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Carlson Rezidor to Open the New-Build 135-room Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Nizhny Tagil, Russia
Rezidor Hotel Group | June 12, 2013
June 12, 2013 - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide, strengthens its portfolio in Russia's regional cities with the signing of a new Park Inn by Radisson in Nizhny Tagil. The mid-market property will be the first internationally branded hotel in this prominent industrial city. Enjoying an outstanding waterfront location in Nizhny Tagil's central district, the Park Inn will include 135 contemporary guest rooms, a 238sqm all-day dining restaurant plus an adjoining 200sqm terrace, a lobby bar, a 375sqm ballroom and 10 meeting rooms. Additionally, there will be a fitness centre and on-site parking. "Ru...
Kaba Saflok and INNCOM Deliver Security, Reliability for the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Kaba, Saflok, ILCO | June 12, 2013
Kaba and INNCOM Leverage Long-Term Partnership to Provide Enhanced Guest Experience, Safety, and Savings with Integrated RFID Electronic Locks and Advanced Energy Management Visit us at HITEC booth #1101 MONTREAL, QC, CANADA - June 12, 2013 - Kaba, the provider of Saflok™ and ILCO™ electronic locks, announced today that it worked with long-term partner INNCOM to provide secure, reliable RFID electronic door locks seamlessly integrated with guest energy management for the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. Saflok's Quantum RFID electronic locks were deployed as part of the INNCOM network throughout the hotel's 1,400 rooms. Click h...
Meliá Hotels International to Build and Operate Five Innside by Meliá Hotels in Chile
June 12, 2013
Meliá Signs Agreement with a Private Investment Fund Lead by Grupo Armas to Develop the Hotels with the First Opening to Occur in 2014 Palma de Mallorca, 12 June 2013. Meliá Hotels International has taken an important step in its growth in Latin America with the announcement of an agreement to open 5 Innside by Meliá hotels in Chile together with the a Private Investment Fund lead by Grupo Armas, the first for the Innside by Meliá brand in the Americas after its rapid international growth over the past year. The intense growth of the company continues with the addition of a new hotel around every three weeks, and 14 new hotels signe...
Agilysys Acquires Assets of TimeManagement Corporation
Agilysys | June 12, 2013
Acquisition will add TMx, a leading integrated labor management solution, to the Agilysys portfolio of hospitality technology solutions ALPHARETTA, GA - June 12, 2013 - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software, services and solutions, has announced that it has acquired the assets of TimeManagement Corporation, a privately-owned Minneapolis-based technology provider with solutions that streamline workforce management environments for hospitality operators. The company funded the acquisition through cash on hand and expects the transaction to be immediately accretive t...
Omni Hotels & Resorts to Acquire and Operate Five Iconic Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts | June 12, 2013
Omni To Purchase Resort Properties from KSL Capital Partners IRVING, Texas--June 12, 2013--Omni Hotels & Resorts today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to purchase and operate five distinguished resort properties from entities affiliated with KSL Capital Partners, LLC. The properties will be reflagged under the Omni brand on July 1, representing a significant expansion of Omni's already-robust Resort Collection. The acquisition extends Omni's resort portfolio to the West Coast and adds other strategically important locations like the Texas Hill Country. "Each of these properties is unique in its own right – rich in...
Educational Institute Publishes New Edition of Planning and Control Textbook
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute | June 12, 2013
Lansing, Michigan, June 2013 - The eighth edition of Planning and Control for Food and Beverage Operations by Jack Ninemeier, Ph.D., CHA, CFBE, CHE, is now available from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI). This essential management textbook introduces students to the control processes used to reduce costs and increase efficiency in food and beverage operations. The 14-chapter book explores how planning and control functions can help operations work smarter, compete for market share, and provide value to guests. This new edition has a greater focus on point-of-sale systems and other new technologies and how they...
