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Inn of the Mountain Gods Announces Revenue Strategy Partnership with Duetto
Inn of the Mountain Gods | June 19, 2018
Mountain Resort Adopts Cloud-Based Casino Technology to Increase Efficiency and Profitability Mescalero, N.M., June 19, 2018 — Duetto, hospitality's only Revenue Strategy Platform, has partnered with Inn of the Mountain Gods, an enterprise of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, to implement three of its cloud-based Revenue Strategy solutions at the integrated resort. The mountain resort on the banks of Mescalero Lake will roll out Duetto's flagship Open Pricing application, GameChanger, to refine the pricing and distribution strategies for its 273-room hotel. Inn of the Mountain Gods will also adopt ScoreBoard, Duetto's application for in...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Benefits From Maximized Data Management Efficiency and Transparency Since Partnering With ProfitSword
ProfitSword, LLC | June 19, 2018
Leading hotel management company's use of full ProfitSword suite continues to enhance information processing, data reporting, and management performance. SHELTON, Conn. – June 19, 2018 –ProfitSword, hospitality's premier developer of business intelligence and data integration software, has been credited with maximizing operational decision-making efficiency at New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a hotel management company that, since partnering with ProfitSword, has gone on to adopt its full suite of data management solutions. Having partnered with ProfitSword since its founding and originally implementing ProfitSage as a stand...
Rainmaker Continues to Expand Global Footprint
Rainmaker | June 19, 2018
Company acquires several key hospitality customers in international markets ALPHARETTA, GA. — June 19, 2018 —The Rainmaker Group (Rainmaker), a leading provider of cloud-based hospitality revenue and profit optimization software, is excited to announce the continued expansion of their global presence by adding four new countries to their catalog of customers. Over the last few months, Rainmaker has added customers in four countries: New Zealand, St Maarten, Suriname, and Singapore. The acquired properties span three different property types: gaming, resort, and all-inclusive. The rapid growth of their customer base into glo...
Angie Hospitality and iRiS Partnership Raises Bar on Guest Room Comfort and Convenience
Angie Hospitality | June 19, 2018
Voice- and touchscreen-activated virtual assistant integrates with the Guest Experience Platform (GXP) by iRiS to provide ultimate control over guest room environment and access to hotel services LONDON – June 19, 2018 – Angie Hospitality, developer of the world's first voice and AI solution purpose-built for the hospitality environment, has inked a key partnership agreement with iRiS, the market leading guest experience platform for the hospitality industry. Through the new collaboration, hoteliers will have the ability to integrate Angie's cutting-edge virtual assistant technology with iRiS' Guest Experience Platform (GXP)...
Cendyn Releases eNgage Application for Delivering Real-Time Guest Intelligence and Recommendations to Hotel Associates
Cendyn | June 19, 2018
Advanced version unveiled at HITEC Houston empowers your front-line staff to make every guest feel like a VIP with personalized customer service and tailored offerings. Boca Raton, FL, June 19, 2018 – Cendyn, the leading provider of hotel CRM and sales platforms, announced the next-generation release of its Cendyn eNgage guest intelligence solution. Advancements include enhanced user interface, reporting, rules engine and personalization options. Used in conjunction with Cendyn's eInsight hotel CRM, eNgage sits on top of a hotel's property management system or call center application, intelligently guiding staff to create authent...
Martello Expands Its Hospitality Presence With Network Performance Portfolio
Martello | June 19, 2018
Flexible, modular software and SD-WAN solutions address the network performance challenges of real-time communications, for a better guest experience. Houston, Texas (June 19, 2018) – Martello, a provider of network performance management solutions for real-time communications, continues to grow its footprint in the hospitality industry, leveraging new technologies and partnerships. The company, exhibiting in booth number 1729 at HITEC Houston June 18-21, will showcase its flexible and modular 'as a service' options for both Elfiq SD-WAN and unified communications (UC) performance management. Elfiq Networks is a subsidiary of Mart...
