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Adelphi Hospitality Group Reopens The Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York Following Five-Year Renovation
The Adelphi Hotel | October 2, 2017
NEW YORK – October 2, 2017 – The Adelphi Hospitality Group (AHG) announced today The Adelphi Hotel is set to reopen its doors in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York on Sunday, October 1, 2017. After a five-year renovation, the revitalized Adelphi Hotel will honor the distinct style and simple elegance of Saratoga Springs, while delivering a vivid, modern reimagining of classic Victorian luxury. The Adelphi Hotel, originally opened in 1877 and the last surviving hotel of Saratoga's Golden Age, has served as a cultural icon in Saratoga Springs, an upstate New York city known for its historic charm, Victorian architecture, a...
Barceló Hotel Group Completes Two-Year, $40 Million Renovation and Relaunches the El Embajador, Now a Royal Hideaway Hotel
October 2, 2017
MIAMI (October 2, 2017) – The grand dame of the Dominican Republic's luxury hotel world has been given a new lease on life by the Barceló Hotel Group, with a two-year, $40 million renovation that includes state-of-the-art enhancements and renovations. Now under the Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts banner, El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, retains its old school Santo Domingo glamor, seamlessly blending past and present for guests to immerse themselves in. A Rich History Opened in 1956, El Embajador quickly became the place to see and be seen in the Dominican Republic, attracting famed personalities from the wo...
TravelClick and InterContinental Hotel Group Announce Expanded Strategic Business Intelligence Partnership
TravelClick | October 2, 2017
Data Partnership Across TravelClick's Hotelligence360 Business Intelligence Solutions, including Demand360, Rate360 and Agency360, Marks Second Global Hotel Endorsement in 2017 NEW YORK, October 2, 2017 – TravelClick, a global provider of innovative, cloud-based and data-driven solutions for hotels to maximize revenue, today announced the Company's new, expanded relationship with InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG). As one of the world's leading hotel companies, with more than 5,200 hotels worldwide, IHG will utilize TravelClick's innovative, data-driven Hotelligence360® Business Intelligence solutions, including Demand36...
CBRE Hotels Arranges Sale of Hampton Inn & Suites in Santa Ana, CA
CBRE Group, Inc. | October 2, 2017
Newport Beach, California – October 2, 2017 – CBRE Hotels has arranged the sale of the 121-room Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Ana/Orange County Airport for an undisclosed amount to a private investor. Rod Apodaca and Bob Kaplan of CBRE Hotels acted as exclusive agents for the sellers, Pacifica Hiorange LP. The four-story hotel, located at 2720 Hotel Terrace in Santa Ana, California, was originally opened in 1992 and was recently renovated in 2016. The property is strategically located near the Orange County Airport in Santa Ana near the junction of Interstate 405 and State Route 55; offering convenient access to many local ...
Combatting Unpredictability: How Hotels Can Comply with Fair Scheduling Laws and Drive Employee Engagement in the Process
Mike Zorn | October 2, 2017
By Mike Zorn For hospitality organizations, sporadic demand is inevitable - it's for this reason that many hotels have difficulty transitioning to fair scheduling laws. Last month, Oregon passed Senate Bill 828 (the "Fair Work Week" law). The law requires hospitality, food service, and retail employers to comply with a number of requirements relating to hourly employee scheduling. Specifically, Oregon employers with 500 or more employees worldwide will now need to inform employees of their schedules one week in advance (and two weeks in advance after 2020). While this law is specific to companies in Oregon, a number of cities including ...
Milestone Shortlisted for Best SEO Software Suite, Best Search Software Tool, & Innovation in Analytics Software by Prestigious US Search Awards 2017
Milestone | October 2, 2017
October 2, 2017, Santa Clara, CA – US Search Awards 2017, a competition that celebrates the very best in SEO, PPC, Digital and Content Marketing, announced today that Milestone, Inc. has been chosen as a semi-finalist in three categories. Milestone CMS, Milestone's Content Management System was shortlisted for Best SEO Software Suite. Milestone Local, Milestone location management product was shortlisted for Best Search Software Tool Milestone Analytics, Milestone's digital marketing analytics product was shortlisted for Innovation - Software The 2017 US Search Awards, in association with their headline sponsor Bing and now i...