Adaco Continues to Expand Adaco.Net Reach
Adaco | June 12, 2013
The global provider of SaaS-based procurement solutions is pleased to announce further new and existing clients have selected Adaco.Net in recent months. Visit Adaco at Hitec in Booth 309 NORWALK, CT - JUNE 12, 2013 - Adaco, a leader in cloud-based solutions for hospitality procurement, inventory and menu engineering, is pleased to announce that the success of Adaco.Net continues to accelerate. The fully-integrated purchasing and operational control system has been selected for a number of properties with existing clients in recent months across the globe, including Starwood Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Loews Hotels & Res...
Hotel Pricing and Parity Analysis for the week of June 13, 2013 in APAC Region
RateGain | June 12, 2013
2013 - RateGain, The Leading hospitality technology company, released this week's Hotel Pricing Trends and Hotel Rate Parity report. A single window BI dashboard, which enables revenue professionals on cheapest rate visibility, tracking hotel rate parity along with median rate for three (3) months of three, four and five star hotel category across some of the major cities in APAC region. Data range spans across June to August 2013, starting from the first week of June (all rates in US dollars and for two adults on one-night stay). Performance Facts: In price trends report, The report covers the period from June to August. Lowest rate tr...
Italy’s Atahotels Entrusts Worldwide Sales & Marketing of 6,000-room Portfolio to Pegasus Solutions
Pegasus Solutions | June 12, 2013
19 Properties in Italy's Most Beautiful Locations Switch from Private Label to "UI" Chain Code DALLAS (June 12, 2013) – Italy's Atahotels has dropped its own chain code and entrusted the worldwide sales and marketing of its full 6,000-room portfolio to Pegasus Solutions. The nearly 50-year-old brand's luxury, ubiquitous throughout Italy at its 19 properties, will now enjoy a higher profile among global travel buyers through Pegasus Connect+ Premium under the "UI" chain code. "For years, Atahotels has defined quality made in Italy," said Roberto Franchi, chief executive officer of Atahotels. "Today, we set global trends in the hospital...
Morgans Hotel Group Board Slate Committed and Best Positioned To Execute A Sale Of The Company
Morgans Hotel Group Co. | June 12, 2013
Morgans Urges Shareholders to Vote on the WHITE Proxy Card Today NEW YORK, June 12, 2013 -- Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) ("Morgans" or the "Company") today issued a letter to shareholders in connection with its 2013 Annual Shareholder Meeting scheduled to be held on June 14, 2013. The text of the June 12 letter follows: Dear Fellow Morgans Hotel Group Shareholder: We have previously mailed you our proxy materials for Morgans' upcoming 2013 Annual Shareholder Meeting to be held on Friday, June 14, 2013. Given the critical importance of the meeting, we urge shareholders to vote the WHITE proxy card for Morgans' Board slate, whic...
Ritz-Carlton Departs Palm Beach Hotel July 1; Files Multi-million Dollar Claim Against Owner
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. | June 12, 2013
CHEVY CHASE, Md., June 12, 2013 -- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. said today it would cease managing The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Palm Beach as of July 1. The owner of the property will be renaming and managing the hotel. Effective July 1, no Ritz-Carlton Rewards or Marriott Rewards points can be earned or redeemed at the property. In connection with its departure, Ritz-Carlton also said that it has filed a multi-million dollar counterclaim against the owner, RC/PB Inc., for breach of contract. Ritz-Carlton noted that the court in the pending litigation filed by RC/PB permitted the owner to take over the hotel even as it dismissed th...
Shift4 Announces Plug-and-Play P2PE for MICROS
Shift4 Corporation | June 12, 2013
LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - Shift4 Corporation, the world's largest independent payment gateway, today announces plug-and-play Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) capabilities for MICROS® point-of-sale (POS) systems. "Merchants have been looking forward to the security and PCI-scope reduction promised by P2PE for quite some time. Unfortunately, the complexity of development and implementation has been a barrier to entry for many," said Shift4 CEO Dave Oder. "This solution solves that issue by using our proprietary technologies, along with an existing integration to MICROS, to make adoption easy for merchants." By leveraging the...
