fontainebleau Miami Beach Names Kevin Bryant as Director of Sales & Revenue Management
Fontainebleau Miami Beach | July 2, 2013
Miami Beach, Fla. (July 2, 2013) - Fontainebleau Miami Beach today announced the promotion of Kevin Bryant to the newly created position of Director of Sales & Revenue Management. Bryant joined Fontainebleau as Director of Revenue Management in 2007, becoming a key member of a sales team responsible for the re-launch of the iconic hotel following a $1 billion renovation. Bryant brings more than 16 years of hospitality experience to the position. In his new role, Bryant is responsible for maximizing the revenue profitability of the hotel by strategically managing the booking of guest rooms and meeting space. He directs a team comprised ...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Names Paul Ohm General Manager of The Pfister® Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Pfister Hotel | July 2, 2013
MILWAUKEE - July 2, 2013 - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that Paul Ohm has been appointed general manager of the AAA Four-Diamond Pfister® Hotel in Milwaukee, Wis. Ohm has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and previously served as general manager of the Fairmont Newport Beach, a 450-room luxury hotel in southern California. Ohm will be responsible for overseeing the general operations of the 307-room hotel, as well as the upcoming renovations of the hotel's 176 tower guest rooms slated to begin in fall 2013. Ohm joins Marcus Hotels & Resorts ...
Bolour Associates and Provenance Hotels to Develop 104-room Beachfront Hotel in Los Angeles County
Provenance Hotels | July 2, 2013
HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. - July 2, 2013 - Bolour Associates, Inc. and Provenance Hotels today announced their joint acquisition of a prime beach front parcel in Hermosa Beach and intention to develop a 104-room luxury beachfront hotel on the site. Bolour Associates, a real estate investment, development and finance firm based in Beverly Hills, will serve as developer for the project and Provenance Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and developer based in Portland, Ore., will operate the hotel. This will be the first major new hotel development on the beaches of Los Angeles County in years and, upon its expected completion in 2016, will be on...
Topnotch Resort in Stowe, Vermont Re-Opens after Property-Wide $15 Million Renovation
Topnotch Resort and Spa | July 2, 2013
STOWE, Vt., July 2, 2013 -- An all new Topnotch Resort opens its doors this Friday, June 28 following a much-anticipated, property-wide renovation. A renowned Stowe destination since 1959, the new Topnotch will unveil: An airy new lobby with mountain views and access to outdoor pools Renovated guestrooms A new lobby bar & restaurant 'The Roost' A second reconceived restaurant 'Flannel' replacing Norma's restaurant An intimate and inspiring outdoor wedding venue and event space facing the mountains Fully re-thought conference and banquet facilities An improved and beautifully landscaped new entry road and arrival experience ...
Hilton Worldwide Signs Management Agreements for Two New Developments in Mexico
Hilton Garden Inn | July 2, 2013
The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Santa Fe Morelos to Open in Q2 2015 and the Hilton Garden Inn Coatzacoalcos to Open in Early 2016 MCLEAN, Va. - July 2, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide today announced it has signed management agreements with Solfine Investment, S de RL de CV to manage the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Santa Fe in the state of Morelos, and with Consorcio Constructor e Inmobiliario Pegaso SA de CV to operate the Hilton Garden Inn Coatzacoalcos in the state of Veracruz. Scheduled to open in Q2 2015 and early 2016 respectively, the addition of these hotels serves as an example of the award-winning, mid-priced brands' con...
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Expands into Azerbaijan with Swissôtel Baku Slated to Open in 2015
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Zurich, July 2, 2013 - The expansion of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts continues at the crossroads of Southwest Asia and Europe with a new deluxe hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan. Scheduled to open in 2015, Swissôtel Baku is currently under construction and will open in time for the first European Olympic Games. The mixed use complex consists of two towers set upon a shared podium which will accommodate businesses, retail and entertainment outlets and numerous restaurants. Swissôtel Baku will be situated in the taller, 160-metre tower and will offer 149 rooms and suites, as well as a Swissôtel Living with 45 furnished apartments and 80 SwissÃ...
Meliá Hotels International to Open TRYP by Wyndham Hotel in Lima, Peru in 2016
TRYP by Wyndham | July 2, 2013
Palma de Mallorca, 2 July 2013. The Chairman of Meliá Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer, recently explained at the company's annual general shareholders meeting that emerging markets, in particular the highest potential countries in Latin America, are the focus for growth of its hotel brands, already successfully operating in 39 countries on four continents. The founder of Meliá specifically named Peru as a target for the company, a country where the tourism industry is beginning to take off, as seen in the growth of hotel RevPAR (average revenue per room) which rose by over 4% in 2012. As in other expanding Latin American econom...