No-Shows and Last Minute Cancellations Are a Hoteliers Worst Nightmare
Hotelogix | June 19, 2018
Hotelogix tells you 5 secret ways to avoid them. By Krushna Mishra Imagine this! It's about midnight and your front desk staff is about to perform night audit and then call it a day. But a certain guest who has made a reservation has not yet turned up. You've waited all day but there's been no correspondence from the guest. You know that it's a classic case of "no-show hotel reservation" and it is a common occurrence in hotels. A no show hotel reservation is probably a Hotelier's worst, yet frequent nightmare. Dealing with situations that directly affect your profit margins, is a major challenge. As a Hotelier, you are continuously tryi...
SiteMinder Solves Hotel System Connectivity, a Feat for All Hotel Technology Providers
SiteMinder | June 19, 2018
Dallas, USA – One of the most notorious barriers to hotel technology innovation has been tackled head on by the global hotel industry's leading cloud platform, SiteMinder, with the launch today of SiteMinder Exchange, a powerfully-simple solution that solves the connectivity problem for hotel property management systems (PMSs) and hotel applications everywhere. Enabling a seamless transfer of hotel data between PMSs and applications, SiteMinder Exchange provides much-needed relief for creators of hotel technology who have long considered connectivity to be the single-most crippling challenge for the industry to date. "Arguably mor...
Charlestowne Hotels Adds Atlanta’s Famed Hotel Clermont to Management Portfolio
Charlestowne Hotels | June 18, 2018
CHARLESTON, SC (June 18, 2018) – Charlestowne Hotels proudly welcomes Atlanta's famed Hotel Clermont as the newest addition to the company's expanding portfolio. Experienced in historic preservation projects, Charlestowne Hotels worked in partnership with Oliver Hospitality to oversee renovations for the nearly century-old Hotel Clermont and will now take over hotel management. Standing above the Clermont Lounge, an Atlanta institution, the 94-room boutique hotel features whimsical and lavish design elements that pay tribute to nine decades of Atlanta history. The hotel also includes four food and beverage outlets, including a...
Almanac Hotels Appoints Jean-Paul Dantil as Vice President of Operations
Almanac Hotels | June 18, 2018
June 18, 2017 … Almanac Hotels is proud to announce and welcome Jean-Paul Dantil in his newly appointed role as Vice President of Operations for the Almanac Hotels group based in Vienna, Austria. Mr. Dantil brings more than 20 years of luxury hospitality experience to his role in the company. Most recently, he was General Manager of The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Bahrain and prior, was General Manager for their Vienna property. "As we look to the future, Jean-Paul has an extraordinary depth and breadth of understanding in this business. Almanac Hotels has an aggressive growth plan over the next five years and he will oversee the openi...
Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing Offering 348 Guestrooms Opens in China Led by General Manager Till Martin
Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing | June 18, 2018
CHICAGO--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the continued expansion of the Hyatt Regency brand in China with the opening of the first Hyatt Regency property in the capital of China – Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing. The 348-key hotel is set in an urban environment with energizing, intuitive experiences and a deep connection to design and nature. "As the first Hyatt Regency property in Beijing, we are proud to bring upscale hotel hospitality into the Wangjing area," said Till Martin, general manager of Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing. "The dynamic energy and growth in Wangjing is exciting for us as we expect the Hyatt...
The Davis Companies With Spot On Ventures and Highgate Open 117-Room Studio Allston in Boston, Massachusetts
The Davis Companies | June 18, 2018
BOSTON -- Studio Allston, now open, is a 117-room hotel that embodies a spirit of adventure and creativity, and promises to deliver a hotel experience unlike any other in Boston. What makes Studio Allston different is a thematic reliance on art in the lobby, in the bar, in meeting rooms, suites, and in every one of the guest rooms. Most of the displays are works created by local artists and will be refreshed regularly in a first-floor gallery. Twelve contemporary artists were selected to create murals in each guest room. Wallpaper in standard guest rooms features individual designs and five of the Hotel's ten guest suites were designed ...