Rainmaker Executive Ellis Connolly to Moderate Panel at Stay Boutique Leadership Conference
Rainmaker | October 2, 2017
Discussion to Focus on Technologies Critical to Meeting Consumer Expectations ALPHARETTA, GA. — Oct. 2, 2017 — The Rainmaker Group (Rainmaker), a leading provider of cloud-based hospitality revenue management software, today announced that Ellis Connolly, the company's vice president of hospitality, will moderate a panel discussion at the Stay Boutique Leadership Conference, which will be held Oct. 3-5 at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center in Los Angeles. The conference is sponsored by the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA). Rainmaker is a member of the organization's Inner Circle Club. Connolly will moderate...
Unprecedented Lead Generation Technology Released by Knowland
Knowland | October 2, 2017
Group data provider redefines meetings and events sourcing with new prescriptive lead-generation solution. Washington, DC (Oct. 2017) -- Knowland, the leading intelligence provider for the meetings and events industry, announced the release of its brand new lead-serving technology that finds, qualifies, and delivers group opportunities that match a specific property's needs. This technology is available as part of the company's Insight Elite platform and leverages Knowland's vast database of group meetings and events data to analyze group booking patterns and identify qualified meeting opportunities that match a hotel's needs based on a...
Agilysys Announces Annual Inspire User Conference & Executive Summit 2018
Agilysys | October 2, 2017
Three-Day Event to Feature Educational Sessions, Executive Summit, Partner Pavilion and Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Action Against Hunger ALPHARETTA, GA. — Oct. 2, 2017 — Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that registration is open for its annual industry-leading Agilysys Inspire User Conference & Executive Summit 2018. A popular event for Agilysys customers, the conference will be held Jan. 29-31, 2018 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and will feature thought-leadership sessions designed to help customers drive profi...
Agilysys Announces New Mobile Capabilities in Latest Release of Industry-Leading Property Management System
Agilysys | October 2, 2017
LMS 7.4 Includes Add-On Functionality for SMS Messaging, Mobile Pre-Check-in and Check-out, Mobile Housekeeping and More ALPHARETTA, GA. — October 2, 2017 — Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced the latest version of its Lodging Management System® (LMS) property management solution. LMS 7.4 includes a wide range of new industry-leading features and add-on functionality that will allow customers to dramatically improve operations and ensure the security of guest financial data. New functionality includes mobile pre-check-in ...
General Manager Jason Yasinskas Welcomes Guests to New Home2 Suites by Hilton Dickson City Scranton in Pennsylvania
Home2 Suites by Hilton | September 28, 2017
DICKSON CITY, Penn. and MCLEAN, Va. - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Dickson City Scranton. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 70 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Located on the scenic Route 6, Home2 Suites by Hilton Dickson City Scranton adds new options that guarantee a fresh, new approach for travelers. "Whether visiting the city to experience the historic national sites, such as Nay Aug Park and the Electric City Trolley Museum, or for...
Owned and Managed by Concord Hospitality, New Courtyard by Marriott Houston Intercontinental Airport Opens in Texas
Courtyard by Marriott | September 28, 2017
Houston, TX – September 28, 2017 – Courtyard by Marriott Houston Intercontinental Airport opened its doors in Houston, Texas on September 18, 2017. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard's latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience. Located at 1538 John F Kennedy Boulevard, the 127-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Concord Hospitality of Raleigh, North Carolina. Located less than one mile away from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Courtyard Houston Intercontinen...
Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Chinese City of Shiyan with General Manager Mason Liu at the Helm
Hilton Garden Inn | September 28, 2017
SHIYAN, HUBEI, China and MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 28, 2017-- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Shiyan, the first Hilton Garden Inn and second Hilton property in Shiyan, following the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Shiyan. "Hilton Garden Inn Shiyan offers midscale accommodation options and modern amenities to cater to the needs of today's busy travelers," said John Greenleaf, global head, Hilton Garden Inn. "With more than 700 Hilton Garden Inn hotels worldwide, we have a proven track record of ensuring exceptional and memorable experiences for guests, through our high standards of comfort ...
IHG and Trans Orient Group Debut Holiday Inn Brand in Quatar with Opening of Holiday Inn Doha
Holiday Inn | September 28, 2017
New Delhi, India, 28thSeptember, 2017: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced the opening of Holiday Inn Doha - The Business Park in partnership with the Trans Orient Group. The opening marks the brand's debut in the country and will be the 24th Holiday Inn in the Middle East region. The newly-built, 307-room hotel is situated right in the centre of the business and financial district in Doha. The site is adjacent to the existing Crowne Plaza Doha - The Business Park, located on Al Matar Street and is a part of The Business Park complex that hosts financial, medical, government an...
The Dynamic Dozen: The Growing Hotel Markets with Big Potential
JLL Real Views | September 28, 2017
Emerging cities across Asia and the Middle East are fast becoming the new lands of opportunity for investors and developers within the hotel industry. Their hotel markets are experiencing rapid expansion amid surging numbers of tourists and corporate travelers from around the world and strong economic growth. For now, large-scale investment is still lagging but that could soon all change. "These Emerging Hotspots have some of the largest supply pipelines in the world, and are set to see their total number of rooms increase by 30 percent in the next few years," says Jeremy Kelly, Director of Global Research at JLL. So where are these dyn...
AHLA Applauds Release of Tax Reform Proposal Allows Hotel Industry to Grow, Create New Jobs, Drive Economy
AHLA | September 28, 2017
Washington, D.C. – September 28, 2017 – President and CEO Katherine Lugar of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) issued the following statement with today's release of the "United Framework" on tax reform policy issued by the Administration and Congress. "AHLA applauds the Administration and Congressional Leaders for releasing a joint framework for tax reform which is so critical to ensuring businesses continue to grow jobs. We look forward to working with Congress and the White House to ensure swift action. AHLA is supportive of efforts that allow our industry – and small businesses in particular &ndas...
Owned by NewcrestImage, Newly-Built Embassy Suites by Hilton Opens in Amarillo, Texas
Embassy Suites by Hilton | September 28, 2017
AMARILLO, Texas and MCLEAN, Va. - Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton, announced today the opening of a newly-built hotel in Amarillo, TX. Owned by NewcrestImage, the full service Hilton property is located in the heart of downtown Amarillo and within walking distance to great local restaurants, the Civic Center and Globe News Center for Performing Arts. Embassy Suites by Hilton prides itself on offering guests an approachable and stress-free experience at each of its spacious, all-suites hotel properties. Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown has 226 contemporary suites and is ideal fo...
North Point Hospitality Celebrates Topping Out on First Tri-Branded Marriott Hotel in the US
North Point Hospitality Group | September 28, 2017
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (September 28, 2017) – North Point Hospitality, an Atlanta based hotel development and management company, celebrated the topping out of the first tri-branded Marriott hotel in the US yesterday afternoon with a private ceremony. Key leaders and executives from Marriott International, Inc., SunTrust Commercial Real Estate, the construction lender, & North Point Hospitality were in attendance. The tri-branded $140 million, 470-room Marriott, located in Nashville's popular SoBro neighborhood at 410 5th Avenue South, will include a 125-room SpringHill Suites, a 136-room Residence Inn, and 209-room AC Hotel...
Revenue Technology: Are You Doing It Wrong?