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Names Stephen Fewell and Daniel Feuglister as General Managers
| June 12, 2013
ZURICH, June 12, 2013 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the following executive appointments: Stephen Fewell as General Manager of Swissôtel Kamelia and Swissôtel Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi, Russia, and Daniel Fueglister, as General Manager of Swissôtel Kunshan in China. Stephen Fewell, General Manager of Swissôtel Kamelia and Swissôtel Krasnaya Polyana Stephen Fewell moves to Sochi from Swissôtel Kunshan where he was the General Manager since 2008. He brings with him over 25 years of hospitality experience in senior management positions and has led Swissôtel Kunshan to receive accolades such as the Best Bus...
Flip.to Brand Advocate Platform Drives Visitors and Direct Bookings to Cove Haven Resorts
Flip.to | June 11, 2013
All-Inclusive Entertainment Resorts turn to leaders in social marketing to increase website traffic and boost revenue Orlando, FL — June 12, 2013 — Flip.to, a brand advocate platform that helps hotels leverage the marketing power of social media by encouraging guests to spread the word about upcoming stays, has been implemented at the Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts in the Pocono Mountains. The three resorts are seeing positive trends in website traffic and direct room bookings as a result of Flip.to's technology. The Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts are open year-round and offer a perfect retreat for a Weekend Getaway or Extended ...
TripTelevision Brings Back PROVE IT! to Demonstrate 35%+ Sales Increase with Video
TripTelevision | June 11, 2013
TripTelevision Production Demo See why quality production is the only way to represent your brand! Targeting Key Tourism Markets June 11, 2013 - TripTelevision, an industry leader in rich media production and distribution services, is reintroducing their very popular 'PROVE IT' campaign in several top US markets! The ProveIt campaign will again demonstrate to the travel marketplace how professionally produced video can positively impact an organization's overall online marketing strategy through increased retention, revisits, and conversions. This campaign is focused on key destinations, focusing on the most popular tourist spots in th...
New Castle Names New Senior Management Team for 117-room Westport Inn in Westport, Connecticut
FCS | June 11, 2013
Paul Boyle Appointed as General Manager and Annette Martinez Named as Director of Sales and Marketing SHELTON, Conn. - June 11, 2013 - Officials of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today named Paul Boyle general manager and Annette Martinez director of sales and marketing of the 117-room Westport Inn in Westport, Conn. New Castle assumed management of the hotel in April of this year. "The Westport Inn is ripe for experienced management and creative marketing input," said Gerry Chase, president and COO of New Castle. "Paul and Annette are the two best people to reposition this hotel and full...
Delta Hotels and Resorts Expands Corporate Leadership Team Making Four Senior Appointments
Delta Hotels and Resorts | June 11, 2013
TORONTO, June 11, 2013 - Delta Hotels and Resorts' President and CEO Ken Greene announced changes to the company's senior leadership team at its corporate office in Toronto. The changes include key appointments and newly created roles in areas such as Technology, Marketing, Legal and Asset Management that are in line with the company's future growth. Within the past year, Delta announced that the company is undergoing an extensive brand repositioning to become the leading four-star, full-service hotel chain in Canada. "I am thrilled to be adding such a talented group of seasoned leaders to the Delta organization," said Ken Greene, Presi...
The Oberoi Group Opens The 252-room Oberoi, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates
The Oberoi Group | June 11, 2013
DUBAI, UAE, June 11, 2013 - The finest level of contemporary luxury and service in the heart of Dubai. The Oberoi Group announced the opening of The Oberoi, Dubai today. The Oberoi, Dubai will be the Group's first property in the United Arab Emirates. Located at The Oberoi Centre, The Oberoi is a contemporary luxury hotel that embodies height, light and space. The hotel overlooks the iconic Burj Khalifa and each of the 252 rooms and suites have floor to ceiling windows which afford spectacular views of the city's skyline. The hotel enjoys a central location and is a few minutes drive from downtown Dubai and the Dubai Mall. "We are pleas...