Hospitality Properties Trust Acquires Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown From KKR
Hospitality Properties Trust | June 18, 2018
Minneapolis (June 18, 2018) - Radisson Hotel Group™ today announced that its longtime partner, Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT) a real estate investment trust, has acquired the Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown in a sale from an affiliate of KKR. The hotel was acquired by KKR in June of 2014 and converted to Radisson Blu following a multimillion-dollar renovation. The hotel features over 360 sophisticated rooms, 29,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, 24-hour business center, Business Class Lounge, and the FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar. The Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown becomes the ninth property ow...
LaSalle Hotel Properties Board of Trustees Reaffirms Support for Blackstone Transaction
LaSalle Hotel Properties | June 18, 2018
BETHESDA, Md.--Jun. 18, 2018 -- LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE:LHO) ("LaSalle" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Trustees (the "Board") has determined that the proposal from Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB) ("Pebblebrook") received on June 11, 2018 to acquire the Company (the "Pebblebrook Proposal") does not constitute, and could not reasonably be expected to lead to, a "Superior Proposal" as defined in LaSalle's definitive agreement with affiliates of Blackstone Real Estate Partners VIII (the "Blackstone Merger Agreement"). Under the terms of the Blackstone Merger Agreement, which the Company entered into on May 20,...
Construction Pipeline Growth in China and Its Major Cities Shows Marginal Growth Up 2% Year-Over-Year
Lodging Econometrics | June 18, 2018
June 18, 2018 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that according to the recent China Construction Pipeline, the Total Pipeline has 2,481 Projects/546,424 Rooms, up 2% Year-Over-Year (YOY). There are 1,725 Projects/368,927 Rooms Under Construction, up less than 1% by projects YOY. Projects Scheduled to Start Construction in the Next 12 Months are at 410 Projects/86,995 Rooms, up 27% by project YOY, while projects in Early Planning at 346 Projects/90,502 Rooms are down 13%. Cities in China with the largest pipelines are: Shanghai with 129 Projects/25,750 Rooms, Guangzhou with 106 Projects/25,481 Roo...
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Appoints Russell Shearer as Executive Chef
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel | June 18, 2018
CHICAGO, IL (June 18, 2018) – Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, located at 1 W Wacker, announces today the appointment of Russell Shearer as Executive Chef. With over a decade of experience working in hospitality kitchens across the United States, most recently at JW Marriott Chicago, Shearer will oversee the hotel's culinary operation, including one of Chicago's hottest rooftop destinations, Raised. "Russell's strong background and experience working in a variety of cities will aid in bringing a fresh new perspective to the food and beverage program at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel," says Hassan El-Neklawy, General Manager...
The Albert Appoints New Executive Chef, Larry Feldmeier
the Albert | June 18, 2018
Chicago, IL – (June 2018) The Albert, located at 228 E Ontario, is taking the Chicago culinary scene by storm with the appointment of Executive Chef Larry Feldmeier. Bringing over 12 years of experience to Hotel EMC2's contemporary restaurant, Chef Larry will combine technique and style to create a detailed, yet approachable menu for all guests to enjoy. "We are ecstatic to welcome Chef Larry to the Albert family," says Hotel EMC2 General Manager Christine Wechter Menzel. "Chef brings with him a fresh perspective and a new pedigree of culinary excellence, and we can't wait for our guests to see, and taste, what he has in store." W...
Intelity and KEYPR to Merge, Accelerating Growth and Scale in the Mobile and In-Room Technology Hospitality Sector
Intelity Solutions, Inc. | June 18, 2018
Merger of two industry leading companies combines technical knowledge, broad customer relationships, and a richly complimentary product set June 18, 2018 Transaction is in line with Intelity's and KEYPR's strategy of scaling and diversification into new business verticals. Deal significantly strengthens presence in the mobile and in-room technology hotel markets and emphasizes commitment to the sector. Consolidates strong management teams with deep subject matter expertise and understanding of the hotel industry. Merger will result in the broadest, most complete guest service and in room technology platform available on mobile, tab...
