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Rainmaker Closes Record-Breaking Q1 With Largest Sales Quarter in Company History

Rainmaker | April 26, 2018

Alpharetta, GA – April 26, 2018 - The Rainmaker Group (Rainmaker), a leading provider of cloud-based hospitality revenue and profit optimization software reports high Q1 growth with the largest hospitality sales quarter in the company's history in addition to going live with several notable new brands. Also in Q1, Rainmaker appointed several new employees to fuel sales growth and product innovation, was honored by the City of Alpharetta with the Business of Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year and hosted OPTIMIZE 2018, Rainmaker's annual user conference, in Miami, FL. "We're proud to kick off 2018 with such a strong sal...

Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel To Open In Decatur, Texas

The Sage Agency | April 26, 2018

The 107-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Decatur, Texas is scheduled to open on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 1910 West US 380, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Decatur at Decatur Conference Center will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Gatehouse Capital and managed by Texas Western Hospitality of Dallas, Texas. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Decatur at Decatur Conference Center offers guests convenient access to the Decatur Conference Center, the Lyndon B. Johnson Na...

Fairmas expands with company representation in Amsterdam

Fairmas GmbH | April 26, 2018

Ellen Huerst represents Berlin-based hotel software developer Fairmas in Benelux April 25, 2018: Ellen Huerst, co-founder of PowerYourRoom, takes over the representation of Fairmas GmbH in the Benelux region with immediate effect. With this, Fairmas GmbH is taking another important step in the direction of expansion with the aim to further increase its international presence in the highly specialized niche market of the hotel industry. Since its foundation in Berlin in 2003, Fairmas GmbH has been developing financial planning and management reporting software tailored to the needs of the hotel industry. The success of the Fairmas produc...

Fairmas expands with company representation in Amsterdam

Fairmas GmbH | April 26, 2018

Ellen Huerst represents the Berlin-based hotel software developer Fairmas in the Benelux region April 25, 2018: Ellen Huerst, co-founder of PowerYourRoom, takes over the representation of Fairmas GmbH in the Benelux with immediate effect. With this, Fairmas GmbH is taking another important step in the direction of expansion with the aim to further increase its international presence in the highly specialized niche market of the hotel industry. Since its foundation in Berlin in 2003, Fairmas GmbH has been developing financial planning and management reporting software tailored to the needs of the hotel industry. The success of the Fairma...

Airbnb’s Market Share of U.S. Lodging Demand Increasing at a Decelerating Rate

Hans Detlefsen | April 25, 2018

By Hans Detlefsen Since 2007, when Airbnb was created, the U.S. lodging industry has experienced a rapid increase in both traditional hotel demand and lodging demand occurring in the sharing economy. Airbnb has become a dominant channel for listing available lodging units in the sharing economy.[1] In this article, Hotel Appraisers & Advisors (HA&A) estimates Airbnb's market share of U.S. lodging demand, measured by room nights booked. We also discuss historical growth rates and the recent deceleration of Airbnb's demand growth pace. HA&A collaborated with AirDNA[2] and relied on numerous other data providers, such as STR, S...

Analysis Reveals Costly Impact of New York City’s Plan to Curb Hotel Development in M1 Zones

LW Hospitality Advisors | April 25, 2018

NEW YORK, April 25, 2018 -- Leading hotel industry analyst LW Hospitality Advisors has announced the findings of a comprehensive M1 Zoning Hotel Market Analysis completed in advance the City's decision whether to certify the Proposed Action as early as next week. The report identifies the potential unintended economic and social impacts for New York City if the proposed special permit to limit new hotel development in M1 zoning districts is adopted by the New York City Department of City Planning (DCP). As indicated by one of the report's authors, Robert Van Laer of LW Hospitality Advisors, if the special permit is granted, New ...

