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Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Honors Sheraton Grand Chicago General Manager Mark Lauer
The Sheraton Grand Chicago | June 12, 2018
Chicago, IL – June 12, 2018 – The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) has named Sheraton Grand Chicago General Manager Mark Lauer a 2018 Hospitality Awards Honoree as an Ambassador of Hospitality Award Recipient. The well-deserved recognition was bestowed upon Lauer at a recent luncheon where he was honored alongside several other colleagues. ILHA applauded Lauer for being intellectually curious and driven by team wins, rather than individual success. One of his most outstanding traits is his ability and desire to mentor and guide future leaders of the hospitality industry; a priority and innate passion of Lauer'...
New Residence Inn Phoenix Chandler/South Opens in Arizona With General Manager Doug Rosepapa
Residence Inn by Marriott | June 12, 2018
Chandler, AZ – June 12, 2018 – The 142-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Chandler, Arizona is scheduled to open this Friday, June 15, 2018. Located at 2727 West Queen Creek Road, the all-suite Residence Inn Phoenix Chandler/South will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by HCW Development of Branson, Missouri and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality of Plano, Texas. Located in downtown Ocotillo and 10 minutes from downtown Chandler, the Residence Inn Phoenix Chandler/South offers its guests convenient access to downtown Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, the Chandler Fashion Center Mall and Wild Horse Pass. Rates vary depending o...
Extended-Stay Hotels: Growth or Performance?
Robert Mandelbaum | June 12, 2018
By Robert Mandelbaum When investing in hotels, recent year-over-year trends in revenues and profits, along with current performance values, are two of the metrics most frequently evaluated. Investors need to balance the current levels of a property's occupancy, ADR, revenues and profits, with the recent direction of the changes in these measurements. In an attempt to time the market, some people prefer to invest in hotels that are currently achieving low levels of revenues and profits, but are coming out of the bottom of the cycle and achieving strong gains on the top and bottom lines. Others prefer hotels that have are approaching, or ...
Boutique Hotel Group’s Investment Conference Celebrates Sector’s Success, Name Change
BLLA | June 12, 2018
BLLA's Annual New York Event Features Testimonies from Fashion Leader Varvatos, Hotel Pioneer Pomeranc; Hospitality Leaders Tout Influx of Investments New York - Boutique & Lifestyle Leaders Association's (BLLA) annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference last week featured testimonies about "staying boutique" from fashion leader John Varvatos, lifestyle hotel pioneer Jason Pomeranc, streetwear guru Jeff Carvalho and high-end coffee roaster Todd Carmichael, while announcing a name change to the nine-year-old trade organization. The conference, which attracted more than 350 hoteliers, lifestyle executives, fashion icons...
Chartwell Hospitality and Rockbridge Break Ground on Hampton Inn & Suites Capitol View in Nashville’s North Gulch Urban District
Chartwell Hospitality | June 12, 2018
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – June 12, 2018 – Chartwell Hospitality LLC, an integrated hotel operations and development company, and Rockbridge, an investment firm that has been building and investing in brands for nearly 20 years, announced the recent groundbreaking of the 169-room Hampton Inn & Suites Capitol View, located in downtown Nashville's walkable, dynamic, North Gulch urban district. Construction on the 10-story hotel is expected to complete by Fall 2019. Chartwell and Rockbridge are investing in and will co-develop the hotel, which is the firms' second hotel deal together. Rockbridge currently owns the Hilton Garden Inn ...
HAPI Enables Digital Key Provider STAYmyway to Focus on Innovation
HAPI and Data Travel | June 12, 2018
HAPI's ability to provide seamless PMS integration allows startup hotel locking technology provider to expedite launch and implementation timeline Miami – June 12, 2018 – HAPI, a transformative new data streaming, integration and enrichment platform designed to solve the hotel industry's rapidly expanding data management challenges, has been credited with streamlining the industry roll out for STAYmyway, a disruptive new digital key solution that does not require lock replacement. "In developing and launching any new technology solution for the hotel industry, time is of the essence," said Faustino Fernández, CEO of S...