SiteMinder Named a Global Channel Manager Vendor for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
SiteMinder | July 2, 2013
July 2, 2013 -- Global online distributor, SiteMinder, has today been named one of the preferred channel manager vendors for global hotel chain, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. SiteMinder is set to assist in effectively managing the online distribution of Hyatt's distinct brand portfolio. "The newly established relationship with a globally recognised hotel group, Hyatt, is a vote of confidence in SiteMinder's ability to bolster the group's online visibility. A milestone achievement, we now look forward to forging a stronger relationship with Hyatt – one that is mutually beneficial and drives business results," said David Williams, Executive ...
Rim Hospitality to Manage the 140-room Aloft Denver Downtown Slated to Open in July 2014
Rim Hospitality | July 2, 2013
Newport Beach, Calif. - (July 2, 2013) - Rim Hospitality, one of the leading hotel management companies in North America, has added Aloft Denver Downtown, a ninth Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., property, to its growing portfolio. Managed by Rim Hospitality, the hotel is slated to open in July 2014 and will feature 140 spacious loft-like rooms, leading-edge technology and an energetic social atmosphere. "We are thrilled to expand our growing footprint in Denver and within Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.," stated Mark LeBlanc, senior vice president of development at Rim Hospitality. "We are honored to welcome...
International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites in Varna, Bulgaria Reopens After a Two-Year Renovation
Great Hotels of the World | July 2, 2013
Hotel Capacity Increased by 150% to a New Total of 325 Guestrooms July 2, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, is pleased to announce that its new member, International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites, recently reopened on 21 June 2013. The hotel has completed extensive renovations following a two-year development at a cost of €20 million. Situated in the heart of the Golden Sands Resort in Varna, Bulgaria, just 90 metres from the beach, the hotel has restructured its architectural design to give the property a more modern look with the help of renowned architec...
The 100-suite Residence Inn Columbia Northwest/Harbison Opens in Irmo, South Carolina
Residence Inn | July 2, 2013
Owned by South Side Partners, LLC and Managed by Solara Hospitality, LLC Irmo, South Carolina - July 2, 2013 - The 100-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Irmo, South Carolina Opened on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Located at 944 Lake Murray Boulevard, the Residence Inn Columbia Northwest/Harbison will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by South Side Partners, LLC and managed by Solara Hospitality, LLC. Located 10 minutes from downtown Columbia and 13 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport, the Residence Inn Columbia Northwest/Harbison offers its guests convenient access to the University of South Carolina, Lake Murray, Harbison Shoppin...
Owner, Carmel Valley Residence Hotel, to Open the 118-suite Residence Inn in San Diego, California
Residence Inn | July 2, 2013
San Diego, California - July 2, 2013 - The 118-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in San Diego, California is scheduled to open this Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Located at 3525 Valley Centre Drive, the Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar is owned by Carmel Valley Residence Hotel, LLC and managed by Marriott International, Inc. Located 20 minutes from downtown San Diego and 18 miles from San Diego International Airport, the Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar offers its guests convenient access to beautiful San Diego beaches, Del Mar Race Track, La Jolla and Sorrento Valley. Rates vary depending on length of stay. "We are pleased with the continued gr...
Fibra Inn Enters Agreement to Acquire Mexico’s Hotel Marriott Real Puebla for $27.8 Million
Fibra Inn | July 2, 2013
MONTERREY, Mexico - July 2, 2013 -- Deutsche Bank Mexico, S.A., Banking Institution, Trust Division F/1616 or Fibra Inn (BMV: FINN13) ("Fibra Inn" or "the Company"), a Mexican real estate investment trust specializing in the hotel industry serving the business traveler, announced today that it has signed an agreement for the purchase of the Marriott Real Puebla Hotel. The agreed price for this hotel was US$ 27.8 million, excluding taxes and acquisition expenses. This acquisition will be paid in cash with the proceeds from the initial public offering that took place on March 13, 2013. The Company is finalizing the necessary negotiations ...
US Hotels Group Acquires The Wolfeboro Inn in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire from The Carlyle Group
US Hotels | July 2, 2013
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine, July 1, 2013 -- Maine-based US Hotels (www.ushotelsgroup.com) has today announced the acquisition from the Carlyle Group of an additional boutique hotel to add to its portfolio of luxury hotels, restaurants and spas across the Northeast of the United States. The new property is The Wolfeboro Inn in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. The hotel joins US Hotels' existing portfolio of owned and managed properties in New England, which include the celebrated White Barn Inn and Spa in Kennebunk, Maine. New Hampshire-based Hay Creek Hotels will continue to manage the property, with George Soderberg remaining as hotel General Manag...
UNITE HERE and Hyatt Reach National Agreement Resolving Longstanding Disputes
UNITE HERE | July 2, 2013
Pact Provides Contracts and Process for Workers to Join Union, Ends Global Hyatt Boycott CHICAGO (July 2, 2013) — Today Hyatt Hotels Corporation and UNITE HERE, the union of hospitality workers in the U.S. and Canada, announced a national agreement that resolves longstanding disputes between the two organizations. The agreement creates a framework for the company and the union to work together moving forward. Both UNITE HERE and Hyatt hailed the pact as a positive step. The agreement will go into effect upon the settlement and ratification of union contracts by Hyatt associates in San Francisco, Honolulu, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Pe...