Baywood Hotels Opens Tru by Hilton Downtown San Antonio Through Adaptive Reuse of Historic Gillespie Ford Building

Tru by Hilton | April 25, 2018

SAN ANTONIO & MCLEAN, Va.--Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) midscale hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, is expanding its footprint in Texas with a new property opening in downtown San Antonio. This is the second Tru by Hilton property in the Lone Star State and the first adaptive reuse project for the brand, underscoring the new property's unique historical influence. Tru by Hilton continues to reinvent the midscale hotel category and is increasing its presence in larger, higher visibility markets such as downtown San Antonio. Tru by Hilton Downtown San Antonio was once the façade of the '30s'-era Gillespie Ford Building. The first two floors o...

Participate in HFTP’s Entrepreneur 20X at HITEC Houston

HITEC | April 25, 2018

HFTP is accepting submissions for startups until May 4 and judges and mentors until May 18 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is currently accepting applications for participants, judges and mentors for Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at HITEC Houston. Those interested can apply via the HITEC website – startups can apply here, and volunteers can apply here. E20X Houston will take place on Monday, June 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Gorge R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. E20X participants will be selected from th...

AC Hotels by Marriott Debuts in Canada with Opening of the New Build AC Hotel Montreal Centre-Ville, Managed by RIMAP Hospitality Services

AC Hotels by Marriott | April 25, 2018

AC Hotels by Marriott®, a design-led European lifestyle hotel brand from Marriott International, debuted in Canada today, with the opening of AC Hotel Montréal Centre-Ville, offering unmistakable urban spirit and blending contemporary design with cosmopolitan sophistication. The AC Hotel Montréal Centre-Ville adds to the brand's growing global portfolio of more than 120 hotels across Europe, Caribbean, Latin America, and North America. Located in the heart of downtown Montreal on Boulevard René-Lévesque, just steps away from the Quartier des Spectacles (entertainment district), the Palais des congrè...

Apple Hospitality REIT Completes Top-to-Bottom Renovation of the Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-Arlington

Hampton by Hilton | April 25, 2018

Arlington, TX (April 25, 2018) — The Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-Arlington South is starting off 2018 with a brand-new look as the entire hotel has just completed a full renovation, it was announced today by General Manager Jesus Chavez. The 98-room hotel opened in 2007 and is owned by Apple Hospitality REIT and managed by Texas Western Hospitality. Mr. Chavez reports that the entire property has received a top-to-bottom renovation with an entirely fresh color palette reflected in the carpeting, paint, and modern art pieces. The guest rooms have received new bedding, modern and comfortable desk chairs, and blackout shades whil...

Xenia Hotels and Resorts Completes Renovation of Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | April 25, 2018

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (April 25, 2018) - Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia has completed a $2.51 million redesign to the hotel's 107 guest rooms including 16 suites, signature outdoor terraces, hallway corridors, public areas, adjacent French brasserie BRABO, and 5,600 square feet of meeting, wedding, and event space. Situated along a charming brick-lined street amidst an array of boutiques and fine art galleries, Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa brings a sense of tranquility to all who enter. With its dedicated award-winning spa, newly refinished modern and elegant interior design, two culinary venues helmed by Ex...

Aimbridge Hospitailty Completes $15 Million Renovation of 468-Room Hyatt Regency Schaumburg

Hyatt Hotels Corporation | April 25, 2018

CHICAGO (April 25, 2018)—Hyatt Regency Schaumburg is proud to announce all renovations to the hotel—including all guestrooms and over 28,000 square feet of event space—are complete and brand-new restaurant experiences nearby make this area a huge value-add to the real estate development of the soon-to-be mixed-use community. The Hyatt is adjacent to the Woodfield Mall, the fifth largest shopping district in the United States. The renovations feature 468 modern, relaxing guestrooms and suites which include free internet access, HDTVs with premium channels, spacious livings areas, sofa sleeper, work desk and mini-fridge. Amenities incl...