Harrison Group Hotels Opens DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Following Renovation and Rebranding
Harrison Group Hotels | June 12, 2018
OCEAN CITY, Md. and MCLEAN, Va. - DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront opens its doors today, welcoming guests to a coastal oasis just steps away from beloved Ocean City attractions. The hotel, situated directly on the Atlantic Ocean and just five blocks from the scenic boardwalk and the Ocean City Convention Center, recently completed a multimillion dollar renovation, including fully updated guest rooms, a complete makeover of the lobby, new furniture throughout the hotel, eco-friendly and technological enhancements and fresh new dining options. Beyond the prime location, guests will enjoy the signature, warm DoubleTree Cookie we...
BENCHMARK® Names Jonathan Chaplowe Director of Human Resources for the Doug Pitcock ’49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
June 12, 2018
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, June 2018… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Jonathan Chaplowe director of human resources for the Doug Pitcock '49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, currently under construction in College Station, Texas. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property is expected to open in August. Greg Stafford, general manager, made the announcement. "It is a pleasure to welcome Jonathan to our pre-opening team," said Mr. Stafford. "Not only is he highly qualified and intimately familiar with our market, he is a leader in community outreach which will be important for our entire emplo...
Maestro PMS Continues to Lead the Way in Innovation; Makes Guest Engagement Top Priority at HITEC
Maestro PMS | June 12, 2018
At HITEC in Houston Visit Maestro PMS in Booth #1031 JUNE 18-21, 2018 George R. Brown Convention Center Mobile Check-In and Check-Out; Intuitive On-Premise Browser PMS; Direct-Connect In-Application Support is The Game Changer for 40-year industry leader Markham, Ontario – June 12, 2018 – Maestro PMS, the industry's leading fully-integrated software solution for independent hotel and resort operators, will demo its growing suite of mobile guest engagement, property management, and staff productivity tools at HITEC booth 1031, June 18 – 21, 2018 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. Maestro's team in...
3 Key Themes to Watch at HITEC 2018
the Author | June 12, 2018
By Terri Miller, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Concilio Labs The elite of the hospitality industry is set to descend upon one of the most exciting yearly events showcasing the brightest minds and hottest travel and hospitality technology: HITEC. Recognized as the world's largest hospitality technology show, HITEC 2018 offers a unique combination of quality education, networking, and exhibitors from around the globe. With the plethora of new innovations that have been unfolding, this year's show is staged to bring some disruptive discussions. To help attendees make the most of their time at the event, we've compiled a list of...
hospitalityPulse to Exhibit at HITEC in Houston to Promote Insights BI Platform and Attribute Based Selling
hospitalityPulse | June 12, 2018
Santa Cruz, CA (June 12, 2017) – hospitalityPulse™, a leading provider of next-generation technology solutions for the hotel industry will be showcasing a range of products at HITEC 2018 that decrease operational costs, increase guest satisfaction and help hoteliers drive incremental revenues. Attendees and media are invited to come by booth #418 to meet with the hospitalityPulse team and view live demos. "This year we are really excited to focus on the benefits of Attribute Based Selling - the idea that instead of selling hotel rooms by classification into room categories, guests can control their purchase path, put togethe...
BirchStreet Offers Comprehensive Inventory Management Solution
BirchStreet Systems, Inc. | June 12, 2018
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – BirchStreet Systems, a long leader in the hospitality procure-to-pay space, is debuting its comprehensive Inventory Management system at the upcoming HITEC show in Houston. The newly redesigned module called BirchStreet Inventory with AccuBar combines all of the profound capabilities of BirchStreet Inventory with AccuBar's comprehensive beverage management and barcode scanning process. The result is a powerful system that excels in fulfilling the wide-ranging needs of hospitality operators who until now have been unable to find one combined solution that helps decrease high inventory carry cost and reduce s...