Regatta Travel Solutions Partners with Sojern to Create Groundbreaking Marketing Strategies for CVBs
Regatta Travel Solutions Inc. | July 2, 2013
Charlottesville, Virginia (July 2, 2013) - Regatta Travel Solutions announced today that it has launched a new marketing campaign with Sojern for Visit Seattle. The goal of the campaign is to leverage Sojern's sophisticated data mining capabilities to search for and identify potential travelers to Seattle, and attract them to book their hotel room on visitseattle.org. "Our work with Regatta and Sojern supports our initiatives to increase awareness of Seattle as a premier destination, highlight our incredible hotel community and educate consumers about our booking engine," said Tom Norwalk, President and CEO of Visit Seattle. "We're alwa...
Sheraton Dallas Hotel Updates, Upgrades Guest Phones With Teledex AC9110S Cordless Models
Cooksey Communications | July 1, 2013
(DALLAS) – July 1, 2013 – The Sheraton Dallas Hotel is installing more than 2,000 Teledex AC9110S cordless telephones throughout the property as part of an upgrade of its telephone system from analog to digital. This popular destination is expected to need every Teledex AC9110S it orders, because the Sheraton Dallas Hotel has 1,840 guest rooms, 242 junior suites, and 22 Presidential Suites. It is the largest hotel in Texas and the largest Sheraton in the United States, requiring the property to have one of the most demanding guest telephone systems in the country. According to Ray Hammer, general manager of the Sheraton Dallas Hotel...
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Verdafero Inc. adds Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI)
Verdafero Inc. | July 1, 2013
Verdafero Inc. (www.verdafero.com), based in San Francisco, CA, is an SaaS (Sustainability-as-a-Service) software and services provider to the hospitality industry and has added the new Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) methodology to its comprehensive Utility Optimization software application, thus enabling the hospitality industry to analyze and report their carbon footprint on a real-time basis. Created by the industry and for the industry, HCMI is a methodology to calculate and report on the carbon footprint of a hotel stay, meeting, or event in a comparative analysis. In June of 2012, the International Tourism Partnership ...
The 122-room Holiday Inn® Guayaquil Airport Hotel Opens in Ecuador
Holiday Inn hotels | July 1, 2013
MIAMI - July 1, 2013 – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's largest hotel companies, today announced the opening of the 122-room Holiday Inn® Hotel Guayaquil Airport in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The seven-story new-build hotel is adjacent to the José Joaqu'n de Olmedo International Airport, and is the second IHG®-branded hotel for Ecuador, with the first being the Holiday Inn Express® Quito, located in Ecuador's capital city of Quito. "The addition of the Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport hotel is in line with IHG's strategy to expand our portfolio in all key markets across the region," said Al...
The 120-room Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport Opens in British Columbia, Canada
Four Points by Sheraton | July 1, 2013
STAMFORD, Conn. -- July 1, 2013 -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that its Four Points by Sheraton brand continues its rapid expansion across Canada with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport. Owned by Argus Properties, Ltd. and managed by Pacrim Hospitality Services, Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport offers 120 rooms and 4,500 square feet of market-leading meeting facilities in a convenient location near both the airport and downtown Kelowna. It is the 24th Four Points hotel to open in Canada, where the brand is on track to reach 27 hotels by the end of 2013. "We are del...
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Resort in Puerto Rico Launches $32 Million Renovation
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort | July 1, 2013
San Juan, Puerto Rico (July 1, 2013) -- Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort, the beach-front hotel destination in the Isla Verde section of San Juan, announces a $32 million renovation that will enhance the property's overall guest experience. The resort, which recently added a new oceanfront bar and lounge, is continuing property upgrades in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Set to begin in July 2013, the $32 million renovation will focus on guestroom enhancements including, upgrading bathrooms, living space, and décor. Slated for completion by November 2013, the property refresh will also include upgrades to the resort's...
Scotland’s Historic Dundee Hotel Completes Renovations and Reopens as DoubleTree by Hilton Dundee
DoubleTree By Hilton | July 1, 2013
DUNDEE, Scotland - July 1, 2013 - DoubleTree by Hilton is offering visitors to Dundee and Perthshire a glimpse of the majesty of Victorian Scotland with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Dundee. In partnership with RedefineBDL, the former Landmark Hotel today completed its £1million refurbishment to become the upscale brand's third Scottish property and its 21st across the UK. The hotel is set within the grounds of a converted private family residence whose original classical period design and intricate Latin inscriptions remain largely untouched. The listed building dates back to 1870, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the el...