Starving Boomers and Travel Mindsets

Larry Mogelonsky | April 25, 2018

By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.lma.ca) I'm borrowing a term from the art world where the 'starving artist' is a burgeoning creative mind living hand-to-mouth, toiling away at his or her work while also probably taking on a part-time gig and waiting for that golden ticket of making a sale. Adapting the term to describe a new trend within the baby boomer generation is a bit of a stretch as they are hardly starving per se. But it does illustrate the point in that many boomers who have entered a second career or a state of semi-retirement, after departing from the breadwinning days in their former full-time jobs, are struggling to f...

New Orleans’ Windsor Court Names Ralph Mahana as New General Manager

Windsor Court | April 25, 2018

April 25, 2018 (New Orleans) – Windsor Court Hotel recently named Ralph Mahana, a 12-year veteran of the luxury property, as general manager, effective April 28. He replaces David Teich, who after serving as GM for 10 years, is returning to South Carolina to be closer to family. Mahana has worked for the past two years as the hotel's assistant general manager, where he was responsible for all hotel operations and functionality. Prior to 2016, his tenure comprised a variety of departmental leadership roles, including director of rooms, operations, front desk, guest services and the hotel's premiere food and beverage outlets. "Altho...

Melia Hotels International Plans Two New Hotels in Dubai and Marrakesh to Open in 2018

April 25, 2018

Palma de Mallorca, April 25, 2018. Meliá Hotels International is pleased to announce two new hotels opening in the United Arab Emirates and Morocco in 2018. The first, currently known as the Desert Palm Hotel in Dubai, is an exclusive urban oasis only 20 minutes from the city center. The hotel has 38 spacious rooms, suites and villas, as well as a wide range of dining and wellness facilities, a horse riding school and a first-class polo field. Just a short distance from the most popular tourist attractions in Dubai, the resort will seamlessly combine classic Spanish elegance - of which the Meliá brand is one of the finest ...

dormakaba Arrives at HD Expo With A Full Suite of Property Entrance and Opening Systems and Electronic Locks

dormakaba | April 25, 2018

Visit dormakaba in Booth 3669 at HD Expo May 2 – 4, 2018 at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV dormakaba's Solutions for Architects and Developers Provide Attractive Entry Point and Guest-Centric Access Control Systems that Merge Security and Convenience MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – April 25, 2018 – dormakaba, one of the top three companies in the global market for access and security solutions, and the provider of Saflok™ and Ilco™ electronic locks, will be at HD Expo booth 3669. dormakaba will present its full suite of property entrance, opening solutions, access control systems, and electronic locks. dormakaba a...

Glenmont Acquires Downtown Detroit Hotel to Be Rebranded to a Boutique Hotel Indigo After a Comprehensive $10 Million Renovation

Glenmont Capital Management | April 25, 2018

NEW YORK--Glenmont Capital Management, LLC, a New York-based real estate investment firm led by Managing Principal, Lawrence A. Kestin, announced the acquisition of the 241-key Holiday Inn Express & Suites Detroit Downtown. The property will undergo a comprehensive $10 million renovation and upon completion will be rebranded to an upscale boutique Hotel Indigo. Construction is scheduled to commence in late 2018. Located at 1020 Washington Boulevard in downtown Detroit, the hotel contains 2,000 square feet of meeting space, a business center, fitness center and rooftop pool. The hotel is conveniently situated among the CBD's 16.8 mil...

5-Star Stamford Singapore Specifies TeleMatrix Phones

Cetis | April 25, 2018

Swissotel The Stamford Singapore installs 157 TeleMatrix corded and cordless telephones. The luxurious Swissotel The Stamford, located at 2 Stamford Road, Singapore, has specified TeleMatrix brand telephones for its recent renovation. Cetis channel partner, NEC Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., 80 Bendemeer Road, #05-01/02 Hyflux Innovation Centre, Singapore, completed the installation of 101 TeleMatrix 3300MWD5 and 3300MW5 single-line analog telephones and 56 TeleMatrix 9602MWD5 cordless telephones with Red handset color accent inserts. Strategically located in the heart of Singapore, Swissotel The Stamford is a five-star hotel that boasts a pri...