Debunking the Impact of Blockchain on Hotel Distribution
HEBS Digital | June 12, 2018
By Max Starkov Background: A recent article on the Nasdaq website called "How Blockchains Are Changing the Hotel Industry" claims that blockchain-based platforms "offer promising solutions" to particular areas of difficulty in the hospitality industry, including blockchain-based hotel booking platforms. Before we jump on analyzing blockchain technology's impact on hospitality, let's quickly review what this new technology and some of its more popular applications are all about. Blockchain is an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way. Blockchain operates...
ZS and Rainmaker Announce Partnership to Help Hoteliers Improve and Capitalize on Revenue Management
Rainmaker | June 12, 2018
Leveraging their combined experience, the firms will drive innovation for the hospitality industry ALPHARETTA, GA. — June 12, 2018 —The Rainmaker Group (Rainmaker), a leading provider of cloud-based hospitality revenue and profit optimization software, and ZS Associates (ZS), a global consulting firm are excited to announce their new partnership. The two firms will combine ZS's strategies, methodologies and frameworks with Rainmaker's powerful technologies and advanced science to drive innovation in hospitality revenue management. "We are pleased to have ZS as a partner and know our joint knowledge of the industry will be a ...
Sage Hospitality Appoints Caryn Granzow as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection | June 12, 2018
(CHICAGO; June 12, 2018) — Sage Hospitality, one of the leading hotel management and investment companies in the country, today announces the appointment of Caryn Granzow to director of sales and marketing of The Blackstone. Granzow brings nearly a decade of experience to the position having held a variety of hotel sales leadership roles within the Chicago market. "I'm excited to continue my hospitality career in Chicago with The Blackstone," says Granzow. "The hotel has so many stories to tell, and I couldn't have asked for a more talented and creative team to help bring these narratives to life for our guests." In her new role, ...
Nominations Open for Fourth Annual International Society of Hopsitality Consultants’ Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consu
ISHC | June 12, 2018
Atlanta, GA (June 12, 2018): The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) today announced that nominations are being accepted for the fourth annual Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting. Launched in 2015 in honor of Lori Raleigh, founder of the Travers Group and executive director of ISHC 2000-2013, the award honors young, successful industry professionals with leadership qualities and a perceived bright future in hospitality consulting. "The Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting provides an opportunity to recognize young professionals, who demonstrate early ca...
Key Takeaways from the 2018 South East Asia Hotel Investor’s Summit (SEAHIS)
Paola Orneli Bock | June 12, 2018
By Paola Orneli Bock , Pawinee Chaisiriroj , Hok Yean CHEE This year's South East Asia Hotel Investors' Summit (SEAHIS) took place at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok on May 14-15, and HVS proudly sponsored the conference for the second consecutive year. The event tackled some of the key issues facing the hospitality sector including the role of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), hotel management agreement negotiations, and fear of oversupply in certain markets, as well as the 2018 regional outlook. These matters were debated during the panel discussions among top executives, ranging from hotel developers, owners, investors, consultants,...
Bulk TV & Internet Announces Merger With DCI Design Communications and EthoStream
Bulk TV & Internet | June 12, 2018
RALEIGH, N.C., June 12, 2018 -- Bulk TV & Internet ("Bulk TV") a leading integrator of enterprise video, data and voice solutions is pleased to announce its acquisition by Marlin Equity Partners ("Marlin") and its merger with DCI Design Communications ("DCI"), a leader in data, voice and unified communications. The agreement will consolidate assets and operations of Bulk TV and DCI, as well as those of EthoStream, which was acquired by DCI in March 2017. This combined entity of network technology systems will deliver a true triple-play offering for converged video, data and voice solutions for the hospi...