America’s Best Franchising Names Jeffrey Gan as New Sales Representative for Southeast Asia
America's Best Franchising | June 11, 2013
June 11, 2013 - America's Best Franchising continues its plans for international growth with the addition of a new sales representative for southeast Asia. Jeffrey Gan, a well-known and well-respected veteran of Asian hospitality who is managing partner of the HGA Hospitality Group based in Singapore, becomes responsible for brand expansion in eight countries: South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. "There is a growing demand in the region by both business and leisure travelers for dependable hotel rooms at an affordable price," explains Doug Collins, Chairman and CEO of America's Bes...
B4Checkin Builds Custom Booking Engine to Handle 32 Room Types at Edmonton’s Fantasyland Hotel
B4checkin | June 11, 2013
One of Canada's busiest hotels, this multi-themed property couldn't find a booking engine capable of handling its many room types...so B4Checkin created one HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA - JUNE 11, 2013 - For a themed property like Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, it is crucial that potential guests be able to search for and book the exact room type they want. One of Canada's busiest hotels, guests travel from all over the world to stay in guestrooms styled like an igloo, a Polynesian paradise, an African safari and many more. In fact, Fantasyland boasts 11 different themes with a whopping 32 different room types at the 355-room property. Combin...
Huntington Hotel Group Assumes Management of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport in Georgia
DoubleTree by Hilton | June 11, 2013
IRVING, Texas--June 11, 2013 -- Huntington Hotel Group is pleased to announce that the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport is now managed by Huntington Hospitality Management, an affiliate of the Huntington Hotel Group. Huntington Hospitality Management handles all aspects of hotel operations and development. The hotel, located at 3400 Norman Berry Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, is one mile from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and seven miles from downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia International Convention Center and Delta World Headquarters are minutes from the hotel. Featuring contemporary design, our Atlanta hot...
Travel Tripper Launches RezTrip’s Latest Booking Engine
Travel Tripper | June 11, 2013
June 11, 2013- This week, Travel Tripper launched its latest RezTrip booking engine for two of its Miami hotels - the Clevelander and the Essex House on Ocean Drive. The new booking engine, built for both desktop and tablet, is designed to offer a great user experience, increase conversion rates, and maximize revenue for hotels. The RezTrip booking engine uses large, rich imagery to present users with easy-to-use room selection options. The top of the page features a scrolling filmstrip, which features room options for the guest. Compared to other booking engines, the new engine focuses heavily on showcasing the hotel's rooms, while str...
Carey Watermark Investors Acquires New York City Holiday Inn® Hotel
Carey Watermark Investors | June 11, 2013
NEW YORK, June 11, 2013 -- Carey Watermark Investors Incorporated (CWI) today announced that it has acquired the Holiday Inn® Manhattan 6th Avenue hotel located at 125 West 26th Street in New York City. The 226-room, 24-story hotel was newly constructed in 2008. CWI's total investment in the property is approximately $121.4 million, including a $113.0 million purchase price and $8.4 million of planned capital improvements and acquisition-related costs. The investment was financed with $80 million of debt. The hotel is located on 26th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan with close proximity to Pen...
Supranational Hotels Selects eRevMax as Preferred Supplier
Supranational Hotels | June 11, 2013
RateTiger named Channel Manager of Choice London, 11 June 2013: Supranational Hotels, one of the biggest hotel consortia globally has chosen RateTiger as their preferred hotel online channel management partner. The hotel channel manager brand from eRevMax is widely known for its fully integrated e-distribution platform with smart travel channel connectivity, market intelligence and revenue management capabilities. Cho Wong, Managing Director of Supranational Hotels said "This agreement is based on recognising the RateTiger Channel Manager and Rate Shopper products are amongst the best available in the market for hoteliers who want to re...