Jessica Halterman | September 28, 2017
By Jessica Halterman Technology helps hoteliers figure out if they've got their hotel revenue strategy just right—or all wrong No two hotels are exactly alike, despite being in a chain or large portfolio Every hotel has unique marketing & revenue strategies Revenue technology can help every hotel master their unique business Recently, I read an article describing the right way to pack liquor in your luggage. And I have to be honest with you…I didn't know there was a wrong way to pack away booze. Apparently, using a couple of t-shirts and sending up an audible prayer during baggage check-in isn't everyone else's go-...
Turnberry Isle Miami Appoints Shane Allor as Director of Sales and Marketing
Turnberry Isle Miami | September 28, 2017
Aventura, Florida, September 28, 2017: Turnberry Isle Miami, the iconic resort in the heart of Aventura, today announced the appointment of Shane Allor as the Director of Sales and Marketing. The 27-year veteran of the hospitality industry comes onboard during a moment transformation for Turnberry Isle. The property is undergoing a significant expansion. Upon completion, it will be rebranded as a JW Marriott, a member of Marriott's prestigious group of luxury brands. Allor will oversee the sales and marketing operations during this pivotal transition, which will position the resort at the vanguard of luxury and leisure. "We are thrilled...
HEBS Digital Awarded Nine Travel Weekly Magellan Awards for its Website Design & Technology Solutions Built to Boost Customer Engagement and Direct Bo
Travel Weekly | September 28, 2017
New York, NY – September 28, 2017 – Travel Weekly announced the winners of the 2017 Magellan Awards, with HEBS Digital earning nine awards total. With entries from across the U.S. and around the world, the Magellan Award winners represent the best in the travel industry and salute the outstanding travel professionals behind it all. HEBS Digital earned the following Magellan Awards: Gold Awards: Pure Salt Luxury Hotels Website: a collection of two exquisite properties in the Mediterranean The Maven Website: a new, independent property located in Denver, Colorado Silver Awards: Atton Hotels Website: the leading chain of ...
X Fund Properties Limited and Aimbridge Hospitality Unveil Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa
X Fund Properties Limited | September 28, 2017
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – (Sept 28, 2017) – X Fund Properties Limited and Aimbridge Hospitality announce the opening of Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa nestled on a private cove between Jamaica's sprawling rolling hills and vibrant Caribbean Sea, a mere fifteen minutes from Sangster International Airport. The Jamaican owned all-inclusive resort exemplifies the island's laidback ambiance paired with a myriad of premium amenities from a 30,000-square foot island villa-inspired Grande Spa to 12 epicurean marvels. The new addition to the Jewel chain of resorts boasts three beachfront towers—Sabal, Silver and Sentry...
Direct Booking Woes? Let Guests Buy Room Attributes!
Pierre Boettner, Founder and CEO, hospitalityPulse | September 28, 2017
By Pierre Boettner, Founder and CEO, hospitalityPulse It should come as no surprise that guests want to pick their rooms. According to a Hilton survey, 84% of business travelers want to choose their own room (Fortune). I'm not sure why leisure travelers don't have a say, but I'll tell you what both groups really want. It's not to pick their exact room. That requires too much energy, never mind knowledge of the hotel you plan staying at. Think if the car rental company asked you to pick your car down to the VIN number. No, thank you. But if they asked if I want Bluetooth, a sunroof, storage for more than two bags, and visual navigation&h...
Hotel Granduca Austin Appoints Will Packwood as Executive Chef
Granduca Austin | September 28, 2017
Austin, TEXAS (Sept. 28, 2017) - Hotel Granduca Austin, the Tuscan-inspired boutique hotel and member of The Leading Hotels of the World, has appointed Will Packwood as Executive Chef. Named Food + Wine's Best New Chef in 2001, and having been recognized in publications, including Bon Appetit, Delta Sky Magazine, Texas Monthly, and more, Packwood boasts more than three decades experience. In his role at Hotel Granduca Austin he will oversee Visconti Ristorante & Bar, the hotel's 70-seat restaurant, as well as all banquet food production. Most recently, Packwood, a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, worked as private chef...