The Asia Pacific Hotel Construction Pipeline Excluding China Continues Double Digit Increases Year-Over-Year
Lodging Econometrics | June 12, 2018
June 12, 2018 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – The most recent Asia Pacific Construction Pipeline Trend Report, excluding China, states that the Total Pipeline has 1,673 Projects/349,081 Rooms, up 12% by projects and 17% by rooms Year-Over-Year (YOY). There are 959 Projects/208,153 Rooms Under Construction, up 19% by projects YOY. Projects Scheduled to Start Construction in the Next 12 Months are at 368 Projects/72,819 Rooms, up 26%, while projects in Early Planning at 346 Projects/68,109 Rooms, are down 14% by projects YOY. ...
IHG Launches New Upscale Brand, voco, With a Signing in Australia
IHG | June 12, 2018
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has today launched voco™, its new upscale hotel brand, alongside announcing a first signing in Australia. voco will focus primarily on conversion opportunities and will strengthen IHG's offer in the $40 billion upscale segment, which is expected to grow by a further $20 billion by 2025. Working with high-quality individual and locally-branded hotels, this distinctive brand will offer owners the ability to drive higher returns through delivering a compelling guest experience and leveraging IHG's powerful systems. This includes best-in-class revenue management and technology capabilities and ...
Hotel Emma Announces Beth Smith as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Hotel Emma | June 12, 2018
SAN ANTONIO, TX (June 12, 2018) — Hotel Emma, the 146-room boutique luxury hotel at the Historic Pearl, is pleased to announce Beth Smith has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Since joining the Hotel Emma team in 2014, just shy of two years prior to the opening of the hotel, Smith has been expanding the property's brand awareness, market reach, and strategy and execution to grow Hotel Emma to the brand that it is today. "I'm honored to hold this new position at Hotel Emma," says Beth. "I've been working with the property since before it opened, and it's been wonderful to see it become such a huge success. I'm...
dormakaba Brings Ambiance™ Mobile Tablet Keycard Encoding Flexibility to HITEC
dormakaba | June 12, 2018
At HITEC in Houston Visit dormakaba in Booth #2401 JUNE 18-21, 2018 George R. Brown Convention Center Ambiance Access Management Software Now Globally Available for All Saflok Users MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – June 12, 2018 – dormakaba, the provider of Saflok™ and Ilco™ electronic door locks, will demonstrate its secure, easy-to-use Ambiance Access Management Software and mobile tablet key encoding system at HITEC booth 2401. Ambiance is globally available for all Saflok System 6000 users and is scalable to make it a perfect upgrade for any property that wants to offer guests the latest RFID platform for electronic do...
EMD Offering ‘Self- Audit Questionnaire’ to Aide HITEC Attendees With Tradeshow Strategy
AVaStar | June 12, 2018
Want to know where your AV Technology program is falling short? Complete EMD's online questionnaire to receive a customized scorecard at HITEC to better shop this show and create a better guest experience; HITEC Attendees can enter to WIN a Bose Bluetooth Speaker System Visit Booth #1019 at HITEC, June 18 to 21, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston [Gaithersburg, Md.—June 12, 2018]— Who budgets Capex funds for AV equipment and systems at your hotel … Finance … IT … AV? Do the presentation systems at your property meet your current brand standards? How are you tracking AV/Technology revenue...
AJ Capital Partners Breaks Ground on Graduate Nashville Set to Open Fall 2019
Doster Construction Company | June 12, 2018
NASHVILLE, TN – Doster Construction Company recently broke ground on the new Graduate Nashville hotel with AJ Capital Partners. The 12-story, 206-room hotel, designed by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, will be located on West End Avenue across from Vanderbilt University. The property will include a restaurant and bar, a lobby coffee shop, 8,700 square feet of meeting and event space and a rooftop pool and bar with views of Midtown and downtown, among other unique amenities. Graduate Nashville is expected to open in the Fall of 2019. "Our local Doster office is proud to be affiliated with Graduate Nashville. The hotel will provid...