Frasers Hospitality Partners With Duetto to Bring Revenue Strategy to Serviced Residences

Frasers Hospitality | April 25, 2018

Companies Plan Further Collaboration to Innovate New Extended-Stay Features for GameChanger App Singapore, 25 April, 2018 — Frasers Hospitality, which operates nearly 150 serviced-residence and luxury boutique hotels across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East, has partnered with Duetto to adopt its Revenue Strategy approach and cloud-based technology. Frasers is implementing Duetto's Open Pricing application, GameChanger, across its global portfolio, and the two companies are working together to innovate new features and strategies for room rates in the extended-stay segment of hospitality. "Serviced residences are one of ...

Evolution Of Asset Management In India’s Hotels

Hotelivate Private Limited | April 25, 2018

Not too long back, hotel ownership and hotel management in Asia were like Siamese twins – co-joined at birth, despite being distinctly different from each other. Four domestic chains largely dominated the hotel ownership landscape – IHCL (Taj), EIH (Oberoi) and ITC (ITC Hotels, WelcomHotel) and the government-owned ITDC (Ashok). Most of these started as a single hotel entity but thereafter grew organically and, in the fullness of time, some of these companies have been able to create enviable brands that have the strong recall at a global level. However, business was carried out via a rather linear equation wherein the ownin...

Infrastructure Upgrades: The Reason of the Growth of Capsule Hotels Market

Origius Pvt Ltd | April 25, 2018

Advancements in infrastructure and implementation of new ideas have a huge impact on the growth of the capsule hotels industry. Capsule hotels are widely accepted due to their cheap overnight accommodation. They offer a cost-effective accommodation to large number of in a limited space. Today's capsule hotels are evolved from old Japanese pod bedrooms and gained popularity all around the world. The prime reason for these hotel's world-wide acceptance is that they are equipped with basic amenities. Technology has made its way in the market of pod hotels, making them more attractive and economical than others. Capsule hotels are more pop...

Wharf Hotels Appoints Randal Linhart to Lead Wharf Hotels’ Global Restaurants, Bars and Events Team

Wharf Hotels | April 24, 2018

24 April 2018 (Hong Kong) – Wharf Hotels has appointed Randal Linhart as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events, reporting to the hospitality management company's Vice President, Operations, Thomas Salg. A seasoned hotelier, Randal has over 25 years of experience in hospitality, having held senior positions with luxury hotel groups including Rosewood Hotel Group and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts in 14 cities throughout Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe and North America. With extensive experience in opening and renovating hotels, Randal has spent 5 years in a corporate strategic food and beverage role. With expertise ...

Jeffery Walter Named Executive Chef for Montage Laguna Beach

Montage Laguna Beach | April 24, 2018

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – Montage Laguna Beach announces the appointment of Jeffery Walter as resort executive chef. Walter has served as executive chef at award-winning resorts in Las Vegas and San Diego for over 10 years. He will oversee all dining operations for Montage Laguna Beach. "Jeffery's culinary credentials, experience and management skills fit perfectly with Montage Laguna Beach's commitment to providing guests with exceptional dining experiences," said resort manager Anne-Marie Houston. "We look forward to his contributions to our culinary teams and our resort's food and beverage program." Walter will be responsible for ...

Reinvesting for the Return of Visitors: Recovery Periods Take Three to Five Years to Feel Effects

Georges Panayotis | April 24, 2018

by Georges Panayotis A recovery is wafting over Europe's economy, indicators are in the green, the time has come to reinvest. Our European destinations will fully benefit from this recovery. Less unemployment, better revenues, positive growth perspectives, all the ingredients are at hand to boost arrivals in tourism destinations. Experience shows that in recovery periods, it takes 3 to 5 years before the effects are felt on tourism activity, but cycles are shortening and the economic problems experienced by destinations in North Africa and the Middle East will naturally favor the transfer of tourist customers to our European destina...

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