Chicago Marriott Lincolnshire Resort Appoints Julie Berry as Director of Sales & Marketing
Chicago Marriott Lincolnshire Resort | June 18, 2018
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (June 18, 2018) – The Bricton Group, a leading hotel management company based in Mount Prospect, Ill, has appointed Julie Berry as director of sales and marketing for the renown and newly transformed Chicago Marriott Lincolnshire Resort based in Lincolnshire, Ill. "It is a pleasure to welcome Julie to the Bricton family and to the Chicago Marriott Lincolnshire Resort" said Michael Yaneck, vice president of operations for The Bricton Group. "With Julie's tenure in hospitality and experience in the Chicago market we could not think of anyone more qualified to bring the iconic resort to the next level," continued Y...
OTO Wins Hilton Developer of the Year Award—for 2nd Consecutive Year
OTO Development | June 18, 2018
South Carolina-based hospitality company earns national honor OTO Development has been named Hilton Developer of the Year in the Focused Service category -- for the second consecutive year. The 2017 award was announced earlier this month during the NYU International Hospitality Conference. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, earned this national recognition for a Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton in Santa Monica, California -- a city that hadn't seen a new select-service hotel in nearly 30 years. The innovative project showcases OTO's ability to bring top-shelf quality and design into high-barrier-to-entry markets; inde...
Hotel Equities Names Industry Veteran, Cesar Wurm, VP of Sales and Marketing
Hotel Equities | June 18, 2018
ATLANTA, GA – June 18, 2018 – Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) elevates their sales and marketing division with the appointment of industry veteran Cesar Wurm as VP of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Cesar will lead HE's enterprise-wide strategic sales effort while supporting the regional sales team and driving best-in-class performance results. The award-winning hotel ownership and management company continues to elevate talent and focus on driving results for key stakeholders. Last month, the firm announced the addition of two regional directors of sales and plans for two additional regional offices to support their...
KEYPR Launches KEYPR TV, the Most Advanced Casting Solution in Hospitality
KEYPR | June 18, 2018
In partnership with Nevaya, KEYPR provides hotel guests with the most comprehensive, hassle-free TV casting available today Los Angeles, CA (June 18, 2018) -- KEYPR®, the technology company whose enterprise cloud platform is the leader in guest experience and hospitality management, is announcing its partnership with Nevaya, the go-to TV cloud entertainment company for hospitality, to create KEYPR TV. The new feature allows guests to stream content from their personal mobile devices or KEYPR's in-room tablets to hotel TVs, with no app downloads, required sign-ins, or overly-complex access codes. As evidenced by the shift in how cons...
Radisson Hotel Group™ Appoints Peter Feran to Lead New Beachfront Hotel, Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc
Radisson Hotel Group | June 18, 2018
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc has appointed renowned hospitality professional Peter Feran as general manager of Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc, the stunning new beachfront resort on Vietnam's "Pearl Island". An Australian national with extensive experience on three continents, Peter will oversee the pre-opening of this brand new upper-upscale resort, which will become the first Radisson Blu in Vietnam when it opens its doors in July this year. He brings more than 22 years of hospitality experience to Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc, in a career that has taken him to acclaimed hotels and resorts in Indonesia, Australia, the UK, Maldives and So...
AccorHotels Appoints Karla Erales as General Manager of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
AccorHotels | June 18, 2018
WASHINGTON D.C. – June 18, 2018 – Karla Erales has been appointed general manager of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, one of AccorHotels luxury brand properties in the nation's capital. The announcement was made by Mark Huntley Regional Vice President and General Manager, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown. A seasoned hotelier, Erales is responsible for the overall operations, performance and strategic direction of the 237-room luxury hotel. "I'm thrilled to be granted the opportunity to work in one of the most visited cities in the world and manage one of DC's notable historical hotels. Together with a very passio...
